Therapeutic Bodywork
Over the last ten years my bodywork sessions have developed into a unique blend of massage, energy healing and mind-work. I have found that using these together in one combined therapy session results in a very deep, hugely beneficial treatment that enables healing of body, mind and spirit.
My technique is unique, and so is every session as they are tailored to the horse in question, his or her history and current circumstances and lifestyle. This makes the session even more effective and the improvements more sustainable.
Rebalancing and clearing energy whilst manually massaging the horse enables physical and psychological healing on a profound level: energy blocks are cleared at the same time as the physical discomfort is worked on. Psychological issues often impact, or even cause, physical issues, so treating both is crucial for deep healing. Using energetic mind-work also aids intuition and communication, helping to find the root cause of an issue, whether psychological or physical. It means that I can tell how an area is feeling and the level of discomfort the horse is experiencing so that it can be treated accurately.
A therapeutic bodywork session can also enable a horse who is resistant to being touched enjoy a massage. It can go as slow or fast as the horse is comfortable with and because energy is used it is easier to judge when the horse is relaxed enough to progress through the session.
Pre-treatment
Once you have booked a treatment I will email you a pre-treatment form to complete and send back to me prior to the treatment - I will then be able to review it beforehand.
Your horse should be dry and clean of any mud as this treatment involves massage.
The treatment session
Incorporated into the first treatment session I use an analysis of your horse's physical and psychological wellbeing, his or her lifestyle, activities, nutrition and any other factors that you believe are important, so that your horse's life can be looked at from a holistic point of view. The treatment will take between 1 and 2 hours.
What aftercare is advised?
Horses should ideally have 48 hours off any work, including lunging, following a treatment. If this isn't possible then at least a day off and then gentle work on the second day. Their system will be using a lot of energy in healing, releasing and rebalancing so ad-lib hay (if possible) and plenty of fresh water is advisable.
Physical benefits
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The whole muscular system is treated from the fascia, through the superficial muscles to the deep muscles
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Relieves muscle tension, tightness and spasms
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Promotes healthy blood flow
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Promotes drainage of toxins from the muscles
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Helps to lessen the likelihood of musculoskeletal injury
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Helps to strengthen the muscles and maintain the health of the nervous system that controls them
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Can aid/accelerate physical healing
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Can aid absorption and healing after a remedial treatment (such as physio)
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Can help post-operative recovery
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Can aid recovery and help maintain muscle tone if the horse cannot be ridden, or during box rest
Psychological benefits
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Relaxing and comforting
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Calming for a nervous horse
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Helps 'touch-shy' horses become more accepting of handling and having tack and rugs put on
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It helps the horse communicate where his sore areas are so that they can be treated
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Being touched in a constructive and healing way is reassuring as it replicates what the horse would experience from other horses in a wild herd
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Restores natural self-healing ability
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Releases negative emotions and traumas that haven’t been resolved
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Promotes deep relaxation and calm
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Relieves stress and anxiety
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Can help at times of difficulty and change (e.g. moving yards/changing owners/bereavement)
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Can help a horse psychologically cope with box rest
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Releases emotions/worries that cannot be voiced
Prices
Initial treatment (includes consultation): £65
Subsequent treatments: £55
On booking I ask for a 10% deposit and will send you a consultation form to complete prior to the session.