Meet The Staff

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Marian has been a volunteer at BREATHE since 2018 and completed her training as a Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Instructor in spring 2023. She retired from a 39-year nursing career at the VA in May 2024. As a lifelong enthusiast of horses, Marian greatly enjoys working with our riders and witnessing the advantages they receive from equine-assisted therapy. She has served as the Program Director since July 2024.

 Amelia is a mother of six and a small business owner as a licensed massage therapist. She is certified as a therapeutic equine-assisted instructor through Spirit Horse International. Amelia was raised in  Wisconsin Dells and is very passionate about her community. As a graduate of the East-West Healing Arts Institute, Amelia has a unique education on healing for the mind, body, and spirit. She has successfully completed her Wisconsin certified peer support specialist training and specializes in mental health, trauma, and recovery.

Her faith is her foundation, family is her life, and horses are her world.