Origins (History)

Windhorse has been developing its innovative approach to recovery from psychiatric distress since 1981. The first Windhorse center was established in Boulder, Colorado by Naropa Institute faculty members Jeff and Molly Fortuna and Dr. Edward Podvoll, a psychiatrist and author of the book Recovering Sanity .

Through their work in East/West Psychology at The Naropa Institute, the Windhorse founders developed the skills of mindfulness/awareness which they integrated with their approach to assisting persons with severe mental distress. Today, the cultivation of mindful attention to body, mind and environment and the development of true compassion are core values of the Windhorse philosophy of healing.

Windhorse Associates was incorporated as a private, non-profit nondenominational health care organization in Northampton in 1993.

To answer your questions about Admissions call Eric at 413-586-0207 x333 or learn more at Admission Process.

To answer your questions about our organization feel free to call Jeff at 413-586-0207 x103

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