A truly magical and heartwarming experience Watching my…read moredaughter connect with the animals in such a gentle and peaceful way was deeply special -- a moment I will always carry in my heart. The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the animals are calm and lovingly cared for, creating an environment that feels safe, serene, and full of love. I wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful place. It's more than a visit -- it's a meaningful connection.

We had The Little Zoo come out for my son's birthday party and the kids absolutely loved it. Even…read moremost of the adults were intrigued and huddled in as close as they could. They came with a wide variety of animals that were interesting to see, pet and feed in some circumstances. They kept the kids interested and attentive the entire time and the pacing of the show and the introduction and explanation of the animals was perfect. What an amazingly fun and educational experience.

I was able to visit this business and do an observation for clinical preparation. Dr. Ramirez was…read morepatient, kind and professional with the clients and their families. I sensed the warmth, realness and hope that can be found in simple therapeutic exchanges.

From the owner: Our business is committed to helping you learn coping skills and interventions, to get through…read moredifficult times. We are committed to looking at the big picture- in collaborative approach, together we develop a plan. We offer individual (child, adult, adolescent), Family, couples, and group therapy (family/adolescent group). Also offer home visit sessions within the area of Riverside, Corona, Mead Valley, Perris, Colton, Fontana. Coming soon- Equine Assisted Therapy and Personal Development. Sliding scales are available (in office visits) those who qualify.

We love our silkies and goat we purchased from Debbie. Emily Rose, aka Oreo, our goat is the…read moresweetest little companion my children could ever have wished for. We also purchased 4 silkie chics with no prior experience raising chickens and with the help given by Debbie with her lifetime support, we quickly caught on to raising them successfully and we are so happy with our decision to bring chickens into our family. They provide hours of fun in watching them play around our backyard. Their feathers are so cute! They look like furry little chickens running around with such friendly, docile personalities. I'm hoping to purchase a dog next from Debbie because the quality of her animals are superior than any other breeder we've researched. I highly recommend purchasing your animals through Amber Waves / Debbie.

I originally purchased 2 bearded female silkies and couldn't wait so I purchased 2 more. Debbie is…read moreprompt and thorough at communicating regarding any of my needs via email or text. The chicks are usually sold when they are 4 weeks old due to sexed DNA testing. I appreciate receiving the chicks a little bit later on because they are healthy and strong and you don't have to worry much about day old chick issues such as wry neck or spraddle leg . Jim and Debbie are true veterans and are cautious about biosecurity practices and maintaining the health of their flock . I will continue to purchase from Amber Waves , even if it's an hour commute each time :-) Pictured: Maple (buff) and Dixie (white ) @ 2 months old

Today, I had my first of eight therapy sessions with Kedra Holderman and her herd at Peaceful…read moreHearts Ranch. I wasn't sure what to expect, and I received warm and friendly greetings from both Kedra and her team of horses. I am super excited for what's to come. The entire experience, from the introductory chat with Kedra prior to, the drive there (beautiful), the ranch itself, and my first therapy session make me feel hopeful! Can't wait to go back next Wednesday.

Thank you Kedra for the wonderful experience! We really enjoyed Elfin Forest and spending time with…read moreKachina! We are looking forward to our next visit.

Equine Therapy was a voluntary class to take at Luminance, the recovery center I was in. I i…read moreitially thought this would be incredibly stupid, and an absolute waste of time. I was 100% wrong. The experience was amazingly incredible. We were told the horses were very intuitive, and I quickly discovered that myself. Dealing with both PTSD and the opiate addiction that came with it, my thoughts and feelings, and my energy output were all negative. And based on the exercise we were doing, the horse I had chosen reacted negatively. About to give up, I cleared my mind and tried my best to find peace, and for the first time that afternoon, the horse did a total about face, and the exercise took an unexpected and life changing turn. From that moment on, I knew I had to face the horrors of my past if I were to have a future. The horses, and the incredible staff, at Intuit are simply amazing. If you put your all in it, you will walk out of the therapy with a new insight. The staff are caring and compassionate, and clearly love what they are doing. They will listen if you want to talk. They will allow you to be as open or as quiet as you wish. I cannot recommend Intuit and the Equine Therapy enough. What I experienced there is a story I share to this day, now a month shy of a year since I was there. I promise you, if you enter the therapy with Intuit with an open mind, your life will be altered in ways that you never thought possible.

I had an uncomfortable encounter with one of the therapists at the stables one afternoon when I…read morewent to visit the horses. The stables are publicly accessible and open to visitors who wish to pet the animals. However, I was approached abruptly and somewhat rudely by a staff member when I was simply observing the horses. I had had a long, challenging day and was taking a walk in the area, which I associate with a place where I once took riding lessons--an environment that felt more welcoming. During this encounter, I was told in a dismissive manner that unless I was volunteering to clean up after the horses, I was not welcome in that area. The staff member did not introduce herself or explain her concerns when she approached me, nor did she clarify whether my actions might be problematic, which I found unusual. I attempted to understand her reasoning, noting that the section of the facility where the therapy horses are kept is owned by the OC Fairgrounds, not the therapy center itself. It was concerning to me that a mental health professional would use such a tone and display an attitude that implies members of the public are not welcome. If she intended to represent herself professionally--as someone who embodies qualities like compassion and empathy--she fell short. I attempted to engage in a respectful, adult conversation but was met with dismissiveness that suggested a lack of regard for public interaction. This behavior was disappointing and not reflective of the professionalism I would expect from someone in her position. Additionally, she seemed to assume that the barn aisle should remain completely private, but this is an open area with no doors or offices, intended to be accessible to the public. If she was conducting a therapy session in that space, it should have taken place indoors in a private room--this is standard practice for maintaining confidentiality. Since she made no effort to communicate with me or clarify what was happening, I had no way of knowing her intentions. Given the public nature of the space, I believe it is important for staff to set clear boundaries, but also to communicate openly with visitors. Overall, her attitude and demeanor felt confrontational and elitist, which was unprofessional. I cannot imagine a therapist with this level of aggression working with families or creating a comforting environment. The ranch is called the Ranch Community because it is intended for members of the public, and the signs in the stable clearly welcome visitors to pet the horses. I had confirmed with the ranch prior to my visit that the area was open to the public. Her behavior seemed to be an unnecessary display of frustration or entitlement. Furthermore, the facility is owned and operated by the City of Costa Mesa, not the therapy center, which raises questions about the expectation of privacy in this open area. If the therapy center owned the barn, I might consider her attitude more credible; however, given that the space is open and accessible, I believe respectful communication is essential. Overall, her attitude did not create a welcoming or therapeutic atmosphere, which is disappointing.

I've seen the other negative reviews for this place and I'm surprised. One doesn't even seem to be…read morefor this location, seems like they're talking about one of the other residential sites. Overall the quality of care staff provides, as well as their depth and breadth of clinical knowledge is nothing but a help and a relief to the community as a whole. I would recommend Embark Newport Beach one hundred times over, and I do!

0 stars. All about the insurance money. Clients are encouraged to spend an inordinate amount of…read moretime there which impedes their education and that fact is dismissed by all levels of management. Education is discouraged and most end up home schooled or in online school due to nature of schedule.. Only focus is on as many hours spent there as possible to get insurance money. Main therapist is rude, smug, dismissive, combative and creates a hostile environment. Clients unsafe around other clients, most of whom are drug users. One tried to break the door down and everyone had to hide in the corner of a dark room until the police arrived. Not safe at all! Director dismisses everything in effort to keep clients there for insurance money. If your child is struggling, this place will only make things worse.

I just completed the "Connecting to Your True Creative Self" workshop at Indigo Equine this…read moreSaturday. I had no idea what to expect when I walked onto the ranch, and I ended up experiencing such an incredible day. 2020 has been a hard year for everyone, and this workshop was exactly what I needed to reground and get back in touch with myself and the world. I felt rejuvenated and refreshed afterwards, and highly recommend signing up for a workshop. We were a group of 3 women with our leader Andi, Horse Safety Manager Lisa, and photographer Jasmine. Master Chef Ed provided morning coffee (strong the way I like it!) and a delicious lunch on an open veranda. We had a full day of visualization and creative exercises lead by Andi. Not having done many workshops in the past, I felt very comfortable and supported by Andi (and everyone else), and I got a lot out of each activity. These exercises were interspersed with on the ground interactions with the Indigo Equine herd (currently numbering at 7 horses, 1 steer and growing). It was incredible meeting all of the herd and interacting with them. They are a motley crew to be sure, and have a lot share with their human interlopers! The day was very full, but we never felt rushed, and it was very relaxing. The ranch is just gorgeous and secluded, but only a 40 minute drive for me from mid-city Los Angeles. It was a great escape, and I left the workshop with useful tools to lean into for my day to day life (not to mention the beautiful journal, water bottle, hand sanitizer and mask that Andi provided at the beginning of the workshop!). All the activities were outside and felt very Covid safe. Everyone was wearing masks and respectful of social distancing (except for the horses!). I highly recommend booking a workshop at Indigo Equine if you are feeling a little ragged from the stresses of today's living. Take a day to let Andi and her team take care of you - you won't regret it!

From the owner: We partner horses with humans in on-the-ground activities in order to give people the opportunity…read moreto get more in touch with their true feelings. This is a very experiential and hands-on approach to learning, but there is a strong Spiritual component to this work, as well, and it is why I wanted to combine these two complementary practices into one, more comprehensive experience.

I am so excited to finally write this review after a full year with our big guy. We are…read moretraditionally dog people but are getting older and no longer have older kids at home to help with large pets but we were very attracted to the idea of a Bengal because of their higher than usual energy. We were hoping for a good middle-ground between running dogs every day for two decades and a fat house cat and we really feel like we got exactly what we were dreaming of and so much more. Her kittens were impeccable and we can't even believe how lucky we got with our male. He was instantly affectionate and loving towards us. My husband was very wary of cats and believed all of them were skittish and stand-offish. I had a childhood cat and remembered them being easy to own. I convinced him to let me get this kitten after our last dog passed because he was so gorgeous and as masculine as a sweet kitty could possibly look. We were so impressed with Dad when we met him in person and our little guy ended up looking just as handsome now that he's almost fully grown. Even other bengal owners are always blown away by his unusual coloring and shine. This is a cat even my husband is so proud to own after years of telling me cats were for women. Lol They are best buddies and sometimes I feel like I bought my own dream cat but my husband was the one who ended up with the best friend. He has zero negative health issues and has only needed to see the vet for regular vaccinations and altering. We have so much comfort in knowing that he has only eaten human grade food as we have continued the breeder's extraordinary meal plan. We have been a lifelong long kibble and canned food combo users and we had absolutely no idea how low the quality of food that is allowed to be given as animal grade even in the most expensive pet food. Our aunt just lost her sweet male cat to a urinary blockage and we had no idea how common they are in cats fed commercial foods. We take him everywhere with us and he is a huge comfort to me because of my anxiety. Everybody wants to interact with him and love on him and he really takes a lot of pressure off situations for me. I have never known a cat to be so willing to greet a large groups of people and people can't believe how calm he is. We did take the breeders advice and alter him before sexual maturity. He has never even once had an accident outside the litter box or on grass at home or in public. After decades of puppies I was ready for months of potty training. I had no idea how incredible a well raised kitten is at using the litter box exclusively. It was an absolute dream transition bringing him into our home. He has changed my life. We have not gotten a second bengal only because we love so much that we are able to travel with him and worry that flights, imposing on friends when we stay, etc would be too difficult with more than him but I am so tempted every time I see your posts of new litters. We have been life long animal adores but we never knew we could experience a bond with an animal like this. Thank you so much and to anyone considering a kitten--I couldn't imagine a better one in the entire world than the one I adopted from them.

From the owner: Though Bengal cats have surged in popularity most largely due to their stunning appearance, it is…read moretheir remarkable personalities and distinctive traits that are the focus of our program. Bengals inherit a strong drive and confidence from their wild ancestors that overshadows the timid nature of domestic breeds. Our mission is to show animal lovers everywhere that when bred for temperament and raised carefully, Bengals are a dog-comparable emotional support or therapy animal with more manageable space and maintenance requirements. Our Bengals adventure without fear, possess the energy and drive to flourish with intensive training programs, and have an incredible capacity for human companionship. We produce a very small number of kittens as individual attention and socialization are the cornerstones of our program. Avoid spending the first months with your new pet battling the issues caused by profit-focused large catteries. Our kittens have- -Age-ap vaccines/multiple dewormings -Completed litter box training -2 weeks of frozen Raw-diet that the kittens have grown up on to transition them -5 day viral warranty -1 year guarantee against detrimental congenital defects Our kittens are the very best in pet-quality but are only for pet and therapy animal homes—we do not sell with papers for show or breeding. If you want a beautiful, healthy cat but need an animal that feels like an extension of yourself, please feel free to reach out and inquire about available kittens!