CHI: Cascadia Healing & Integration
Equine-Assisted Trauma Therapy
Cascadia Healing & Integration is a nonprofit organization offering experiential trauma therapy with an emphasis on utilizing equine-assisted programming. Our approach integrates the healing power of horses with professional therapy and skills building to provide a unique and effective treatment for individuals recovering from trauma. We are committed to creating a comforting and supportive environment for our clients, prioritizing their felt sense of safety and their individual healing journey.
At CHI, we are dedicated to enhancing the overall well-being of our clients. Our experienced team of professionals is committed to delivering personalized therapy plans tailored to each individual's unique needs. Whether you are seeking equine-assisted therapy or specialized trauma treatment, we are here to support you in your journey towards healing and resilience.
Our Team
Executive Director, Equine Specialist, Trauma Recovery Specialist
Natural Lifemanship Trained
CPS, Tier 2 Trained
EAGALA Certified
Incorporating Polyvagal Theory
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Stacie is a lifelong horse person with decades of experience in the horse industry. Her work centers on the deep connection between humans and horses and the powerful impact that connected relationships can have on healing and growth. This path led her to become a professional life skills trainer, trauma recovery specialist, & equine psychotherapy facilitator.
Working alongside her equine partners—and, when appropriate, licensed therapists—Stacie helps clients of all ages build self-regulation, healthier relationships, and new patterns that better support their lives. She believes horses play a unique role in this work due to their sensitivity, presence, and authenticity, offering clear, nonjudgmental feedback that helps people better understand themselves and how they relate to the world.
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LCSW
Natural Lifemanship Trained
Lexy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years experience, including extensive work in addiction support. As someone with lived experience of addiction, she brings both professional training and personal understanding to her work. Lexy is deeply passionate about supporting people in finding their way into and through recovery.
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Lexy often works with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, trauma, grief, domestic violence, challenges with food and body image, struggles with low self esteem, and confidence.
Lexy's approach is authentic, relational, and non-judgmental. She believes her clients are the experts in their own lives and carry deep wisdom. Lexy believes her role is to create a space where you feel safe, accepted, and free to show up exactly as you are.
If traditional talk therapy hasn’t felt like the right fit, equine-assisted psychotherapy may offer something different. Working with horses allows us to step outside of words and explore connection, regulation, and awareness in new ways. Lexy would be happy to share more about this approach during a consultation call. You can connect with Lexy here:
LISCENSED THERAPIST
We are looking for 2-3 more licensed therapists to join our team. If you are a licensed therapist in Oregon, interested in somatic approachers and in doing some part time equine assisted trauma-focused work please reach out!
Our Equine Partners
​Photo credit: © Karen McClymonds
Louie
2012 Andalusian Gelding
SD Emma
2012 Gypsy Cob
Little James Brown
2015 American Miniature Horse
Former Herd Members
Donna fan Bonney View "Donna"
2015 Friesian Mare
Support Team
Volunteer Coordinator
Jacinda started out as a skills building client over 8 years ago and is now a core part of our CHI family as well as Louie's godmother.
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Jacinda is an incredible massage therapist and a Core Energetics Practitioner with The Integrated Self Counseling. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please reach out to Jacinda for more information!
Mia
Exercise Rider
Mia Is camera shy but she looks pretty much like this picture of Merida from the movie Brave. Mia took riding lessons for quite a while but wanted more free time to bond with horses. What a perfect person to help our horses stay in shape! Mia has been developing her own relationships with the horses and they get into all kinds of shenanigans! The horses love her and I love seeing them have a girl to have fun with. Mia is cautious and thoughtful but also lets them just go freely forward, just like Brave Merida rides in the movie. We are so lucky to have Mia on our team!
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"I come to babysit a very literal golden retriever (Louie) because his shenanigans remind me that he has feelings too. He has thoughts of his own, and his worries and stress are just as real as mine. I come to the barn when I've had a bad day. Sometimes Louie doesn't really help, but that's often because he's worried about something himself. Still, I'm reminded that, like him, I need to take a breath and calm myself. His silliness definitely helps." -Mia
Volunteer!
Volunteers are a vital part of creating a safe, welcoming space where people and horses can do meaningful healing work. We rely on compassionate, dependable volunteers to help care for horses, support group activities, assist with barn and property tasks and lend professional skills when needed. If you want to make a real difference, be a part of a heart-centered community, and see lives change up close, this is a powerful way to give back. Volunteers share their time & talents to help healing happen- one relationship at a time.
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We are looking for help in the following areas:
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Daily barn chores
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Periodic project help
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Grant writing
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Building obstacles
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On call handyperson
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Fundraising hosts
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Social media friends
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Equine bodywork practitioners
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Horse groomers
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Tack cleaners, organizers, and resellers
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Tack donation coordinator
Our Board
Jennifer Clason
Board President
Jen's bio
John Kalinowski
Board Secretary
John Kalinowski is a native of the Shasta Cascade region in northern California who made his way to New York City almost 30 years ago. After graduating from Hunter College with a BA in Film & Media, he earned a leadership coaching certification from NYU and built a global executive coaching business, working with leaders all over the world for over 15 years. He has since transitioned into executive roles with companies based in the US and abroad. Though still living in the Big Apple, John remains a lover of nature, animals and personal development. He is a donor to various charities and is thrilled to serve on the board of Cascadia Healing & Integration.
Dana Boettger
Board Treasurer
Dana's bio