Anne brings more than 45 years of nursing experience to her work as an educator, facilitator, and health-care leader. She has served as a manager, consultant, and director of community-based programs, and she works with clients from a solution-focused perspective to develop actionable strategies for personal and professional goals. Her approach emphasizes action, accountability, client-directed solutions, and awareness of present and future potential.
As an equine-assisted learning counsellor with more than 15 years of experience, Anne skillfully facilitates individual and group sessions. She creates safe, non-judgmental learning environments tailored to each client’s needs. Incorporating horses provides clients with immediate feedback, supporting growth and development.
Anne teaches mindfulness courses through the School of Continuing Studies at the University of Toronto, including Embodying the Qualities of Mindfulness and Building Inner Strength: 16 Guidelines for Life, Levels 1 and 2.
Anne is a trained Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW) Level 3 facilitator and a Level 2 facilitator in Transformative Mindfulness Methods (TMM).
Anne incorporates trauma-sensitive and trauma-informed facilitation into all of her programs.
What People Are Saying
I was surprised by how transferable and applicable the activities were to my work environment. The lessons were very valuable and well delivered.
I learned so much about myself and others, including how people can support one another in new and meaningful ways.
Highly recommended for anyone exploring their role in relationships, teams, and personal growth.
Horses are powerful teachers, offering a clear and non-judgmental window into ourselves that helps us take meaningful steps toward growth.
Your guidance and teaching have been a beautiful addition to my healing. You are very special and I'm so blessed to have had this opportunity. The messages from the horses have imprinted my heart and outlook so much.
