Meet Faith

An Advocate for Healing—For Horses, Families, and the Community

My story begins, like so many good ones do, with a horse. From the time I was young, horses became my safe place—my teachers, my companions, and eventually, the heartbeat behind everything I do. That love grew into a lifelong commitment to caring for animals, especially those who needed a second chance.

In 2016, that calling became Faith N Friends, a 501(c)(3) rescue and sanctuary dedicated to healing horses—and helping horses heal people. A year later, I opened Knoxville Medical Group, a primary care clinic created to serve families and individuals who often feel overlooked or underserved. Caring for people and caring for horses may seem like two different paths, but for me, they have always been deeply connected. Both require patience, compassion, understanding, and a belief in the possibility of renewal.

I’ve spent more than 30 years in veterinary technology, earned ARIA certification as a rider, and trained and rehabilitated countless equine partners. But I’ve also spent years walking alongside people through some of the hardest moments of their lives—as an AANP-BC certified healthcare provider, a researcher committed to evidence-based solutions, and a mother navigating the realities of autism, adoption, and mental health disparities.

My advocacy became even more personal as a survivor of domestic violence. Instead of allowing that chapter to silence me, it strengthened my resolve. Today, I mentor young women, helping them recognize their worth, their safety, and their power.

Every part of my life—every horse I’ve rehabilitated, every patient I’ve cared for, every child I’ve loved, every young woman I’ve encouraged—has shaped the mission behind Faith N Friends: to create a place where horses and humans can heal together.

I believe in second chances. I believe in resilience. I believe that kindness and education can transform lives. And I believe that when we give horses an opportunity to thrive again, they return the favor tenfold—teaching us to trust, to grow, and to hope.

This is the heart of Faith N Friends.
And this is the heart behind me.