Meet Our Team

Karolina LaBrecque, Ph.D.

Owner, Behavioral Consultant and Life Coach

Karolina LaBrecque, PhD is a holistic behavioral consultant and life coach who specializes in assisting individuals ranging from teenagers to adults of all ages in reducing stress, reaching their full potential, and living more balanced lives. 

Karolina graduated with a Master of Psychology from the University of Warsaw in Poland, and also received a PhD in Rehabilitation (with concentration in autism) from Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw Poland. She completed training in applied behavioral analysis, life coaching and Dr. Sears wellness coaching from prenatal through senior years. 

With a background in psychology and physical therapy, and experience as a University Professor for over 20 years, Karolina has a unique perspective of the mind/body connection which allows for deep insights. Targeting areas that people struggle with most such as time and stress management and anxiety, she is able to activate the high performance drive within each of us.

Karolina has been published in several scholarly articles as well as book chapters with an emphasis on parenting and therapeutics. In 2014, Karolina authored and published her own book “Horse as a Therapist for Autistic Child: The guide for parents and therapists.” Today she speaks and shares her wealth of knowledge at conferences and workshops all over the world.

Besides her in-depth professional and educational experience, Karolina also has personal experience in overcoming various challenges in life; from immigrating to the USA to overcoming a traumatic brain injury while parenting two young children.

Eliza Skórczyńska

Life Coach and Leadership Coach

Eliza is a certified business coach and a professional certified coach, with a background in sociology and social communication and over 20 years of experience in sports coaching, working with individuals and groups. She has also completed the Train The Trainer facilitator course, accredited by the European Association of Horse Assisted Education. Inspired by the Horse Assisted Education method, Eliza is convinced that training with horses teaches people conscious leadership and authentic communication.

Between 2015-2018 Eliza owned a horse training company, called Equesta Horse-coaching. In this role, she organized many trainings and workshops for judges, trainers, and riders, prepared and developed training materials, and conducted workshops with horses, using the Horse Assisted Education method. She is also the author of an innovative project titled, “Galloping Toward Goals: Occupational activation of disabled people using the Horse Assisted Education method.” 

Eliza is passionate about helping others by passing on her knowledge, inspiring them to improve their self-awareness and reach their potential. This passion is what drives her main professional goal, which is to improve upon her coaching and training skills so she can continue to help others in this way. Her inner path is one of passion, continuous improvement of new competencies, and inner development. In her coaching work, Eliza helps people find balance in their everyday lives and at work. Outside of work, her greatest passions are horse riding, hiking, and spending time in the mountains.