Pictured here with Roulette, a ten year old Gypsy Vanner Mare from Touched by a Horse®

About Patricia Young, Founder/CEO

I was raised in Central PA. But I have had the opportunity to live all over the world including as a Rotary International Exchange Student to Spain in 1989 and again as a college student at the Universidad de Salamanca, España where I specialized my studies in literature, language and Spanish dance. I have a BA from Millersville University in Spanish/International Studies with a specialty area in displaced persons and refugees. Recently, I received my MS in Psychology from University of Phoenix. Many of my earlier life decisions were strongly influenced by my family’s decision to adopt my brother from Vietnam when I was three. My own personal journey was directly impacted by a diagnosis of epilepsy when I was five. I have always loved animals and felt a natural affinity around them. I discovered the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® through a dear friend. As a non-diagnostic approach to healing, this method helped me heal from a lot of my own personal life experiences living with chronic illness and loss. I am deeply honored to have been able to participate in the program and now have the capacity to offer in-person sessions at our facility on the Olympic Peninsula in Quilcene, WA. I welcome you to contact me to set up your free 15-minute consultation, learn more about my journey and ask any questions you like.

My Approach

“You cannot feed your own soul. Connecting is food.”- Sonia Nevis

Our mission at Rise Strong Ranch is to foster an environment of connection, joy and inclusion alongside our equine partners in an effort to uphold harmony for all beings. The ranch is a destination equine gestalt healing location serving the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.

Core Values

Connection, Joy, Inclusion, Harmony, Integrity and Authenticity

WhY Gestalt?

What makes Gestalt unique is that a person is able to have an experience being present in the moment  gaining awareness about themselves. This type of coaching is a non-diagnostic approach holding the belief the client already has the answers within them and we are there to support their healing journey.