About Rooted Independence

Meet Grace

Founder of Rooted Independence | Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) | Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) 

Hi! I'm Grace, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). I created Rooted Independence because I believe everyone deserves to feel safe, comfortable, and confident in the place they call home.

Throughout my career, I've worked with individuals across a variety of settings, helping them overcome barriers to daily activities and improve their independence. Those experiences inspired me to create a business focused on proactive home safety and accessibility, giving people practical recommendations before small challenges become bigger obstacles.

My Approach

Personalized. Practical. Client-Centered. 

Every home is different, and every person has unique goals and routines. That's why I don't believe in one-size-fits-all recommendations.

My assessments focus on understanding how you use your space so I can provide realistic, personalized solutions that fit your lifestyle—not someone else's.

Qualifications

✔ Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

✔ Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)

✔ Experience across multiple healthcare settings

✔ Passionate about helping people remain independent at home

Why I started Rooted Independence 

I wanted to create a service that helps people make informed decisions about their homes before a fall, injury, or change in health creates unnecessary stress. My goal is to provide practical recommendations that empower individuals and families to make changes at their own pace while supporting long-term independence.