Human-Equine Alliances for Learning (HEAL)

Human-Equine Alliances for Learning (HEAL) www.humanequinealliance.com EFPL is an experiential therapy in which horses are employed to facilitate emotional growth and learning for humans.

Human-Equine Alliances for Learning (HEAL) provides courses and certification in Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy & Learning, as well as client services for healing within the horse-human relationship. Human-Equine Alliances for Learning is an organization that promotes, supports and studies Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy & Learning (EFPL). HEAL founder and lead therapist Leigh Shambo, MSW, LMHC

has developed the HEAL Model™ of EFP, based on scientifically validated principles from the fields of neuroscience and psychology (human and animal). The HEAL Model™ teaches core skills for navigating and enhancing relationships. The horses are respected as sensitive and intelligent communicators who guide the process in unique ways!

Our Intern Emma Reeves recently presented her senior practicum presentation of her work doing “Community & Media Develop...
05/18/2026

Our Intern Emma Reeves recently presented her senior practicum presentation of her work doing “Community & Media Development” for us at HEAL.
And we are excited to say that she will continue to work for HEAL. 💛 Stay on the lookout for new content!

HEAL Designated Instructor Kristin Fernald is offering the Bronze-level Certification course Keys to Connection (3-day w...
05/07/2026

HEAL Designated Instructor Kristin Fernald is offering the Bronze-level Certification course Keys to Connection (3-day workshop format, June 26-28). Open to learners at all levels, including for personal growth. A wonderful, life-changing experience, on gorgeous Whidbey Island, WA. Message Kristin directly for information!

Thinking of my beloved David Young on his birthday today, he would have been 98. Memories of our fun years in WA, and hi...
04/26/2026

Thinking of my beloved David Young on his birthday today, he would have been 98. Memories of our fun years in WA, and his favorite picture with Peggy and the kids. Very grateful for the special years we shared! Claudia Young Bennett-Mielke Jacqueline Diskint

Highlighting the legacy of Judith Kay, a gold level graduate of the first ever ‘HEAL Facilitator Training Program’ in 20...
04/01/2026

Highlighting the legacy of Judith Kay, a gold level graduate of the first ever ‘HEAL Facilitator Training Program’ in 2008. Her journey from tutoring neurodivergent children with her miniature horses, Peanut and Little Juan, to the success through HEAL’s program, paints an amazing story about Judith’s Journey. We honor your legacy as you are a stepping stone in HEAL taking flight. 💛

This is where it all started! H.E.A.L.’s first ever graduating classes that started in 2008. These graduates took the “F...
02/22/2026

This is where it all started! H.E.A.L.’s first ever graduating classes that started in 2008. These graduates took the “Facilitator Training Program” course. Thank you to these graduates for being the foundation of our legacy💛 For more information on the courses we offer at H.E.A.L. visit our website at https://humanequinealliance.com

For horse owners in Central Kentucky... HEAL workshops for riders to become more mindful, more connected... for the good...
02/11/2026

For horse owners in Central Kentucky... HEAL workshops for riders to become more mindful, more connected... for the good of the horse and the relationship! 🐴💜 Contact us for more information!

We are proud to share with you our first Graduate Spotlight post featuring Lital Diament! Lital created her business aft...
02/06/2026

We are proud to share with you our first Graduate Spotlight post featuring Lital Diament! Lital created her business after becoming H.E.A.L certified. Learn more about ‘Diament Wellness Marriage & Counseling PC’

Thank you for participating and sharing a truly wonderful weekend at the Keys to Connection course. Congratulations to a...
01/21/2026

Thank you for participating and sharing a truly wonderful weekend at the Keys to Connection course. Congratulations to all who earned the HEAL Bronze Certification! Leigh Shambo

Hello Everyone! My name is Emma Reeves, and I am A senior at the University of Kentucky studying Community & Leadership ...
01/14/2026

Hello Everyone! My name is Emma Reeves, and I am A senior at the University of Kentucky studying Community & Leadership Development. I was given the opportunity to work with Leigh to help her build a stronger community among the program graduates. I have a lot of ideas to revamp the HEAL platform and get people more involved. Some of my ideas, for example, are: highlighting/promoting graduates' new businesses, having people share post-grad stories, having people post workshops they come across that would be of interest to others, and more! I would also love to hear your feedback on what you would like to see more of on this page. So if anyone has ideas or things they want to see, please comment under this post or PM me! I’m excited to get to know you all and help bring everyone together!

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293 Glendale Avenue
Lexington, CA
40511

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+17602585515

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