Kristen K. Murray MS, OTR/L, HPCS

Kristen is a lifelong horse-woman, having owned and shown Arabian horses for over 30 years. A native of Western New York, she grew up an active member in the Erie County 4-H and the AHANY horse club. Her passion for the incorporation of equine movement and the natural environment as treatment strategies in OT practice ignited as a graduate student at D’Youville University in Buffalo, NY. Kristen went on to pursue clinical specialty through the American Hippotherapy Certification Board in the incorporation of equine movement, or hippotherapy, as a powerful treatment strategy in her professional medical practice. She is one of only five therapists in NY state, and just over 150 worldwide to achieve this prestigious professional distinction.

In addition to being a licensed Occupational Therapist, Kristen is a registered therapist with The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, Intl. (PATH, Intl.), holds certification as a PATH, Intl. certified adaptive riding instructor, and is a certified Special Olympics Equestrian Coach.

Kristen is passionate about providing the highest quality compassionate evidenced-based therapy services, empowering clients of all ages through engagement in the natural world while promoting lasting functional results. Kristen is honored to share her experience, knowledge, and passion to serve the clients and families of Western NY.