About Bloom
Meet the Owner
Caitlin Lyon, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Caitlin "Katie" has been a pediatric Occupational Therapist for 11 years. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University and a Masters of Occupational Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Katie has experience working with children from ages 0-21 in a variety of setting. Her experiences include working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety, Learning Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Behavioral Concerns, and more. In addition, Katie has a special interest and has received further training in helping children/families with emotional regulation and social-emotional skills.
Outside of her work, Katie enjoys fly-fishing and spending time in the outdoors with her husband, children and dogs.
Meet the PT
Michelle Christensen, MPT
Physical Therapist
Michelle Christensen is a licensed pediatric physical therapist with over 20 years of experience treating infants, children, and adolescents with developmental delays, neurological conditions, orthopedic diagnoses, and genetic disorders.
She earned her Physical Therapy degree from the University of Montana and has completed advanced training in Early Intervention, pediatric conditions, and torticollis management. Throughout her career, she has worked in outpatient rehabilitation, school-based services, and home-based Early Intervention programs.
Michelle has a special interest in promoting gross motor development, improving functional mobility, and helping babies and children achieve greater independence through individualized, evidence-based interventions. She is passionate about partnering with families and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful, goal-oriented treatment plans.
Outside of the clinic, Michelle enjoys outdoor activities, spending time with her family, and connecting with friends.
Meet the Speech Therapist
Kara Felix, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kara is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 7 years experience working in school and teletherapy settings. She holds an Idaho professional educator license and a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Brigham Young University. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Kara has experience supporting children from preschool through junior high. She specializes in addressing speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, and social communication needs. Kara loves working with children and helping families implement play-based communication strategies during everyday activities.
Kara also enjoys many outdoor activities, taking care of dogs, reading, and spending time with her family.
Get in Touch
1420 ID-33 Suite 205
Driggs, ID 83422
Phone: (208)-240-2820
Fax: (208)-656-5647
why work with Bloom?
"My oldest daughter was struggling with a variety of issues and I felt lost and confused because I didn’t know how to help her. I called Katie and she spent time on the phone just listening and letting me express my frustrations. She put a plan in place for my daughter. After the first session, I knew I had a friend who understood my child and who could support me and my family with tools to help her emotionally self-regulate. We have seen so many positive things come out of our time with Katie! Thank you so much!"
-Sarah-