| Each session is tailored to your horse's needs and current situation. Below are some of the techniques I will use with short descriptions of each. |
Deep Tissue Massage is designed to reach the deep portions of thick
muscles, specifically the individual muscle fibers. Using deep muscle
compression and friction along the grain of the muscle, its purpose is to
unstick the fibers of the muscles and release both toxins and deeply
held patterns of tension.
Myofascial Release
All muscles, arteries, bones, organs, etc. are held together by a kind of
tissue called fascia. Developed in the late 1960's by John Barnes,
Myofascial Release works by the manipulation of the fascia that
connects and surrounds muscles. Because the fascia is body-wide, a
tension or trauma in one part of the body can affect another part. The
fascia responds to the trained touch to release the adverse effects of
inflammation, tensions and trauma. Treatment includes skin rolling and
'stretching' the affected skin areas.
Swedish Massage
This style of massage was developed for humans by the Swedish
fencing master and gymnastics teacher Pehr Henrik Ling. This is the
traditional style of massage that includes long strokes, kneading and
friction used on the outer layers of muscle tissue. Stretching is also
used. The goals of Swedish massage is to flush metabolic wastes from
the tissues and enhance the circulation and oxygenation of blood.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points can be thought of as “knots” or “spasms” in the
muscles. They can be painful and are commonly found along the back,
poll, neck, and gluteal muscles in horses.
Trigger points may also refer pain sensations to other parts of the
body. Treatment includes finding and releasing the trigger point. This
treatment often results in 'releasing' a muscle that has long been tight
or restricted causing a greater range of motion.
Energy Work/Reiki
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Energy, or Chi, is effected through the practitioner’s hands and
intent to heal. Reiki energy is “self-regulating” and knows
where to go and where the healing is needed. Energy manages
its own flow, and takes from the practitioner exactly the
amount of energy that the horse needs. In this modality, it is
the practitioner’s job simply to provide the environment or
“space” for healing to occur.
muscles, specifically the individual muscle fibers. Using deep muscle
compression and friction along the grain of the muscle, its purpose is to
unstick the fibers of the muscles and release both toxins and deeply
held patterns of tension.
Myofascial Release
All muscles, arteries, bones, organs, etc. are held together by a kind of
tissue called fascia. Developed in the late 1960's by John Barnes,
Myofascial Release works by the manipulation of the fascia that
connects and surrounds muscles. Because the fascia is body-wide, a
tension or trauma in one part of the body can affect another part. The
fascia responds to the trained touch to release the adverse effects of
inflammation, tensions and trauma. Treatment includes skin rolling and
'stretching' the affected skin areas.
Swedish Massage
This style of massage was developed for humans by the Swedish
fencing master and gymnastics teacher Pehr Henrik Ling. This is the
traditional style of massage that includes long strokes, kneading and
friction used on the outer layers of muscle tissue. Stretching is also
used. The goals of Swedish massage is to flush metabolic wastes from
the tissues and enhance the circulation and oxygenation of blood.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points can be thought of as “knots” or “spasms” in the
muscles. They can be painful and are commonly found along the back,
poll, neck, and gluteal muscles in horses.
Trigger points may also refer pain sensations to other parts of the
body. Treatment includes finding and releasing the trigger point. This
treatment often results in 'releasing' a muscle that has long been tight
or restricted causing a greater range of motion.
Energy Work/Reiki
visit my site about Energy work on horses
Energy, or Chi, is effected through the practitioner’s hands and
intent to heal. Reiki energy is “self-regulating” and knows
where to go and where the healing is needed. Energy manages
its own flow, and takes from the practitioner exactly the
amount of energy that the horse needs. In this modality, it is
the practitioner’s job simply to provide the environment or
“space” for healing to occur.
| Equine sports massage therapy is not a substitute for veterinary care. It should be used along with proper veterinary care, to help your horse live a happy and healthy life |
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