Our History
In 2014, Trio was founded by Amanda Moody, Lauren Cremonese, and Kristi Moon with the desire to offer equine-assisted services to children and adults in Eagle County. With a leap of faith, Cathy Young and her family graciously let us use their barn and outdoor arena at their private residence in Eagle for the first two summers. With growth comes change, and our services now take place at the Eagle River Center at the Eagle County Fairgrounds.
In November of 2018, Trio Therapy Partners became a 501(c)3 organization in order to provide these vital services to everyone in the community living with physical, cognitive, mental, and behavioral health challenges.
Trio Therapy Partners currently serves over 100 individuals and offers over 700 contact hours between our individual and group appointments.
Meet Our Staff
Amanda Moody
Director of Operations and Occupational Therapist
Amanda is a Colorado native and lifelong horsewoman, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Redlands and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University. She is a Nationally Board Certified and Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) and licensed in the State of Colorado to practice Occupational Therapy. Additionally she is an active member of the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. (AHA, Inc.), regularly attending biennial conferences and continuing education courses, and most recently serving on the AHA, Inc. Colorado Medicaid Task Force. Amanda has completed both Level 1 and 2 Hippotherapy Treatment Principles through AHA, Inc.
As a creative problem solver, Amanda embraces the challenges of rural practice. The gap in quality therapy options for children in the valley took hold early in her career and eventually connected her with Lauren and the creation of Trio Therapy Partners. In addition to the skilled use of equine movement, Amanda brings expertise in child development and the use of natural environments to further client’s goals to the Trio team.
Amanda’s roles at Trio are Occupational Therapist and Director of Operations which encompasses Equine Management and Volunteer Coordination. In her free time, Amanda enjoys spending time outdoors with her human and animal families, practicing yoga, trail rides, and traveling whenever possible.
​Lauren Cremonese (Shaeffer)
Executive Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.
A native of Eagle County, where she grew her passion for skiing, riding horses, and the mountains. She earned her undergraduate degree from Montana State University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Simmons College in Boston.
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Lauren specializes in working with clients recovering from and or living with neurological conditions in both the adult and pediatric populations. She has been involved in the equine-assisted services world since 2001 and has been using equine movement as a treatment tool in her practice since 2010. She is thrilled to incorporate equine movement into her clinical practice and offer this treatment tool to her community.
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Lauren is an active member of the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA, Inc.) and serves on the AHA, Inc. Colorado Medicaid Task Force. Lauren has completed both Level 1 and Level 2 Treatment Principles through AHA, Inc. She is a Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH, Intl).
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In her free time, Lauren enjoys life in the mountains with her
two-legged and four-legged family and friends.
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Melissa Reed
Occupational Therapist
Melissa is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, where she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Louisville. She went on to complete her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Nova Southeastern University, specializing in pediatric care and gaining extensive experience supporting children with a wide range of developmental needs.
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based practice and grounded in play, family collaboration, and functional skill development. Melissa has a particular passion for sensory integration and helping children participate more fully in their daily routines. She is dedicated to empowering both children and their caregivers through individualized, compassionate, and strengths-focused care.
In addition to her work with Trio Therapy Partners, Melissa is the owner of Aspen Prep Preschool in Eagle, Colorado. Outside of her professional roles, she loves spending time camping and exploring the outdoors with her husband and two sons.
Jordan Shoemaker
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jordan is a Colorado native and loves all that Colorado has to offer. She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Adams State University. She earned her masters in school counseling.
She is a a trauma-informed therapist specializing in EMDR and TF-CBT, with experience helping teens, adolescents, and adults navigate PTSD, anxiety, and life transitions. She has a strong passion for animal-assisted therapy and currently use somatic approaches, play therapy, and mindfulness to create a compassionate, individualized healing process.
Jordan enjoys her time with the Trio horses, her animals at home and time spent outside.
Shelley Seders
Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
Shelley and her husband relocated to Eagle, Colorado, in December of 2021. After 60+ years in California, they decided to try something new and be closer to their grandchildren. Shelley came to Trio Therapy Partners in February of 2022 looking for a place that offered equine-assisted services to the community. Trio was exactly what she was looking for!
In California, Shelley volunteered at a facility for 11 years. In California, Shelley volunteered for 11 years at a facility that provided equine assisted services with a focus on mental health and learning. She gained many years of experience working with Veterans, First Responders, and victims of trauma. Shelley is a PATH certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL).
When not volunteering at Trio she spends time with her four grandkids, her two labradoodles, and husband of 40 years. They enjoy golfing and all the things Colorado has to offer.
Michelle Landeros
Bilingual Service Coordinator
Michelle is an Eagle County native and she graduated from Eagle Valley High School in 2022. She's currently a Colorado Mountain College student, majoring in business. Michelle and her mother, Manuela own a home-based floral business as well. Her younger sister, Melissa is a client of Trio Therapy Partners.
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Michelle is grateful to have finally found a job that I have overall joy for. She is happy to be able to work with families like hers, who have a family member with special needs. She hopes to become a resource for my community while working with Trio.