Heightened Potential Co.

11/26/2025

🌟 Congratulations, Madi!!!!! 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Madi, our outstanding occupational therapy fieldwork student from LMU, on the completion of her rotation with Heightened Potential.

Throughout her time with us, Madi demonstrated professionalism, curiosity, and a sincere commitment to learning. She approached each session with care, enthusiasm, and a willingness to grow—qualities that will serve her well as she steps confidently into her career. Huge thanks to Lora for being the primary clinical instructor for her experience and supporting our future OT's!

We are grateful for the time she spent with our team and the meaningful contributions she made to the children and families we serve.

Madi, we wish you the very best in all that lies ahead. Your future in occupational therapy is bright, and we are honored to have been a part of your journey.

✨ Keep learning, keep striving. We can't wait to hear all the amazing things you do in the future to make a difference for those you serve as an OT!

11/21/2025

We are SO excited for our 2026 virtual conference! 🎉🎉🎉

Over three days, participants can expect:

📍Cutting-edge sessions & workshops led by experienced clinicians, covering topics from clinical best practices to the latest research in hippotherapy

📍Global networking opportunities with peers, mentors, and experts around the world, all without the need to travel

📍Continuing education credits - attendees and presenters can earn valuable CEUs to support professional growth and certification maintenance

We are thrilled to announce the following speakers who will join us for this year’s conference:

✨ Pre-Conference Speaker- Gillian Higgins, BSc First Class Honours Degree, BHS Senior Coach, Dip (RM) MSM, ITEC (equine), MCAM, MIAS, MRAMP of “Horse’s Inside Out”

✨ Keynote Speaker- Dr. Dan Manolachescu, veterinarian, ethologist, and lecturer in Equitation Science

✨ Plenary Speaker- Dr. Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, FRCVS

Mark your calendars for this can’t-miss event for anyone passionate about advancing the use of equine movement as a treatment tool globally! 🐴🗺️💻

10/02/2025

We're hiring! STAR is seeking candidates for a full-time Equine Manager.

As Equine Manager, you will:
🐴 Oversee the health, care, and training of our amazing herd.
🐴 Support STAR’s mission of fostering personal growth and healing through equine-assisted services.
🐴 Work alongside staff, volunteers, and PATH Intl. standards to ensure the highest quality of care and safety.
🐴 Contribute to herd management, volunteer training, and program support that directly impacts the lives of our participants.
🐴 Must be 21 years or older and at least 5 years of Equine Management Experience
🐴 PATH Intl. certification a plus, but not required

The role is based at our 64-acre farm in Lenoir City, TN, and it includes some evenings/weekends. If you are interested, please submit your resume and letter of intent to emily@rideatstar.org.

👉See the Full Job Description: https://www.rideatstar.org/careers.html

09/18/2025

🌾🐓 Our HP friends are always learning through play and real-life experiences!

Bailey, one of our amazing physical therapists, spent some time exploring the barnyard with this little one — gathering eggs and gently meeting a chicken up close. These moments spark curiosity, build confidence, and support motor skills in meaningful, natural environments.

Simple activities like collecting, carrying, and exploring encourage balance, coordination, and sensory regulation while also helping children connect meaningfully with the world around them. 💜

09/15/2025

🍂✨ Fall fun in action! ✨🍂

One of our amazing OT friends spent time today working on a creative fall leaves activity 🍁 with a little one. Activities like this aren’t just about making something cute—they help support important developmental skills such as:

🎨 Fine motor coordination
🌟 Hand-eye coordination
🧩 Attention and focus
💬 Language and social engagement

We love seeing how playful, seasonal activities can be used as therapy tools to support growth and make learning fun. 💛

09/09/2025

Bounce into better development! 🎈 A therapy ball isn't just for strength building. It's a versatile tool that can enhance sensory processing and visual motor skills. 🤸‍♀️ Try these fun activities today and see the difference for yourself!

09/05/2025

🟣 Play with a purpose! 🟣

This little one is hard at work with kinetic sand. While it looks like simple play, activities like this are a powerful occupational therapy tool.

✨ Here’s what’s happening:

Fine motor skills: Scooping, pinching, and pressing strengthen the small muscles in the hands needed for writing, dressing and eating skills.

Sensory processing: The unique texture of kinetic sand provides rich tactile input, helping kids explore, tolerate, and enjoy new sensations.

Attention and regulation: Engaging in hands-on, calming play can support focus and self-regulation.

Occupational therapy often uses play-based activities because play is a child’s natural way of learning and building skills. When therapy feels fun, children are more engaged and ready to grow!

08/26/2025

Check out this awesome 8 week OT group from Montvale coming up! We are big fans of outdoor and nature based services 😍

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08/26/2025

🌟 Shout Out to Our Amazing OTs! 🌟

We are so proud of our incredible occupational therapy team! 💙 Over the past few months, several of our providers have gone above and beyond—sharing their expertise through continuing education trainings with local daycares and early childhood groups.

Topics have included:
✨ Sensory challenges & strategies
✨ Eating and mealtime supports
✨ Family coaching in natural routines

The ripple effect is powerful—educators, families, and community partners learning more about our field and how to support individuals from a family-centered, strengths-based perspective. It’s about meeting children where they are, honoring family priorities, and building everyday routines that empower growth.

These opportunities not only expand awareness of best practices but also keep our team excited and inspired about the impact of OT. 🙌

Here’s to spreading knowledge, empowering families, and celebrating the work of OTs making a difference every day! 💫

08/24/2025

✨ We want your input! ✨

AHA, Inc. is exploring new ways to share professional content and resources with members. While EQUILIBRIUM has been a valued publication, we want to ensure what we offer is relevant, accessible, and engaging for YOU!

Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey (under 5 minutes) and let us know what formats and topics would bring the most value to your membership. Your feedback will help shape the future of AHA, Inc. member benefits.

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Thank you for helping us grow and better serve our community! 💙

08/04/2025

☀️ Sensory play, smiles, and sibling support! 💜🧼

During a recent home-based occupational therapy session, this trio of HP friends explored water and shaving cream as part of a sensory-rich activity that supports fine motor development, tactile processing, and social engagement. 🙌

One of the beautiful things about in-home therapy is the ability to involve siblings—not just as bystanders, but as partners in play. Including brothers and sisters in therapy sessions can support modeling, shared regulation, and joyful connection in the child’s natural environment. 👫👬

We love watching these young learners explore, get messy, and grow—together! 💦🧽

07/30/2025

We love giving our HP friends meaningful “jobs” during therapy—not just because they love to help, but because these activities build incredible sensorimotor skills!

✅ Heavy Work: Carrying baskets, pushing wheelbarrows, or hauling feed gives deep pressure input to joints and muscles—this “heavy work” helps improve regulation, attention, strength and body coordination.
✅ Bilateral Coordination: Tasks like holding and pouring, pulling weeds, or sweeping require both sides of the body to work together, supporting motor planning and handwriting readiness.
✅ Sensory Adaptation: Working in new textures, temperatures, and environments helps kids learn to process and respond to sensory input more flexibly—building resilience and confidence.

And the best part? These jobs don’t feel like therapy—they’re meaningful, purposeful, and fun! 💛

📸 Swipe through to see our incredible friends in action—building skills that last a lifetime, one “job” at a time.