About Your Team
Julie Ponder
LCSW, CADC, EAGALA®-certified Mental Health Professional, President of Psychiatric Associates of Central Illinois, Founder of Pastures of Hope
I've been involved in providing mental health care since 1991, and have been in private practice at Psychiatric Associates since 2000. I work with individuals living with various addictions, dual diagnoses, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and other life challenges as a mental health coach and licensed social worker.
A life-long love of horses and my passion for helping individuals find emotional healing are combined to provide a unique and life-improving experience for the clients at Pastures of Hope.
We are excited to be able to create opportunities for other mental health professionals to utilize equine assisted therapies as a tool in their own professional 'tool box' for their clients as well!
Tiffany Wohlers
Tiffany went to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Equine Studies in 2012. She has worked at several barns as a stable hand, assistant manager and assistant trainer for a total of 23 years.
Eventually she and her husband started their own business in Waverly, Illinois. Their focus is to share their knowledge of horses and riding skills to people of all ages. They especially want to help people who normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to be around horses or even ride. She uses her knowledge of horses to be the equine specialist during the Equine Assisted Therapy sessions.
They also offer boarding for those who don’t have the space for a horse at home but have always wanted to own one.