Melissa is a licensed Occupational Therapist who graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina. She has been practicing for over 20 years primarily in the area of pediatrics. Melissa is skilled in using sensory modalities to work with children on the Autism Spectrum. She currently has received her micro-credentials for Autism by the National Board of Occupational Therapy. Melissa has also received certification for treating children with sensory impairments and is SIPT certified. Having grown up with horses Melissa has always been interested in combining her skills with horses and children with Autism. She completed Level 1 and Level 2 coursework for hippotherapy in 2006.