About Us
What We Do
Fulcrum Therapy gets people up on horses not to ride, but to help them develop the physiological and sensory systems at the heart of everyday life.
Our clients enjoy this form of occupational therapy, and we enjoy witnessing the results: better balance, increased coordination, and improved attentional skills.
Fulcrum Therapy teams — therapist, horse, leader and sidewalker — are specially trained to provide a safe and beneficial therapy environment.
Who We Are
Christina Richardson, OTR/L uses a variety of innovative and traditional therapy approaches in her work with children and adults with disabilities. She has a degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Washington (1999), is certified to Level II in hippotherapy by the American Hippotherapy Association, and is a Registered Therapist with NARHA. She has been using hippotherapy as a treatment strategy since 2001.
Christina's lifelong experience with horses enhances the therapeutic benefits experienced by her clients. She facilitates bonding between participants and horses, recognizing that their unique relationships inspire growth and achievement.
Fulcrum Therapy provides services in southern Maine and seacoast New Hampshire. These stables support our hippotherapy services:
- Greystone Stables, Berwick, Maine
- Sea Star Stable, Brentwood, New Hampshire
Frequent Questions
When does therapy take place?
We regularly provide hippotherapy from April into November. At the stables with indoor facilities, we are able to offer services year round. Consultation, as well as home- or school-based therapy are not limited by season or weather.
What happens if the weather is bad?
As we work outdoors, bad weather does result in cancellations from time to time. Excessive rain, wind or temperature extremes can prevent sessions from taking place. Weather cancellations do not result in charges to the participant.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellations due to appointments, illness or unforeseen circumstances require a phone call to the therapist with at least 2 hours notice to prevent a cancellation fee.
Is Fulcrum Therapy insured?
Fulcrum Therapy is insured both for equine activities and for therapeutic treatment. In addition, the stables carry insurance.