Even when life has left its marks.
Even when the weight feels heavy.
At Leave It in the Sand, healing happens in partnership with horses, powerful, intuitive beings who reflect truth without judgment.
You Are Not Broken. You Are Whole.
Crista creates a steady, compassionate space where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and begin again.
This is not traditional therapy.
This is embodied healing.
This is coming home to yourself.
Crista has spent her life walking alongside others through life’s hardest seasons.
With a background in social work and specialized training in the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method, Crista partners with her horses to help clients safely process grief, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
Her work is grounded, heart-centered, and deeply respectful of your pace.
You do not have to have it all figured out.
You simply have to show up.
certified social worker and Equine Gestal Coach
I'm Crista
A restorative equine-based customized retreat created specifically for those who are seeking renewal and reconnection.
Operation Reconnect
Sacred spaces for connection, community, and transformational work.
Healing Retreats & Groups
Private 90-minute sessions with Crista and her horse partners.
Deep, intentional healing work.
1:1 Equine Gestalt Sessions
Elizabeth D.
"I say this from a VERY true heart and mindset. My daughter, who was dealing with some major issues and is diagnosed as Neurodivergent (Asperger’s Syndrome) and has ADHD..”
Dana d.
“Sessions are innately tuned to the day with an approach that works for everyone, as we connect differently each time, to honor the horses who are always helping us, no matter the reason you arrived for that day.”
Kathy M.
“Crista is kind and genuine. She wants to serve her community as well as help others work towards the best version of themselves!"
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What to expect when you come to the barn
A Different Kind of Healing
You don’t have to ride.
Most sessions happen on the ground. The horses interact naturally and respond to your presence.
Horses mirror what words sometimes cannot reach.
They reflect patterns, emotions, and energy without judgment, helping you notice what may be ready to shift.
Your nervous system sets the pace.
There is no rushing, pushing, or forcing. Crista guides gently, allowing your body to feel safe first.
It’s experiential, not just conversational.
Equine Gestalt combines awareness, emotion, and embodied processing — creating shifts that are felt, not just understood.
You may leave lighter.
Grounded. Clear. Reconnected to yourself.
