Services

When to use Massage Therapy

Pre - Event
Loosens, warms and readies the muscles for events

Post - Event
Relieves muscle pain & stiffness by returning muscles to normal state much faster

Maintenance
Keeps the body in better physical condition

When first meeting with new clients, I always want to convey the message..."If it is muscle related, then massage therapy CAN and WILL help your horse". I then proceed to do a complete evaluation, targeting some of the major muscles. Upon the completion of my evaluation I will discuss my findings with you, and advise you of my opinion and how we should proceed with treatment. Sessions typically take 45min - 1 hour, depending on the severity and cooperation of the four legged client.

*Keep in mind, that massage therapy is not a substitute for veterinary medicine

When NOT to Massage

Shock
Massage lowers blood pressure and when the horse is in shock, blood pressure is already low

Fever
The body's way of fighting infection. Massage speeds up the metabolism and there could be a major healing crisis

Cancer
By speeding up the metabolism, massage could spread the condition which may be isolated