Type Of Business:
Therapy Center
Marketing Area:
ID, Western Wyoming, Southern Montana
Expertise:
Ms. Jaques' expertise is in managing professional, medical, educational, therapeutic riding, conducting aquatic programs, sensory integration, Performing hippotherapy, autism and behavioral programs with love and logic focus.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare Services Including Consultations, Occupational Therapy and Hippotherapy
Favorite Business Publication:
AOTA's Quarterly Sensory Integration Newsletter; STRIDES; Hippotherapy; Practical Horseman; The HORSE; Equus; Whole Horse Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Enjoying Equestrian Activities, Rock Climbing, Camping, Hiking, Reading, Spending Time with her Dogs
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Minor in Neuroanatomy, Colorado State University (1993); Associate Degree in Equine Science
Affiliations Awards:
Idaho Occupational Therapy Association; American Occupational Therapy Association; North American Riding for the Handicapped Association; Sierra Club; American Hippotherapy Association; American Quarter Horse Association; American Public Health Association; Arabian Horse Association; Appaloosa Horse Association
Place of Birth:
Santa Maria
Work History:
Occupational Therapist (1994-Present): Jefferson School District 251 (1996-Present); Peaks to Plains Therapy (2006-Present); Associate for Family Independence (2006-Present); Innovative Therapy (2000-Present); Madison Memorial Hospital and Integrated Therapies (1996-2006); Sugar-Salem School District 322; Aspen Home Health; Rocky Mountain Therapy; Pioneer Valley Hospital, Castleview Hospital; Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center; Butte County School District 111; West Jefferson School District 253; Clark County School District
Career Achievements:
She reports that it is hard to see what to recognize as 'career achievements'. It is not awards, praise, or program developments that set one career apart or ahead of another. She believes in living by her favorite phrase, "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take your breath away". Ms. Jaques believes you can see that when clients achieve new skills and the wonder and excitement when families come together. She believes all should be treated with dignity and respect and tries to set an ethical, moral, and humble example. She is definitely an asset to her profession.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of her career was providing hippotherapy services through Madison Memorial Hospital at the Madison County Fairgrounds.
Charity:
National Wildlife Federation; Defenders of Wildlife; Oceans; Have Fun Organization; Church, Refuge Church Ministry; American Heart Association; Men's Refuge; Local Humane Societies; Idaho Youth
Number Of Years In Profession:
14
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her determination, goal oriented nature, support she receives from her mother and patients.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in this profession because was inspired by some of the therapists that worked with her after suffering an automobile accident that resulted in severe life changing injuries.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Jaques is currently taking riding lessons as well as training, and showing hunters over fences. She is also trying to assist others in the community to get an indoor arena for the development of new programs for hippotherapy, therapeutic riding, day camps, aquatic, and recreational activities. She has experience in retail management, working in rural school districts, hospitals, nursing homes, home health, behavioral programs, horse training, riding instructor, and other occupational therapy areas of practice.
Education Certifications:
Certification in Mandt, Annual Training; Past Certification, Pet Partners, Delta Society
Awards/Honors:
Outstanding Agency of the Year Award, Idaho Parents Unlimited (2002)