My Story
Meet Coach Kristen
With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and as a Certified Professional for the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), Kristen has been a leader in Healthcare and Human Resources for ten years. As a Breast Cancer survivor Kristen’s passion lies in helping others see their full potential and face and overcome challenges in life.
Since childhood Kristen has had an immense love of all animals, especially horses, and has had the privilege of bringing horses back into her everyday life as an adult. Kristen has run Show Jumping and the Start Box for USEA Recognized Horse Trials for more than thirteen years and has enjoyed showing in the Dressage ring. Over the years, she has come to see horses in a different way, as magnificent, energetic, in the moment beings, helping people heal their deepest traumas, fears, or insecurities. Horses empower people on their journey to feel whole once again.
As an Equine Gestaltist™, partnering with horses, Kristen will provide experiences for people to become who they are meant to be, assisting them in discovering their purpose in life.
I am a Gestaltist
Gestalt is the quest for wholeness
The EGCMethod is:
• Highly Effective
• Trauma informed
• Experiential
• Cultivating self-awareness
• A non-judgemental approach
You are in the right place if …
• You desire to create an inner peace
•You desire a safe space to relieve your fear, anxiety and frustration
• You want to release the burdens you are carrying through life
• You wish to let go of past trauma and move forward with clarity
• You are looking to bring back hope and joy back into your life
Hello, I’m Kristen, I am a breast cancer survivor. During diagnosis and treatment, even though I was surrounded by the loving support of family and friends, it was still a lonely journey. Only those who have been through a cancer diagnosis can truly understand what you are going through.
I have loved horses since I was a little girl and finally had the privilege of having one by my side for the past 12 years, he has kept me strong and positive through it all. I came upon the Touched by A Horse program one day while browsing Facebook. I did some research and was hooked in no time. This program had it all, assisting people and doing it alongside horses, what could be better!
The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® was developed by Melisa Pearce, a core founder since 1989, of the horse-human healing movement. The experiential nature of the method involves the horse as an active partner with the coach in the client’s exploratory process. The integrative approach of the equine’s interaction combined with positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance and Gestalt methodology, assists the client in examining their life and choices made with a focus on designing a positive future.
Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® (EGCM®) is a highly effective, trauma informed, method of healing. Partnering with horses to assist clients with the burdens that have come from past or present experiences or trauma.
Do you feel the weight of your past on your shoulders? Through the EGC Method® my horses and I create a safe space for you to lay that weight down, allowing for hope, inner peace, and joy to flow back into your life. You will no longer feel those burdens on your shoulders, rather you will feel the lightness you deserve to walk through life.
Feeling the fear, anxiety, frustration of your diagnosis? Through the EGC Method® my horses and I create a safe space for you to lay that weight down, allowing for hope, inner peace, and joy to flow back into your life. You will no longer feel those burdens on your shoulders, rather you will feel the lightness you deserve to walk through life.
My vision is to assist people with any unfinished business they may have, my focus will be those who have or have had breast cancer. Together with my equine partners I hope to bring love and light into the dark places of a cancer diagnosis. These sessions can assist to clear grief, guilt, resentment, and fear associated with the diagnosis.
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Agreed they felt better about themselves at the conclusion of the Equine Gestalt Coaching session than at its beginning.”
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Would participate in this coaching program again.
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Agreed they felt more hopeful about their future at the conclusion of the Equine Gestalt Coaching session than at its beginning.
Meet the Horses
Our Healing Herd
All Ears aka Elephant
17 year old Draft Cross
All Ears had a great early career in eventing and dressage and is now helping humans create inner peace, clarity and confidence. He has been my “therapist” for years and he is ready to help you.
What you need to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this therapy?
No, I am not a licensed therapist, I am a certified coach.
Is there special attire needed?
Be sure to wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather, layers are great, and closed toed shoes.
What if I'm afraid of horses?
My equine partner will be in the company of an experienced handler or in an enclosure alone, there is no riding involved and you are able to stay on the other side of the fence for your comfort.
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