Spirit Mountain Healing Services: A Sanctuary of Healing and Connection

Nestled in the peaceful and picturesque landscape of Heber, Arizona, Spirit Mountain Healing Services offers a transformative space where individuals can reconnect with themselves and find healing through the powerful connection with horses. Founded by Michelle Goss, the organization specializes in Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy (EALT), helping people navigate life’s challenges, including trauma, stress, and emotional struggles. With a deep commitment to empowering individuals, Spirit Mountain is more than just a therapy service—it’s a sanctuary for those seeking renewal, peace, and personal growth.

Arizona Gives 2025 Fundraiser. As part of their ongoing mission, Spirit Mountain Healing Services is proud to announce their participation in the Arizona Gives 2025 fundraiser. This statewide event, happening on April 1st, invites people from all walks of life to support nonprofit organizations that make a difference in their communities. Spirit Mountain’s goal for this year’s event is to raise funds to further develop their new facility, the Looking Within Ranch, a beautiful 40-acre site northeast of Heber. Donations will directly contribute to building essential structures such as a healing barn, walking paths, a sweat lodge, a yoga studio, and the necessary infrastructure to support their mission.

A Place to Disconnect and Reconnect

One of the most unique aspects of Spirit Mountain’s new facility is that it is entirely off-grid. This means that visitors can fully immerse themselves in nature, disconnect from the chaos of modern life, and plug into the serenity of the environment around them. Whether it’s through a quiet walk along the ranch’s peaceful paths or a reflective yoga session in the new studio, Spirit Mountain offers a truly healing space that encourages both physical and emotional restoration.

With horses as their partners in healing, clients engage in therapy sessions designed to help them address emotional challenges, develop coping strategies, and discover inner strength. Horses are natural mirrors, reflecting back the emotions and energy of those they interact with, which makes them ideal partners for self-reflection and growth. Through non-riding activities, participants gain valuable insight into their behaviors and emotional responses, allowing them to develop healthier ways of responding to life’s difficulties.

A New Chapter: The Spirit of Connection Podcast

As part of her dedication to promoting healing and personal empowerment, Michelle Goss also hosts the Spirit of Connection podcast. This series explores the deeper connections we share with ourselves, others, and the world around us. With a focus on topics such as personal growth, trauma recovery, and the benefits of Equine Assisted Learning, the podcast provides valuable insights for listeners seeking to improve their lives. Michelle’s warm and relatable approach creates a space for listeners to feel inspired and supported in their own journeys of healing.

Your Support Makes a Difference

The Looking Within Ranch is an exciting step forward for Spirit Mountain Healing Services, but to fully realize its potential, they need your help. Donations raised through the Arizona Gives 2025 event will play a crucial role in bringing the facility’s vision to life. The funds will support the construction of a safe and functional barn for the horses, walking paths that encourage mindfulness, a sweat lodge for ceremonial practices, and much-needed infrastructure to make the ranch a self-sustaining space for healing.

Every donation—no matter the size—brings Spirit Mountain one step closer to completing these vital projects. In addition to the physical spaces, contributions will also help ensure the continued care of the therapy horses, providing food, shelter, and support for the incredible animals that serve as guides on clients’ healing journeys.

Join the Healing Journey

Spirit Mountain Healing Services offers more than just a chance to overcome personal challenges; it provides an opportunity to rediscover the peace and strength within. Whether you’re seeking therapy or simply looking for a place to recharge and reflect, the ranch offers a sanctuary where healing happens naturally. Through the Arizona Gives 2025 fundraiser, you can become a part of this transformative journey, helping Spirit Mountain continue to build a space where hope, healing, and connection thrive.

To learn more about Spirit Mountain Healing Services and to donate, visit Spirit Mountain Healing. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need of healing and empowerment.

Spirit Mountain Healing Services. At times, life can feel overwhelming. The daily stresses of everyday living can take its toll on your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Luckily, healing is possible thanks to the equine and human team at Spirit Mountain Healing Services!

About. Michelle Goss, founder and CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer) of Spirit Mountain Healing Services, was a professional horseback riding instructor and trainer for more than three decades. Working extensively with horses for years, Michelle realized that, “Horses don’t just teach us about riding–they teach us about life”. This realization inspired Michelle to create Spirit Mountain Healing Services to help people overcome their negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs by working with horses.

After working with her valued clients, Michelle is happy to report that you don’t have to be stuck in a bad place in life. As she says, “There is hope for sustainable healing through Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy (EALT).” Today, Michelle and the equine team at Spirit Mountain Healing Services want to help you find healing and emotional wellbeing again!

Meet the Equine Team. The horses at Spirit Mountain Healing Services keep you in the present moment–practicing, doing, getting instant feedback–and you feel it in your body. They essentially mirror what’s going on inside of you. So who’s behind this incredible equine team?

There’s Spinner, an Arabian/Morgan cross with a knack for giving humans exactly the type of attention and affection they need in any given moment. Tenacity, Spinner’s full sister, is confident and talented; in her twenties with plenty of horse-y life experiences, she connects beautifully with humans. Bandit, the thirty one year old miniature horse who stands just thirty-six inches tall. Bandit does amazing work with clients as a part of Spirit Mountain Healing Service’s ranch and traveling program. Finally, Jada, the newest member of the equine team, is a miniature mare who is intuitive and boasts those unique “healing powers” that every horse at Spirit Mountain Healing Services has.

How it Works. Just being within 40 feet of a horse has been scientifically proven to lower one’s heart rate and induce calming reactions. How is this possible? It’s because horses are prey animals and we–the humans–are predators. This means that horses are highly attuned to the way humans are feeling at any given moment, allowing them to feel real, authentic emotions.

On the other hand, this means that horses can’t handle a disconnect. If someone says they’re fine but they’re really not, horses will pick up on that energy and will give you instant feedback. This allows you to practice identifying your feelings in real time. And after working with Spirit Mountain Healing Services for a bit, you’ll notice that you can learn to shift your negative feelings into positive ones–even though you are away from the ranch and the horses!

501(c)(3) Verified. Spirit Mountain Healing Services is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization that’s dedicated to helping you reconnect with your true authentic self for sustainable healing and emotional wellness. As Michelle says, “The client doesn’t get a piece of paper, they get an experience.”

Live your best, most authentic life with Spirit Mountain Healing Services!

Call Michelle at (480) 988-2165

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Spirit Mountain Healing Services Reviews

“Our teenaged son has attended only a few appointments so far with Michelle and her horses, and he’s already exhibiting incredible results. Prior to finding Spirit Mountain, our son would get angry at the littlest things, he would lose his temper easily, and he most often wanted to isolate himself in his bedroom. He was diagnosed with OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. His friendships outside of the home and relationships with family members were struggling, his grades were struggling. After the very first visit with Michelle, he talked the entire way home. he was so excited, he learned so much and he wanted to tell us all about it! He’s been more talkative and interactive with the people in his life. He’s smiling more and helping around the house again. Every appointment with Michelle has been better than the last. We have spent a fortune on every type of therapy and medication we could find with the hopes of helping our son through these difficult years. Michelle has been the absolute best therapist we have found. She is worth every single penny and then some.” -A.H.

“Michelle has a wonderful ability to form a connection between people and animals. It is amazing how fine tuned her eye is to identify emotions and behaviors, and resolve them at their core. She uses very straightforward tools to help you achieve what you want. I feel more confident and set up for success when I leave her sessions. Her and her horses are amazing and such a pleasure to work with. Highly highly recommend at the highest level!!” -Alexys M. 

“Michelle has made such a positive impact on my overall well being and helped me overcome some of the barriers that I have created over time. I highly recommend her for anyone that is struggling with anxiety, confidence, or just being stuck in a place you need help getting out of. Horse guided therapy has surprising benefits that made more of an impact in a shorter amount of time than traditional therapy has done for me in the past.” -Sheri M.

“Spirit Mountain Healing Center – founded and run by Michelle is an incredible, much needed haven for equine/human therapeutic compassionate interventions. Michelle’s experience and spiritual touch make her an amazing resource for anyone dealing with challenges in their life. You will never look or feel about horses the same. Integrating horses into her therapeutic interventions, and an out of the box approach, I highly recommend her services!” -Deena G.

“I highly recommend the Spirit Mountain Healing Center that offers the best experience through the care, compassion, and understanding of Michelle Goss as she guides you though this wonderful type of therapy that is second to none. She allows for her clients to maintain a sense of self-awareness, using the horse’s behavior and interactions for feedback and opportunities to check in and process what is happening in the moment. The Spirit Mountain Healing Center is a great setting for Michelle and her staff of beautiful horses to help you attain inner peace and understanding through equine-assisted psychotherapy. I loved sitting around the fire in the evening, a true sense of peace. Thank you for the experience.” -Patty N.

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