our Bitterroot Valley team

Jenna Meservy, MOT, OTR/L​

Jenna has worked with people across the lifespan in various capacities including as a summer camp counselor, outdoor school counselor, special education teacher's aide, licensed public school teacher, and occupational therapist since 2005. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Jenna earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Kindergarten Education with an academic concentration in human development and family studies from Penn State University and a Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Colorado State University. Jenna has a passion for helping adults regain function, manage symptoms, and improve their quality of life after neurological events such as a stroke or TBI. She also enjoys supporting older adults with aging in place, improving home safety, and participating in the activities that make life the most meaningful. When working with the pediatric population, she values providing family-centered, nature- and play-based pediatric occupational therapy sessions in a child's natural environment, thereby supporting children with optimizing their potential in all areas of development.

Jenna is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and holds a national board certification. She continues to expand her professional knowledge in the areas of neurodevelopment, nervous system regulation, mental health, women's health, and neuro-rehabilitation. She also holds a level 1 certification through the American Hippotherapy Association. She has experience as an occupational therapist in a variety of settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, public schools, clients' homes, outpatient clinics, and in the equine environment.

​Jenna is also a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance. She enjoys spending time with her husband, son, daughter, and three furry family members along with trail-running, skiing, rock-climbing, gardening, baking, playing and listening to music, and learning how to knit.
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Phone: 406-201-5370 | Email: jenna@bigskymot.com

Chloe McKenzie, DPT

Chloe is a double University of Montana graduate, receiving both her Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the institution. In her time practicing, Chloe has strongly adhered to the saying "exercise is medicine" and has enjoyed helping people with various orthopedic and neurological conditions utilizing this principle. She is passionate about helping people maximize their quality of life and function during every stage throughout the lifespan, especially after neurological events such as post-stroke, spinal cord injury, and TBI. Chloe's special areas of interest also include treating people with a diagnosis of FND and Vertigo/dizziness. She also loves to collaborate with her colleagues in occupational therapy and speech therapy when possible, to promote a holistic approach to total client health and wellness. 
 
Chloe was born and raised in Poulsbo, Washington, and moved out to Montana to run track for the University of Montana. During her time in undergrad, she developed a love for the outdoors and all the beauty the state has to offer (especially the Bitterroot Valley). Outside of work, you can find her in the outdoors with her husband and dogs skiing, hiking, fly fishing, or giving gardening a try. If you do find her inside, you can expect to see her knitting or reading. 
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Phone: 406-201-1713 | Email: chloe@bigskymot.com

Alyssa Larson, OTD, OTR/L

Alyssa was born and raised in Great Falls, MT, and moved to the Bitterroot Valley in 2022. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in health and human performance at the University of Montana and her doctorate degree in occupational therapy at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND in 2022.
 
Alyssa is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, the Montana State OT/PT Association, and is certified in the LSVT-BIG therapy protocol. She has experience working with all ages in outpatient and school settings. Alyssa is honored to serve as an occupational therapist and is passionate about helping her clients cultivate their unique abilities as individuals.
 
Alyssa enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, cooking, reading, and being in the great outdoors. Alyssa and her husband have one dog and live on the family ranch. She has enjoyed learning about ranching since meeting her husband and has found living on a ranch a true blessing. She is honored to be living and serving in our wonderful community!
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Phone: 406-201-1248 | Email: alyssa@bigskymot.com

Deb D'Almeida, MS, CCC-SLP

Deb is an alumnus from the University of Montana with a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Deb has a background of eighteen years in elementary education in Southern California but feels her most valued time was when she was home raising her three children. In 2016, Deb relocated to Montana where she returned to the university to study Speech-Language Pathology. In her off time, Deb loves to try new restaurants with her husband, play with their dogs in the river, or sit at the potter’s wheel to throw some clay in her home studio.
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Deb professional experience with Speech-Language Pathology includes working for a private practice in Missoula with a population spanning across ages. She shifted her practice to work with adult populations as she began employment with Reliant Rehabilitation at a skilled nursing facility in Polson. Deb is a certified LSVT Loud! practitioner and continues to develop her skills through continuing education and providing treatment for:

• Cognitive-communication

• Aphasia

• Dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease

• Dysphagia (swallowing)

• Voice and articulation

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Deb is excited to join the team at Big Sky Mobile Outpatient Therapy and provide in-home therapy for her community in Missoula and N Bitterroot.
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​Phone: 406-201-1357 Email: deb@bigskymot.com

Zena Capko, DPT

Zena earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. After graduating Zena earned her Pelvic Floor Level 1-3 certifications through the APTA. The primary focus of Zena's career is pelvic health, pediatrics, sports rehab, and orthopedics. She specializes in pelvic floor conditions (including but not limited to incontinence, pre/post partum care, pelvic pain, etc), post operative care, general orthopedics, sports rehab, injury prevention, and strength and conditioning. She continues to expand her clinical skills via continuing education and utilizes evidence based practice when creating patient centered treatment plans that work towards their goals.

Zena grew up in Corvallis, MT. She enjoys almost all outdoor activities, coaching sports, running, riding horses, skiing, and spending time with her family. 

Phone: 406-201-1317 | Email: zena@bigskymot.com

Jake Capko, DPT

Jake was raised in Corvallis, MT and after earning his BS at Dakota Wesleyan University and Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Mary, he returned home to provide care for his Southwest Montanan community in 2019.

Since his return, Jake has worked with a population across the lifespan in communities from Drummond to Darby; specializing in interdisciplinary neurological rehabilitation including Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Concussion, Cerebral Palsy, spinal cord injury, stroke, vertigo and balance deficits. He has also assisted many individuals with orthopedic conditions resulting from general deconditioning, joint replacement and repair, and post-amputation. He utilizes research-based clinical evidence to assist individuals in regaining their function and returning to the activities that they enjoy.

In his free time you’ll find him reading, hunting, hiking, weight lifting, playing various sports and spending time with his wife raising another generation of Bitterrooters.

Phone: 406-201-5583 | Email: jake@bigskymot.com 

Kelby Grotbo, DPT

Kelby is a proud Montana native who is passionate about helping individuals regain strength, restore mobility, and return to the activities that matter most to them. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Montana State University (Go Cats!) and went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. Kelby has experience working in various clinical settings including outpatient orthopedics, rural inpatient, and skilled nursing. She worked as a travel physical therapist for many years, exploring areas such as Alaska, Idaho, and Oregon. She is excited to be back in Montana and closer to family!
 
With a strong clinical foundation and compassionate approach, Kelby focuses on individualized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique goals and challenges. She believes that successful therapy is built on trust, empowerment, and maybe a little bit of humor along the way.
 
In her free time, Kelby enjoys spending time outdoors and taking advantage of everything Montana has to offer. She enjoys hiking, camping, boating, reading, cooking, and cuddling up with her pup, Gus.


Phone: 406-201-5901 | Email: kelby@bigskymot.com
 

Candice Baumert, SLP-CF

Candice brings a unique and extensive background to the Big Sky team. After graduating from Northern Arizona University (NAU), she practiced as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) specializing in the pediatric population for 10 years before transitioning into her role as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Because of this decade of specialized field experience, she possesses a deep, foundational comfort with clinical treatment mechanics, independent patient care, and building strong rapport with individuals and their families.
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While her assistant career focused on helping children achieve their developmental milestones, Candice is incredibly passionate about applying her advanced training to medical speech pathology. She loves helping adults regain their functional independence, communicative confidence, and safety after life-altering neurological events like a stroke, brain injury, or progressive neurological diagnoses. She believes providing client-centered, functional therapy directly in the home environment is the most meaningful way to make a real-life impact.
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Originally from the Chicago-land area, Candice relocated to Montana 15 years ago and fell in love with Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley. Now living in Lolo, she fully embraces the Montana lifestyle. Outside of work, you can find Candice kayaking our beautiful rivers, exploring backcountry trails on her side-by-side, camping, or cheering on the Griz and the Bears during football season.
 
When she's closer to home, she loves working in her garden, learning how to preserve her harvest, cooking from scratch, and relaxing with a good book or acrylic painting. She is absolutely thrilled to support her community across the generations along the Lolo-to-Hamilton corridor!