"If you have gained the trust of a horse,
you have won a friend for life..."
Rosemary Gillies CESMT FEI PET
Mission
I strive to provide a well rounded integrative equine bodywork session, based on your horses needs.
This may simply be as part of a wellness program, performance enhancement or to enable them to remain supple & comfortable in their work life or retirement.
My role may be as part of a team helping with recovery/rehabilitation.
Having a varied skillset allows me to assess your horse and tailor each session to their specific requirements.
I value my integrity, which means if your horse has a problem that I think needs additional help, or that I am not the right person to help you at this point, I refer back to your vet or other equine professional.
I am 100% Team Horse.
Bodywork and alternative therapies are an ever changing field.
I am committed to continuing education and self improvement.
I am currently studying the Equine Physiotherapy Diploma with TOCES.
Above all, I am a lifelong horseperson, committed to lifelong dedication to the wellbeing of The Horse.
Why Bodywork?
It is my experience that people often turn to complementary therapies after a long road of lameness or inconclusive health issues or when traditional methods have been exhausted. However, in my opinion, the best way for horses feel and perform at their best, regardless of their age and workload/discipline, is to combine veterinary preventative care, correct nutrition, farriery and exercise with a therapeutic wellness program; the whole horse holistic approach.
A functional integrative approach for the equine performance athlete has become important in all competitive disciplines, just as it is for human athletes. But this approach is not limited to the competitive animal, it is valuable to all our horses; the weekend warrior, the retiree, the rescue project, the lesson or therapy horse, the young horse just starting out into training. Don't we all want the best for our horses both in the short term and for their longevity?
Prevention is better than cure...
Whilst illness and injury may never be completely avoidable, it is entirely possible to incorporate a team approach to ensure your horse's overall wellness; to prevent, reduce or delay the occurrence of destructive inflammatory processes and compensatory patterns. Having a supportive team to cover all aspects of your horse's care and environment is the way forward to ensuring their long term health and soundness, regardless of their job.
If you have any questions about our methods, experience, or how we can help your horse, please reach out to us!
QUALIFICATIONS
FEI Permitted Equine Therapist
NBCAAM Board Certified (USA) - Equine Acupressure
NBCAAM Board Certified (USA) - Equine Massage
Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist - Equissage Texas
Certified Practitioner in Equine Bodywork & Massage - School of Applied Integrative Therapy
Certified Practitioner of Equine Acupressure - Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute
Certified Equine Light Therapist - Photonic Therapy Institute
Certified MagnaWave & AOPP PEMF Practitioner
Certified Kinesiology Taping Practitioner - Multiple Classes
Equine Tensegrity Balancing Therapy Level 2
Evidence Based Equine Rehabilitation - Academy of Animal Sports Science
AIMLA Certified
Dr Kellon NRC Plus (Nutrition)
Association of PEMF Professionals Professional Member with full Certification
Student of London College of Equine Osteopathy - International Diploma EO
Student of Equine Physiotherapy TOCES - L6 Diploma Equine Physiotherapy
I am fully insured for all techniques and modalities used by Balens.
Copies of certifications and insurance documentation available on request.