About Withers and Wellness
Letting go of the old story. Holding space for the new one to rise.
Withers & Wellness is a space for meaningful growth, awareness, and connection—for people and horses alike. Through equine-assisted coaching, collaborative psychotherapy services, experiential wellness offerings, and attunement-based equine bodywork, we create opportunities to slow down, reconnect, and move forward with greater clarity and intention.
Our work is rooted in the belief that healing and growth do not always happen through words alone. Sometimes they begin in a quiet moment, through the honest presence of a horse, a deeper awareness of the body, or the realization that you do not have to navigate what comes next by yourself.
Mind. Body. Connection.
At Withers & Wellness, we believe meaningful change begins with awareness.
Horses invite us into the present moment. They respond honestly, notice what is happening beneath the surface, and offer opportunities to slow down, reconnect, and become more aware of the patterns we may be carrying.
Our approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered. We honor the connection between the mind, body, nervous system, emotions, relationships, and environment—whether we are supporting personal growth, therapeutic work, group wellness experiences, or the wellbeing of the horses in our care.
Meet Tina
Tina Peratino Founder | Coach | Equine Bodywork Practitioner
Tina founded Withers & Wellness to bring together her lifelong passion for wellness, personal empowerment, horses, and meaningful connection. For more than three decades, she has supported individuals in building confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and healthier relationships with themselves through wellness coaching, leadership development, and experiential learning. Today, her work blends equine-assisted coaching, mindfulness-based wellness experiences, Connection & Release, and attunement-based equine bodywork. Tina’s approach is grounded in the belief that both people and horses deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. She creates welcoming, nonjudgmental spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and explore what may be possible next.
Wellness takes a village
Withers & Wellness is built around the belief that meaningful support can take many forms.
Alongside Tina’s equine-assisted coaching and attunement-based bodywork, we collaborate with thoughtful practitioners who bring additional opportunities for grounding, reflection, healing, and connection. Our growing wellness community may include yoga, breathwork, Reiki, sound healing, mindfulness-based experiences, and other offerings designed to support whole-person wellbeing.
Each collaborator brings their own unique gifts, training, and perspective to the work. Together, we create intentional experiences that invite people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and feel supported in mind, body, and spirit.
Our Collaborative Wellness Team
Tune To Wellness
Reiki and Breathwork
Reiki and Breathwork
Ekat Sheliga
Reiki and Breathwork
Reiki and Breathwork
Reiki and Breathwork
Amanda DiMonda
Yoga
Reiki and Breathwork
Our Volunteers
Becky Ballantine
Our Volunteers
Reiki and Breathwork
Our Volunteers
Clinical partners
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Equine-assisted psychotherapy services are offered in collaboration with licensed mental-health professionals who bring clinical expertise into the shared work of healing, insight, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
These services combine the therapeutic relationship, the wisdom of the horses, and an experiential approach that can help clients explore challenges in new and meaningful ways.
As our clinical partnerships grow, you will find information here about the licensed practitioners who provide psychotherapy services through Withers & Wellness.
Psychotherapy services are provided by licensed mental-health professionals. Tina serves as the Equine Specialist and does not provide psychotherapy independently.
Where we gather
Withers & Wellness currently offers services through partner farm locations in Maryland, each providing a peaceful and welcoming setting for reflection, connection, and growth.
At Last Farm, Woodstock MD
At Last Farm & Trails offers a beautiful setting for equine-assisted experiences, community gatherings, retreats, mindfulness events, and customized group programs.
Its peaceful farm and trail environment, backing to a state park, provides a meaningful space for slowing down, exploring connection, and experiencing the restorative benefits of time outdoors and alongside horses.
Starboard Stables, Harwood MD
Starboard Stables offers a serene equestrian setting for private equine-assisted coaching, collaborative psychotherapy sessions, Connection & Release experiences, workshops, and small-group wellness events.
With open spaces, horses, and a calm farm environment, this location creates room to step away from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with yourself, others, and the present moment.
We Can Come to You
Withers & Wellness is also available to travel to your farm, facility, organization, or community space for select services and customized experiences.
On-site offerings may include attunement-based equine bodywork, Connection & Release sessions, workshops for horse owners and riders, wellness events, team-building experiences, and partner programs designed around the needs of your group.
Travel availability, service options, and pricing may vary based on location, group size, and the type of experience you are looking for. Reach out to explore what may be possible at your location.
why this work matters
Whether someone is navigating stress, transition, burnout, grief, disconnection, personal growth, or simply a desire to feel more present in their life, horses offer an opportunity to slow down and meet the moment honestly.
For people, that can create space for insight, confidence, regulation, healing, and change. For horses, it can create space for comfort, release, communication, and greater wellbeing.
At Withers & Wellness, we believe that meaningful connection has the power to change how we relate to ourselves, to others, and to the horses in our care.
