Our work is rooted in formal training in human–animal behavioral science: understanding the nervous system’s need for safety before growth, how we perceive & respond to our environment & how experience shapes future patterns. Our survivor advocacy is guided by lived experience with violence & trauma, with resiliency & the continuation of reestablishing personal agency.

Every session is designed to be uniquely individually paced, yet familiar & predictable. Our work is centered around adaptive consent: the ongoing practice of reevaluating & realigning personal boundaries with personal goals as one evolves. We are committed to creating spaces where clients feel seen, supported & always in control: noticing real-time observations of breathing, posture, muscle tension & physical orientation - without narrative or diagnosis.

Our horses are always respected as autonomous partners, never tools. As sensitive herd animals, they provide immediate, natural, honest feedback about our state of being - individually & collectively. Our sessions are also designed with their needs & agency in mind; the horses may move away, rest, or decline interaction - just as you might. Mutual respect, clear communication & consent are practices we model every time we step into their space.

Healing Hooves is founded in the understanding that meaningful change is not something done to people or given by others, but something that emerges within when our surroundings are conducive…

with Safety, Presence, Attunement & Choice.

Our Philosophy

To reflect our belief that supportive spaces should not be limited by one’s circumstances, we’re proud to offer a Survivorship Membership. This membership was intentionally created for survivors & their support persons as an accessibility pathway to reduce financial barriers, while still honoring our horses’ needs.

Please allow us to introduce ourselves…