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About Herd & Heart
My Story
Hi, I'm Elizabeth Davis, founder of Herd & Heart. I believe that we have unique challenges, but also the ability to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. Throughout our lives, we may encounter events or people that leave us discouraged, traumatized, depressed or anxious. My own journey includes healing from trauma and overcoming difficult circumstances. Over many years of experience with animals and extensive healing, training, and growing in deeper relationship with nature, I have become an empathetic guide to others seeking relief on their healing path. I'm a Counselor, Mentor, and Board Certified Mental Health Life Coach with additional certifications in Narrative Focused Trauma Care, Betrayal Trauma, Spiritual Abuse, PTSD and Complex PTSD and currently undergoing Certification in Coaching with Horses. As a passionate wildlife lover, I feel honored to work with the beautiful horses at Zorro's Crossing Horse Sanctuary, where sessions are held. I enjoy working with clients of all ages whether through individual session or groups. Aside from being enthusiastic about seeing others flourish, I love my life with my Husband Lee, our blended crew of five kiddos and two grand-girls. Our menagerie includes many paws, some flying things, slitherers and eight-leggers,
The Empowering Nature of Horses
Throughout history, horses have shown to be companions to humans in folklore, mythology, and the real life we exist in. They have proven themselves to be an integral part of human thriving for millennia, and we still are uncovering mysteries about their deeply intuitive and energetic nature. Their heightened use of sensory awareness and ability to use body language to convey inner consciousness is a powerful medicine for the traumatized or aching human soul. What we cannot hold for one another as human beings, horses often can. Horses require our presence and tell us the truth about ourselves. Their ability to guide us into a more embodied experience is unparalleled based on their higher vibrational energy, and are remarkably kind witnesses to the places we feel most uncomfortable.
When we are ready to acknowledge what we are holding on to, to confront the thinking that no longer helps us, and shed the untruths that have dealt with us for far too long; the horse is there to reveal a deeper path that we cannot ignore. You will shift, grow, change and viscerally align when healing in the presence of horses.
Sessions & Groups
Herd & Heart sessions are nature based, equine assisted healing journies that promotes the growth and flourishing of human hearts. Using the beautiful scenery of creation and the harnessing the powerful presence of the herd, I work with my clients to align themselves back to their true, authentic nature. Individual sessions begin with a consensual choosing of your healing guide and the horse who you journey with will be at liberty during sessions. All sessions are led on the ground, no riding will be involved. The horse does not hold an agenda for you, they simply respond to your energy; the electromagnetic field projected by a horse is five times larger than a human heart can project. You will be held in a space of allowing the horse to guide you back to inner congruence while I facilitate heart opening questions for you. My clients often report feelings of empowerment, decreased stress levels, powerful breakthroughs, peace, and a general sense of knowing themselves deeper. We don't have to wear masks here, this is where we can be wild and free.
Herd and Heart Group Sessions will be topic based and typically focused on an experiential path to learning more about social, emotional, and life skills. Self discovery oriented activities help to enhance social competencies and reduce stress among participants of all ages. No horse experience required, we will safely learn and refine your personal experience in a way that is compatible for you, the herd, and myself. This is new way to expeience horses, one that will expand your heart for the remainder of your journey!
