The Healing Power of Horse-Guided Life Coaching and Therapy
There is Hope. There is Help. There Are Horses.
At Spirit Mountain Healing Services, we believe that genuine healing occurs in the present moment, and horses are among the finest teachers for guiding us there.
Unlike humans, who often dwell on the past or worry about the future, horses live fully in the present. They are deeply intuitive and nonjudgmental beings who respond to what is happening in the moment, making them powerful guides for emotional healing, personal growth, and self-discovery.
In our Equine-Assisted Learning and Therapy (EALT) sessions, you’ll work alongside my trusted herd to uncover new ways of healing. Horses have a remarkable ability to reflect what’s happening on the inside us—often revealing patterns, emotions, or blind spots that we may not even be aware of. Their honest and immediate feedback reconnects you with yourself in ways that are both profound and lasting.
As someone who has personally experienced the incredible healing power of horses in my own life, I can say with certainty that these sessions can be life-changing. Whether you’re facing grief, relationship struggles, stress, emotional overwhelm, or simply a desire to grow, our time together will be gently tailored to support your unique journey.
Each session at Spirit Mountain is tailored specifically for you. While many activities involve my horses, not every session necessitates their presence. Some sessions feature creative, reflective, or experiential exercises that deepen your awareness and foster growth in various ways. No prior horse experience is necessary—everything occurs on the ground, and you’ll receive support every step of the way.
My role is to guide the process through thoughtful questions and a calm, supportive presence—but you and the horses are the ones doing the real work. You are the captain of your healing journey. I simply help you navigate by gently shining light on the path ahead.
When you leave a session at Spirit Mountain, you’ll carry more than just insight—you’ll carry a new perspective. You’ll feel more grounded, clearer, and more empowered to show up in your life with authenticity, confidence, and courage.
This is the heart of horse-guided life coaching and therapy.
And this is the healing power of Spirit Mountain.
📍 Located at Looking Within Ranch, just northeast of Heber, AZ
🐴 There is hope. There is help. There are horses.
Take the First Step Toward Empowerment and Healing Schedule a Session Today!
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Welcome to Spirit Mountain Healing Services
A Sanctuary for Healing, Growth, and Connection at Looking Within Ranch
Spirit Mountain Healing Services is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to guiding individuals back to themselves through the powerful connection between horses and humans. Nestled in the serene beauty of Looking Within Ranch, just northeast of Heber, Arizona, our work is grounded in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe, supported, and seen.
Life can be overwhelming. Many people today face illness, grief, job loss, isolation, anxiety, and other deeply painful challenges. These experiences can leave us feeling disconnected from others—and from ourselves. At Spirit Mountain Healing Services, we help people move beyond mere survival and return to truly living. Through Equine-Assisted Learning and Therapy (EALT) and other holistic practices, we create a space for individuals to process, reflect, and grow.
Our purpose is simple yet profound: to ease pain—both physical and emotional—so that individuals can reconnect with their inner wisdom and begin to experience life with greater peace, clarity, and purpose.
Led by founder Michelle Goss, a seasoned life coach, educator, and equine therapist, sessions are facilitated alongside her extraordinary herd of healing horses. These horses serve as intuitive mirrors, reflecting unspoken emotions and offering gentle, honest feedback. Whether working with individuals, families, groups, or partner organizations, Spirit Mountain is a place where transformation begins—not through pressure or perfection, but through presence and connection.
Horses are often called “human lie detectors” for a reason. Their ability to sense and respond to our inner emotional landscape offers powerful opportunities for self-awareness and healing. When you stand beside a 1,000-pound mirror, you’re invited into a deeper understanding of who you are—and who you’re becoming.
But our work doesn’t stop with horses alone. Spirit Mountain Healing Services offers a holistic approach to wellness, blending equine therapy with additional healing modalities such as therapeutic energy work, mindfulness, and grounding practices. Each session is tailored to meet your individual needs—addressing the mind, body, and spirit in a safe and supportive environment.
Whether you're navigating a major life transition, processing grief, working through anxiety, or simply longing to reconnect with yourself, our mission is to walk beside you. We’re here to help you uncover the truth of what’s going on inside, develop the skills to move forward, and rediscover the beauty of being fully alive.
At Spirit Mountain Healing Services…
There is Hope.
There is Help.
There Are Horses.📍 Located at Looking Within Ranch, northeast of Heber, AZ
📞 To learn more or schedule a session, call Michelle Goss at 480-988-2165. -
Our Mission at Spirit Mountain Healing Services
There Is Hope. There Is Healing. There Are Horses.
At Spirit Mountain Healing Services, our mission is to gently guide individuals back to their truest and most authentic selves—the part of them that may have been hidden beneath stress, trauma, grief, or life’s many challenges.
We envision a world where individuals, families, and communities are deeply connected—to themselves, to one another, and to the world around them. Through the transformative work of Equine-Assisted Learning and Therapy (EALT), we help people rediscover that connection in ways that are natural, meaningful, and sustainable.
Our purpose is to empower growth, healing, and personal transformation by offering supportive, interactive experiences with our trusted herd of horses. Whether you join us for an individual session or a group experience, each journey is thoughtfully designed to help you find relief from emotional and physical burdens while building tools for resilience, clarity, and self-awareness.
The healing that takes place here isn’t about fixing you—it’s about meeting you where you are, and helping you uncover the strength, wisdom, and wholeness that already exists within you.
Sessions are held in a safe, comfortable, and confidential setting at our peaceful Looking Within Ranch, located northeast of Heber, Arizona. Here, you’ll experience the quiet power of nature, the intuitive presence of horses, and the gentle support of a team that truly cares.
This work is for anyone ready to move beyond just surviving—and into a life of connection, purpose, and true healing.
There is hope. And it begins here—at Spirit Mountain Healing Services.
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There Is Help. You Are Not Alone.
At Spirit Mountain Healing Services, each session is carefully tailored to respect your individual needs, challenges, and goals. We recognize that no two journeys are alike—and that’s why your healing experience here is never one-size-fits-all.
Our horse-guided life coaching and therapy sessions are grounded in the present moment, as that’s where horses live—and where true healing begins. During your time with us, you’ll work alongside our intuitive herd in safe, supportive, ground-based activities that reflect what’s happening in your life right now.
These sessions are not about riding or performing—they’re about being, exploring, and allowing your own inner truth to surface in a space where you’re fully seen and accepted.
Michelle Goss, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer, creates a warm, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment where you can start to unpack what has been weighing you down and discover new, sustainable tools for moving forward. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck, Michelle and the horses will gently guide you toward clarity, confidence, and connection.
Here at Looking Within Ranch, located just northeast of Heber, AZ, you’ll discover more than a session—you’ll discover a sanctuary. A place where your story is honored, your pain is understood, and your healing is fully supported.
There is help. And it starts here—one step, one breath, one hoofbeat at a time.
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Making Life Better—One Connection at a Time
At Spirit Mountain Healing Services, Equine-Assisted Learning and Therapy (EALT) is a gentle yet powerful process that utilizes the natural wisdom of horses to help you reconnect with your inner self and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and calm.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EALT focuses on what is happening in the present moment—because that’s where horses live. Horses do not dwell in the past or worry about the future. They respond to the energy, emotions, and intentions around them in real time, offering honest, nonjudgmental feedback that helps you uncover what is truly going on inside.
Because they are prey animals, horses are highly sensitive—more so than dogs or many other animals. They can sense subtle emotional shifts and internal tensions, often before we are consciously aware of them ourselves. This makes them extraordinary partners in self-awareness, personal growth, and emotional healing.
During a session, you’ll engage in ground-based activities with our horses—no riding required. As you interact with them, you’ll begin to notice how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence the connection. Horses reflect these internal states back to you, helping you identify stressors, emotional patterns, or hidden blocks that may be holding you back.
What makes EALT so special is that it’s experiential—you don’t just talk about your life; you experience new ways of being right there in the moment. With guidance from Michelle Goss, your certified life coach and equine therapist, you’ll explore what’s emerging from your interaction with the horse and decide what steps to take toward healing, peace, and personal transformation.
Equine-Assisted Learning and Therapy can help you:
Understand and manage emotions more effectively
Build confidence, courage, and self-trust
Recognize and let go of limiting patterns or beliefs.
Enhance communication and establish boundaries
Deepen your connection with yourself and others
You don’t need any prior horse experience to benefit. All you need is a willingness to show up, be curious, and allow the horses to meet you where you are.
At Looking Within Ranch, located just outside Heber, Arizona, you will discover a peaceful and private setting to explore, grow, and heal—one step, one breath, and one hoofbeat at a time.
Equine-Assisted Learning at Spirit Mountain Healing Services: Making Life Better from the Inside Out.
