Dream Catcher Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc.

Dream Catcher Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc. Dream Catcher Pediatric Therapy provides speech, feeding, hippo, occupational, and physical therapy for children of all ages.

Dream Catcher Pediatric Therapy is a multi-disciplinary clinic, offering occupational and speech therapy to children from birth to 21 years of age. Our caring team of experienced therapists offer medically based treatment in a family centered, warm, holistic and collaborative center, located in the hometown atmosphere of downtown Watkinsville. Dream Catcher Pediatric Therapy provides a loving, nur

turing environment where children with a wide variety of special needs can thrive. We offer thorough evaluations with an integrative team of knowledgeable therapists who can then create the most effective treatment and home programs possible, to improve your child’s communication, feeding, motor and sensory needs. Our goal is to help all children, with all levels of ability, develop skills such that they will find their way to their highest potential in all areas. Our Therapists:

*Catherine "Cat" Thompson, CCC-SLP:
Specializes in medically based treatment of swallowing dysfunction, feeding aversion, severe communication disorders and sensory integration disorders that affect communication, feeding and swallowing. Medically fragile infants can be served in the home. Cat is also certified through American Hippotherapy Association as a provider of hippotherapy-equine based speech treatment.

*Stephanie Sanders, CCC-SLP:
Specializes in infant and early childhood speech and language disorders and in the treatment of pediatric dysphagia.

*Joan Laughton, Ph.D., CCC-SLP:
Specializes in providing comprehensive language and literacy evaluations for school aged students with learning disabilities and hearing impairment.

07/13/2025

Please help us spread the word that we have brought in a new speech therapist and a new physical therapist, and therefore have immediate openings! We have a few for OT as well!

Dream Catcher Pediatric Therapy provides speech, feeding, hippo, occupational, and physical therapy for children of all ages.

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05/21/2025

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We are so pleased to be offering physical therapy again!
05/20/2025

We are so pleased to be offering physical therapy again!

🌟Teaching Tuesday🌟

What does a physical therapist do during hippotherapy?

During a hippotherapy session at Butterfly Dreams, a licensed physical therapist (PT) is doing much more than watching—they’re actively guiding every moment with purpose.

Here’s what they’re focusing on:

🌟Core strength and balance: The horse’s movement challenges the rider’s core muscles, helping improve posture and stability.
🌟Motor planning: As the rider responds to the horse’s gait, the PT helps them practice coordinated, purposeful movement.
🌟Postural control: Different horse speeds and rider positions help the therapist address slouching, asymmetry, and alignment.
🌟Mobility and flexibility: The rhythmic motion of the horse gently stretches tight muscles and encourages better range of motion.
🌟Sensory integration: The movement, touch, and rhythm of riding help organize the brain and body—crucial for motor control.

The therapist might change the rider’s position, use visual or verbal cues, or incorporate obstacles and games to target specific goals—all while harnessing the horse’s natural movement.

In hippotherapy, every step of the horse is a step toward strength and independence.

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03/29/2025

Looking for a Unique Approach to Physical Therapy? 🐴✨

Our certified PT who has extensive hippotherapy experience has open availability, and now is the perfect time to experience the power of equine-assisted therapy! Let our therapy horses help improve strength, balance, and mobility in a dynamic, engaging environment.

🌟 Why Try Hippotherapy?
✔️ Fun, movement-based therapy with real results
✔️ Helps with coordination, core strength, and motor skills
✔️ Personalized, one-on-one sessions with a licensed PT

Spots are filling up—don’t miss this opportunity! Contact us today to learn more or schedule a session.

📍 Located in Watkinsville, GA
📧 Email us at office@butterflydreamsfarm.org

03/27/2025
03/27/2025

This past week we celebrated , we honored and embraced the beautifully unique ways every mind works.

At Butterfly Dreams Farm Equine Therapy, we see firsthand how powerful the connection between horses and humans can be—especially for our neurodivergent riders. Whether it’s through building trust, enhancing communication, or simply finding joy in the rhythm of a ride, our horses meet every individual exactly where they are.

We celebrate neurodiversity not just this week, but every single day. Every brain is different. Every rider is valued. Every journey matters.

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Watkinsville, GA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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