Christine Martin is a compassionate and dedicated individual who has dedicated 25 years of her life as an Advanced Care Paramedic. Throughout her career, she has witnessed firsthand the toll that occupational stress injuries can have on first responders. Unfortunately, Christine herself experienced a significant injury in the form of PTSD, which profoundly impacted her life.

However, Christine’s personal experience with PTSD sparked a new calling within her. Determined to make a positive change in the lives of others facing similar challenges, she decided to pursue a degree in Social Work at the University of Regina. This educational path provides her with the knowledge and skills necessary to better understand and support individuals suffering from occupational stress injuries and PTSD.

With a passion for helping both first responders and their families, Christine recognizes the importance of strengthening the entire family unit. She firmly believes that healing and recovery are not isolated processes but require a holistic approach that considers the well-being of every individual affected.

Christine’s extensive background in working with horses, starting from the tender age of two, led her to pursue specialized training in equine-assisted learning through Cartier Farms in Prince Albert in 2022. This unique combination of professional experience, academic pursuits, and her lifelong connection to horses has positioned her perfectly to lead and facilitate equine assisted learning programs.

As a facilitator in the EAL field, Christine aims to create a safe and supportive environment where first responders and their families can find solace, healing, and growth. Her personal journey of recovery, coupled with her deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and their loved ones, enables her to provide empathetic guidance and support.

Christine’s ultimate goal is to empower first responders and their families to navigate the effects of occupational stress injuries and PTSD, ultimately strengthening their resilience and promoting overall well-being. Through equine-assisted learning, she seeks to harness the power of the human-animal connection to foster healing, enhance communication, rebuild trust, and create stronger bonds within the family unit.

With her unwavering dedication, professional expertise, and personal understanding of the journey toward healing, Christine Martin is an invaluable asset in supporting the well-being of
first responders and their families. Her commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others is truly inspiring, and she continues to be a beacon of hope and strength in the field of
EAL.