About Us
Why Choose Us
Serving all of Auckland, Empower OT delivers two integrated services that work in harmony. Our Traditional OT service offers customised, proven strategies, while our Equine-Assisted Therapy brings an innovative, healing approach. Together, they provide a balanced, holistic care experience that supports your goals.
How We Can Help You
We provide the following services:
- Innovative equine-assisted therapy sessions.
- Mental health support for trauma recovery and emotional well-being.
- Occupational Therapy provided at our farm clinic, in-home, and community settings.
- Comprehensive aged care services including falls prevention, and dementia care.
- Mobility enhancement programs for improved independence.
- Registered as an ACC Provider providing services under the Sensitive Claims contract.
Therapy Services
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy
We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance your quality of life and promote functional independence. Our OT services, delivered at our farm clinic, home, and community settings, address the diverse needs of individuals experiencing trauma, mobility challenges, intellectual disabilities, and mental health challenges. We provide tailored interventions that support trauma recovery, build emotional resilience, improve daily living skills, and empower individuals to reach their full potential.
Our mobility enhancement programs and aged care services—including pressure care, falls prevention, and dementia care—ensure safe, supportive environments. Complementing these services, we offer home modifications to create accessible, secure living spaces, truly fostering holistic well-being across all ages.
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Our Equine Assisted Therapy program is dedicated to supporting individuals overcoming trauma, enhancing mental health, and fostering growth in those with intellectual disabilities, while also offering unique benefits for aged clients. Through targeted groundwork activities—such as grooming, leading, and interactive exercises—clients experience a rich blend of sensory stimulation that improves tactile, visual, and auditory processing. These sessions help reduce anxiety and depression, build trust, and promote effective emotional regulation, while gentle physical engagement supports balance, coordination, and overall vitality for older clients. Our innovative, experiential approach offers a holistic pathway to healing, empowering clients to achieve their goals.
By moving therapy to a farm environment, we create a gentle, embodied experience that encourages clients to remain present, connect deeply with horses, and overcome emotional barriers. The horses serve as powerful allies, modelling resilience and mindfulness that inspire clients to navigate their feelings and foster post‐traumatic growth.