Today, as a Certified Equine Gestaltist™, I know this to be true: we are all created whole, yet life has a way of breaking and scattering parts of us along the way. But healing is possible. When we sit with our pain, fear, and doubt—instead of running from them—we rediscover our strength. We reclaim our authenticity. We find our way home to ourselves.
At WildheartLeads LLC, I am devoted to creating a safe space where you are seen and heard without judgment. A place where healing happens alongside my incredible herd. My passion lies in guiding young adults to find direction and purpose—to recalibrate their inner compass and step confidently into who they are.
Who am I?
While once “lost” in a chapter, I finally saw my light while doing what I do best. (Chores.)
My name is Lexie. I am a farm girl at heart. Though I didn’t “grow up” on a farm, I was lucky enough to help my great aunt and uncle on their dairy farm any chance I could get! I love chore time!
My love of horses started at a young age but I didn’t get “my own” horse till I was 15. In my natural resilience, My horsemanship journey has been steps of love and leaps of faith! I have many stories leading me up to who and where I am today in my world of horses. Owning and caring for multiple horses is what I know.
For most of my adult life, I was known simply as “The Dog Groomer.” Behind the clippers and shears, beyond the art of grooming and handling animals, there was always something deeper—a heart that listened, a soul that truly cared. My grooming table became more than just a workspace; it was a place where clients shared their stories, where trust was built, and where I, in many ways, became a “Hairapist.” But instead of talking about self-care and beauty, I shared in the unconditional love of animals.
For years, I resisted change, holding onto an identity that no longer fit. I found myself at a crossroads, unsure of which direction to take—until one day, I finally chose to listen. I took a different path, one of self-discovery and empowerment. In doing so, I uncovered something I never expected: the strength of my whole and authentic self.
You see, I had spent so much of my life fulfilling the expectations of others, constantly giving, until I had nothing left for myself. I was exhausted, drained, and unable to fully embrace the many blessings I knew I was grateful for. I longed to help people—but I didn’t yet know how.
Then, in an unexpected moment—while doing the simplest of chores—everything changed. A door opened, revealing the path I had been searching for. I stepped through it, not just into a new career, but into a healing journey filled with connection, reassurance, joy, and freedom.
As one chapter closed and another began, I found myself embracing new beginnings through the closure of old ones and finding strength in what was left behind.
What the heck is Gestalt?
Where do the horses come in?
When you are ready to visit us at the barn, you will have the opportunity to experience the magic happen with the horses. Horses live in the present moment. (Something as humans we can struggle with.) Coaching along side my equine partners, you will have an experience not to be forgotten.
Gestalt is a german word meaning wholeness.
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Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® By Melisa Pearce
EGCM™ Definition:
The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ was developed by Melisa Pearce, a core founder since 1989, of the horse human healing movement. The experiential nature of the method involves the horse as an active partner with the coach in the client’s exploratory process. The integrative approach of the equine’s interaction combined with positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance and Gestalt methodology, assists the client in examining their life and choices made with a focus on designing a positive future.
©Melisa Pearce
Who is this experience for?
~Anyone weighted down with heart ache and/ or pain.
~Anyone stuck in their own way, not really knowing WHY.
~ Any parent, spouse, or friend!
~ Anyone needing a sacred place to come spend 1 hour OR a full day of centered space allowing yourself to BE YOU!
~ Over thinkers who forget about themselves!
“Lexie's coaching style is wonderfully soft and caring, with a flow that feels completely effortless. Her ability to listen at an exceptionally deep level sets her apart and makes every interaction meaningful. I highly recommend Lexie to anyone seeking a coach who truly understands and responds with heartfelt guidance. “
Travis Y. Billings, MT.
“Lexie’s love for her client is tangible. She holds an open, accepting, and compassionate space for me to explore whatever comes up. Her ability to go with the flow melds perfectly with my need for freedom, and when she sees I need direction, she pivots it! I can’t wait to work with her again.”
Aspen W, CO
“Lexie was brilliant in walking me through my work. I tend to be in my head a lot and she brought me to my core. I was able to get an “ah ha” for an answer I did not know I was searching for.
Kristin G. SD
“Lexie helped me elevate the light within myself and find confidence I needed to accept myself for who I am.”
Amy Allen, CO
