Meet Our Staff
Our staff contains therapeutic riding instructors and licensed clinicians with multiple disciplines and years of expereince to best serve our diverse popuation of clients.
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Speech Language Pathologist
Kristin Young
Kristin grew up riding competitively across multiple disciplines, gaining a deep connection with horses. From a young age she has loved the power, yet grace that horses can teach others. PATH certified since 2017, Kristin is passionate about sharing her love for horses with the next generation. She loves creating the same opportunities for kids that she experienced growing up—building confidence, connections, and lifelong memories through horses. In therapeutic riding sessions, Kristin finds joy in encouraging riders to be stong, brave and willing to try new activities. Kristin likes to make up new obstacle courses for her riders to navigate through, and share success with smies after fun sessions.
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In addition, as a dedicated speech and language pathologist, Kristin is passionate about helping children communicate in natural environments, especially through the power of non-verbal expression. She deeply values the communication that goes beyond words and enjoys fostering this with the help of horses. Kristin is inspired by the intrinsic motivation that horses give children to engage, communicate, and grow in their unique way. Kristin loves working with children who use different modalities to communicate, but also finds joy and passion in working with adults.
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Lani Reed
Lani has spent the past ten years working with, riding, and loving horses. Her journey began at the age of 9, when a deep love for horses turned into a hands-on experience as a working student, cleaning stalls in exchange for time in the saddle. That early drive and determination shaped the strong work ethic and “can-do” attitude she brings to every lesson.
Lani has served as an assistant trainer and riding instructor, working with children and adults of all ages. Her true passion lies in sharing the joy, peace, and healing that come from the horse-human connection. Lani creates a warm, supportive environment where each rider can thrive.
As a therapeutic riding instructor, she’s committed to helping every rider experience the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of horsemanship. Lani believes that horses have a unique ability to meet people exactly where they are and she’s honored to help guide that journey.
Occupational Therapist
Elissa Sander
Circle Creek Therpay, Occupational therapist Elissa, with 8 years of experience specializes in working with individuals facing neuromuscular and sensory processing challenges. Her expertise and dedication to improving daily living skills make her a valuable addition to the Young Hearts team. Elissa loves blending therapy with the natural environment and the unique bond between horses, helping children and adults build strength, confidence, and independence as they navigate life's daily tasks.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kristen Mundy
​Kristen, a Circle CreekTherapy physical therapist assistant with over 10 years of experience specializing in enhancing strength, range of motion and helping individuals safely navigate their environments. She is passionate about outdoor therapy, believing that nature plays a vital role in healing and well-being. Kristen particularly advocates for using equine movement in therapy, recognizing how horses can foster physical strength, improve balance, and boost confidence in her patients.
Behavioral Health Therapist
Felicia Outh
Felicia works as a Behavioral Therapist to support individuals and families as they navigate through life’s challenges and improve their holistic wellbeing. She has experience supporting people through complex trauma, mental health challenges and enjoys working with individuals of all ages. She has worked with children and families for over 7 years on their journey towards healing and growth, including working in various settings. Felicia is excited about recently starting her work with equine therapy and incorporating nature-based interventions because she believes that an outdoor environment provides a unique healing experience for all clients.