Who is Rachel?
From a young age, horses offered Rachel a profound sanctuary amidst the complexities of a divorced family. Trail rides with her father, initiated by a seven-year-old Rachel, became cherished moments that instilled a deep appreciation for the quiet wisdom and steadfast presence of these animals. This early connection blossomed into a personal passion, leading sixteen-year-old Rachel to independently fund her own riding lessons, a testament to the powerful pull horses held in her life.
This love was eventually shared with her mother, marked by the arrival of their Gypsy Vanner, Jarvis. However, this joy was tragically disrupted by a traumatic severance in their relationship. Despite the heartbreak and the painful lesson of human fallibility, Rachel’s commitment to her equestrian journey remained unwavering. She continued to pursue riding, leasing, and even showing, holding onto her dream.
Her path led her to a role as a Barn Manager at a therapy barn, where she witnessed firsthand the profound healing bond between humans and horses. Though a wrongful termination brought unexpected hardship, it became the catalyst for a transformative new chapter. This transition enabled Rachel to purchase Odin, her first horse and a deeply cherished partner who was intentionally called in during her year-long EPALA® mentorship with founder Juli Lynch. This mentorship not only deepened her understanding of Equine Facilitated Coaching and Energy Healing, certifying her in these modalities, but also provided profound insights into the bio-science of emotional alchemy and the impact of trapped emotions.
Rachel's profound connection with horses extends beyond the physical. As prey animals, horses possess an innate sensitivity to the energetic environment and live in the harmonious unity of the herd. Through them, Rachel experienced a powerful remembering of the interconnectedness of all life – the 'one consciousness.” - or also known as “Source”. Witnessing the interplay between equine emotions and their physical being illuminated the nature of our own energetic field, or aura, generated by the heart-grid. Rachel learned how stagnant emotions can block this vital source energy and how working within the expansive quantum heart field with horses facilitates the release of these blockages, strengthening one's aura and fostering profound life changes.
Rachel's capacity for empathy and understanding is deeply rooted in her own powerful healing journey. Overcoming body dysmorphia, drug-addiction, self-harm, and alchemizing the pain of sexual traumas has gifted her with a deep ability to relate to the complexities of the human experience. Enduring significant traumas and financial hardships in her formative years fostered a profound understanding of loneliness and a yearning for greater consciousness.
Through her deep connection with the natural world, Rachel recognizes the cyclical nature of time and healing, mirroring the Earth's seasons. Surrendering to these natural rhythms allows for the free flow of life and the emergence of miracles, even after the storms. She finds immense joy in guiding clients back to this inherent harmony, remembering their own wild, intuitive nature and witnessing their resilience blossom in the steady gaze of a horse.
Drawing upon the ancient wisdom of shamanism, Rachel integrates an understanding of Earth and plants as powerful allies in healing. Modern-day shamanic practices provide a framework for releasing old wounds and stories, guiding individuals back to their authentic selves. By weaving together the intuitive wisdom of horses with these ancient principles, Rachel offers a unique and potent pathway to whole-being healing and a profound remembering of our inherent connection to ourselves, each other, and the Earth through The Journey Wild.
Since 2018, Rachel has served as a dedicated guide, leading women through profound inner landscapes to rediscover their authentic selves. Inspired by her own deeply transformative spiritual awakening and journey toward radical self-love, The Journey Wild offers a powerful pathway for personal evolution and the unearthing of innate wisdom.
The Visionary Horse
Odin
Odin is often regarded as the King of Kings, a figure of immense wisdom and depth. He serves as your Teacher and Coach as you begin to explore the intricate and transformative Journey Wild that lies before you. Having lost his left eye in his youth, he has learned to see beyond the physical, demonstrating that such a loss does not inhibit his sight. Instead, he teaches us valuable lessons about trusting in what we cannot see, guiding us toward becoming master observers in the ever-unfolding world around us. Grounded in a deep sense of presence, he invites you to step into the unique and powerful essence that is inherently you as you embark on your journey toward reconnecting with your true self. In Odin’s realm, stories take a backseat; he perceives only the raw truth of existence. With an open heart, he patiently enables you to mirror his wisdom, so that you, too, might both receive and gift the profound Love that has the power to move, inspire, and create entirely new worlds.