Equine Gestalt Coaching™
Becoming whole through experiential & somatic coaching sessions
You belong here if you…
Long for a sacred, safe space for healing and self-discovery
Desire a supportive, judgment-free process where you are deeply heard rather than told what to do
Are ready to release limiting beliefs, old patterns, and past experiences still shaping your life
Choose to reconnect with your authentic self and create a life that feels aligned, whole, and fulfilling
Believe in your capacity for change with support and accountability
Are willing to show up honestly and fully engage in your own growth
AND… Want to connect and have fun with horses!
What is Equine Gestalt Coaching™?
The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ was developed by Melisa Pearce, a core founder 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 with a focus on designing a positive future. ©Melisa Pearce
Why Gestalt?
Gestalt is a journey towards WHOLENESS. A process that reunites the mind, body, and spirit in harmony. Regardless of the experiences a person has lived through, Gestalt recognizes that each person already carries within them the innate capacity for healing, growth, and lasting change.
The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ represents a transformative approach that actively involves equine partners in the coaching process. By merging equine interactions with positive coaching, somatic awareness, and Gestalt methodology, clients are guided to explore the barriers that hold them back, initiate positive transformations, and envision and move towards a future aligned with their authentic selves.
This journey serves as a path leading individuals back to genuine wholeness, fostering self-healing from within, and facilitating significant, positive changes in their lives.
Individual / Private Sessions
1 hr 30 min | $250
As a certified and licensed Equine Gestalt Coach and facilitator, I offer private, in-person sessions, in a safe and grounded space where you can explore what is present for you with honesty and curiosity.
Together with my horses, I guide you through an experiential process that guides you to reconnect with your body, listen to what your nervous system is communicating, and begin shifting patterns that may have once protected you but no longer support the life you want to live. Horses respond to authenticity, not performance, offering honest, immediate feedback that invites deeper awareness and alignment.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, grief, divorce, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, each session is personalized to support what is present for you.
If you feel called to reconnect with your voice and move toward a more authentic, aligned life, my horses and I would be honored to walk alongside you.
There is NO riding involved and NO horse experience necessary.
Gestalt Women’s Group
Monday Evenings | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
$60 per session
Before joining the group, we’ll have a brief one-on-one conversation to ensure it’s the right fit for you.
The Gestalt Women’s Group takes place in a safe and grounded space where you can explore what is present for you with honesty and curiosity, alongside other women on a similar path.
Within the supportive container of the group, we engage in experiential processes that help you reconnect with your body, listen to what your nervous system is communicating, and begin shifting patterns that may have once protected you but no longer support the life you want to live. Witnessing and being witnessed by other women often deepens the healing process and reminds us that we are not alone in our experiences.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, PTS, childhood trauma, grief, divorce, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, this group offers a compassionate space for growth, awareness, and connection.
If you feel called to reconnect with your voice and move toward a more authentic and aligned life, you are warmly invited to join us.
Our location changes seasonally. During warmer months, we are outside with the horses and during the colder months, we are indoors at my office with no horses.
There is NO riding involved and NO horse experience necessary.
***$10 off each session when you prepay for a full month***
Virtual
Gestalt Coaching Sessions
60 min | $150
Private virtual coaching sessions offer a supportive space to explore what is present in your life from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
They are ideal for those who are not local, prefer the flexibility of meeting online, or wish to continue their growth year-round when equine sessions are not available due to seasonal weather.
In these sessions, we focus on gaining clarity, understanding patterns, and identifying meaningful next steps. Through guided conversations and practical coaching tools, you will begin to see your situation from a new perspective and move forward with greater intention and focus.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, PTS, childhood trauma, grief, divorce, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, each session is personalized to support what is most relevant for you right now.
If you feel called to reconnect with your voice and move toward a more authentic, aligned life, it would be an honor to support you on your journey.
There are NO horses involved in virtual sessions.
Couples Sessions
Private 2-3 Day Immersion
12-18 Hours | $3,500 – $5,000
Duration and investment are tailored to the unique needs of each couple
Clarity Changes Everything in a Relationship
Couples Gestalt Coaching is a focused, experiential process designed to help partners reconnect with themselves while gaining a deeper understanding of each other.
This work is not therapy. There is no blame, shaming, or rehashing “he said / she said.” Instead, each partner is guided through their own Gestalt process while the other observes and witnesses their partner’s experience with presence and respect.
As individuals reconnect with their emotions, patterns, and truths, clarity begins to emerge — both about themselves and about the relationship.
During the 12–18 hours of coaching across 2–3 days, couples step away from daily distractions and engage in a powerful, structured process designed to bring honesty, awareness, and understanding into the relationship.
On the final day, the experience includes Gestalt work with the horses, in which they interact and respond authentically, offering couples a unique opportunity to experience connection, presence, and emotional truth in real time.
Many couples leave the immersion with:
• A deeper understanding of themselves
• Greater compassion for their partner
• Clearer communication
• Clarity about the future of their relationship
At its heart, this work helps both partners gain clear awareness of themselves and their relationship so they can move forward with honesty and intention.
There is NO riding involved and NO horse experience necessary.