Melissa is the founder of Hearts and Hooves Therapy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people through animal therapy. Melissa's experience includes being a veterinary assistant, Life Coach, holding an Autism certificate and therapy animal handler through American Miniature Therapy Horse Association and Miniature Equine Therapy Standard Association.  Melissa lives with her family and therapy animals in Ramona, CA. 

In this episode, Melissa shares about

• Working with therapy animals including mini-horses, pigs and goats. 
• The challenges of starting a non-profit and fundraising
• Losing her child and healing through the creation of a mother's grieving retreat
• Growing up as a Foster child 

To connect with Melissa or donate check out her website at https://www.heartsandhoovestherapy.org/ or email [email protected]