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Byron Magazine|Exploring The Healing Power of Equine Therapy

Sep 25, 2024
1 min read

MAXIME WILLEMS THERAPY AND TRAINING | PIONEERING EQUINE-ASSISTED WELLNESS AT SUGAR BEACH RANCH


Equine therapy is an innovative and impactful approach to mental wellness, and few practitioners are as passionate and dedicated to this field as Maxime Willems. Combining her extensive background in horse training with her deep commitment to mental health, Maxime has crafted a unique and effective therapeutic practice that resonates with many.


Maxime's journey into equine therapy began in Europe, where her work with horses offered solace during her own struggles with mental health. This experience, coupled with her studies in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), yoga, meditation, sociology, and education, laid the foundation for her eventual specialisation in Equine Therapy. Today, Maxime is a leading practitioner at Sugar Beach Ranch in Australia, where she combines her skills to offer profound healing experiences.


In this exclusive conversation, Maxime shares her insights into the world of equine therapy, explaining how horses can help individuals cope with anxiety, stress, and other mental health challenges. She also provides a glimpse into the retreats and programs she offers at Sugar Beach Ranch and the transformative effects she has witnessed in her clients.


 
 
 

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OPERATING HOURS

Tuesday 9am - 5pm

Thursday 1pm - 5pm

Friday 1pm - 5pm

Saturday 9am - 2pm

We operate by appointment only

0490 404 490

 

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169 Patchs Beach Road

Patchs Beach NSW 2478

Please park at Patchs Beach Car Park. Facing the beach you will see a blue 'Maxime Willems Therapy & Training' sign on the grass behind you. I will meet you there at the start of your appointment.

For help with directions click here.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we live and work, the Bundialung, Arakwal, Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr, Githabul, Dunghutti and Birpai Nationsand their continuing connection to lana, sea ana community. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future.

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