About Karena

I’ll walk beside you as you discover what’s truly possible

I grew up on a horse farm, learning the language of presence, trust, and intuition from horses as early as age four. Their steady wisdom became a thread that has carried through every chapter of my life.

My path first led me into medicine. I became a Nurse Practitioner in 2014 after years of caring for patients as a cardiac nurse. The science and structure of medicine gave me deep knowledge, but my heart always knew healing went beyond the body. True transformation touches the mind, spirit, and the way we live each day.

My own journey of transformation began after losing a dear friend to an aggressive form of breast cancer. Walking beside her and witnessing her passing changed me. It revealed how precious and short life truly is, and it called me to live and work with more depth, intention, and alignment. From there, I began reshaping my relationship with food, alcohol, and stress, experiencing firsthand the power of sustainable change.

That journey led me to expand my expertise by earning certifications in Transformational Coaching and Lifestyle Medicine in 2022. This training allows me to blend over 15 years of clinical knowledge with the soul work I feel called to do. Today, I help people release what no longer serves them, trust themselves more deeply, and step into aligned, vibrant lives.

Horses remain my wisdom companions in this work. In Equine Assisted Coaching sessions, no riding or horse knowledge is needed, only a willingness to be present. With their grounded presence, horses reflect back our truth and invite us into clarity, healing, and connection.

Whether I’m with the herd in Pennsylvania or by the ocean in California, my mission is the same: to walk alongside you as you return to yourself, lighter, freer, and more fully alive.

Karena Hammond, the Mindful Nurse Practitioner, in blue scrubs, with two horses who are eating out of the bowl of salad that she is holding

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Feel What You Know: A Conversation About Equine Assisted Coaching with Karena Hammon

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Client Promise

My promise is simple but powerful: I will stand beside you as your guide, your support, and your steady source of encouragement as you take steps toward lasting change. Together, we’ll create a path that is realistic, sustainable, and aligned with your goals, while I challenge you to rise into the healthier, more empowered version of yourself that’s waiting to emerge. Change isn’t always easy, but if you’re ready to commit to the journey, I am the coach who will walk with you every step of the way and help you transform your life.

My Manifesto

My Manifesto - I believe true health is a holistic journey with your mind, body, and spirit. Change takes courage, but it is always possible with the right guidance and support. My mission is to walk beside you, challenge you, and believe in you even when you don’t believe in yourself.

Core Beliefs

  • Health is holistic, not a quick fix. 

  • You already hold the wisdom you need. 

  • Transformation is possible for everyone.

  • Horses are powerful partners in growth.

  • Sustainable change creates lasting freedom.

Karena Hammon, the Mindful Nurse Practitioner standing with a beautiful brown horse for equine-assisted learning

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Transformation can take many different paths, I’m here to help you discover what will bring the most meaningful change to your life.