My form of Equine Body Work uses a combination of modalities to support and enhance your
horse's well being. Having been trained by leaders in their field of Equine support I
have been trained in a variety of massage techniques including Sports Massage, Myofascial
Release and Craniosacral Therapy. I have also trained to assess your horses saddle
fit and supply suggestions for a better fit.
I am not a vet and therefore am not allowed to diagnose medical conditions. I am
however able
to confidently assess and evaluate your horse's muscular system. Where veterinary treatment is required I
am more than happy to work with your vet for your horses well being.
The following are some of the modalities which I have studied.
- Massage
- Equine Sports Massage is the therapeutic application of hands on
techniques with benefits such as increasing circulation, range of motion,
and overall performance. It relieves muscle spasms and tension and
enhances muscle tone.
Trained by Debranne Patillo of Equinology Inc, I have gained skills which allow me
to assist our wonderful equine friends in their healing and prevention of injuries.
More than just a one off course, my education with Debranne continues as I assist with
the Equinology EQ100 course when it is held in NSW each year.
- Myofacial Release
- Myofascial Release (MFR) uses specific hands on
techniques which allows the collagen fibres to re-align in a pattern which
allows maximum strength and function. In every day language Fascia is a thin tissue which
covers all the organs of the body including muscles and fibre. The muscle fibres and
fascia shortens and becomes tight as a result of trauma. This trauma often results in
the fascia with other parts of the body becoming uneven. Myofascia Release as the name
suggests, releases the tightness of the fascia.
Trained by Ruth Mitchell-Golladay (PT, MT, NCTMB) who instructed at the Barnes Institute
with John Barnes (the developer of MFR), I am grateful for her encouragement and the
opportunity to study with such a knowledgable person. Ruth was wonderful when during
my externship I took on a horse with injuries which were beyond my knowledge at that time.
Her guidance via email and then on her next visit to Australia were invaluable and I am
very grateful to her for this.
- Cranoisacral
Therapy
- Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, light touch hands-on therapy to evaluate
and balance the craniosacral and central nervous system. The Cerebral Spinal Fluid
surrounds the brain and flows down the spinal column to the sacrum.
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- Trained by Gail Wetzler (PT) of the Upledger Institute. Gail has adapted the
CranioSacral Therapy 1 and ShareCare Workshops which were created by John E Upledger (D.O.,O.M.M),
for Equine use.
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- Saddle Fitting Consultation
- It is vital for your horses comfort and performance that their saddle
fits both your horse and you. I offer a consultation which is free of industry marketing and
gimmicks. Explanation of what I am finding is provided as we evaluate your saddles
fit both on and off the horse. I am also able to provide you with templates to take
to your saddler for the re-stuffing of your current saddle or when on the hunt for your new
saddle.
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- Trained by Dr Kerry Ridgway, DVM. Kerry is internationally recognised for his 30
year background in endurance, competitive riding and Equine Sports Medicine. He was a
founding member of the "International Association for Equine Sports Medicine" and he served
many years as the chairman of the American Veterinarian Advisory Committee for the Amercian
Endurance Ride Conference. He is certified in animal chiropractic by the "American
Veterinary Chiropractic Association" and is certified in acupuncture by the "Veterinary
Acupuncture Society".
The above is but an outline of the styles I have studied. These modalities require
many hours of education and practice to learn. In fact every horse is a teacher, so the
learning is a continuing process. If you have any questions regarding my bodywork, please
ask.
Education is the key and I have found that the more I know the more there is for me to know.
With this in mind I am continuing to expand knowledge of my current modalities and am adding
new modalities to my knowledge base. I look towards the leaders in the equine world for
this knowledge.
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