Why Hippotherapy?
At Faithful Strides Therapy, we believe every child deserves individualized care that nurtures their confidence, independence, and ability to participate in everyday life. Our approach combines evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy with the unique movement and connection of hippotherapy to help children reach their fullest potential.
What Is Hippotherapy?
Hippotherapy is a specialized treatment strategy used by licensed occupational, physical, and speech therapists. During therapy, the movement of the horse is intentionally incorporated into treatment sessions to help improve balance, coordination, posture, strength, sensory processing, communication, and functional skills.
Unlike therapeutic riding, hippotherapy is a medically based intervention. Every activity is carefully planned with your child's therapy goals in mind, and the horse becomes a dynamic treatment tool that enhances traditional therapy techniques.
Why Families Choose Faithful Strides
Individualized Care
No two children are the same, and neither are their therapy plans. Every evaluation and treatment session is tailored to your child's unique strengths, challenges, interests, and developmental goals. Whether we're working on improving core strength, sensory regulation, fine motor skills, or independence in daily activities, therapy is personalized every step of the way.
Experienced Therapist
Faithful Strides is led by a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with specialized training in hippotherapy. We combine clinical expertise with a compassionate, family-centered approach to create meaningful experiences that help children build confidence while developing important life skills.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Hippotherapy is supported by growing research demonstrating improvements in areas such as postural control, balance, sensory processing, motor planning, attention, and participation in daily activities. We combine this evidence with proven occupational therapy interventions to ensure every session is purposeful, measurable, and goal-driven.
Horse-Assisted Therapy
The horse's natural movement closely mimics the way the human body moves during walking. This rhythmic, repetitive movement provides sensory and motor input that cannot be replicated in a traditional clinic setting. As children interact with the horse, they often become more engaged, motivated, and confident while working toward their therapy goals.
Beyond the physical benefits, the relationship between child and horse encourages trust, emotional regulation, communication, and self-confidence in a calm, supportive environment.
Helping Every Child Thrive
Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized occupational therapy that empowers children to build confidence, gain independence, and experience the joy of reaching new milestones. Through the healing power of movement, meaningful relationships, and evidence-based care, Faithful Strides Therapy is committed to helping every child take confident steps toward a brighter future.
Family-Centered Approach
Families are an essential part of every child's success. We work closely with parents and caregivers to develop meaningful goals, provide education and home strategies, celebrate progress, and ensure therapy supports everyday life beyond the arena. Together, we create a partnership focused on helping your child thrive at home, at school, and in the community.