Discovery Horse was founded in 2013 by NeuroRelational Coaches(TM) and partners Sara Sherman and Matt Schwab - after many years of imagining a better way to bring sustainable healing and growth to kids and their families. The focus of the program is on providing a healing environment and healing relationships - so that underlying needs can be met, and behaviors change as a result. Healthy relationships to self, others, and the larger world are at the center of our mission.
SARA SHERMAN, BA, NRC, NLC-P, EP
Sara Sherman is a highly accomplished NeuroRelational Coach(TM) and co-founder of Discovery Horse, a leading behavioral health and mental wellness agency located on a tranquil therapeutic farm in Minnesota. With a profound passion for sustainable healing and growth, Sara has become a transformative force in the lives of countless individuals, families, and whole systems.
Sara's educational journey led her to attain a BA in Counseling Psychology and Equine Experiential Learning from Prescott College, where she discovered her fascination with the unique connection between humans and horses in the healing process. Sara holds countless certifications in various equine related modalities allowing her to integrate equine experiential learning into her innovative coaching approach. Additionally, she has achieved advanced certification as a Natural Lifemanship Practitioner and Trainer, further enhancing her skills in trauma-informed coaching practices. Over the years Sara has trained and been certified in various modalities focusing on attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology and somatics. Most recently Sara became a Registered Being With Course Facilitator, a 12 month immersive parent coaching program developed by Robyn Gobbel.
Beyond her work at Discovery Horse, Sara remains dedicated to empowering others through the School of Self program. School of Self emphasizes deep transformation in both personal and professional spheres while providing professional development services for individuals and their agencies. She advocates an inside-out and bottom-up approach, encouraging individuals to recognize the power of their nervous systems, regulation, and relational safety in their journey towards healing and empowerment.
Sara's ultimate mission is to create cohesive and inclusive communities that prioritize human-informed care and tackle toxic stress before it takes a toll on future generations. She believes in the potential of authentic connections, personal boundaries, and self-accountability to create positive change and foster genuine self-care.
With her extensive education, expertise, and unwavering dedication, Sara Sherman continues to touch lives and inspire profound transformations in those she serves. Her unique blend of relational neurobiology, equine experiential learning, and trauma-informed coaching has made her a trailblazer in the field, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of many.
MATT SCHWAB, NRC
Matt Schwab, co-founder and NeuroRealational Coach(TM) at Discovery Horse. Alongside his life partner, Sara, Matt has been weaving a tapestry of family-based services since the agency's inception in 2013.
Matt has extensive training & practice in gestalt philosophy and methodology, Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment, Collaborative Problem Solving, Natural Lifemanship and he is a graduate of the pioneering "Being With" cohort developed by Robyn Gobbel. In his personal journey of healing from trauma Matt discovered the power of connection and the importance of diverse voices, especially male representation, in the fields of coaching and mental wellness.
What sets Matt apart is not a lengthy academic pedigree but a wealth of wisdom derived from years of personal exploration and practice. He believes in the profound impact of relationships—both in the healing of oneself and in fostering a sense of belonging. Playful and loving, Matt's commitment to the well-being of those around him is a testament to the transformative ripple effect of compassion.
In the realm of coaching and mental wellness, Matt Schwab is not just a practitioner; he's an advocate for change, an embodiment of resilience, and a reminder that, sometimes, the most powerful wisdom comes from the simplicity of lived experience and the bonds we build with one another.