A soft place to land for parents and children seeking high-quality pediatric therapy in Missoula, Montana.
Our team at Samara Therapy Specialists is here to provide exceptional pediatric therapy. No matter what obstacles your child is facing, they can experience incredible gains through our tailor-made care. With lots of practice, support, and encouragement, we expand on what your child can do to enable them to achieve their goals.

Samara’s Mission
Our core values are Love, Joy, Honesty, Integrity & Acceptance
Our mission is to enrich the quality of life of children and families in our community through teaching independence with movement, mobility and communication. We strive to collaborate with all members of a child’s team, including family, medical practitioners, other therapists, mental health providers, assistive technology specialists, and others involved in a child’s care.
Our Therapists

Stephanie G.
PT, DPT

Laurel R.
Occupational Therapist

Daelene S.
PTA

Julia M.
PT

Amanda M.
Occupational Therapist

Katie
Speech Language Pathologist
Services We Provide
We offer a variety of pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in Missoula, MT to help your child reach their fullest potential, including:
Development Activities
Postural Alignment
Custom Foot Orthotics
Gait Training
Surgical Rehabilitation
Adaptive Equipment
Total Motion Release
Aquatic Therapy
Self-Regulation
Visual Processing Skills
Feeding
Cognition
Speech Therapy
Motor Skills
Activities of Daily Living
Why Choose Samara Therapy Specialists?
Dr. Stephanie Gaertig started this practice to provide children with the quality of care they deserve. In addition to offering physical therapy services that you won’t find anywhere else, we hold ourselves to higher standards of professionalism.
Exceptional care in a loving environment
Our practice is warm and accepting of everyone in our community. We’re proud to offer your family a safe environment for care that feels like your second home.
Therapy tailored to your family’s needs
We work with you to provide your child’s treatment in a way that makes sense for your family. We offer both clinic and daycare visits, as well as flexible scheduling to suit your needs.
A team that truly listens to you
Dr. Stephanie Gaertig cares about your child, but she cares about you, too. You are always welcome to share your concerns and what goals you want your child to achieve so we can work together to make it happen.
Positive approach to treatment
Your child has their own strengths and abilities, no matter their condition. We focus on the positives, on what your child can do, to encourage them to achieve even more. And when they gain a new skill, we celebrate along with you!
A doctor you can trust
Dr. Stephanie Gaertig has nearly 15 years of experience providing all types of pediatric physical therapy services. She has helped children at all different ability levels achieve their PT goals.

Contact Our Team
Please fill out our contact form and someone from our team will get back to you soon. We look forward to connecting!
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