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Jeanne Mahoney, Executive DirectorLicensed Professional Counselor, RN, Certified NJ School Nurse, Certified PATH instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, EAGALA Certified and Eagala Individual Military Provider, Natural Lifemanship Trained
Jeanne has a unique skill set as she has promoted health and healing across the life span of all ages and types of people in many different settings as a RN, Educator and Therapist. She is a life long horsewomen who is living her dream of being able to share with others the healing power of horses, and began practicing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy in 2006 using the EAGALA Model. Jeanne has been a PATH instructor for over 15 years. Jeanne has many fortes and specializes in working with people dealing with addictions, family and couples therapy, grief and loss, veterans, and women’s issues. Stephanie Savoia, LCSW, MClinEd, NJ Certified School Social Worker, Eagala Certified Mental Health Specialist with Military Designation
Stephanie fell in love with horses when her daughter began taking riding lessons in 2016. She became determined to merge the two worlds of horses and therapy. Stephanie is a veteran of the United States Air Force. While in the military, she met her husband, an exchange pilot from the Italian Air Force. Stephanie is very passionate about horses and helping people. Madeleine Scuderi BA, MS, Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist, Path Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Maddy has been a licensed occupational therapist for over 5 years and has involved in equine therapy sessions for almost 10 years. She has a strong interest in the study of the functional movement of both people and horses, the utilization of both art and nature in treatment planning. Matt Cahill, Masters Degree in Social Work, Veteran Liaison
Matt is a Medically retired, combat veteran. He has a Masters degree in Social Work. He was a medic for 26 years and retired as a Sergeant First Class (SFC). Matt found us while establishing a program called Veteran Equine Therapy Specialists (V.E.T.S) Together we are working to provide equine assisted therapy to veterans at no cost in order to do our part in reducing veteran suicides. Matt brings a sense of fun and hope to all of our activities. He also has the ability to cut through the red tape that can often prevent veterans from getting the care needed. Kathryn Lashbrook, MA,Ed. Special Education Teacher Path Certified Riding Instructor, Path Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Kathryn is a life long student of the horse. Her love for horses started almost as soon as she was born. She has been an active member of 4-H in her youth. She currently works at Alloway School District as a Special Education Teacher. She has a passion for helping people. You can find her using her creativity and her horses to assist people with Different Abilities. Jennie Hartley MS, LAC Mental Health Counselor Jennie is a recent graduate of Neumann University with a degree in Pastoral and Mental Health Counseling. Jennie additionally is an Eagala Certified Equine Specialist. She is combining her love of horses with her love of helping people. She is a valued addition to our team. Helen Fisher , British Horse Society Trained
Helen has an extensive back ground in horses that started in England at the age of 5. She has ran different riding stables through out her career. In addition she provided carriage rides in the city of Philadelphia while giving history tours. We are very fortunate to have her on our team. Her ability to teach both horses and people with empathy and compassion is needed and a welcomed addition. Helen is our equine specialist. She teaches the basics which is hard to find. She can put a good foundation on a horse and on a student that will assist them on their journey of life. The other talent Helen has is her beautiful singing voice which is another welcome addition to the barn. Theatre is her other love. |
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