Wholesome Roots Occupational Therapy

Wholesome Roots Occupational Therapy Virtual Occupational Therapy services for Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire & New Mexico.

Chronic Illness Support | Lyme & Co-Infections | Caregiver Coaching | Parent Coaching | Nervous System Health

Your body can heal, once it feels safe 🌿

“What does OT actually help with when it comes to Lyme disease or chronic illness?”And honestly, one of my favorite part...
05/18/2026

“What does OT actually help with when it comes to Lyme disease or chronic illness?”

And honestly, one of my favorite parts of occupational therapy is that it looks beyond just symptoms.

Because chronic illness impacts so much more than physical health.

It impacts your routines.
Your confidence.
Your identity.
Your ability to participate in life the way you want to.

I know firsthand how frustrating it can feel when simple daily tasks suddenly require so much energy and mental effort.

Things like:
Remembering appointments.
Meal prepping.
Keeping up with work.
Managing overwhelm.
Staying organized.
Feeling present in your own life.

These are real struggles.
And they deserve real support.

OT helps bridge the gap between surviving and actually feeling alive & present.

Not through pressure.
Not through pushing harder.
But through understanding your nervous system, honoring your body, and building supports that actually work for you.

Healing is not just about symptom management.
It’s also about reclaiming pieces of yourself again.

✨ comment “MORE” for more information!

There was a time when I truly believed I just needed to “try harder”.Try harder to keep up.Try harder to stay organized....
05/16/2026

There was a time when I truly believed I just needed to “try harder”.

Try harder to keep up.
Try harder to stay organized.
Try harder to not feel so exhausted all the time.

But what I’ve learned - both personally and professionally - is that so many people with chronic illness and Lyme Disease are not failing because they’re not trying.

They’re functioning through a nervous system that has been overloaded for far too long.

When your body is stuck in survival mode, even basic things can feel hard:
Answering texts.
Making decisions.
Starting tasks.
Cooking dinner.
Being present.

And the hardest part is that most people around you can’t see the amount of effort it takes just to get through the day.

Healing started to look different for me when I stopped asking:
“What’s wrong with me”
and started asking:
“What does my nervous system need?”

That shift changed everything.

That’s why I’m so passionate about Wholesome Roots OT, because people deserve support that looks at the whole picture, not just isolated symptoms.

If this resonates with you, I want you to know you are not alone in this experience 🫶🏼

Comment “REGULATE” if you’re looking for support that understands both the physical and nervous system sides of chronic illness.

online therapy for Lyme disease and nervous system healing

Ready to understand what your body is telling you? Tired of feeling the same everyday and not knowing what to change? Th...
05/15/2026

Ready to understand what your body is telling you? Tired of feeling the same everyday and not knowing what to change?

That’s why I’m here.

05/13/2026

If you’re feeling like you’ve tried everything but you’re still:
• battling symptoms that won’t go away
• exhausted but feeling wired
• feel disconnected and not like yourself

It may be your nervous system.

And it may be the piece you’ve been missing 🧩

Nervous system healing isn’t one solution or one track to healing. Our nervous system is fluid, changing throughout our ...
05/05/2026

Nervous system healing isn’t one solution or one track to healing.

Our nervous system is fluid, changing throughout our day, and this is normal. All levels are needed:

Our ventral vagal helps us stay connected, be present.

Our sympathetic helps keep us alert, keep us protected.

Our dorsal vagal helps us wind down, fall asleep, rest.

But sometimes, we may get stuck in one “level” and our body needs different strategies.

*For educational purposes only, individual recommendations and strategies require a full evaluation*

05/03/2026

You’re in the right place if you’re looking for care that:
• puts YOU first
• understands the complexities of chronic illness
• meets you where you are at
• provides realistic, easy strategies that actually work

We know what it’s like to see clinician after clinician and feel so alone & misunderstood… that’s why we created Wholesome Roots OT, so you don’t have to look any further.

Now accepting clients in Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire & New Mexico - find the 5-minute form in our bio to get started today!

nervous system healing and safety, neurodivergent support, chronic illness support

Often symptoms can be a sign of something much more serious - nervous system dysregulation. Over time we learn to push t...
04/19/2026

Often symptoms can be a sign of something much more serious - nervous system dysregulation.

Over time we learn to push through, tune out, and disconnect from our own body and miss the warning signs.

As an Occupational Therapist & certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional, we work with you to help you recognize the signs, retune in with your body, and establish calm instead of chaos.

If this sounds similar, we are here to help: complete the 5 minute form in our bio or email [email protected] 💙

virtual occupational therapy for nervous system support, parent coaching, caregiver care, chronic illness

Here at Wholesome Roots Occupational Therapy we have a deep love for the impact OT has on our client’s lives and making ...
04/17/2026

Here at Wholesome Roots Occupational Therapy we have a deep love for the impact OT has on our client’s lives and making quality healthcare accessible.

To help celebrate this month of OT, we are offering 50% off ALL services for all new evaluations scheduled before May 1st. (Evaluation must be scheduled within the month of May)

Services include:
• Chronic Illness Support
• Caregiver Coaching
• Parent Coaching
• Social Emotional Support

We look forward to meeting you and helping you take the first step to a calm & a balanced life 💙🌳

Virtual OT services for Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Mexico

Sometimes the simple moments are the most important. Small moments and changes throughout your day can help support your...
01/22/2026

Sometimes the simple moments are the most important. Small moments and changes throughout your day can help support your regulation and fill your cup back up.

As always, this is not medical advice but provided for educational purposes. If you’re interested in individualized support, we are accepting clients in NH, ME, MD & NM currently (soon to be expanding!)

Hi there 👋🏽 it’s Kat from Wholesome Roots OT!I wanted to reintroduce myself since our community has grown. Through my pe...
12/15/2025

Hi there 👋🏽 it’s Kat from Wholesome Roots OT!

I wanted to reintroduce myself since our community has grown. Through my personal healing and professional journey, I always felt that there was something missing - and so I formed it!

Wholesome Roots provides virtual, holistic care for individuals of all ages, looking beyond the symptoms to see the human. Specializing in Chronic Illness Support, Caregiver Coaching, Parent Coaching, and Feeding Therapy.

Not sure where to start? We’ll work with you to figure that out and turn the chaos into calm, to bring back your joy☀️

Accepting clients in Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire & New Mexico - and we’d love to chat to hear about your personal journey & any obstacles that are getting in your way - schedule your call today!

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Portsmouth, NH
03801–03804

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