What is the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method?

The process of Gestalt, which means flowing into formation and wholeness, is an experiential process that is deeply tied to somatics (body response). My method sees the individual as a whole person, with the answers already inside themselves, waiting to be brought into awareness. This holistic approach allows for complete release of energy and emotional blocks or pain. Almost all clients of this principle experience lasting changes in their lives and responses to others.

Where do equines fit in? Equines are extremely intuitive beings. As herd and prey animals, they have heightened senses which allow them to read the energy of a situation or another being for the safety and well-being of the herd. The EGC Method allows the space for equines to welcome humans in that herd. In this space, equines can read a  human's energy as they would each other. Picking up on our pain, sadness, anger and incongruency. Without judgement, only a genuine desire to assist humans in balancing their intuition, heart and beliefs, horses assist in integrating what was previously out of your awareness into your whole being. Grief, shame, loneliness, and fear is processed and released, allowing joy to enter into your heart again.

The certified by Melisa Pearce Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ 

The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ was developed by Melisa Pearce, a core founder since 1989 of the horse-human healing movement. The experiential nature of the method involves the horse as an active partner with the coach in the client’s exploratory process. The integrative approach of the equine’s interaction combined with positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance and Gestalt methodology, assists the client in examining their life and choices made with a focus on designing a positive future.