FAQ

Noël Stolz is a therapist offering both in-person and virtual sessions at Core Elements. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Lethbridge and completed her Master

Rich Luykenaar is a registered psychologist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and addictions. Prior to entering private practice, he spent ten years working at a public

Erin O’Toole is a registered therapist and certified coach who specializes in performance psychology, sports coaching, and leadership development. She brings over a decade of experience in program development and

Alicia Hinger is a registered psychologist, relationship coach, and the clinical director of Core Elements Counselling Services. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (1995) and a Master of Counselling Psychology

Yes. Children and adolescents can participate in equine sessions. The practice offers youth individual counselling for ages 5–16, and equine therapy can be adapted to meet the developmental needs of

Yes. Equine therapy is flexible and can be offered to individuals, couples, families, or groups/teams. Working in a group or family setting provides opportunities to explore communication, collaboration, and relationship

Equine-facilitated therapy can benefit a wide range of individuals. This includes first responders who experience high-stress situations, people seeking a safe and supportive environment to develop emotional regulation skills, and

In an equine‑facilitated session, clients work collaboratively with the therapist in a structured and intentional way. The session begins with informed consent and a discussion of the client’s background, current

The equine‑facilitated counselling sessions in the booking portal are listed as approximately 110 minutes (about two hours).

Clients report a range of positive outcomes from Mind-Body Integration sessions. For example, one client with multiple sclerosis noted that their MRI showed stability and even a reduction in lesion