Stephanie Sandherr serves as the Clinical Coordinator at High Horses Center for Equine-Assisted Services, where she oversees clinical programming and integrates equine movement into occupational therapy interventions. With almost 20 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, she has an extensive background in neurological rehabilitation, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, and sensory processing disorders. She is also a Certified Neonatal Therapist with advanced expertise in feeding, swallowing, and early intervention. Stephanie brings additional training in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), Integrated Listening Systems (iLS), the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), somatic approaches, and craniosacral therapy. She is a PATH International Registered Therapist.

Stephanie has taught as an adjunct professor at both the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Vermont, focusing on developmental theory, occupation science, and pediatric intervention. She is passionate about educating future therapists and promoting evidence-based approaches that support clients across the lifespan.

Stephanie has completed American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) Level 1 and 2 training and brings a strong background in equine movement as a treatment strategy. At High Horses, she combines her clinical expertise with equine-assisted therapy to create individualized treatment plans that address physical, cognitive, and emotional goals. Her work emphasizes the therapeutic power of horse movement for clients with a variety of diagnoses, particularly those with developmental, neurological, sensory, and emotional regulation challenges.

Outside of her clinical work, Stephanie enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and connecting with people through shared experiences. She also loves reading, skiing, biking, hiking, and yoga—and is always curious to learn and grow wherever life takes her.