About Roots Rehab
November 25, 2019 2022-12-14 12:37About Roots Rehab
Roots, a comprehensive approach to treatment.
Roots is a family-oriented atmosphere where the caregiver and child are provided with the strategies that will empower the child to thrive in his or her environment.
Our Mission
The mission of Roots Rehab is to broaden the base for children’s success.
It is the mission of Roots Rehab to broaden the base for children’s success by providing private pediatric occupational therapy services in Helena and the surrounding areas to children, birth through 18 years of age, with a variety of disabilities including autism, learning disabilities, sensory integration disorders, Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities and challenges.
Charla Banks
Charla founded Roots Rehab in 2017 to provide a place where kids and their caregivers receive a comprehensive approach to treatment, and where children are met with compassion, understanding, and safe place to be themselves. After growing up in Helena, Charla completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Montana and master’s degree in occupational therapy at Loma Linda University.
Through several outreach and clinical trips to Africa and Haiti, Charla developed a deep respect for all individuals and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. After graduation, Charla returned to her hometown to start a business in the community she loves. Her passion for pediatrics contributed to the founding of Roots Rehab and guides her treatment philosophy today.
When not in the clinic, you can find Charla hiking in the mountains or boating at the lake. She also enjoys spending time with her family and her dog Riley.
Jacob Horn
Jacob was born and raised in Choteau, MT. He attended Carroll College where he earned his bachelor’s degree before completing his master’s degree in occupational therapy at the University of North Dakota – Casper, WY campus in May 2020. He always wanted to move back to Helena after completing his master’s program and working at Roots provided a great opportunity for this to happen!
Jacob is an avid sports fan (Go Griz!) and loves anything to do with the outdoors. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, fishing, and hunting. He really enjoys working in pediatrics and is very excited to be a part of the Roots Rehab team!
Whitney Cranmore
Whitney grew up in Corvallis, MT. She attended Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, WY for two years where she played on the women’s soccer team while earning her associates of science degree. She studied abroad at the University of Canberra (Australia) on her way to graduating from the University of Montana in 2015 with a degree in Health and Human Performance.
Whitney decided to harness her passion for helping others accomplish their goals by becoming an occupational therapist- and she graduated from Midwestern University (Glendale, AZ) with a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2020.
Whitney joined Roots Rehab in 2021 and is thrilled to be working with pediatric patients!
Whitney spends her free time with family and friends, enjoys the outdoors, delights in playing a good card game or partaking in a marathon crafting session.
Charla Banks
Charla founded Roots Rehab in 2017 to provide a place where kids and their caregivers receive a comprehensive approach to treatment, and where children are met with compassion, understanding, and safe place to be themselves. After growing up in Helena, Charla completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Montana and master’s degree in occupational therapy at Loma Linda University.
Through several outreach and clinical trips to Africa and Haiti, Charla developed a deep respect for all individuals and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. After graduation, Charla returned to her hometown to start a business in the community she loves. Her passion for pediatrics contributed to the founding of Roots Rehab and guides her treatment philosophy today.
When not in the clinic, you can find Charla hiking in the mountains or boating at the lake. She also enjoys spending time with her family and her dog Riley.
Jacob Horn
Jacob was born and raised in Choteau, MT. He attended Carroll College where he earned his bachelor’s degree before completing his master’s degree in occupational therapy at the University of North Dakota – Casper, WY campus in May 2020. He always wanted to move back to Helena after completing his master’s program and working at Roots provided a great opportunity for this to happen!
Jacob is an avid sports fan (Go Griz!) and loves anything to do with the outdoors. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, fishing, and hunting. He really enjoys working in pediatrics and is very excited to be a part of the Roots Rehab team!
Whitney Cranmore
Whitney grew up in Corvallis, MT. She attended Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, WY for two years where she played on the women’s soccer team while earning her associates of science degree. She studied abroad at the University of Canberra (Australia) on her way to graduating from the University of Montana in 2015 with a degree in Health and Human Performance.
Whitney decided to harness her passion for helping others accomplish their goals by becoming an occupational therapist- and she graduated from Midwestern University (Glendale, AZ) with a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2020.
Whitney joined Roots Rehab in 2021 and is thrilled to be working with pediatric patients!
Whitney spends her free time with family and friends, enjoys the outdoors, delights in playing a good card game or partaking in a marathon crafting session.
