Occupational Therapy Services

Now Located in AUSTIN, TX

Testimonials

· “Chase Doverspike is the best Occupational Therapist that I have ever worked with.  She thinks outside of the box and works with the children's strengths so that they will cooperate in therapy.  Both of my boys have worked with Chase for 4 years in various settings.  She has been able to have my son follow multi-step directions, including following steps to build Legos.  She also was instrumental in teaching my son how to ride a bicycle.  She was able to get my son comfortable in water and taught him how to hold his breath in water.  All of this shows how she is able to think out of the box of traditional Occupational Therapy  and use her skills to perform therapy in a individualized way so the child can learn successfully.  I have 2 boys on the autism spectrum and have 10 years of working with different  OT's in a traditional clinic setting, classroom, horse and home setting and Chase is heads above everyone else.”                                                   ———Ilona, Palo Alto, CA

· “Nicholas has grown in confidence to try new things since starting weekly Hippotherapy sessions last year. He will now eat many types of new and hard-to-chew foods – including steak and broccoli. He is now riding a bike with training wheels after only a few sessions. His reading has blossomed from a lexile score of 170 to 720 just 6 months later. We are very happy with his progress.”                                                                                                   ———Margaret and Ali, Foster City, CA

· "Chase has been a wonderful private OT to our 6-year old HFA son on teaching him self-regulation considering his sensory needs and working on various gross motor and fine motor skills.”                                         ———Mom, Palo Alto, CA

· “All children are different, but no amount of traditional physical or occupational therapy, from private sources or from CCS, has helped my child to walk and move with better balance and coordination than has Hippotherapy under Chase Doverspike’s loving and professional guidance.”        ———Kris, Castro Valley, CA

· “It is with great ease and pleasure that I write a strong positive recommendation for occupational and Hippotherapy services provided by Chase Doverspike, MOT, OTR/L, HPCS of Cadence Therapy.  I first met Chase two years ago.  Both my young children had received OT for sensory integration/regulation issues for over a year each at a very reputable OT practice in the area.  They had made some progress, but were both at a plateau and were discharged from the facility.  I decided to pursue Hippotherapy and was fortunate enough to be referred to Chase.  From the moment I met Chase, I felt a sense that finally,  someone understood their issues and quirks beyond a textbook level.  Chase was able to see both the bigger picture AND  the subtle nuances of their individual developmental needs.  Chase thinks outside the box and operates from a gut level, but all the while staying grounded in the highest quality of standard practice.  Both my children made further sustainable progress under her care.  Chase is a dedicated, intelligent, articulate, warm and caring therapist.  Our experience with the horses and handlers has been nothing short of fantastic.  All of them, two or four legged, have been patient, sweet and safe. “                                                                       ———Laurie, Los Altos, CA

· “It is my sincerest belief that Alexis' speech has improved since we started Hippotherapy.  It looks like pure excitement at first, but when you ride as long as we have, you can definitely attribute it to Hippotherapy.   Words became more fluid and it hasn't stopped !  I am grateful for the services provided by Chase, her intelligent skills around horses and occupational therapy makes her a unique qualified therapist that are rare!  You are missing out on something that will change your child's life if you don't ride with Chase Doverspike!”                                         ———Annie, Los Altos, CA

· “Our 5 year old son, Jack, diagnosed with autism, has been enrolled in Hippotherapy and Occupational Therapy with Chase Doverspike for approximately 1 year. In that time we have seen a remarkable amount of improvement in his expressive and receptive speech and language, as well as in his core strength and coordination. Chase is kind, compassionate, professional and an expert in her field. She has had the unique ability to combine her education, knowledge and expertise with her love and passion for horses and children with special needs to help, benefit and improve the lives of her clients. The best part of all is when Chase is working Jack, he doesn't know he is in therapy, he is just having fun!”                                                                                                                                                 ———Mary, Redwood City, CA

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· “Chase is always striving to improve her abilities, by being open minded and teachable.  She is able to adapt quickly with grace and confidence.  She has extreme compassion that shines through to whatever creature she is working with, human or equine.”                            ———Jennifer Arends, San Carlos, CA

· “I loved every minute I spent at Cadence Therapy. The staff & volunteers are dedicated to providing the best care to the kids and to the horses so that when it's time for therapy you can be sure it's going to be both therapeutic and fun!”                                                              ———Caroline, San Francisco, CA

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