About Us

Biographies of the Acres for Life Leadership Team     

Lynn Moore, LADC

Lynn co-founded Acres for Life in 2001 with a passion for helping others experience the healing connection between people and animals. Now in 2010, Acres has grown to an equine herd of twelve, ten facilitators, and programming that runs year-round.

In addition, Lynn provides consulting services to many EAP/EAL practitioners wanting to move their businesses to the next level.  She holds a Bachelors Degree from the University of Wisconsin and a Masters from Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies.  Lynn has completed her EAGALA Advanced certification. She also has over twenty years of business marketing, consulting, online training and client relationship management experience.       


Jeff Moore, CPA

Jeff co-founded Acres for Life in 2001 with his wife, Lynn. He brings to the Acres team, excellent facilitation and team-building skills gathered through over 25 years of business and leadership experiences.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois. In addition he has completed numerous leadership, facilitation and business courses. He is committed to continual learning and is known for his keen sense of the ‘real’ issues, his ability to provide clear direction, and his ‘win-win’ approach to working through challenges. Jeff has completed his EAGALA Part 1 certification.       


Neva Sherman, LADC

Neva graduated St. Mary’s University with a certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1994.  She worked six years at Challenge Incarceration Program with chemically dependent men, and six years at Hazelden Foundation working primary inpatient for women, and extended care for both men and women.    In 2005, Neva joined her clients at Acres for Life and was instrumental in the development of the ‘pilot’ program between Acres for Life and Hazelden Foundation. She joined the Acres for Life team in 2007 where she continues to carry forward her belief in experiential therapy.  Neva has completed her EAGALA Part 2 certification.  

 Heather Jeffrey

A graduate of The Meta Institute - International School of Therapeutic Coaching and certified as a Therapeutic Coach ®, and, Master Practitioner of NLP. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation and Biology and has years of experience working with individuals, groups, families and youth in a variety of experiential learning modalities.   In 2007 Heather joined the Acres for Life team bringing equine experience, passion and enthusiasm that has resulted in expansion into school programming, women’s empowerment programs, as well as establishing a strong volunteer program.  Heather has completed her EAGALA Level 2 certification.   

My Journey  by Lynn M. Moore, founder Acres for Life, Inc.   
   
Several years ago, I personally dedicated myself, as well as our farm, to helping people heal through the connection with animals and nature. After many equine sessions later my commitment to providing Equine Assisted programs on a broader and larger level is even stronger than it was at that time. The overall goal of our program is to meet clients where they are and provide them with opportunities to reclaim and embrace what is rightfully theirs—their joy and happiness.   My dedication to this modality comes from being both a product of the power found in the human-animal bond as well as an observer of the profound awakenings that occur for individuals participating in our programs. My journey into the healing connection between animals and humans began over 40 years ago in a very informal, unconscious way. As I reflect on those early days, there was seldom a time where a companion animal was not in my life. Most people were unaware of what was taking place through these relationships and discounted it—referring to me, nonchalantly, as an "animal lover." It is now, a title I carry with pride; however, even years ago, I knew that there was something more—something deeper taking place when I was around animals. There was the unconditional acceptance and love consistently there for me during those trying junior high and high school years. There was the calming influence during times of family turmoil and the loss I felt when my father died. Throughout my adult life, animals have continued to help me through other major losses, career transitions, and broken relationships. Specifically, horses have taught me how to set healthy boundaries and to be in tune with what I'm feeling on the inside and displaying on the outside. They have guided me through very dark times in my life by their confident presence and steady, consistent feedback. This personal experience, along with the growing body of research documenting the power of this therapy and living my purpose, is what drives me to provide a safe place for individuals to experience the healing power of horses and to overcome obstacles keeping them from attaining all that life has to offer them. Thank you for your heartfelt support of our programs and services.

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Current Wish List

Thank You to all of the folks who have already made donations to the farm - we really appreciate it!    

-Stall bedding - aspen and pine
-Materials for sessions - cones, barrels, water noodles, obstacles, props etc.
-Halters and saddle blankets  

Monetary Donations for:
-Heater for our arena 
-Equine Medicine and supplements
-Scholarships to assist folks in paying for sessions     

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contact us at info@acresforlife.com
or  651-257-4159