On the difference between regulation and calm
Calm is a state. Regulation is a capacity. One of them you can learn.
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Healinghappensdifferentlyhere.
A rural practice offering counselling, equine therapy, and somatic work — for people ready to leave the office behind.
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At Foothills Therapy Centre, healing isn't confined to four walls.
We offer counselling, comprehensive assessments, and equine and animal-assisted therapy in a peaceful rural setting — a refreshing alternative to office-based care. The natural environment and the presence of animals aren't additions to the therapy. They're part of it.
If you're looking for a more grounded, experiential approach, you're in the right place.
What we offer
Services
“People don't heal because we have the right technique. They heal because something in them remembers it's possible.”
Johanna founded Foothills Therapy Centre as a home for her primary practice — equine-assisted therapy — and a place where other trauma-informed practitioners could join her. Alongside her client work, she provides clinical supervision and mentorship to the team, drawing on two decades of practice.
Our co-therapists
Meet our co-therapists.
Horses don't perform therapy. They participate in it. Each one brings a distinct temperament to the work.
Ruby
The one everyone meets first.
Sage
The mirror.
Wren
Slow to warm, worth the patience.
Getting started
What to expect
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Reach out
Send us a message or give us a call. We'll ask a few questions to understand what you're looking for and match you with the right practitioner.
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Initial consultation
A short, no-pressure conversation — phone or in person — to see whether our approach fits what you need. If it's not the right fit, we'll say so and point you somewhere that might be.
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First session
You'll meet your therapist and, if equine or animal-assisted work is part of your care, you'll meet your co-therapists too. No pressure to do anything you're not ready for.
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Ongoing care
Session rhythm and approach adapt as you do. There's no fixed timeline. Healing moves at its own pace, and we move with it.
Get in touch.
Questions, inquiries, or just wanting to know if we're a fit — we'd rather hear from you than have you wonder.