Brittany Frankel

Brittany Frenkel is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a deep passion for working with children and a lifelong love of horses. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University and went on to receive her Master of Occupational Therapy from Elmhurst University.

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Brittany’s journey with horses began at age 8 and continued through high school, sparking her desire to combine her two passions—helping children and working with horses. Alongside her work as an instructor at Partners for Progress, Brittany is also an occupational therapist at an outpatient pediatric clinic, where she applies her expertise to support children in a variety of therapeutic settings.

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At Partners for Progress, Brittany is excited to bring her skills and experience to the hippotherapy setting, helping children grow, learn, and thrive in ways that only equine-assisted therapy can provide.