Koelle Simpson
Practice Retreat II Faculty Lead

Koelle Simpson is a somatic therapist, life coach, horse whisperer, spiritual mentor with more than twenty years of experience supporting clients. She is an advanced Somatic Experiencing practitioner through Dr. Levine as well as a DARe Attachment Theory practitioner through Dr. Heller. Additionally, Koelle is a Psychedelic Somatic Institute (PSIP) therapist and holds a bachelors in psychology from Naropa University. Koelle began supporting clients with psychedelic therapy in 2010. Over the past fifteen years she has come to appreciate the profound growth and inner transformation that can take place when sacred entheogens are held with reverence and mindful facilitation.
Throughout Koelle’s personal healing journey, starting in early childhood, horses became an important of part discovering how to restore trust in herself and others. This journey to transform the ripple effects of trauma led her to become the founder of an internationally renowned Equus Coaching® movement. Today, Koelle supports individual clients and leads small nature-based retreats throughout the US and abroad, all of which are keenly guided by the wisdom of animals. She strives to be a humble student of life and marvels at the magic and resilience of the human spirit. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with her husband Patrick Gaines.
