It’s a natural combination. Integrating an understanding of mammalian stress responses, psychophysiology, trauma, and attachment, EQUUSOMA® is the intersection of the biological and the psychological, of intuition and science, where transformation occurs organically in a trauma-informed way.

Grounded in Somatic Experiencing® and the polyvagal theory, mammalian ethology, interpersonal neurobiology, interspecies neurobiology, comparative psychology, equitation science, and beyond, EQUUSOMA® offers a unique understanding of equine trauma, human trauma, how trauma manifests in various horse-human contexts. Join us as we deep dive into the world of co-regulation, somatic renegotiation, and relational repair, by supporting the conditions for safety, sustainable nervous system states, and resilience to emerge.

Our Mission: EQUUSOMA® offers concrete frameworks, principles and training to guide professionals in horse-human trauma recovery for both horse and human clients. More than an approach, EQUUSOMA® is a new emerging paradigm that is applicable to a wide range of fields. Our students are involved in equine-assisted psychotherapy/learning, horsemanship, equestrian sports, equine behaviour consultation, human and equine bodywork, equine veterinary and health sciences, clicker training, and beyond. While not all programs, approaches and disciplines involving equines are trauma-specific, all can be trauma-informed.

Our Vision: Promoting excellence in trauma-informed horse-human professions through an integration of best and promising practices and cutting edge knowledge from the field of trauma treatment, ethology, somatics, attachment, and neuroscience.