Lori Thompson is the founder of Inner Equine Journeys Growth and Development Center. She is a Registered Nurse and has been practicing in the area of Mental Health for over 20 years. She added Education in Forensics, Animal Assisted Therapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy through EAGALA, Equine Assisted Personal Development through the Chris Irwin Institute of Equine Arts and Equine Facilitated Mental Health through CANTRA to her credentials. Lori worked in New York City with a trauma team after the terrorist attacks in 2001. As well, Lori volunteered with World Vision and travelled to Craiova, Romania where she worked in an orphanage for special needs children. Lori has 20 years of horse experience both as a horse owner and as a volunteer in Equine Rescue and Therapeutic Riding Programs.

Inner Equine Journeys Growth & Development Center is an Equine Assisted Growth & Therapy Program that believes that all people have a true purpose in life. The goal is to bring growth, hope & healing to those struggling to fulfill their true potential. Through partnering with horses, and exploring the human/equine relationship, we empower our clients to examine their lives with a view to discovering the strengths and abilities they already possess. Building on these strengths and abilities, each client finds courage, strength and hope for a future where they can truly celebrate who they are.

We offer 6 week Teen Groups, 6 week Women and Horses Groups, Individual Sessions, Corporate Communication and Teambuilding Groups and in the spring we will be offering drop in workshops for those who would like to experience Equine Therapy. We try to provide our clients with an experience that is meaningful and relevant to their needs and therefore customize sessions on specific subject matters for clients.