Rooted Together Occupational Therapy

03/23/2026

One of our most common conversations usually starts like this…

“They do great at school…no complaints from their teachers. Then they get home and everything unravels.”

If this sounds familiar:

1) you’re not alone
2) there’s a reason this is happening

A full school day is a lot for many kids, especially those with sensory differences. Keeping it together, following expectations, managing noise, visual overwhelm, transitions, social demands 🤯 it all adds up, even if it doesn’t always show.

Then they get home to their safe place with their safe people…and it all comes out.

That after-school unraveling (often called the after school collapse) isn’t coming out of nowhere.

Instead of just focusing on the meltdown at home, we help families zoom out and look at the whole day, including what’s happening before, during, and after the school day. Our job as OTs is to figure out where we can build in more support so their nervous system isn’t running on empty by 3pm.

Swipe through for some practical strategies 🤍

02/09/2026

Our Rooted family is growing 🌱 meet Mariah!

Mariah is a pediatric occupational therapist who is passionate about helping children and families build the skills and confidence they need to feel successful in everyday life. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University and has since worked across rehab centers and schools as a travel therapist, supporting children and young adults with diverse abilities.

Her areas of focus include self-regulation, self-care skills, and participation in daily routines. In addition to Rooted Together, Mariah works full-time in school-based practice, supporting students with IEP and academic-related goals while fostering engagement, independence, and confidence in the classroom.

Mariah’s approach is neuro-affirming, holistic, and family-centered. She believes in meeting each child where they are, honoring their unique strengths, and collaborating closely with caregivers and teachers to make strategies meaningful and sustainable in real life.

When she’s not being an OT, Mariah loves traveling, backpacking, hiking, playing sports, and cooking. We are so grateful to have her as a part of our team ☺️

01/30/2026

My number one goal with Rooted Together is to involve the whole family in their child’s therapy journey and make sure they feel supported every step of the way. This is exactly why 🤍

01/06/2026

happy new year from our team 🫶🏻 we’re stepping into 2026 ready to connect, welcome new clients/families, and share some exciting updates soon!

12/23/2025

just some thoughts that have been on my mind as we head into this season - I hope they make things feel a little lighter 🤍

10/09/2025

We are looking for the next pediatric OT to join our team! See our job posting for additional details 🙂
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d56579d93c81f9c3&from=shareddesktop_copy

📣 We’re hiring!

Rooted Together is looking for another OT to join our growing team ☺️

❀ Part-time pediatric OT (minimum 1 year of pediatric experience required)

❀ Autonomy over your own schedule; afternoon availability required

❀ Opportunity to work in both homes and our Huntington Woods clinic located inside of .slp

❀ Mentorship + collaboration with our OTs and other local therapists

❀ Support with running our community events

Reach out with any questions & send your resume to courtney@rootedtogetherot.com 🌻

08/18/2025

📣 We’re hiring!

Rooted Together is looking for another OT to join our growing team ☺️

❀ Part-time pediatric OT (minimum 1 year of pediatric experience required)

❀ Autonomy over your own schedule; afternoon availability required

❀ Opportunity to work in both homes and our Huntington Woods clinic located inside of .slp

❀ Mentorship + collaboration with our OTs and other local therapists

❀ Support with running our community events

Reach out with any questions & send your resume to courtney@rootedtogetherot.com 🌻

08/05/2025

Happy August! We know returning to school is a big transition for the whole family, and we are here to help 🙂

At Rooted Together, we want to help make this transition as seamless as possible! Some of the unique services we provide include:

🗣️ communication with teachers and school therapists

🏫 school tours and/or classroom observations to help identify any sensory and environmental accommodations

📝 review of 504 plans and IEPs

📗social stories and other visuals to support your child’s return to the classroom

🧠 assessment of your child’s sensory needs, fine motor, visual motor, and executive functioning skills and how to best support their development and learning style

🌟 Bonus: our OT also works as a school OT in addition to her role with us! She is such a valuable resource to help bridge the gap between school and home/community 🫶🏼 (and I’ll brag about her all day!)

Contact us to learn more!

08/03/2025

Last day of mat leave, and I’m feeling so deeply grateful for these four months with my boy - four months of learning each other, of both challenges and growth, and of more joy than I could have ever imagined. So many emotions heading back this week, but I also can’t wait to get back into the therapy world and enter it with a whole new perspective 🤍

07/29/2025

It’s hard to believe summer is coming to an end soon and back to school is right around the corner! Check out some of our summer themed sensory motor ideas for your little ones 🌞

*and stay tuned for some back to school info coming soon!

04/10/2025

Meet our newest and tiniest member of the Rooted Together family: Oliver (Ollie) Dennis Vinogradov 🩶

I will be taking a break from seeing clients but will still be working behind the scenes and answering your inquiries!

Our wonderful OT, Maddie, will continue to see her clients. We are also currently accepting new clients to a waitlist, with more openings coming this summer 🌞🌻

01/27/2025

This one brought me to tears 🥹

Working with this family was truly an example of team work to figure out the best plan for my client. Every child with sensory processing differences is unique, and it’s never a one size fits all approach when it comes to finding the right accommodations and strategies. I’m so grateful for everything I learned from this little guy and his amazing mama 🫶🏼