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Heightened Potential Co.

Occupational therapy services: Incorporating natural environments, home based and clinic services. Heightened Potential Co.

offers occupational therapy in the non-traditional environment incorporating equine movement as an integrated treatment tool and home based early intervention services. Owner/ Director Jeanni Bonine MS, OTR/L, HPCS, CTRI is a board certified occupational therapist and hippotherapy clinical specialist. She has an extensive background in working with children and families in the area and has training in many treatment interventions such as sensory integration (SIPT certified), therapeutic listening, feeding interventions, etc. Jeanni completed a post professional degree in complementary and alternative medicine and is eligible to sit for board cert in holistic nutrition intervention. In addition to her practice, Jeanni also is part time faculty at Northern Illinois University and adjunct faculty at South College. About hippotherapy: As an OT intervention tool, Using many traditional principles from occupational therapy treatment, the horse's movement can be graded to promote self-regulation, muscle strength/ tone management, functional daily life skills, connection and engagement, communication and many other skills. Research supports the brain's ability to integrate skills learned more accurately when activities are motivating, meaningful, and sensory rich.

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.

07/28/2025

🌟 Welcome Chad Massey, MOT, OTR/L to the Heightened Potential Team! 🌟

We’re thrilled to introduce Chad Massey, a Licensed Occupational Therapist now serving families in Knox and Anderson Counties through in-home early intervention services!

Chad brings a warm, energetic approach to therapy and a strong background supporting children and families in school-based, outpatient, and mental health settings. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from Milligan University and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Tennessee Wesleyan University.

Originally from the Tri-Cities, Chad has called Knoxville home for the past four years. Outside of therapy, he enjoys sports, hiking, exploring new coffee shops and restaurants, traveling, and spending time with his dog, Summit. 🐾

Chad is passionate about helping children grow, learn, and participate fully in their daily routines. We are so excited to have him join us in making a positive impact on the lives of the families we serve!

✨ Please join us in welcoming Chad to the Heightened Potential family! ✨

07/21/2025

📣 Meet Deb our new Occupational Therapist crushing it with Teletherapy!

We’re excited to welcome Deb Zeitlin, OTD, OTR/L to the Heightened Potential team! Deb brings a wealth of experience in pediatric and school-based occupational therapy and is now providing teletherapy services for our Illinois Early Intervention families.

Deb earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Rush University and completed her post-professional Doctorate at Spalding University. She’s passionate about supporting children in their natural environments and blends her clinical expertise with a love for teaching and research to advocate for strong outcomes in both home and community settings.

When she’s not working, Deb enjoys time with her family—whether it’s evening walks or weekends at the lake, staying active and connected is a big part of their lives.

💬 Deb is excited to connect with families and help little ones thrive through meaningful daily activities. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

07/19/2025

What a journey it's been!!! We’re thrilled to announce that our new covered arena is finally finished! From vision to reality, this project wouldn't have been possible without the exceptional craftsmanship of Howard Brothers Barn Building, and the expertly designed footing surface from FootingFirst, LLC with the help of Trent Enterprises for the grading work. We're excited to use this dedicated space for keeping our equines fit and healthy, as well as for increasing access to equine movment for our therapy clients. Thank you for making our dream a reality here in Rockwood,TN!

07/17/2025

Pssst! 👀 Something exciting is coming to your inbox soon 📪

The next issue of EQUILIBRIUM is set to arrive in your inbox in just a few days! The Summer 2025 issue is themed “Through the Lifespan: Early Intervention Through Adolescence.” We hope that you will enjoy articles written by our professional members and other healthcare professionals incorporating equine movement into treatment. From articles titled “Bridging Worlds: Integrating Hippotherapy into Early Intervention Services” to “Decoding the Adolescence Brain,” we know this is one issue you are going to want to read cover to cover!

07/11/2025

🌀 Understanding Sensory Seeking Behavior 🌀

Some children, like this HP friend, are naturally drawn to movement, pressure, sound, or tactile input. These children may be described as sensory seekers—their nervous systems require more intense or frequent input in order to feel organized and alert.

You might notice:

Frequent jumping, spinning, or crashing into furniture

Chewing on clothing or objects

Constant need to touch people or textures

Difficulty sitting still or calming down without movement

These behaviors are not necessarily defiant or disruptive—they may be a child’s way of self-regulating.

Supporting sensory seekers often involves offering structured opportunities for deep pressure, movement, and active play. Understanding the "why" behind these behaviors is the first step toward helping children find more adaptive ways to meet their sensory needs.

Sensory integration-informed occupational therapy can help identify strategies that support regulation, participation, and learning.

07/04/2025

Come join us!

Hello summer, hello next installment of our Connection Course Series! This July, we are excited to offer the 4th course in our Connection Course Series: The Sensory Connection!

This two-day online course applies sensory integration theory, reviews neuroanatomy, and covers horse selection and use of the environment to address sensory processing challenges. Participants will gain an understanding of treatment for children with sensory processing challenges using equine movement as a treatment tool and will engage in hands-on activities and clinical reasoning as part of the course to ensure learning is carried over to the therapists’ home practice.

Registration for this course is open on our NEW website. Visit the link in our bio or check the comments down below 👇💻📚

06/21/2025

☀️ Nothing like a bright, blue-sky day to remind us of the incredible impact of therapy in the natural environment ! 🌿🐴

This week’s sessions were full of sunshine, smiles, and sensory-rich experiences. Whether it's the gentle rhythm of equine movement or the simple joy of exploring outdoors, these moments offer powerful opportunities for engagement, regulation, and growth.

We are grateful for days like this—where therapeutic goals meet real-world exploration 💛

06/11/2025

Drumroll please! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 The wait is OVER! We are SO excited to announce that our new website is now LIVE! With a new look and improved user experience, we hope our website visitors and members will be able to navigate our site with increased ease.

✨The best part!? We’re just getting started! More exciting additions are debuting this summer (On-Demand webinars anyone!?) ✨

Please continue to register for our upcoming Lunch & Learns, Connection Courses, and Treatment Principles Courses by emailing apeterson@theahainc.org. We hope to open web registrations for all courses soon!

Let us know your thoughts on the new look and anything you would like to see on the website! 👀👇

06/09/2025

📅 This Week's Schedule is HERE!
Join us every day this week for Open Play... no schedule changes to worry about!

PLUS, *BONUS* we’ll be open regular hours on Father’s Day -- We're the perfect spot to bring the kiddos to burn off some energy! 💙👔

Our usual friendly reminders:
1️⃣ Don’t forget your socks! (We’ve got some for sale if needed!)
2️⃣ First-time visiting? Be sure to sign our waiver before you arrive here:
https://werockthespectrumknoxville.com/register

We can’t wait to see you this week 🎉

05/30/2025

✨ Mom's Say It Best ✨

We are so grateful that one of our amazing MOMMA's took the time to share about her families journey through Speech Apraxia and their time with the AMAZING Miss Janna. (check it out)

Did you know...
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder — your child knows what they want to say, but their brain has trouble coordinating the muscle movements needed for speech. 💬💔

Here are some signs of CAS to look out for:
👶 Difficulty imitating sounds or words
🔁 Inconsistent speech errors (they say it differently every time)
🧠 Groping or struggle when trying to form words
🕒 Delayed first words or very limited vocabulary
🔇 Speech that's hard for others (even family!) to understand

✨ Have a question? Email janna@myrecess to learn more.

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Heightened Potential Co. offers occupational therapy both in the home and in the non-traditional environment. Jeanni Bonine MS, OTR/L, HPCS is a board certified occupational therapist and hippotherapy clinical specialist. She has an extensive background in working with children and families in the area and is certified in many treatments such as sensory integration (SIPT certified), therapeutic listening, feeding interventions, etc. Heightened potential integrates hippotherapy as a treatment tool for some clients

Using many traditional principles from occupational therapy treatment, the horse's movement can be graded to promote self-regulation, muscle strength/ tone management, functional daily life skills, connection and engagement, communication and many other skills. Research supports the brain's ability to integrate skills learned more accurately when activities are motivating, meaningful, and sensory rich.