Welcome!
Horizon Occupational Therapy is a private practice with options for in-clinic, in-home, community, and telehealth adult occupational therapy services in Helena, Mt. We strive to promote health and well-being through empowering individuals to participate in meaningful occupations in all aspects of life.
We are dedicated to providing evidenced-based interventions, allowing clients to reach their fullest potential while focusing on their unique needs and goals. We believe in creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where clients, families, and clinicians can work together to achieve optimal outcomes.
Meet the Team
Katelyn Houtz, OTD, OTR/L | Owner
Katelyn is a Montana licensed and NBCOT board-certified Occupational Therapist. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Eastern Oregon University and received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon. Katelyn has treated patients across the lifespan as she has experience in pediatrics, skilled nursing, and acute care settings. Katelyn decided to put her dream of starting a private practice into reality after discovering the limited occupational therapy services for adults in the Helena area, especially for adults with autism, developmental delays, or cognitive disabilities. In her spare time, Katelyn enjoys traveling, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
Diane, Insurance Specialist
Diane has an extensive background in administration and patient care with over 30 years of experience. Diane graduated from the La Grande college of Business as an Office Specialist with a medical emphasis. Diane continues to apply her knowledge and experience with compassion in order to help patients navigate and understand their insurance. In her free time, Diane enjoys time spent at a mountain cabin with her husband, Rich She also enjoys wildlife photography, birding, painting, and exploring Montana.
Services
At Horizon Occupational Therapy we offer a broad range of services. Our treatment includes but is not limited to the following:
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Medication management
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Organization
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Emotional Regulation
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Attention
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Memory
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Assessment for adaptive equipment or assistive technology
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Set up and training
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Adaptive Video Gaming
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Home safety assessment
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Home modification recommendations
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Energy conservation strategies
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Balance & strengthening
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Including but not limited to:
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Dressing
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Bathing
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Hygiene
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Cooking
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Home management
Skills required for work tasks following significant injury or illness such as:
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Stroke
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Car Accident
Evaluation of cognitive, physical, emotional, and social abilities to develop skills crucial for success in employment
Ergonomic Workstation Assessments:
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Injury prevention
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Optimal positioning
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Improved comfort and safety while working
Are you seeking services that are not listed? Please contact us for a phone consultation!
F.A.Q.
What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy helps people improve their quality of life by providing skilled interventions to help people regain, maintain, or improve their independence in daily life tasks they want to do and/or need to do. An “occupation” is anything activity that “occupies” your time such as self-care, home management tasks, work, leisure, and much more!
How can occupational therapy help me?
Occupational therapy can be a great benefit for people with a variety of difficulties. If you have difficulty completing daily tasks due to limited mobility, injury, cognitive impairment, or chronic illness - your occupational therapist can work with you to adapt these tasks to increase your independence. Your therapist can also work with you to remove or adjust environmental barriers that may impact your ability to function within your home and workspace.
Additionally, occupational therapy can also help individuals with autism, global developmental delay, or other conditions that impact cognition learn social skills, emotional regulation skills, and self-care.
How is occupational therapy different from
physical therapy?
Occupational therapy and physical therapy are often compared as they frequently work together. Some distinct differences are the areas of focus of each profession. Physical therapy focuses on regaining function through improving strengthening and mobility. Occupational therapy focuses on improving independence in participating in daily activities and self-care. Occupational therapy sometimes will overlap with physical therapy as they also may address fine motor skills, coordination, and strength.
Where do treatment sessions take place?
We are proud to announce the opening of our new clinic! In addition to providing services in our clinic, we will continue to also offer home, community, teletherapy options for our patients.
What insurance do you accept?
We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurances.
Contact
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(406) 201-5276
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Helena, MT 59601