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Learn about what makes us...well, us.
Our story, our team, our purpose.
OUR STORY
Mission
Statement
Our mission is to provide the healing & learning benefits of equine-assisted & alternative therapies to military, First Responders & their families.
Established in 2014, Horses & Heroes, Inc. offers trauma-recovery with the use of Equine Assisted Therapy.
We specialize in trauma that has affected the brain, body, emotions, and behaviors including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for our Nation's Veterans, Active Military, First Responders, their spouses, and children at no cost.
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Childhood trauma affects a large percentage of the population and is linked to adult-onset of chronic disease, as well as depression, suicide, violence and becoming a victim of violence.
H&H uses licensed practitioners, certified coaches, and qualified staff to offer emotional, physical, and spiritual growth to our target demographic.
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Life is HARD.
Equine therapy is easy.
I can identify with the different horse personalities and sometimes watch my life unfold through them.
Karen-Veteran
Meet the amazing people and animals that make our organization so special. Both human and horse, these teams are invaluable to H&H.
OUR
HUMAN
TEAM
Julie
BA, Founder, Executive Director, EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist, Designated Military Specialist, Equilateral Trained, PEMF Provider
Shannon
Operations Director, BS Kinesiology, Licensed Massage Therapist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist, PEMF provider, USMC Veteran
OUR
Clinical Team
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Kiara
MS, LCSW, LSCSW, RPT, EAGALA Certified Mental Health Practitioner, EMDR Trained
Ryan
LCPC, LCMFT, EMDR Level 1 Trained, TF-CBT Trained and have completed the First Responder Peer Support/Chaplain Training Level 4.
Board of Directors
Lisa Bodenhausen
Chairman of Board
Karen
Douglas
Secretary
Tamara
Demetroulis
Events
Josh
Johnson
Military Liaison
Police Liaison
Available
Treasurer
Available
Fire Liaison
Available
Baby
BABy
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Our therapy horses and mini's have either been rescued or donated to H&H. They all have their own stories. Some have been starved, neglected, injured, and unable to work, but all have overcome great odds to be where they are today. We are very fortunate to have them be part of our team!