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New Pediatric Hippotherapy Business Opens in Johns Creek
Big Stride Therapy opened its doors in August 2013, offering pediatric hippotherapy to the North Fulton County area and beyond. Owner Bernie DeWit explains that hippotherapy is an occupational or physical therapy session using the movement of the horse. It is an excellent tool for increasing trunk strength and control, balance, building overall postural strength & endurance, addressing weight bearing, and motor planning. Equine movement offers well-modulated sensory input to vestibular, proprioceptive, tactile and visual channels.
Bernie DeWit OTR/L has been practicing Hippotherapy since 2002 and Occupational Therapy since 1988. She is a level 2 registered American Hippotherapy Association Therapist and a PATH International certified and registered instructor. She has extensive experience working with children in a variety of settings.
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Volunteers also needed. No experience required. Come spend some time with cute kids and horses and have fun!
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Big Stride Therapy is located at 5295 Morton Road in Johns Creek at Willow South Riding School. There is a large indoor arena so therapy can take place rain or shine. For more information about Big Stride Therapy or to reach Bernie, contact:
Email: bernie@bigstridetherapy.com
Call: 678-665-2926