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Nina Ekholm Fry is the Director of Equine Programs at the Institute for Human-Animal Connection at University of Denver where her work encompasses therapeutic human-horse interactions and equine behavior and welfare. She is an adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Social Work and the Graduate School of Professional Psychology, and leads the post-master Equine-Assisted Mental Health Practitioner Certificate program. For the past 15 years, she has focused on horses in human services, specializing in the inclusion of equine interactions in psychotherapy and counseling. Nina is a board member of the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA Inc.), past chair of the Certification Board for Equine Interaction Professionals (CBEIP), and previously served as the chief editor of the HETI Journal: International Research and Practice, published by the International Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy (HETI). Nina has a background as a mental health professional, specializing in trauma treatment, as a competitive rider, riding instructor (CHA), adaptive riding instructor (PATH Intl.), and equine behavior consultant. She teaches Equine Behavior at Yavapai College and is actively engaged in national and international organizations for both human and equine health. She has a particular interest in applied ethics and social justice perspectives within human-animal interactions, including human-horse conflict.

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Equine-Assisted Mental Health Certificate | IHAC | GSSW | University of Denver (du.edu) 

Ashley Danenhower is a person who has lived many lives, someone who has been motivated to try new situations, and is a resilient person. From living and working at Arcosanti, an Archology in Cordes Junction, Arizona; to apprenticing under Robert Ault the co-founder of the American Association of Art Therapy in Topeka, Kansas; to working for Homeland Security in different departments and states; to being honored with the inclusion as a hearing volunteer within a deaf community in Santa Fe, New Mexico; to working with nursing home programs, in Southern Colorado to integrate animal therapy to decrease the feelings associated with transitioning, away from everything that is familiar. An abundance of life experiences in her journey exploring a variety of modalities across the United States of America as well as abroad, has allowed her to comfortably navigate and help facilitate culturally and ethnically diverse populations. Ashley Danenhower can meet her clients where they are, using these life experiences.

Ashley Danenhower holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lesley University in studio art and psychology, and her master’s in social work with a clinical concentration. She has helped establish 1 nonprofit equine-assisted service program in Southern Colorado, and 1 for profit equine-assisted EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) program in the Upstate of South Carolina, before moving back home to the ‘Quiet Corner of Connecticut.’ Ashley serves on the Economic Development Committee as a board member in the town of Pomfret, CT and she also is building her own business as a Social Worker, currently a Licensed Master Social Worker in the States of Massachusetts, South Carolina, and Connecticut. Ashley Danenhower’s business: is An Inner Lens, LLC, established in 2020, which is based on her perspectives from within several different outlooks, very much like a kaleidoscope into our soul. She is working to establish an integrative mental health service that creates opportunities for clients to heal in different ways using rescued equines, art in therapy, psychotherapy and social work informed Reiki that can stand alone and be a supplemental service to her local communities. 

https://www.aninnerlens.com/

Regan Mays is a life-long horse girl, equine therapies specialist, and younger sister to a special needs sibling. She is based in Scottsdale AZ, and provides customized and holistic equine assisted activities. Her unique approach is a combination of her experiences and education in psychology, behavior therapy, yoga, equine assisted therapy, chiropractic bio-physics, and the performing arts.

Regan is certified through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship as a mentor for  Therapeutic Riding Instructors, and an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. She is a graduate of New York University and Arizona State University, with an MSC in Psychology, BA in Psychology, and BFA in Theatre. She is also a registered Yoga Instructor and certified Reiki Practitioner. Her work with equine assisted activities and therapies has been featured on television, in international publications, and at conferences around the country. To reach Regan, please email: [email protected]

Schelli Whitehouse is an author, coach, and design expert for extraordinary equine-inspired businesses. She has been a certified equine-assisted coach since 2008 and in 2017 turned her focus toward helping other equine-assisted coaches, therapists, facilitators, and trainers weave their personal genius, ambitions, and philosophy into a lifestyle business with horsepower! Schelli’s mission is to help equine-inspired transformation become as popular as yoga and Starbucks by assisting other passionate practitioners to reach the people they are meant to serve!

She is currently the author of two books, “The Business of Coaching with Horses ~ How to Reach More Clients, Feed Your Horses and Change the World!”, and her most recent book is, “7-Systems of Prosperity for the Equine-Inspired Practitioner ~ A Practical Guide for Developing Professional Presence, Greater Client Impact, and Sustainable Wealth”.

 www.schelliwhitehouse.com 

https://www.facebook.com/EquineInspiredLife

Kate Neligan is an Equine-Partnered Life/Business Coach who helps her clients with their intuition, emotional intelligence, and empowered leadership both virtually and in-person with horses. Kate left her VP of Marketing career at Lionsgate (and previously AFI) to pursue her calling for the transformation that is possible from the human-animal bond. Kate is passionate about helping women to thrive and is a best-selling author with stories in the books “The Power of Being a Woman” and “Women Will Save the World”. She is also an Animal Communicator/Healer and was published in the books “Animals” and “Nature” by Common Sentience. She is a motivational speaker with a TEDx talk on perfectionism. Kate also created Awakening With Equines, a unique certification program for first-time or next-level equine-partnered coaches. For more on Kate:

 www.kateneligan.com

 https://www.instagram.com/kateneliganequinecoach/

Deana is a psychotherapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, and other mental health struggles. Her practice, Reflections in the Waves, is located in Southwest Florida. It is a place where clients can engage in equine and other therapeutic psychotherapy methods. Her goal is to build trust and confidence in a warm and inviting environment. She holds a PhD in Education with a specialization in human behavior, two master degrees: one in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS) and the other in Education (MEd), and a bachelor (BA) in organizational management.

Deana is aslo EMDR trained and Eagala psychotherapy certified. She has certifications through ICISF in crisis, stress, and human resiliency, suicide awareness, and delivering bad news. Deana served as a faculty member for nearly two decades before becoming a psychotherapist in 2020. As an educator, she was nominated four times as faculty of the year, was awarded excellence in teaching twice, awarded first faculty of the month, and obtained a STAR award for outstanding teaching.

Recently Deana has written a children’s book based on her horse, Bella, and their experience with Hurricane Ian. This book aims to help children process and understand difficult emotions and feelings. Her book is expected to be released in mid-2023.

Deana is passionate about incorporating horses into the therapeutic process. Because horses can provide an extraordinary amount of emotional support, they are her mainstay and true therapists. With the integration of horses, clients begin to peel back the layers of pain while gaining a deep understanding of their own behaviors. Horses become the catalyst and therapist in helping clients get at the root of their core being.

​Deana’s philosophy is centered on the idea that when one understands themselves (their core inner beliefs, desires, needs and wants), one can experience happiness.  This means people need to understand their nature, what nurtures them, and what values they hold. This type of reflection, unveiling, and understanding begins a course of personal growth and healing.

Born with Cerebral Palsy, Win Charles has defied the odds by becoming an author. Her memoir I, Win is an amazing story of how she remembers her life through the years of having a condition called “CP”. As a competitor in the Kona IronMan Triathlon, CEO of her own jewelry design company, and motivational speaker, Win Charles truly is an inspiration to many. Today Win Charles tours the country, speaking to schools and institutions to raise awareness about cerebral palsy and living a full life no matter what holds you back. She is also an advocate for veterans across the world. Show your support: Sign up for Win’s newsletter to stay updated on new releases and appearances. find her here: http://askwin.weebly.com/ 

Therapeutic Horsemanship | Professional Certifications | PATH Intl 

Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship – Where Heroes Are Born (camelotaz.org)

Leah Dyck has a passion for both human and equine wellness. She is co-owner of Stone Clad Farms, a Master level Reiki practitioner, a Certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator, and Teacher of Equus Empowered and Horse Culture & Energy programs as well as associated workshop and session offerings.

A generational and lifetime horse person Leah has been educated and participated in various equine disciplines as well as having managed both an equine reproduction department at a veterinary hospital and successful breeding farms. Through her decade-long participation in her mother's holistic wellness facility she learned a variety of vibrational modalities, developing an extra interest in integrated holistic horse care and human wellness.

Leah collaborates with both humans and horses in a method of connection, understanding, and exchange. Horses have profoundly enhanced her life, ensuring they are appreciated for their innate value and the significance of their own culture, through which they offer empowering interactions to humans, is a driving force. These interactions enhance human healing, self-growth, awareness, and quality of life for all involved, including happier, healthier horses.

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Mary Paulette, also known as MP, is an animal communicator based in Calgary, Alberta and she is changing the lives of animals and people all over the world! MP took her animal communication gifts to the next level in 2018, when she started her business, Connect with Mary Paulette. She hasn’t looked back and continues to dive into her passion each day. She loves her clients just as much as they love her and she’s very thankful to be able to contribute to their lives the way she does. As for the other side of MP, she is a mother, partner, friend, and lover of life. For an intuitive, she has quite an extensive background based in law, management, regulatory compliance and strategic analysis. When she’s not squishing the faces of animals, especially her cat Mr. Whiskers, you can find her enjoying family time with her teenage son doing crazy teenage kid things and hiking deep in the backcountry or on the tops of mountains, on the ski hills. Giving back is also an important cornerstone to MP, she volunteers with several local animal shelters and rescues.

Connect with Mary Paulette – Changing the lives of animals and their owners around the world