Connie Baldwin, MS, LMHC
Healing Hoof Steps, Clinical Director
2017-Present Healing Hoof Steps Clinical Director
2010-Present EAGALA Military Designated Mental
Health Provider
Equine Experience
- Over 40 years of combined equine experience consisting of riding, training, owning, managing equine resort facilities
- Schooled in Western Pleasure and Barrels
Current: Doctor of Psychology: Organizational Leadership, University of the Rockies
2005 Master of Science: Counseling and Psychology, Troy University
1998 Bachelorette of Science: Veterinarian Technology, Fort Valley State University
Professional Licenses
- Licensed Mental health Counselor: #MH15223, Florida Department of Health
- Licensed Professional Counselor: #63853, Texas State Board of Examiners
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor: #10460723-6004, Utah Div. of Occupational and Professional Licensing
2011-2017 Lone Survivor Foundation, Houston TX
- Sr. Team Leader, Military Therapeutic Retreats
Melissa Winn, RLMHCI
State of Florida Registered Mental Health Intern
EAGALA Military Designated Provider
Troy University 2019 Graduate
- 2018-2019 Internship at HHS
- 2020-Present RLMHCI
Becca Hansard
PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor In Training
- 5yrs of instructing
- English & Western Disciplines
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Meet Our Team
Healing Hoof Steps Equine Assisted Therapy and Therapeutic Riding
Located in Crestview, Florida
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Loree Odom
PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
- 12 yrs therapeutic riding program experience
A 501(c)3 Organization
Bianca Alfonso Garcia
BA Adaptive Physical Education
- Children/Adults with special needs
PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor In Training
EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist
- 2yrs of riding instructing
- English & Western Disciplines
Dr. Nina J. Gawlik
Licensed Psychologist
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Miami Institute of Psychology 1999 Graduate
EAGALA Certified Mental Health Provider
- 1996 Master of Science in Psychology
- 1994-Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- University of Central Florida
- University of Central Florida
Amara Ham
Healing Hoof Steps, Therapeutic Riding Director
2019- Present PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
2019- Present EAGALA Military Designed Equine Specialist
Equine Experience
- Over 25 years of combined equine experience consisting of riding, instructing, owning, rescuing and rehabilitating horses
- Over 12 years of providing professional riding instruction in English and Western disiplines
2021 Board of Directors
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Shannon Brannon, Prentice Thomas & Associates
Board President
James Vechery, Lt Gen USAF Retired
Board Vice President
Lee Thomas, Thyssen Krupp Co.
Treasurer
Susan Hammond, SMSgt USAF Retired
Board Secretary
Candie Arrowsmith
Fundraising Chair
Travis Peterson, MSgT USAF Retired
Veterans Services Chair
Seth Ham, Panhandle Power Solutions
Board Project Coordinator
Narissa Jenkins
Healing Hoof Steps, CEO/Founder
2014- Present Healing Hoof Steps CEO/Founder
2014- Present EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist
2018-Present EAGALA Military Services Professional
Equine Experience
- Over 25 years of combined equine experience consisting of riding, lessons, leasing, owning, rescuing and rehabilitating horses in the Florida panhandle and in Central Florida.
- Avid follower of the Downunder Horsemanship Training method by Clinton Anderson
- Schooled in English Hunter/Jumper and Western Styles
- Currently owns a herd of 6 horses