At the heart of my work is the belief that healing begins with safety and connection—and few beings model that better than horses.
Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, helps us understand how the nervous system responds to safety, danger, and disconnection. It explains why we might shut down, become anxious, or lash out—even when we don’t want to. More importantly, it shows us the path back to calm, connected presence.
Horses, by nature, are highly attuned to nervous system cues—their survival depends on it. Because of this, they respond not just to our actions, but to our internal states. This makes them powerful co-regulators and mirrors for what's happening in our bodies, often before we're consciously aware of it.
In our sessions together, we use ground-based (unmounted) interactions with horses to explore:
What safety feels like in the body
How to recognize when your nervous system is activated or shut down
How to shift from stress or shutdown into connection and calm
How your body communicates—without words—through posture, presence, and energy
How horses reflect back your nervous system and help you find balance
With guidance and support, these moments of awareness become opportunities for growth. You’ll learn how to “map” your own nervous system using tools like Deb Dana’s Polyvagal Ladder and practices from the Polyvagal Equine Institute. Over time, you’ll build the capacity to respond to life’s challenges with more clarity, connection, and compassion—for yourself and others.
Whether you're navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, or simply seeking deeper self-awareness, this work invites you into a space of non-judgmental presence, healing, and embodiment—with a horse by your side.
