Heart and Sole Therapy

406.702.2779

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meet Heart and sole’s Founder

wife. mother. founder. owner. physical therapist. pelvic floor therapist.

wife. mother. founder. owner.
physical therapist. pelvic floor therapist.

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Courtney James

June of

2024

JAN of

2025

sept of

2025

coming

soon

Heart and Sole Therapy opened.
Courtney, was the sole Doctor of Physical Therapy; offering pelvic health to individuals and pediatric pelvic/physical therapy.

Courtney has added to team members specializing in pelvic health and pediatric therapy, by adding more therapists (pelvic, occupational and speech) and moving to a new location!

Heart and Sole opened their dedicated pelvic floor clinic, right next door to their current pediatric clinic.

Hippotherapy services at Heart and Sole Therapy

Our team of talented and experienced therapist’s all believe in the mission at Heart & Sole Therapy. To provide a safe space for women, men and children to feel heard and seen. We are devoted to enhancing each individual’s quality of life and ensuring that your needs are being addressed.

meet our HST TEAM

“sole” vs soul

yes, we know the difference between sole and soul

A lot of first questions with our business name is “why ‘sole’ instead of ‘soul’?” Courtney, specifically choose Heart and ‘Sole’ Therapy as her business name. The term ‘sole’ comes from the sole of a horse’s hoof. Horses have always been a passion of Courtney’s and they carried her on many journeys throughout her life. Through riding, training and competing, she learned to pour her heart and soul into everything she does. The ultimate dream, passion and goal of her business is to offer hippotherapy to her clinic in the near future.

One of her favorite quotes from “More Than Just a Horse,” is “In their eyes, we find solace and our troubles melt away; in their presence, we find sanctuary and our spirits soar.”

"You don't need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step"

Martin Luther King Jr.

hippotherapy

Hippotherapy and equine therapy both involve horses, but they are not the same.

Hippotherapy and equine therapy both involve horses as part of treatment or therapeutic support, but they are not the same. Hippotherapy is clinical therapy that uses the movement of a horse as part of a treatment plan, always administered by licensed professionals like physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech-language pathologists.

Hippotherapy and equine therapy both involve horses as part of treatment or therapeutic support, but they are not the same. Hippotherapy is clinical therapy that uses the movement of a horse as

part of a treatment plan, always administered by licensed professionals like physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech-language pathologists.

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hippotherapy

equine therapy

Focus

Physical, occupational, speech therapy

Emotional and psychological healing

Led by

Licensed medical/rehab professionals

Mental health professionals

Horse’s role

A treatment tool (movement-focused)

A therapeutic partner

Goals

Clinical/functional

Emotional/behavioral

Involves horseback riding?

Yes

Maybe (not always)

More about our clinic

our pediatric services

We’re passionate about helping children thrive. Our pediatric services are designed to support each child’s unique journey, offering compassionate, personalized care through physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We work closely with families to build skills, confidence, and joy in every step forward.

pediatric services

our pelvic health services

We offer specialized pelvic floor therapy to support individuals through all stages of life. Whether you’re navigating postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, incontinence, or other concerns, our compassionate team provides personalized care to help you regain strength, function, and confidence in a supportive environment.

pelvic services

our resources

We are committed to supporting our clients beyond the clinic. Our growing collection of resources—including educational materials, community referrals, and at-home strategies—is designed to empower individuals and families with the tools they need to continue progress and stay informed.

resource page

contact our clinic

We’re here to help! Whether you have questions about our services, want to schedule an appointment, or just need more information, the team at Heart and Sole Therapy in Billings, Montana is ready to connect. Reach out today—we’re just a call, message, or visit away.

contact page
pediatric services
pelvic services
resource page
contact page
fax referral to 855.702.2523

schedule an appointment

we’re here to answer
your questions

If these do not answer your questions to your satisfaction or if you have any more questions please do not hesitate to email info@heartandsoletherapymt.com

Every child develops at their own pace, but there are general guidelines for when children typically reach motor, speech, social, and feeding milestones. If you’re unsure, we offer free professional screenings a couple times per year (stay in the know on our social accounts @heartandsoletherapymt) We offer free milestone checklists on our resources page that you can fill out and bring to your pediatrician to review your concerns. 

No, a referral is NOT required to begin therapy services at Heart and Sole. However, some insurance plans may require a referral for coverage, so we recommend checking with your insurance if you have questions. 

We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and several private providers. For a full list or to verify your coverage, please contact our office directly.

During your visit, your therapist will conduct an initial evaluation and create a customized therapy plan tailored to you or your child’s needs. Sessions are engaging, goal-oriented, and designed to support long-term growth in a positive environment.

Please have all online intake paperwork submitted before your appointment and bring:

  • Insurance card
  • Photo ID
  • Any relevant medical records or referrals
  • Way of payment
questions? visit our faq page

what our clients are saying?

Britta Dalbey connected so well with my daughter and helped to evaluate her speech needs and develop and implement a treatment plan. I knew I wanted her to help with my son when we discovered he needed help with speech as well. She proved just as invaluable with him. We saw excellent results and my kids always looked forward to visits with Britta.

k. smith, review on facebook

We had Courtney for our son’s PT and she was phenomenal!! She went above and beyond explaining things for us. Answered every one of my worried texts. We saw improvement every single week with her exercises. I highly recommend her!!

s. zenter, review on facebook

We have been seeing Courtney for 3.5 years! We absolutely love her! We are so excited for her to open her own practice!

B. mccracken, review on facebook

Kelcy has helped my youngest son so much. She is so creative in getting him to engage with her and always has new ideas. I can’t recommend her enough. And to top it off she is so kind and understanding of the difficulties that can come with parenting! She is amazing!

k. meyer, review on facebook

Britta is an amazing speech therapist. She worked so hard with our son, and he loved every minute of it! Could not recommend her more highly.

b. brindle, review on facebook

Courtney is amazing! She is very understanding, listens, asks questions, and really gets up in your business, which is a good thing if you want a strong, respectable, and straight forward therapist. I felt extremely comfortable when telling her all about myself. She does not make you feel embarrassed or self-conscious at all. I would recommend. . .

c. cervantez, review on facebook

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pediatric therapy and pelvic health specialists conveniently located in billings MT

Dr. Courtney James Founder, Owner Physical Therapist, Pelvic Floor Specialist

Dr. Courtney James is the founder and owner of Heart & Sole Therapy. She is a Montana native who was raised in Laurel, MT. She graduated from the University of Montana with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and moved back home. A passion for women’s health and pediatrics led her to completing extensive course work in both areas and eventually opening her own clinic where she focuses her time and energy on serving the children and women of Billings. Dr. James has always wanted to bring her passion and love for horses into the physical therapy realm. She has completed her level one and level two training through the American Hippotherapy Association and is currently studying to become a Board Certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist. Her dream is to open a facility in Billings that will house horses within a clinical environment to treat individuals with the use of equine movement in a sensory rich atmosphere.

Dr. James is a wife and mother of two beautiful children, and many horses and animals. She loves spending time outdoors, camping with family and friends, riding and training horses, attending equestrian events, and ice cream.

Many people with various challenges have gone from doctor to doctor without a resolution to their symptoms; Courtney is dedicated to helping you get to the root of your issue and dedicated to getting you to your best self. She seeks to challenge the current healthcare system and change the narrative so that women and children can receive the best care possible.

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