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Rocking Horse Rehab
A Pediatric Rehab and Family Wellness Center
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Read on to find out what's happening at Rocking Horse Rehab!
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Attention School Directors!!
Now is the time to call us to
schedule year-end class field
trips!!
It is also time to get on our
list for weekly school programs for
the next school year!
Contact our
office manager for more
information!
973-731-8588
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NJ Family
Favorite Kids' Docs 2016
Congratulations to our RHR
therapists
who have been voted
NJ's Favorite Kids' Docs 2016!
Sheri Marino, MA, CCC-SLP
Kathy Lutz, LCSW, CADC
Michelle Geise, OTR/L
Jennifer Vill, MA, CCC-SLP
Fiana Bezpalko, MS, CCC-SLP
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My Internship at RHR
by Joe Russell
I would like to start off by saying that I could not have asked for a better intern
ship experience. My experience at RHR was outstanding. I know that not every student is fortunate enough to obtain an internship that provides as much hands-on experience as RHR, but I wish that every student could. I was not too familiar with hippotherapy prior to my time at RHR. I was amazed to see how much it helped each child from body awareness, muscle strength, oral motor function, to even the child's self-confidence, it was truly amazing!
Since the end of my internship in December 2016, I have already gone back to volunteer a few times. I was also able to bring a few friends along to volunteer and share in my experience. As I enter the "real world", having this internship experience was good for me to start out as a professional. I am truly thankful I got to work with the RHR staff; they are truly passionate about the work they do. I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. I look forward to coming back as a volunteer whenever I have a chance, especially to see my buddy Small Fry!
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Horse of the Month
Que Boy
Que Boy is a 12-year-old haflinger who stands 15 hands high. Que gets his name from the question mark shape of the beautiful white blaze on his face! This month we celebrate Que's 4th anniversary at RHR! Que is the largest member of
our herd and
he is very happy working with our children and adults. He is extremely gentle, patient, very friendly and loves to give kisses after his sessions. His favorite food is.... anything and everything!
Que is ridden by clients both tall and small and loves to do his job. He has some quirky behaviors that make him all the more lovable, such as nickering when riders take their feet out of the stirrups!
We look forward to working with Que for many years to come!
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Staff Member of the Month
Colleen Orso
Colleen is the newest therapist to join our team; she started with us at the beginning of the year. She quickly became a great member of the team; it's almost like she has been with us for years! Prior to starting treating with us, Colleen spent some time volunteering with our therapists to get comfortable with our facility and horses. She also took the Level I treatment principles course through the American Hippotherapy Association at the same time as our occupational therapy, Susan.
During the week, Colleen works as a physical therapist for The Phoenix Center, a special needs school in Nutley, New Jersey. Colleen has been a great addition to our team!
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Hero of the Month
The Kid's Wish Network
The Kid's Wish Network chose Rebecca as the Hero of the Month in August 2013. Rebecca started coming to work with Kathy in July 2012 to better control her emotions, focusing specifically on her anxiety. Since coming to us, Rebecca has improved her self-awareness.
When she turned 14, Rebecca started volunteering with RHR. She really enjoys working with all of horses, whether it be leading for sessions or riding Que. Rebecca is truly an amazing part of the RHR team!
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Volunteer of the Month
Georgia
Georgia is a high school student who started volunteering with us in November of 2016. As a horseback rider herself, Georgia's knowledge and love of horses is invaluable to us. She has been riding for many years, and currently rides at a local stable. Georgia is great with the kids; she can always make them (and the staff) laugh!
In between sessions, Georgia enjoys cuddling with Tetley, her favorite Rocking Horse pony. Georgia has become a great part of the team and we are so grateful to her for her commitment to RHR!
To become a volunteer, email:
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We are hiring!
Rocking Horse Rehab is expanding! We are currently searching for speech, occupational, and physical therapists to join our team.
RHR is open
Monday-Friday from
10am-7pm and on Sundays from 9am-5pm.
For more information contact
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Grant Money Available!
RHR is a recipient of a generous grant from the Italian Welfare League, an organization which assists children of Italian descent who are ill or have suffered an emotional trauma. Since 2001, they have raised and distributed over $1,500,000 to hundreds of children and organizations which provide services to children. Their grant helps us to provide services for children of Italian descent who otherwise would not be able to afford our services.
Their recipients have many different diagnoses, such as brain injuries, autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. For more information on how to receive a grant for our services, please email us at:
[email protected]
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Check out our partner: The Autism Think Tank
The Autism Think Tank, NJ
is designed to provide a multidisciplinary team approach to the identification and treatment of the complicated medical comorbidities of autism. The Autism Think Tank is comprised of leading
experts in autism from renowned teaching hospitals including Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital and UCLA.
At the Autism Think Tank, the medical experts collaborate from around the U.S. in a video conference with local physicians and families to develop a cohesive plan of care for individuals with medically complex cases of autism. Medically stabilizing a child facilitates greater outcomes in behavioral, therapeutic and educational interventions. The Autism Think Tank has a global reach as we are serving families internationally with the use of telemedicine.
Like them on Facebook!
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University Partners
Thank you to the following universities and colleges for providing us with wonderful student interns. We are honored to help influence their futures in the health professions as fieldwork educators.
County College of Morris
Delaware University
Eastwick College
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Felician College
Kean University
Montclair State University
New Jersey City University
New York University
Philadelphia University
Queens College
Rutgers Univeristy
Salus University
Seton Hall University
St. Catherine's Univeristy
Tauro College
University of Scranton
William Paterson University
To complete an internship at RHR, email:
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School field trips and individual treatment times available!
Rocking Horse Rehab is open
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
and Sundays from 9am-5pm.
SCHOOLS: TO BOOK A SUMMER FIELD TRIP, CALL US NOW!
To request a client registration packet, email:
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Mission Statement
Rocking Horse Rehab is a pediatric rehabilitation and family wellness center located within the Essex Equestrian Center in West Orange, NJ. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals with special needs and their families by offering innovative opportunities for clinical, educational and social development. Our philosophy is to treat the "whole child" using equine assisted therapies with the expertise of our highly specialized staff.
Visit us on the web!
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About our Founder
Sheri A. Marino, MA, CCC-SLP
Sheri founded Rocking Horse Rehab in September 2001. She is a pediatric speech-language pathologist who specializes in autism spectrum disorders. Sheri oversees program development and daily operations for RHR with the support of a dedicated, professional staff. She is the Executive Director of The Autism Think Tank, NJ, a non-profit, medical videoconferencing team for individuals with medically complex autism. Sheri
works directly with the Autism Think Tank families and physicians and
manages all fundraising, marketing and family events. In addition, Sheri is a consultant to the Focus For Health Foundation which is dedicated to promoting advocacy, education and research to combat chronic health issues around the world.
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Rocking Horse Rehab is a proud member of
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12-22 Woodland Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052
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