Our Vision
Wisdom Ranch was founded in 2012 in Emmett, Michigan by Delena Austin. At the time, Delena was unsure as to how the Ranch would serve the community, but she knew she wanted to help others heal with horses. It all came together when Delena met Cindy Garvaglia at a certification training in Kentucky in 2013. Wisdom Ranch, LLC & Wisdom Counseling, LLC formed a collaborative partnership.
Leadership
Delena Kay Austin, BTIS, CMA (AAMA), ES and ARCH Horse Professional
Delena Kay Austin is an equine specialist and creator of The WISE Model of Coaching. She brings to the barnyard over 20 years of teaching experience at Macomb Community College and a lifetime of horse experience. A founder of Wisdom Ranch & Counseling, Delena has helped evolve the business from somewhere people can utilize horses to discover and overcome unhealthy patterns and behaviors to a certification program that allows knowledgeable horse enthusiasts to become certified in The WISE Model of Coaching and get assistance with their business needs.
Cynthia Garavaglia, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC
Cindy Garavaglia has been practicing in the field of social work with over 25 years’ experience and is skilled with working with adults, teens, and children. She has worked in all areas of social work including private practice, hospitals, Employee Assistant Programs, and community and mental health. Cindy has always had a love for horses and they have been an integral part of her life since childhood. When Cindy first learned about Equine Assisted Psychotherapy she knew she had found her niche. She now is able to combine the love of her work with her love of horses at Wisdom Ranch & Counseling.
Kate Perez, WISE Coach and United States Air Force Veteran
Greetings and salutations! My name is Kate Perez and I am so excited you decided to pay us a visit! A little background information on me; I'm a mom to two beautiful children. I've been married to my husband for 15 years, and he is active duty in the military. I, myself, am a veteran of the United States Air Force. I am a WISE Coach and point of contact should you have any questions. And let me say, I am so excited to get a chance to meet you and assist in any way I can!
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