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Reconnect with Your Strength at Spirit Mountain Healing Services

At Spirit Mountain Healing Services, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we believe in the profound healing power of horses—and in the life-changing transformations they help make possible.

Located at the serene Looking Within Ranch, just northeast of Heber, AZ, our sessions take place in a peaceful, private setting that invites reflection, connection, and healing. It’s here, among the juniper trees and open skies, that you’ll find space to breathe and begin again.

In a world filled with stress, trauma, and disconnection, horses gently guide us back to ourselves. Through Equine-Assisted Learning and Therapy (EALT), Spirit Mountain offers a safe, supportive space for tweens, teens, and adults to rediscover peace, rebuild resilience, and reconnect with their truth.

Led by Michelle Goss, Chief Empowerment Officer, and her compassionate herd, our ground-based sessions are tailored to help you:

• Heal from the past – Find calm after chaos and gently release emotional burdens.

• Reconnect with yourself – Experience clarity, presence, and a renewed sense of purpose.

• Build resilience – Develop tools to navigate life’s challenges with strength and self-trust.

• Regain confidence – Step into your power with the help of our equine partners.

How It Works:
There’s no riding involved. Instead, you’ll build meaningful connections with the horses through ground-based guided activities that reflect your inner world. Horses are honest mirrors—offering insight, feedback, and opportunities for profound emotional growth.

Studies show that nearly half of adults and many youths experience trauma. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to heal alone either.

Meet the Herd:  From full-sized therapy horses Spinner and Tenacity to our wise miniatures Bandit and Jada, each member of our team plays a special role in ensuring you feel safe, seen, and supported.

Since 2015, Spirit Mountain has helped more than 4,100 people reclaim their lives—and we’re here for you, too.

If you or a loved one is struggling, let’s begin a new chapter together —surrounded by horses, nature, and heart-centered healing at Looking Within Ranch.

📞 Call Michelle at 480-988-2165 to learn more.
You don’t have to do this alone—healing begins here.

CLIENT REVIEWS/TESTIMONIALS

M Sandvig. 5/22/24

I’ve been working with Michelle at Spirit Mountain Healing Services for about 8 months now. I wanted to try something different beyond the traditional talk therapy that I’ve done many times before. From my first session I was amazed at how different this therapy was. Working with the horses and seeing how they mirror our emotions and energy was transformational. We focused on self, connecting to self, and really peeling back the layers that helped me understand why I do and react the way I do. Each session she met me where I was at and walked me through recognizing some of the trauma I’ve carried around with myself. She holds you accountable, helps you recognize the feelings that come up, and helps you move the energy and clear it with the help of the horses. Every time I walk away from a session, I’m able to put into practice the tools that I’ve learned. This is where the magic happens! Unlike traditional talk therapy where you just bring up issues, equine therapy helps you move through them and really shift. Your body learns and feels the difference while the horses help you regulate yourself even down to your heartbeat. I’ve been able to navigate some pretty heavy issues including grief, loss, people pleasing, relationship dynamics, critical talk and so much more. My confidence has grown tremendously, my self worth is now a reflection of myself and not others, and I can handle my emotions in a much more manageable way. I no longer live in the extremes and my relationships, friendships, and even my role as a mom have improved by healing a lot of what I had been carrying and stuffing down inside me for the last 30 plus years. Michelle & her horses have changed my life. My 10 year old son now attends his own sessions to work on confidence and friendship dynamics. Family members have also recognized the changes in me and are now working with Michelle to help themselves. I’m an entirely different version of myself than I was 8 months ago and I’m really thankful for Michelle and her horses (including the minis) at Spirit Mountain Healing Services. If you’re on the fence, attend one session and feel the power of equine therapy. I promise you, it’s worth it!

A Hall. 1/23/24

“Our teenaged son has attended only a few appointments so far with Michelle and her horses, and he’s already exhibiting incredible results.
Prior to finding Spirit Mountain, our son would get angry at the littlest things, he would lose his temper easily, and he most often wanted to isolate himself in his bedroom. He was diagnosed with OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. His friendships outside of the home and relationships with family members were struggling, his grades were struggling. After the very first visit with Michelle, he talked the entire way home. he was so excited, he learned so much and he wanted to tell us all about it! He’s been more talkative and interactive with the people in his life. He’s smiling more and helping around the house again.
Every appointment with Michelle has been better than the last.
We have spent a fortune on every type of therapy and medication we could find with the hopes of helping our son through these difficult years. Michelle has been the absolute best therapist we have found. She is worth every single penny and
then some.”

Ana T.

"Our experience with Michelle started about a year ago when I requested her services for our daughter Anastasia. At that moment my daughter was 14 years old and under signs of depression and suicidal thoughts. Michelle and her amazing horses helped Anastasia tremendously! She did not feel like doing therapy, but every time she was coming out of a session, she looked very happy. Later on, same year, I started myself therapy and things only got better. Michelle is very knowledgeable, caring, straight to the point and very positive therapist. We already recommend her with our friends and family that were looking for a great therapy. A very powerful experience that we recommend to try at least once, you will be amazed on how much you enjoy it!!"

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on Spirit Mountain Healing Services, Equine Assisted Learning Therapy, and the value to the community! Michelle Goss is the Chief Empowerment Officer.

Equine Assisted Learning for:
Teens, Women, Men, Individuals, Groups
Call To REGISTER:
MICHELLE GOSS: 480-988-2165 OR
E: Michelle.spiritmountain@gmail.com

Horses bring us back to simplicity so we
can process the complexity of our lives.