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Rooted Home Services LLC, Flowery Branch, GA (2025)

07/15/2025

🌀 JULY SPECIAL 🌀

This summer, give your body the support it’s craving.

🌿 CFT gently helps release tension held deep in the fascial system—perfect for stress, pain, sleep, and wellness.

✨ Now through July 31st or until spots are filled, enjoy $10 OFF your first CFT session as a new client!

📍 In-home or office visits in Flowery Branch are available

📆 Limited slots – book early to reserve your spot!

Send a message or email to schedule your session today!

Let your body unwind and restore—naturally. 💆‍♀️🌙

*Must schedule within 30 days of claiming your offer.*

06/21/2025

I absolutely love being an OT and I love being able to share my knowledge and talk shop with other providers and clients.

Ever since I learned about CFT and attended the training, I will gladly talk to anyone and everyone about it who asks. I always tell potential new clients I’m an open book, happy to jump on a call or send an email or text to answer any and all questions. So here’s a friendly reminder of this gentle but effective modality.

Reach out to learn more or book your appointment!

04/30/2025

Z: Zippers.

Zipping up a coat or backpack may seem simple—but for many, it involves a complex mix of fine motor skills, coordination, sensory processing, and independence. Occupational therapists help people master zipper use so they can dress themselves, stay warm, and participate confidently in daily life.

🧥 Zipping is more than just a task—it represents independence, dignity, and participation.

OTs work on zippers as part of: self-care (ADLs), dressing routines, school readiness or aging in place and fine motor skill development.

What skills are required for zipping?

✨ Bilateral coordination – One hand stabilizes while the other pulls
✨ Fine motor control – Precision grip to hold the zipper pull and align parts
✨ Visual motor skills – Lining up and watching the zipper connect
✨ Sensory processing – Tolerating different fabrics, textures, or fasteners
✨ Cognitive sequencing – Understanding the steps and remembering the order
✨ Core strength and posture – Especially when zipping clothing on the body

🛠️ How OTs help with zipper skills?

✨ Graded practice with larger zippers or adapted tools
✨ Visual and verbal cues to teach the steps in sequence
✨ Hand-strengthening and fine motor activities
✨ Using toys or games that mimic zipper motions
✨ Environmental setup (e.g., stable seating or mirror use)
✨ Dressing techniques or adaptive strategies for those with limited mobility

Pediatric examples: practicing on a zipper board or doll clothes, using stickers or visuals to show “start here” and “pull up”, incorporating zipper practice into play and routines

Adult/Geriatric examples: zipper pulls or ring adapters for arthritis or weakness, teaching alternative dressing methods when needed, training for one-handed techniques post-stroke or injury.

💬 Mastering a zipper might look small—but it’s a big win for independence and confidence. OTs break down the task, meet the client where they are, and build skills through purposeful, empowering practice.

04/30/2025

Y: Yoga.

Occupational therapy and yoga are a natural fit—both aim to support the mind-body connection, functional movement, and overall well-being. Many OTs are trained to integrate yoga principles into therapy sessions to help clients move better, feel better, and participate more fully in daily life.

🧘 In an OT context, yoga isn’t just about flexibility or fitness—it’s a therapeutic tool to improve:

✨ Balance & strength
✨ Body awareness & posture
✨ Sensory regulation
✨ Focus & attention
✨ Stress relief & emotional resilience
✨ Functional movement patterns

🛠️ How do OTs use yoga therapeutically:

✨ Sensory Regulation: deep pressure, slow movement, and breath work to help calm or energize the nervous system
✨ Motor Skills Development: yoga poses build strength, coordination, and bilateral integration (great for kids and adults)
✨ Breathing Techniques: breath work improves focus, reduces anxiety, and supports emotional regulation
✨ Postural Control & Core Stability: essential for tasks like sitting, walking, dressing, or using a computer
✨ Mindfulness & Stress Reduction: yoga can improve sleep, reduce pain, and increase resilience for clients managing chronic conditions
✨ Functional Integration: poses and movements are chosen to support real-life goals (e.g., squatting to pick up laundry, turning to reach overhead)

In kids, yoga can support: attention and self-regulation, gross and fine motor development, sensory processing, social-emotional skills through group practice.

For adults and older clients, yoga in OT helps: prevent falls, improve flexibility and joint health, support stress relief and mental well-being and promote graceful aging through movement.

Why yoga works? Yoga aligns with OT’s holistic, client-centered approach. It’s adaptable, empowering, and can be practiced almost anywhere—making it a powerful tool for promoting function, participation, and quality of life.

04/28/2025

X: eXercise.

In OT, exercise is never one-size-fits-all—it’s functional, purposeful, and always tied to helping clients do the things they need and want to do in life. While OTs aren’t personal trainers, they use exercise as a tool to support participation and independence in daily occupations.

🏃‍♀️OTs don’t prescribe exercise for fitness alone—they use targeted, meaningful movement to:

✨ Restore strength, endurance, or coordination
✨ Improve mobility or balance
✨ Reduce pain or stiffness
✨ Prevent deconditioning
✨ Support independence in tasks like dressing, walking, cooking, or caregiving

Exercise in OT may look like:

✨ Functional strengthening (e.g., lifting laundry baskets)
✨ Range of motion exercises
✨ Core and postural stability routines
✨ Grip and fine motor exercises
✨ Balance and fall prevention drills
✨ Task-specific practice (e.g., reaching to dress, climbing stairs)

OTs use exercise because movement supports function. When clients lose strength, flexibility, or stamina, it impacts their ability to: work, care for themselves, engage in leisure activities & live safely at home. Exercise helps restore or maintain the physical capacity needed for meaningful occupations.

OT directed exercise is unique because it’s:

✨ Occupation-Focused – Always tied to a goal (e.g., to garden again, cook meals, or carry a grandchild)
✨ Client-Centered – Based on individual values, routines, and what’s meaningful
✨ Adaptable – Modified to match each person’s abilities, environment, and health conditions
✨ Integrated Into Daily Life – OTs often build exercise into routines to support habit formation and relevance

💬 In OT, exercise is never just about reps and sets—it’s about helping people move in ways that matter to them, so they can participate fully in their lives.

04/27/2025

W: Wellness.

🌿 Occupational therapy isn’t just about recovery—it’s about helping people live well, stay well, and thrive. Wellness is a growing focus in OT, supporting people in making lifestyle choices that promote balance, health, and meaning in daily life. Wellness refers to a holistic state of well-being—physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. In OT, wellness focuses on helping clients:
✨ Maintain health
✨ Prevent illness or injury
✨ Engage in meaningful occupations
✨ Build healthy routines and habits
✨ Feel balanced and empowered in daily life

Why wellness matters in OT? Many health challenges start or worsen when people aren’t able to engage in the things that give life purpose—whether that’s movement, social connection, rest, or meaningful work. OTs support wellness by helping people:
✨ Avoid burnout and stress
✨ Stay active and safe as they age
✨ Manage chronic conditions more effectively
✨ Build resilience and emotional regulation
✨ Stay engaged in their roles and routines

OT Wellness Interventions may include:
✨ Lifestyle Redesign: supporting clients in shaping routines that reflect their values and support their health
✨ Fall Prevention Programs: educating older adults on home safety and strength to maintain independence
✨ Chronic Condition Management: helping clients build energy-conserving habits, stress-reduction techniques, and self-care routines
✨ Mind-Body Wellness: integrating approaches like breath work, mindfulness, or body-based therapies (e.g., craniosacral fascial therapy)
✨ Work-Life Balance: coaching clients to create structure that avoids overwork and supports rest and restoration
✨ Healthy Habits Coaching: encouraging sleep hygiene, nutrition routines, movement, and tech boundaries
✨ Community Wellness Programs: group classes or outreach

Wellness in OT isn’t just the absence of illness—it’s the presence of purpose, connection, and function in daily life. Whether someone is managing a diagnosis, recovering, or simply trying to live well, OT offers tools to support a meaningful and healthy lifestyle.

04/27/2025

V: Vestibular.

The vestibular system is our internal sense of balance and movement. It plays a major role in how we move, stabilize, and orient ourselves in space. OTs often address vestibular function to support safe, confident participation in daily life.

🌀 The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and sends messages to the brain about: head position, movement & acceleration, balance and spatial orientation.

The vestibular system works closely with our vision and body awareness to help us stay upright, coordinate movements, and feel grounded.

Signs of Vestibular Challenges:
✨ Poor balance or frequent falls
✨ Fear of movement or heights
✨ Motion sickness
✨ Difficulty sitting still or focusing
✨ Clumsiness or uncoordinated movement
✨ Discomfort with spinning or swinging
✨ Anxiety or disorientation in busy environments
✨ Difficulty with reading or tracking (due to eye stability issues)

🛠️ Occupational therapists assess and address vestibular needs to improve: postural control, motor planning,
✨ Motor planning
✨ Attention and regulation
✨ Confidence with movement
✨ Safety in daily tasks

Common strategies include:
✨ Movement-Based Activities: controlled swinging, spinning, rolling, or jumping and use of therapy balls, trampolines, obstacle courses, etc.
✨ Sensory Integration Therapy: helping the brain process and respond to vestibular input appropriately
✨ Balance & Coordination Training: practicing walking on uneven surfaces, stepping over objects, or using balance boards
✨ Eye-Head Coordination Activities: supporting reading, scanning, and visual focus through visual-vestibular integration
✨ Environmental Adjustments: modifying lighting, seating, or movement demands to reduce sensory overload

The vestibular system affects everything from posture and motor skills to emotional regulation and focus, the system is a key part of many OT treatment plans—especially for:

✨ Children with sensory processing challenges
✨ Individuals with developmental delays
✨ Adults recovering from stroke or brain injury
✨ Older adults at risk of falls
✨ Clients with vertigo or balance disorders

04/26/2025

U: Universal Design.

Occupational therapists are strong advocates for universal design—an approach to creating spaces, products, and systems that are usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.

🏡 Universal design means designing for inclusion from the start—so people of all ages, sizes, and abilities can access and use environments safely and comfortably.

Instead of “fixing” things after a problem arises, universal design prevents barriers by considering a wide range of users ahead of time.

OTs see firsthand how the built environment can limit participation. A few steps, a narrow doorway, or small print on a device can prevent someone from doing what they love. OTs use universal design principles to:
✨ Promote independence
✨ Support aging in place
✨ Increase safety and accessibility
✨ Enhance dignity and inclusion
✨ Support participation in everyday activities

🛠️ OTs apply universal design through:

✨ Home Modifications: no-step entries, wider doorways, lever door handles, walk-in showers with grab bars, lighting and contrasting colors for visibility
✨ Community Access: advocating for accessible sidewalks, signage, and public transportation
✨ Product and Tool Design: recommending devices that are easy to grip, intuitive to use, and inclusive for all users
✨ Digital Accessibility: supporting clients in accessing technology with features like voice control, large fonts, or simplified layouts
✨ Workplace or School Environments: designing spaces and routines that reduce physical, cognitive, or sensory barriers

⚖️ Universal Design vs Individual Adaptation

👉 Inclusive from the start vs Customized after a need is identified
👉 Benefits everyone vs Tailored for one person
👉 Often visible vs Sometimes noticeable
👉 Prevents exclusion vs Solves an existing problem

OTs do both—but universal design helps reduce the need for adaptations in the first place.

04/25/2025

T: Tactile.

The tactile system—our sense of touch—is a foundational part of how we experience and interact with the world. In occupational therapy, supporting the tactile system is crucial for helping individuals feel safe, regulated, and able to participate in everyday activities.

The tactile system processes touch information through the skin, including:
✨ Pressure
✨ Temperature
✨ Vibration
✨ Texture
✨ Pain
✨ Light vs. deep touch

Touch plays a huge role in body awareness, emotional regulation, and motor planning.

🚨 When the tactile system is disrupted, people may show hypersensitivity (over-responsive) or hyposensitivity (under-responsive) to touch:

⬆️ Over-responsive can look like: avoiding messy play, disliking certain clothing or grooming, startling with light touch and may become anxious or overwhelmed in crowds

⬇️ Under-responsive can look like: craving rough play or deep pressure, doesn’t notice cuts or bruises, may appear clumsy or disconnected from surroundings

🛠️ Occupational therapists use sensory integration strategies to help regulate the tactile system:

✨ Sensory Diets: Customized activities throughout the day to provide needed tactile input (e.g., brushing, fidget tools, textures)
✨ Desensitization Programs: Gradual exposure to textures to reduce hypersensitivity
✨ Play-Based Interventions: Messy play, water play, sand, slime, or textured bins to build tolerance and enjoyment
✨ Deep Pressure & Proprioceptive Input: Using weighted items, hugs, or compression to organize the nervous system
✨ Environmental Modifications: Adjusting clothing, grooming routines, or classroom materials to support comfort and focus
✨ Education for Caregivers and Teachers: Helping others understand what’s sensory-based behavior and how to support it positively

Tactile processing challenges can affect:
👉 Dressing
👉 Feeding
👉 Grooming
👉 Play
👉 Social participation
👉 Emotional well-being

By addressing the tactile system, OTs help people feel safe, engaged, and able to participate in daily life.

04/23/2025

S: Splinting.

Splinting refers to the fabrication or use of a device (usually made of thermoplastic material) that supports or restricts movement in a specific part of the body. Splinting is one of the many tools OTs use to help clients protect, support, and improve the function of the hand, wrist, or arm. It’s a blend of science, skill, and creativity—designed to promote healing and participation.

There are two main types:
✨ Static Splints – No moving parts; designed to support, immobilize, or position joints
✨ Dynamic Splints – Include moving parts or elastic components to help improve motion or function over time

🛠️ Why Use Splints?

👉 To protect joints or healing tissues (after surgery or injury)
👉 To reduce pain or inflammation
👉 To improve alignment or posture
👉 To increase or maintain range of motion
👉 To prevent or reduce deformities (like contractures)
👉 To support function during daily tasks
👉 To enhance participation (e.g., assist with holding utensils or tools)

Common Conditions That May Involve Splinting:
✨ Carpal tunnel syndrome
✨ Arthritis
✨ Tendon or nerve injuries
✨ Stroke-related hand weakness or spasticity
✨ Fractures
✨ Trigger finger
✨ Cerebral palsy
✨ Burns or trauma

OTs not only create custom splints—they also ensure the splint supports functional goals, like:
✨ Holding a toothbrush
✨ Writing
✨ Preparing meals
✨ Playing with a child
✨ Returning to work tasks

OTs consider comfort, fit, lifestyle, and client preference when designing and adjusting splints. OT’s also provide education on splint wear and care, training to don/doff, ongoing monitoring and modification as appropriate, home exercises to be used in conjunction with the splint.

💬 In occupational therapy, splinting isn’t just about immobilizing—it’s about empowering function, promoting healing, and improving the clients quality of life.

04/23/2025

I’ve been running this business for a year and a half now, so here’s to reintroducing myself for anyone who’s new!

Hi, I’m Courtney — the OT behind Rooted Home Services!

I’m a mobile occupational therapist serving individuals across the lifespan, with a special heart for aging adults. My mission? To help people live safely, comfortably, and confidently in their own homes.

Rooted Home Services was born from a desire to provide holistic, relationship-centered care—the kind that feels personal, empowering, and supportive. I offer a mix of services including:

✨ In-home OT (Medicare accepted)
✨ Craniosacral Fascial Therapy
✨ Wellness visits
✨ Home modifications & safety consulting
✨ Car safety education
✨ Tech support for aging adults

I balance my work and personal time to prioritize my own family and especially making time for my kids. I bring that same genuine care and compassion into the homes of those I serve.

If you’re looking for someone to walk alongside you or a loved one in this season of life—with comfort, trust, and expertise—you’re in the right place.

Thanks for being here. I’m so glad we’re connected!

04/22/2025

Q: Quality of Life.

Occupational therapy is deeply rooted in helping people live well—not just to survive. Quality of life is the lens through which we view every goal, activity, and support we offer.

Quality of life refers to a person’s overall sense of well-being, including:
✨ Physical health
✨ Mental/emotional well-being
✨ Ability to participate in meaningful activities
✨ Sense of independence and control
✨ Connection to others and the environment

It’s about more than being free from illness—it’s about being able to engage fully in life.

💡 OT is uniquely focused on what matters most to the client.
✨Being able to dress yourself without help
✨ Playing with your children
✨ Returning to work or a favorite hobby
✨ Feeling safe and capable at home
✨ Having the energy to socialize again

These goals directly impact quality of life—and OT helps people get there.

🛠️ How OTs Improve Quality of Life:
👉 Promoting Independence: Empowering clients to do tasks on their own builds confidence and dignity.
👉 Restoring Roles & Routines: Rebuilding structure and participation in day-to-day life helps clients feel more like themselves.
👉 Addressing Pain, Fatigue, or Sensory Challenges: Reducing discomfort and energy drain supports more joyful, meaningful living.
👉 Creating Accessible Environments: Making the home, workplace, or community safer and easier to navigate.
👉 Supporting Mental & Emotional Health: Participation in meaningful activity is strongly linked to mental well-being.
👉 Enhancing Connection & Purpose: Helping people return to the social roles and communities that give them joy.

✨ OT + Quality of Life = Client-Centered Care
Because OT is holistic and personalized, we’re always asking: “What does quality of life mean to you?” & “What do you want to get back to doing?”
➡️ To then build therapy plans around those answers.

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