PEDIATRIC OT · PARENT CONSULTING · VIRTUAL SUPPORT
Support for you, so you can support your family.
Rooted helps you make sense of your child’s development and navigate everyday challenges with more clarity and confidence.
NO DIAGNOSIS NEEDED · NO REFERRAL REQUIRED
— Confidential & Nonjudgmental
A safe space to ask the questions you haven't been able to ask elsewhere.
— Evidence-Based Guidance
Grounded in occupational therapy, developmental science, and clinical experience.
— Practical & Actionable
Strategies you can actually use in your daily life, not just theory.
— No Diagnosis Needed
You don't need a referral or evaluation to get started.
THE ROOTED APPROACH
Centered on you as a parent.
We collaborate to make sense of what you’re seeing, and think through how to respond in ways that feel manageable in your everyday life.
You’ll leave with practical strategies and a clearer sense of how to move forward.
WHAT WE EXPLORE TOGETHER
Whatever is on your mind.
Rooted is a confidential, nonjudgmental space to talk through whatever has been on your mind as a parent, big or small.
— Big feelings, meltdowns, anxiety
— Sensory differences and behavior linked with executive functioning, focus, and defiance
— Daily routines and transitions
— Developmental questions or second opinions
— Sibling dynamics and family stress
— Evaluations, reports, or diagnoses
THE ROOTED CONSULT
One focused hour, built around you.
A parent-led conversation about whatever is on your mind when it comes to your child. We’ll talk through your questions and make sense of what you’re noticing.
You’ll leave with practical strategies you can use right away, clear next steps, and a detailed written summary to keep and refer back to.
Sessions are virtual, so you can join from anywhere.
Not sure if Rooted is right for you? I’m happy to chat for 10-minutes by phone. No commitment, no pressure.
ONE-HOUR CONSULT
$300
No diagnosis or referral needed
— 60-minute 1:1 virtual session
— Detailed written summary sent after
— Practical strategies to use right away
— Clear next steps tailored to your family
— Option to follow up by email or book another session
WHAT PARENTS SAY
Families who've worked with Rooted.
“Working with Augusta was so valuable. Her expertise grounded and validated our thoughts, and her advice and suggestions made this emotional process so much easier. She helped navigate choosing the right path for our child by guiding us through and clarifying the different therapies available to us.”
PARENT OF 4-YEAR-OLD · WESTPORT, CT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions, answered.
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No. Rooted is parent support, not therapy for your child. I support you with guidance, perspective, and practical strategies.
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Rooted is private-pay and does not bill insurance. Some families use FSA/HSA funds. A receipt can be provided upon request.
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All sessions are primarily held by video, so you can join from anywhere. If you’re local to the Boston area, we can explore meeting in person.
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Yes. No diagnosis or referral is needed.
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I support parents of children from birth through early adolescence, with a focus on early childhood (ages 0-8).
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You'll receive a written summary of our conversation, including key insights and next steps.
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Yes. We can decide together what would be most helpful.
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Nothing needed. Come as you are.
OTD, OTR/L
Licensed & Registered Occupational Therapist
ABOUT ME
Augusta Hixon Polhemus
Yale University, BA 2011 · Tufts University, MS in OT, 2018 · Tufts University, OTD, 2020
Lecturer, Tufts University · Consultant, Flying Kites · Consultant, Boston Children's Hospital
I started Rooted because I kept meeting parents who were doing everything right, seeking answers, advocating for their children, showing up, but still felt alone in the process. They didn't need more information. They needed someone to think alongside them.
That's what Rooted is for. I bring my background in occupational therapy and my experience as a mom of two young sons into this work. My goal is that you leave feeling clearer, more confident, and less alone in how you're understanding and supporting your child.
I completed my master's and doctorate in occupational therapy at Tufts University. My doctoral work focused on emotional recognition and regulation in children, particularly in the context of stress and trauma, and that lens continues to shape how I think with families. I've worked across early intervention and outpatient pediatric settings, and have contributed to research and consulted with Boston Children's Hospital. I currently serve as a lecturer in Tufts' occupational therapy department.
I live in Boston with my husband, our boys, and our dog, Bodie.