Providing emotional and behavioral health and wellness through an innovative, outdoor setting.
Panther Creek Health is situated in Nesbit, Mississippi, about 20 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. Their facility is home to Panther Creek Ranch and Stables, and is one of the only facilities in North Mississippi that offers mental health, sensory and ecotherapy, along with multi-discipline horseback riding lessons and training.
Mylissa Horrocks, executive director, expressed the desire for, “greater acceptance of experiential methods of therapy.” She continued by stating, “horses are sentient beings who are able to build connections with their human partners. For many, human relationships have been fraught with struggle, pain or difficulty. Horses help us learn safety, boundaries and clarity in relationships, and these connections often translate nicely to our human relationships.”
Taelor Cambre, a client of Panther Creek, testified, “I myself have Cerebral Palsy and have struggled with balance and mobility issues my whole life. I was told I’d never be able to ride horses. Since coming to Panther Creek my balance, dexterity, and overall fitness has improved more than I ever thought it was possible. They have some of the best horses any equine-assisted program could ask for.”
Panther Creek partners with Parkwood Behavioral Health in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Patients at Parkwood Behavioral Health are able to interact with therapy horses and ponies on a regular basis. Many patients have stated that through Panther Creek Health’s equine- assisted therapy they have “learned respect and trust, how to stay calm in the heat of the moment, and have grown to be more assertive and confident.”
Panther Creek Health takes several insurance plans and offers a generous sliding scale. They are dedicated to serving children, families and adults.To learn more about Panther Creek Health visit: thepanthercreek.com.
Executive Director
Mylissa Horrocks
Serving:
North Mississippi and the Greater Memphis, Tennessee Area
Founded:
2022
Therapies:
Natural Lifemanship and Equine Psychotherapy
