Find a Freedom Way Coach Near You
Are you ready for an Equine Assisted Coaching experience of your own? Find a certified Freedom Way® coach near you.
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Each of the coaches listed have completed one or more levels of our certification courses and are in good standing with The Freedom Way®.
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Arizona
Denise Cortez
Denise guides her clients to experience a deep level of communication with horses that opens one to new possibilities and healing. Her goal is to help people reconnect to their true self through the energy and insight of the horses. She is a passionate, loving and strong woman, full of humor and ready to help others embrace these qualities withing themselves. Denise brings a varied background of experience as an Army veteran, 4th Degree Black Belt Tae Kwan Do Instructor, mother of 5, Reiki master and equine assisted coach to support and guide her clients.
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Level 1 Certified
Desert Rose Horse Talker LLC
(602) 615-7815
Karisa Kloscak
Karisa Kloscak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her passion is supporting those who’ve experienced trauma and/or addiction with a motivation to heal and shift. Karisa takes a client centered approach and believes each of us has the ability to heal from within. Her blend of traditional and modern techniques through a somatic lens offers new hope for natural healing. She enjoys helping others become more connected to themselves through Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Coaching. Karisa enjoys riding and meditating in the barn (ideally on a horse) whenever possible!
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Level 1 Certified
Karisa Kloscak LLC
(480) 648-3584
Josh Liber
Back 2 Life Assisted Equine Coaching is one of the few treatments in the valley that encompasses healing through activities with horses to promote physical, cognitive, and emotional healing and recovery. Through activities such as grooming, feeding, and leading a horse is a form of therapy that can be used to counsel individuals of all ages, including families and groups. Our therapeutic approach is the first equine therapy service in the valley that comes to YOU. At Back 2 Life Equine Coaching, We believe that healing is possible and our trusted steed, Poco and his handler, Josh are here to assist you.
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Level 1 Certified
Back2Life Equine Coaching
​(480) 437-0000
Mellisa Mullin
Mellisa is a retired elementary teacher of 32 years. Her journey with The Freedom Way began when she lost her husband to cancer. She attributes being able to live each day to the therapy she received from the coaches and horses that showed her she had more to give in this life. She loves being able to tell her story and helping others to know that there is life after the death of a loved one. Her life drastically changed in just a few months, but her joy for living life now can be seen in her ever ready smile and genuine love for helping people heal with horses.
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Level 1 Certified
Mellisa Mullin Coaching
(334) 462-7404
Laurie Roach
Laurie has a master’s degree in Psychology. She has 30 years of experience in horsemanship and over 20 years of experience working with adults and children who have encountered trauma. She recently combined her past experiences of both things she loves; horses and mental health (healing). She enjoys helping others learn the love of horses and provides therapeutic healing sessions. Her sessions include equine assisted coaching and meditation to individuals and groups. The horses she uses in her coaching sessions are all rescue horses. These horses have healed from their past trauma and help others heal from their trauma.
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Level 1 Certified
PickSix Equine Guided Healing
(209) 329-1514
Amanda Holmes
Amanda is a Navy veteran who completed four years of active duty, where she was deployed twice to the Persian Gulf aboard an Aircraft carrier. From the time she was a young child, she excelled in the equine field from showing horses to working at a Dude ranch and places in between. She is certified in Reiki Level 2 as well as being an equine assisted coach as well as working as a licensed A&P Aircraft mechanic.
Amanda's variety of life experiences and calming yet energizing presence makes it so effortless to relax and fall into the natural rhythms of yourself.
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Level 1 Certified
Matters of Energy
(623) 262-1624
James McNatt
James is a certified equine-assisted coach who brings extensive corporate leadership experience as a CPA and CFO to his work with executives. He blends decades of financial and organizational expertise with a deep passion for the healing wisdom of horses, creating a powerful bridge between boardroom strategy and authentic leadership. Through equine-assisted coaching, James helps leaders cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience while reconnecting with their core values. His compassionate, supportive approach fosters clarity, strengthens communication, and opens the door to meaningful growth—both personally and professionally.
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Level 1 Certified
Patch's Place
(214) 682- 9093
Mary-Katherine McNatt
Mary-Katherine McNatt is a certified equine-assisted coach with a Doctor of Public Health in Social and Behavioral Sciences. A former emergency responder in a Bioterrorism Unit, she brings crisis leadership, resilience, and a deep understanding of trauma to her coaching practice.
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Raised in a military family and shaped by years of horsemanship, Mary-Katherine specializes in working with Veterans with PTSD, children with learning differences, survivors of domestic violence, and those rebuilding self-worth.
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Blending public health, lived experience, and the power of horses, Mary-Katherine creates a safe, empowering space for clients to grow, heal, and rediscover their strength.
Level 1 Certified
Patch's Place
(817) 881-4821
Outstanding In Our Field
The Freedom Way® Equine Assisted Coach Training is a premier training organization dedicated to equipping aspiring coaches with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in the field of equine-assisted coaching. Our curriculum combines the latest coaching techniques, equine psychology, and hands-on experience to create a holistic and impactful learning journey.
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Certified Training Programs: Comprehensive courses that provide in-depth understanding and practical experience in equine-assisted coaching.
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Experienced Instructors: Learn from industry experts with years of experience in both coaching and equine-assisted methodologies.
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Community and Support: Join a supportive community of like-minded individuals committed to personal growth and professional excellence.
Deb Steinbrink
Deb’s journey into equine assisted coaching began with the realization that time spent around horses significantly impacted personal growth. Her coaching style is warm, compassionate, and intuitive. Rooted in her unwavering faith in God’s grace and love, Deb creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore their fears and challenges, while also encouraging them to be accountable for taking action and making positive changes in their lives. Through her guidance and the insight of her equine partners, Deb empowers her clients to unlock their innate wisdom and full potential to step boldly into their power.
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Level 1 Certified
Horseprints Equine Assisted Coaching
(480) 409-4555
Lanita Ugstad
Lanita is a certified Advanced Yoga Teacher (RYT-300, ERYT200, RPYT, YACEP and Trauma Informed), Certified Trauma Informed Mindfulness Coach, Birth Educator / Labor Doula, Reiki Master and Equine Assisted Coach. She has a background working with trauma, substance abuse, youth education / crisis, grief, therapy modalities.
She is passionate about assisting her clients in healing what is blocking them from embodying their fullest potential, so they can live in their birthright to feel safe, joyous and abundant. Through years of working with horses, and experiencing first hand the benefits and healing that can happen while working with horses, she is overjoyed to incorporate her expertise in whole being healing, along with Equine Assisted Coaching to others.
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Level 1 Certified
Sacred Equine Journeys
Lanita@sacredequinejourneys.com
(520) 873-7307
Tami Blake
Tami works with people of all ages, and enjoys creating a safe, transformational space with the horses for those healing through trauma and PTSD. She also offers various workshops and 1:1 session for kids blending yoga and horses.
She's a certified Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, Trauma Informed Coach, and Equine Assisted Coach.
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Level 1 Certified
The Enlightened Soul
(602) 790-9404
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Linda Ritter
Linda has over 30 years’ experience in business management and has maintained a lifelong love of horses from a distance. Having reached a major crossroads in her life, she dove right into The Freedom Way’s coaching program and has not looked back. Working with horses has been profoundly healing and has empowered her to make choices and changes in her life that would not otherwise have been possible. She combines her coaching and business experience with her skills as a Reiki Master and a 500 level Meditation and Yoga Instructor to empower others to create the life of their dreams.
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Level 1 Certified
Be Empowered Equine Assisted Coaching
(561) 284-9968
Learn as You Grow
Discover the transformative journey of becoming an equine-assisted coach through The Freedom Way®. Our certified coaches have embraced personal growth and mastery, learning to partner with horses as sentient beings to create powerful coaching experiences. With The Freedom Way®, you gain the tools, skills, and support to launch your own coaching business, empowering others while aligning with your purpose. Explore the bios below to meet the incredible coaches who've turned their dreams into reality.
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Understanding Horses
At The Freedom Way®, we go beyond standard equine-assisted coaching. Our training immerses you in a transformative experience that deepens your understanding of horses as sentient and intuitive partners. You'll learn to interpret their subtle communication and feedback during sessions, unlocking profound insights that guide and support your clients' journeys. This in-depth approach empowers you to create unique, impactful coaching experiences that honor the wisdom of the horse. Explore the bios below to meet certified coaches who've embraced this powerful connection, transforming lives while building thriving coaching practices.