EquiSomatic

08/20/2026

We are all born with an essence, a light. Shadows accumulate, weighing us down and covering our light. But we can decide to face those and it isn’t easy. It can even be excruciating. But the tears cleanse and our light is revealed once more. That sensation of freedom strengthens us and propels us forward into the life we were destined for.

Horses are never afraid to accompany us on this journey. There is no better warrior to have escorting you back to your life force.

“Becoming intimate with pain is the key to changing at the core of our being—staying open to everything we experience...letting these times open us, humble us, and make us wiser. Let difficulty transform you. And it will. We just need help in learning how not to run away.”

~ Pema Chodron

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08/18/2026

Meet Yourself Differently.

Through the wisdom, presence, and partnership of the horse.

Trauma isn't only something we remember. Sometimes it's something the body continues to carry.

EquiSomatic creates opportunities to notice, explore, and gently shift those patterns through embodied experience and relationship—rather than relying solely on talking about what happened.

Come and experience what coming home feels like. Join me for Rooted and Rising, October 5-9, 2026.

08/16/2026

Save the Date: Space is Limited to 6

Rooted & Rising: A Spiritual Retreat for Women Entering a New Season

There is a wisdom that comes with time.

A knowing that lives beneath the noise, beneath the expectations, beneath who we have been told we should be.

Rooted & Rising is an intimate retreat for women ready to pause, listen deeply, and reconnect with the woman they are becoming.
Inspired by the journey of the acorn becoming the oak, this retreat invites you to explore what it means to be deeply rooted while continuing to grow, change, and reach toward the life that is calling you forward.

Through time in nature, meaningful connection, creativity, nourishment, mindfulness, spiritual exploration, and experiences with horses, you will have space to slow down and listen to your own inner wisdom.

This is not about fixing yourself.

It is about remembering yourself.

DM me for more information and to register.

08/14/2026

Somatic. What does that mean?

Many folks have no idea what it is that I do when I partner with horses to help humans throw off the heaviness of the past. It sounds unbelievable to some, a fantasy or magic to others, and to some curiosity is sparked but they talk themselves out of asking questions.

So I want to talk about what Somatic means. Somatic means “of the body.”

Traumatic and overwhelming experiences don't just live in our memories. Our bodies can continue to carry the protective responses that helped us survive—tension, bracing, shutting down, hypervigilance, disconnection, or emotions that never had the opportunity to fully move through us.

Somatic work helps us gently reconnect with these body sensations and learn to listen to what our nervous system is communicating. Instead of forcing ourselves to “let go,” we create enough safety and awareness for the body to begin completing what was interrupted.

Horses live in a constant state of calm awareness, if they are out of pain, well-cared for and not in a stressful environment. They notice what is happening around them, and live in each moment. The presence of danger is not just something that comes into their frame, but also something with an intention of harm. They know the difference between a lioness walking to the stream to drink, and a lion that is hunting.

Given this state of being, the horses are very tuned into us when we are interacting with them. They give us feedback, even when we think we aren't "doing" anything . The way that I partner with horses to help humans is very quiet and subtle. We enter into their world, usually a pasture, and simply stand with them. I help my clients simply notice, with judgement or a story.

When the masks come off and the pretense and protection of ego starts to fall away, what emerges is usually vulnerability and hope. A request for help and a foundation within which we can find stability. Kind of like seeking the bottom of the lake when you are swimming with your toes. And the relief you feel when you touch the bottom and can stand on your feet with your head clear of the water.

Learning to trust again is so hard, and yet so important for healing and regaining strength and direction. Nurturing that spark of spirit feels unfamiliar, since we often do a great job hiding it in order to say safe. It literally means standing straighter, shoulders back, relaxing into the moment and breathing in the freedom.

Yes, it is possible to shed the layers of protection and look around, seeing the beauty around you and breathing in joy. Your body wants to be in sync with this freedom, and somatic work creates the space to dance. Creating this freedom with a horse is a gift that they give us when they journey alongside, showing us the way to live life the way we were meant to live it...fully engaged, calm and empowered.

With a horse beside us, we can slow down, become curious, feel what is happening inside, and discover new choices.

Sometimes healing begins not with finding the right words, but with finally being able to feel, move, breathe, release, and reconnect.

That is the heart of somatic healing—and the foundation of EquiSomatic®

08/12/2026

Some of my most lasting memories as a child involved horses.

I was introduced to a horse on my great grandfathers farm when I was two, and although my mother disputes the story, I recall sitting on a horse and it walked away with me. I felt right at home!

Throughout my childhood my interactions with horses were powerful. At age 7 I worked at a local riding stable and the horses there were rented out by people to go ride in the park. I groomed horses and mucked stalls all day long, then got a riding lesson on one of the ponies. There was a bay pony mare there that I rode all of the time, and the stable tried to talk to my mother into buying this pony, because supposedly I was the only one she would let ride her.

I had a friend in Colorado, where I visited my dad every year. My dad would drop me off at their house for weeks at a time, and we would explore the hay farm on horseback all day long every day. Saddles were too heavy, so we would put on the horses bridles and off we went! We galloped across hay fields ba****ck, jumped streams, made forts and ate our lunches while our very smart mares would untie themselves and lead us on a merry chase!

One day we came riding back from our day adventuring, and my friends dad nearly had a heart attack. He told me the mare I was riding would not allow anyone to ride her. I was confused. She and I had enjoyed a great day together. The mare I normally rode had gotten injured, so I just picked another from the herd. Knowing what I know now, I would assume she knew I was harmless and was very kind to this sassy adventurous young lady!

King of the Wind was my very favorite horse book by Marguerite Henry. If you have not read it, I encourage you to do so. It is the story of the Godolphin Arabian. A tale that spans the oceans, with a stable boy, kings and the most beautiful words setting the scenes with this bay stallion. I dreamed of owning an Arabian after reading that book so many times, and had the honor of doing so with several amazing horses.

So this love for horses set the foundation for my partnership with them now. The love affair has not ended, despite what everyone told my mom would happen when I discovered boys! More to come on this journey with horses.

08/12/2026

For 25 years, I’ve witnessed what can happen when humans slow down, come into relationship with a horse, and begin listening to what the body already knows.

EquiSomatic brings together Somatic Experiencing®, equine partnership, mindfulness, nature, and embodied awareness to create deeply experiential opportunities for healing and transformation.

What happens in a person's body when they are in relationship with a horse?

Horses notice.

They respond.

They communicate without words.

They don't care about your résumé.

They don't need you to perform.

They respond to what is actually happening.

That creates an incredibly rich environment for somatic work.

04/18/2026

What a great chart to show how the sacred work with horses can be so beneficial.

04/18/2026

Spring is here… and summer is calling. ☀️

What if your next getaway wasn’t just a vacation—but a true reset?

Imagine waking up in a cozy cabin perched on a stunning Colorado mesa, overlooking the North Fork Valley and the West Elk Mountains. The only sounds are birdsong and the breeze. Space to breathe. Space to feel. Space to come back to yourself.

This is a Private Immersion Experience.

A fully customized, deeply restorative retreat designed just for you (or you and someone you love).

Your experience may include:
✨ Three nourishing meals daily + snacks
✨ Comfortable, thoughtfully curated accommodations
✨ Guided mindfulness and somatic practices
✨ Somatic Experiencing sessions to support nervous system regulation
✨ Time with our intuitive and gentle horse herd
✨ Creative expression through art (all supplies included)
✨ Journaling materials for reflection and integration
✨ Slow, intentional walks through mountain forest trails

This experience is ideal for:
• Couples longing to reconnect
• Parents and children wanting meaningful time together
• Individuals seeking clarity, healing, or a return to their “true north”

You’ll also have plenty of spacious downtime to rest, reflect, and explore nearby gems like the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (North Rim), Grand Mesa, and Needle Rock—or enjoy local restaurants and wineries in the valley.

This is more than a getaway—it’s an experience that stays with you.

✨ Learn more + schedule a call to create your custom immersion (link in comments)

04/18/2026

02/14/2026

Grounded safe presence is within reach. Horses create space for our nervous systems to find a sense of safety right here and right now, to orient and settle.