JoAnn Heffington is a registered clinician with the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) who provides hippotherapy intervention through occupational therapy services.

The word “hippotherapy” means "treatment with the help of the horse" from the Greek word "hippos," meaning horse. JoAnn is a specially trained therapist who uses this treatment for clients with movement and sensory-motor dysfunction.

JoAnn has a very strong background in education, teaching, and equine management.  Her many notable accolades, accomplishments, and credentials include the following:

• Certified North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NAHRA) Instructor

• Equine Specialist with the Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association (EFMHA)

• Owner of Fresno Hippotherapy, a consulting, educational, and service referral business

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (semi-retired)

• Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (retired)

• Holder of a Masters Degree in Education and CA Teaching Credential

• Over 40 years of equine experience

JoAnn is a native Fresnan who has a deep love for our community and a lifelong commitment to serving individuals with physical, mental, emotional, and social challenges.  She continually strives to develop new and innovative interventions to help individuals who are at risk or who have disabilities.

Please feel free to contact JoAnn at 559-519-9100 or email her at Fresno.Hippotherapy@gmail.com for further information, fees, and to make an appointment.