“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable.”

• Certified Transformational Presence Coach
• Registered Nurse
• Certified Death Doula - NEDA member
• Author 
• Advanced Eponaquest Facilitator
• Power of the Herd Instructor
• Sand Play Practitioner

 My life has been full of rich and transformative chapters—rooted in service, healing, and soul-centered guidance.

After a fulfilling 30-year career in nursing, with specialized experience in NICU, hospice, and palliative care, my husband, Steve, and I followed a deep calling in 2006 that led us beyond U.S. borders. We landed in Costa Rica, where we transformed a 26-acre dairy farm into a thriving retreat center nestled at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano.

From 2006 to 2020, Costa Rica was our sanctuary. It was here I discovered the profound healing power of horses and nature, and witnessed countless individuals reconnect with themselves through this work. We sold the center in 2020. 

In 2020, life’s unfolding brought us back to the United States, where we settled in Virginia. There, I continued offering coaching, workshops, and end-of-life support, while caring for elderly family members and navigating the collective transitions of the pandemic.

In 2025, the pull to return to Costa Rica became undeniable—and we listened. Now we are home once more, living among rivers, waterfalls, and lush mountain terrain on a peaceful 25-acre farm in the southern Pacific zone.

 I am also the author of Pony’s Girl Parables (its screenplay is being considered by Netflix and several other production companies) and host of the Benevolent Journeys podcast.

Throughout my life, I’ve been privileged to guide others through some of life’s most tender thresholds—birth, death, grief, and profound personal change. 

Since 2007, I’ve facilitated retreats, supported hundreds of individuals in transformational work, and taught internationally—presenting at global conferences like the Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International (HETI) in Ireland, co-facilitating the Eponaquest Apprenticeship Program in New Zealand, Australia, the USA, and Costa Rica, and leading workshops across Denmark, Chile, Portugal, and Canada.

This is more than a profession—it is my way of life's mission. My current equine partners—Cowboy, Halsey, Tango, and Titan—along with the wisdom of this land, are my co-facilitators. Together, we offer a unique space for deep listening, personal growth, and soulful reconnection.

Eponicity is where modern coaching meets ancient wisdom. This is not therapy—it is sacred, embodied living. This is not just coaching—it is a homecoming to yourself.

"This experience was life-changing in that Deborah and her amazing horses gave me my life back. My 22-year-old son was killed in 2016. When that happened, I lost a part of myself, a part of my heart and soul, that I thought was gone forever, and I had resigned myself to being heartbroken for the rest of my life, but I had reached a point where I knew I could not go on like that any longer. I was desperate for change. I had no idea what it was, but I knew I had depleted all the resources I knew of. I had been to counseling, grief counseling, and therapy, got on antidepressants, and took a leave from work. I was withdrawing from people, and it was extremely painful to interact with anyone. I no longer wanted to be a part of society. I could no longer pretend everything was okay when inside, I felt like I was losing my mind…

Somehow, through divine intervention, the universe took me to Deborah and her gentle husband, their little dog, their peaceful farm, and their spectacular horses. With Deborah's loving guidance, wisdom, and encouragement, and with the absolute help of the horses, I am better! I am healed. I am healthy. I am happy again. I am back to being me. There are no words to express my gratitude. My family is amazed. My husband is so grateful to Eponicity to have his wife back. I will never forget this experience.

If you, or anyone you care about, is struggling with how hard life can be at times, I strongly encourage you to contact Deborah and her horses. She will enable you to find your heart and soul again, like she did me. You do not need to suffer alone. There is help. I was at the bottom, and now I am at the top!"