Read on to find out what's happening at Rocking Horse Rehab! |
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At RHR we are proud to be offering in-person occupational, speech, physical, and mental health therapies as safely as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our newly renovated center is thoroughly cleaned on regular basis and all therapy tools are disinfected after each use. Health screenings are conducted for everyone who enters RHR.
Call us today to learn about available time slots.
973-731-8588
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Staff Member of the Month:
Lola, our new Co-Program Director!
Lola Fennimore, PATH INTL Instructor
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"Hello RHR family and friends! I am honored and proud to have become a bigger part of the program. As a new New Jersyan (we moved from Brooklyn a little over a year ago), it is wonderful to have a new barn home. Everyone is so gracious and kind, love the team and our clientele! Our equine herd is a special group!" |
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This month we welcome Jax, our new pony!
Jax has been with us for a few months making him the newest member of our herd! He is a 14-year-old Welsh Cross who was a show pony in his past. Jax made a wonderful and seamless adjustment into our program and we are very excited for our kids to work with him!
Jax loves going out with his "sisters" Amber & Bubbles. He also loves to dunk his hay in his water!
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Meet Our New Program Assistant:
Rebecca
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"I have been riding English since I was nine years old and I am currently working on jumping courses in my riding lessons".
Testimonials from Therapists:
"Rebecca is a good horse person — the best — and so talented as a lead-walker."
"Rebecca is driven to do well and is very organized."
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Meet Our Fall Intern:
Patty
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"Since being an intern at RHR I've enjoyed how welcoming the staff and patients have been towards me. Every day I enjoy learning new techniques of therapy. My experience has been nothing but positive. I love it here!"
We wish Patty the best when she returns to school in December; she will be missed by all and most of all by our horses who appreciate her leadership and enjoy her company.
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Italian Welfare League Grant |
RHR is a recipient of a generous grant from the Italian Welfare League, an organization which assists children of Italian descent who have developmental disabilities, are ill, or have suffered an emotional trauma. Since 2001, the League has donated more than $1,850,000 to over 1,470 recipients for medical bills, special needs equipment, therapeutic services, transportation, and rehabilitation. Their grant helps us to provide services for children of Italian descent who otherwise would not be able to afford our services.
For more information on how to receive a grant for our services, please email us at:
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Voted NJ Favorite Kids' Docs 2020! |
Congratulations to our RHR therapists who have been voted NJ's Favorite Kids' Docs 2020!
- Sheri Marino, MA, CCC-SLP
- Kathy Lutz, LCSW, CADC
- Laura Dobias, OTR/L
- Michele Mimikos, OTR/L
- Susan Romano-Silva, OTR/L
Thank you to all of our clients who voted! Make sure to check out the magazine when it comes out in December!
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Check Out Our Partner:
Autism Healthcare Collaborative
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The Autism Healthcare Collaborative is a non-profit organization providing programs to medically complex and behavioral challenged individuals with autism. Call today to receive a free phone screening to determine which program would be most beneficial for your child. Grants are available for some services.
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Voted NJ Favorite Kids' Docs 2020! |
Congratulations to our RHR therapists who have been voted NJ's Favorite Kids' Docs 2020!
- Sheri Marino, MA, CCC-SLP
- Kathy Lutz, LCSW, CADC
- Laura Dobias, OTR/L
- Michele Mimikos, OTR/L
- Susan Romano-Silva, OTR/L
Thank you to all of our clients who voted! Make sure to check out the magazine when it comes out in December!
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Check Out Our Partner:
Autism Healthcare Collaborative
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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.
- Eastwick College
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Felician College
- Kean University
- Monmouth University
- Montclair State University
- New Jersey City University
- New York University
- Raritan Valley College
- Philadelphia University
- Queens College
- Rutgers Univeristy
- Salus University
- Seton Hall University
- St. Catherine's Univeristy
- State College of Pennsylvania
- Tauro College
- University of Scranton
- Villanova University
- William Paterson University
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About Our Founder
Sheri A. Marino, MA CCC-SLP
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Sheri founded Rocking Horse Rehab in September 2001. She is a pediatric speech-language pathologist specializing in autism spectrum disorders. Sheri oversees program development and operations for RHR with the support of a dedicated, professional, management team.
Outside of RHR, Sheri serves as the Executive Director of the Autism Healthcare Collaborative, a non-profit organization providing programs for individuals with medically complex and behaviorally challenging autism.
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Our 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.
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