Nicole is a Licensed Physical Therapist and a lifelong horse enthusiast and owner. She has completed Hippotherapy Treatment Principles Level 1 and has participated in multiple therapeutic riding programs as a physical therapy consultant and assistant instructor. Nicole is a graduate of UConn Physical Therapy Program where she was also a member of the equine combined training team. Professionally, she practices in an outpatient setting with specializations in vestibular, orthopedic and neurological populations. As a youth, she participated in many local competitions including dressage, jumping, hunter paces and Western pleasure, but these days a relaxing trail ride is more her pace. Nicole is excited to return to therapeutic riding combining her passion for horses and experience as a physical therapist.