ABOUT
Get to Know Your OT
and Our Setting
Kimberly O'Donnell, MS, OTR/L
Kimberly O'Donnell is a passionate early childhood professional and pediatric occupational therapist. She started her career and education in Early Childhood Education and Family Studies before getting her master's in Occupational Therapy. She has experience working in preschool and afterschool programs, early intervention, and outpatient clinics. Kimberly started her own practice in 2019 because she knew there would be a therapeutic benefit to get children outdoors and work in a quiet welcoming setting. Starting this practice simply felt right and the outcome has been rewarding!
Dawna Vaughan, MS, OTR/L
Dawna graduated from the University of New England with a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2008. She has spent her entire career working in pediatrics, including school, community, and outpatient settings. She has attended continuing education courses exploring self-regulation strategies, feeding and eating skills, and rhythmic movement for reflex integration, just to name a few. She enjoys hiking, camping, gardening, and baking. She joined Kimberly at Roots in 2024.
Loki
Loki is our facility's therapy dog! He is a sweet and loving golden doodle. Loki can join in on sessions or just give a quick greeting. He can lay on your lap as a weighted blanket, be present in our space for calming or engagement, and navigate the surrounding property. Loki has brought feelings of motivated, calm, playful, and brave to many of our children.
Our
Setting
ROOTS Therapeutic Services is located within a separate unit of Kimberly O'Donnell's home. It feels comfortable and inviting. Indoors you will find a waiting room, small kitchen for food prep practice, space for art and games, as well as gross motor space for climbing and swinging.
OT is not just held indoors! Children need to get outside to reap the endless benefits of nature. ROOTS Therapeutic Services is on 11 acres. Children can engage on the playground, in the fields or berry patches, and within the vast woods.
