About Us
Get to know our OTs and our Setting
By weaving nature, sensory experiences, and home-like elements into our clinic, we create a flexible and affirming environment where children feel comfortable being themselves. This supportive setting invites exploration, encourages new challenges, and fosters genuine connection and growth.
Kimberly O'Donnell, MS, OTR/L
Kimberly O’Donnell is a passionate early childhood professional and pediatric occupational therapist. She began her career in Early Childhood Education before earning her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Her experience spans youth programs, early intervention, and outpatient clinics. Kim has pursued extensive continuing education in neuro-affirming approaches, sensory integration, and social-emotional regulation and is certified in DIR® Floortime and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). In 2019, she founded her own practice to create a quieter, welcoming setting where children could benefit from therapeutic experiences both indoors and outdoors. What began as a vision has grown into a deeply rewarding journey.
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 across school, community, and outpatient settings. Dawna has a special passion for supporting the development of infants and young children and has pursued continuing education in areas such as self-regulation strategies, feeding and eating skills, and rhythmic movement for reflex integration. She is also certified in the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). Dawna enjoys hiking, camping, gardening, and baking, and joined the ROOTS team in 2024.
Stephanie Wetherbee, MS, OTR/L
Stephanie earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Hampshire in 2021, with advanced training in sensory integration. She has worked exclusively in outpatient pediatric settings and is a Certified ADHD Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP). Stephanie is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based care and supporting children with ADHD. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping, snowboarding, and traveling—and once volunteered as an adaptive snowboard instructor. Stephanie joined the ROOTS team in 2024.
Loki, therapy dog companion
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.
