Equine Assisted Services/Animal Wellness Providers

Hello, my name is Lisa. I have a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have worked with students in a school setting for the last 15 years. I enjoy working with children one on one, small group, and large group setting. I have worked with children and adults with disabilities, such as anxiety, ADHD, Autism, OCD, and ODD, in various roles. 

I am an animal lover. I currently have three dogs. Two of them are rescued English Bulldogs, Mack and Turbo. My third dog is a year old lab mix named Riley. He is a handful, but I am trying to teach him manners. I enjoy spending time with my dogs, family, and planting flowers. I love warm weather and helping people. I look forward to learning and growing with the EAGALA model. 

Service Array: Wellness Management and Recovery, ISDE, Psychoeducation 

Service Areas:

~Certificate in Intensive Natural Lifemanship

~Cognitive Behavioral Skills

~Motivational Skills

~At-Risk Adolescents

~Youth Guidance

~Guardian/ Parental Support

~Youth, Adolescents, and Adult Guidance 

~Knowledgeable about ADHD, Autism, OCO, ODD

~Anxiety & Depression Management 

Hey,

My name is Patricia Arciszewski, let me tell you a little bit about myself. 

I am a retired police officer of 25 years. I have worked for every state entity, DNR, County, City, State and in all capacities of Law Enforcement as a Patrol, Communications, 911 and Corrections Officer.  Throughout my law enforcement career I most enjoyed getting to serve the citizens of our communities, especially working with our youth. 

Following my law enforcement career, I worked 6 years in the Social Service field as an Intensive-in-Home Family and Community Specialist. I worked alongside some of the best therapists as a team approach to aid in supporting and stabilizing our families. I worked closely with support agencies to provide resources and advocacy for my clients to provide a path to recovery, mental health services, a safe and affordable home, a thriving family and independence. 

For the past three years I have been employed as a Customer Service Agent for a local insurance agency licensed in Property and Casualty Insurance.

My true passions go all the way back to my childhood. My parents raised me and my four siblings with strong values in faith and family. We grew up working in our family-owned men’s and boys clothing store where I learned early on the value of work ethics and service to our community. Growing up I had a deep love of animals, especially dogs and horses. Much of what I love was formed during this time of my life. Then came a part of my life where I got lost. Choices were made that resulted in many twists and turns, heartache and sadness but there is very little I would change because without those challenges I would not have learned perseverance and success. I truly believe because I had a strong foundation, I was able to rise and share my experiences and knowledge with those too who struggle.

My husband and I have a blended family including 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren. We purchased Bill's family farm in 2010. It is a Century Farm and has been in his family for almost 110 years. Bill enjoys working around the farm and is an avid sports enthusiast and memorabilia collector. I am an avid horse enthusiast, anything equine I will do. I especially love Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Cattle Work, Trail Riding and Camping. I am always a student and will participate in anything that will improve my skills as a rider or my horse’s abilities. Our hobby farm currently has one rabbit, 5 goats, 6 horses and a donkey, several barn cats and two goldendoodles that own the house. 

I am very excited to be a part of Strides Mission and am thrilled that I will continue using many of the skills I have learned over my lifetime along with the newly acquired EAGALA knowledge to continue to support those in need. 

Service Array: Wellness Management and Recovery and ISDE

Service Areas:

~Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship "Foundations"

~Equine Services

~Animal Wellness 

~Communication 

~Emotional Regulation

~Confidence Building and self-esteem

~Relationship Building

Hi, My Name is Heidi! 

My husband and I are founders of Strides Equestrian Therapeutic Center.  We have two wonderful and adventurous boys and have a great love for God.  We have begun this exciting new journey and look forward to helping others with the services and providers we have here at Strides. Strides Equestrian Therapeutic Center began in 2020 with a loving and supportive team.

Marshfield, WI was the city I grew up in along with animals ranging from equines, dogs, cats, birds, lizards, and fish.  I took horseback riding lessons as a child and have been riding ever since.  Teaching my family the importance of caring for animals has had a positive impact on both the animals and my family. 

After high school I ventured to UW-Stout and received a teaching degree in Early Childhood/Adolescent Education with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. After 6 years of teaching, I achieved a master's degree in education and leadership at the UW-Viterbo.  I continued teaching for another 7 years in grades PK, 2nd and 3rd.  During my years of teaching, I have learned the importance of positive behavioral intervention and supports within the school systems.  This program allows an outlet for children having difficulty with academics and/or behaviors.  During my experience as a teacher, I have worked with many families on a variety of interventions to meet the needs of the student's mental health. 

My knowledge about animals and mental health helped me realize animals could be a positive intervention for all.  I adventured "outside the box" and realized the gift animals can bring to people going through obstacles in life.  My family and I have experienced this ourselves and we would like to share this gift with others who are experiencing a need for relief.

With dedication and persistence, I was able to accomplish certifications in mental health, EAGALA, Natural Lifemanship and Path International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor.  These certifications allow our facility to offer a variety of intervention approaches to work on mental health goals. Currently, I am in the process of taking graduate courses to become a clinical social worker.  I am hoping to complete this goal by 2027 and will then be able to offer more services to our clients. 

Our commitment is to serve our clients with quality evidence-based interventions, co-regulation, equality, understanding of diverse cultures, appropriate boundaries and ethics and well-educated providers that help meet the needs of our clients.  

We look forward to working with you!

Service Array: Wellness Management and Recovery, ISDE, Psychoeducation

Service Area:

~PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

~Certificate in Intensive Natural Lifemanship

~EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist

~Founder of Strides

COMING SOON!

Service Array: 

Wellness Management and Recovery, ISDE,

Service Area:

~Natural Lifemanship

Hello, my name Is Sue. 

I started my professional career as a social worker for several years in Rusk County. I then earned my Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling. I am now a retired guidance counselor with over 30 years of experience working with children. 

I have had horses for most of my life and still continue to be an avid rider.  Currently I have two horses on our farm. 

My husband and I continue to live on our farm. I have two grown married children, one grandson and a granddaughter to be born in less than a month.  My family thinks I have too many hobbies, but I am never bored.  I love being outside whether it is riding a horse, riding a bike or cross country skiing. I also love sewing, reading and gardening.  I have many musical instruments and enjoy playing guitar and since retirement have been learning to play the violin and the piano.  

I always wanted to work professionally with horses. I am looking forward to combining my passion for helping people with the aid of horses.  I am excited about this opportunity. 

Service Array: 

Wellness Management and Recovery, ISDE,

Service Area:

~Natural Lifemanship Mental Health Provider