building independence one stride at a time

Eagle Sunrise Therapy is an outpatient pediatric Occupational Therapy practice, providing 1:1 services.

By integrating evidence-based therapeutic methods with outdoor experiences, we help children build confidence, develop essential life skills, and thrive in a natural, engaging environment.

Our approach nurtures overall development by strengthening the body, enhancing motor skills, improving emotional regulation and cognitive function.

Our sessions achieve this through a wide range of activities, including using the power of horse-based movement.

Clients are guaranteed to have a fun, engaging, goal-oriented session, leaving them feeling empowered and fulfilled.

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  • What is Occupational Therapy?

    Occupational Therapy focuses on assisting each child and their families to develop skills and increase independence in a wide range of daily activities through individualized treatment plans. These activities could include self care routines, fine motor, visual motor, social-emotional regulation and engagement in leisure activities, to name a few. Occupation Therapy can help identify a child's strengths and promote areas of growth through activities that are meaningful and engaging for each individual child.

  • What is Hippotherapy?

    Hippotherapy is a treatment tool used by occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists, where the natural movement of a horse is carefully guided to help improve a child's balance, strength, coordination, and overall body awareness. It’s important to know that hippotherapy is not about learning to ride or care for horses—it’s about using the horse’s movement as part of a therapy session to achieve important physical and sensory goals. At Eagle Sunrise, we combine hippotherapy with other proven occupational therapy techniques to create a fun, engaging, and effective therapeutic experience for children.

  • What is an Eagle Sunrise?

    Eagle Sunrise was the offical name of Marissa's childhood horse. The practice was created to combine two passions; the love of helping kids and horses. The sunrise reminds us that every new day is an opportunity to grow. Plus, the use of equine movement makes therapy sessions so fun and motivating!

Meet the Team

Eagle Sunrise is a small team of passionate licensed therapists and volunteers. We keep a small client base so that we can provide the maximum amount of attention to our clients without over-working our friend Ruby.

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Marissa

Marissa

Marissa is the owner and lead therapist at Eagle Sunrise. She is a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who enjoys helping kiddos build confidence and feel empowered by fostering independence.

Marissa has worked in outpatient pediatrics, and has a decade of experience working and volunteering with a wide range of children and adults at a therapeutic riding center. Eagle Sunrise is a combination of her passion for promoting growth and wellness with horses.

Utilizing a client centered approach, Marissa truly loves working with her clients and their families.

In her free time, Marissa enjoys spending time hiking, gardening, photography and enjoying time with friends and family.

Ari

Ari

Ari is a passionate and dedicated pediatric occupational therapist with extensive experience supporting children and families in reaching their full potential.

With a strong foundation in child development, sensory integration, and emotional regulation, Ari specializes in helping children overcome challenges related to sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, self-regulation, and independence in daily activities.

Ari takes pride in fostering a collaborative environment that empowers both therapists and families to achieve meaningful progress. She is committed to creating individualized therapy plans tailored to each child’s unique strengths, interests, and needs.

Outside of the clinic, Ari enjoys staying active, baking new recipes, reading, and spending quality time with her family and puppy!

Ruby

Ruby

Ruby is a Haflinger/Belgian cross. She is excited to be part of the team and providing equine movement in Occupational Therapy sessions.

Ruby grew up in Ohio where she demonstrated her many talents in the show ring and on the trails. Ruby enjoys being groomed with soft brushes, having her mane braided and getting treats after a job well done.