Licensed Equine Facilitator | Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor | Certified Substance Use Prevention Professional | Certified Peer Recovery Specialist | Non-Alcoholic Beverage Specialist | AFicioNAdo™ Beer Certified™️ | Fitness and Nutrition Enthusiast

Sober Curator Contributor – Minneapolis – St. Paul & Twin Cities, MN

Ashley Sunderland is a Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Certified Prevention Professional, Peer Recovery Specialist, and Licensed Equine Facilitator whose work centers on behavioral health and recovery-oriented care. Her clinical experience spans residential, outpatient, and community-based treatment settings, where she integrates evidence-based approaches to support individuals and families navigating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges.

Ashley is at the forefront of normalizing alcohol-free living and advancing wellness-focused lifestyles through her specialized work in the rapidly growing non-alcoholic beverage industry. As a non-alcoholic beverage consultant, she collaborates with brands and influencers to expand quality options for individuals embracing sobriety or mindful consumption, helping to reshape social drinking culture.

As a Licensed Equine Facilitator, Ashley is integrating innovative recovery approaches that harness the transformative power of the human-animal bond in partnership with Serenity Farm & Stables in Watertown, Minnesota, providing clients with unique pathways for healing and personal growth. As a member of the Horses and Humans Research Foundation’s Impact & Outreach Committee, she is dedicated to advancing the science and accessibility of equine-assisted services through research, education, and public awareness.

As a contributing writer and content creator for The Sober Curator, she shares stories, educational resources, and industry insights that celebrate zero-proof living as vibrant, empowering, and deeply fulfilling. At the heart of Ashley’s work is a mission to bridge behavioral health, equine-assisted services, and wellness innovation—creating transformative pathways to healing, personal growth, and purposeful living.

Connect with Ashley to explore her initiatives in the recovery community, the power of equine therapy, her dedication to the non-alcoholic movement, and her mission to raise the bar on what it means to celebrate, socialize, and thrive sans alcohol!