Bios
We are very proud of our staff and volunteers. Below are a few
of those who contribute countless hours to our program.
Staff Members
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Cindy Becker, Program Director
Cindy is a 1991 graduate of the University of Puget
Sound with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She has specialized
training in sensory integration and certification in Neuro-Developmental
Treatment. Cindy also has
specialization in sensory processing disorders, training in therapeutic
use of vestibular stimulation strategies and training in Kawar
Vestibular-Ocular Protocol ("Astronaut Training"). She started working with therapy riding in 1998.
A realization of the benefits of working with the animals versus a
clinic environment led to the founding of Therapeutic Assets in 2003.
Cindy provides hands-on therapy and direction to all participants of the
program.
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Andrea Smith, Physical Therapy Director
Andrea earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from
the University of Utah in 2006. She has been affiliated with
Therapeutic Assets since that time. She brings a skill level that
greatly benefits our riders.
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Valerie Duffin, Occupational Therapy Director
Valerie graduated from the University of Utah in 2005 with a master’s
degree in Occupational Therapy.
She is the lead OT for the Davis
county school district. She has specialized in sensory integration and
sensory processing disorders.
She is a Level 1 Therapist in
Hippotherapy through the AHA.
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Volunteers
Our tireless volunteers work as headers, side-walkers, back-walkers
and helping hands. We are so grateful to all the volunteers who
take part in giving to our special riders.
Equine Staff Members