Meet Courtney

Occupational Therapist/Founder - MSOT, OTR/L

Courtney is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Moving Mountains OT, with over 10 years of experience across hospital, school, and outpatient settings. She holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and graduated with honors.

Courtney specializes in nature-based, sensory-integrative, and relationship-centered care, supporting children in building regulation, motor skills, executive functioning, and confidence in everyday life. Her approach is strengths-based, neuro-affirming, and deeply individualized, meeting each child where they are and partnering closely with families.

Her clinical reasoning is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Ayres Sensory Integration® and informed by frameworks such as STEPPSI and the SpIRiT of Pediatric Therapy, helping guide thoughtful, whole-child intervention across environments.

She has advanced training in Ayres Sensory Integration® (USC Chan Certified), DIR®/Floortime, Therapeutic Listening®, Zones of Regulation, pediatric assistive technology, feeding (SOS Approach-introductory), and sensorimotor development.

Specialties & Certifications

• Occupational Therapy (10 years experience)

• Nature-Based & Community-Embedded Therapy

• Ayres Sensory Integration® (USC Chan Certified)

• DIR®/Floortime Certified Provider

• Sensory Processing & Regulation (including Powerfully You)

• Executive Function & Academic Support

• STEPPSI-Informed Clinical Reasoning

• SpIRiT of Pediatric Therapy Framework

• Therapeutic Listening® Program

• Pediatric Assistive Technology

• Sensorimotor & Play-Based Intervention

A Bit More About Me

Courtney grew up in a small town in Maine, where she spent her childhood climbing trees, building snow forts, and exploring the woods. That early connection to nature continues to shape both her life and her work.

Before becoming an occupational therapist, she earned her degree in psychology and special education. She also worked in outdoor education, coordinating and leading group trips across activities such as hiking, kayaking, and rock climbing, and guiding whitewater rafting. These experiences deepened her belief in the power of connection, challenge, and growth in natural environments.

Now based in Alaska, Courtney integrates nature as a co-facilitator in therapy, creating opportunities for movement, regulation, curiosity, and confidence to develop in meaningful, real-world contexts.

Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, hiking, rafting, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.