WHAT TO EXPECT
TRUE HEALING IS HOLISTIC
To be holistic one must look at the whole being as every factor is interconnected to create the body in front of us.
DURING YOUR SESSION
At the time of booking I like to discuss what is going on with your horse and what you would like to achieve in the session. In some cases, it may be necessary to recommend seeing your Veterinarian, Farrier, or Dentist before our session to get major issues examined before doing a bodywork session. This ensures your horse will get the most out of a complete Equine Sports Therapy session and your horse’s path to optimal health and performance can start now.
Each session is unique and customized to your horse. Upon considering the history of the horse and what discipline the horse is trained in, an initial assessment of how your horse is moving is performed. This includes: their overall posture, differences from side to side, irregular sway in their stride, landing patterns of the hooves,etc. Then I will assess them statically (not moving)- I will check over how the muscles feel, range of motion at joints, reflexes and trigger points, any other areas of concern.
I base my session on my findings in my assessment, along with considering the goals of the horse and issues felt by the rider. Each horse will receive a full body deep tissue massage that compliments the other techniques and modalities used in order to balance the body. The combination of modalities is based on what I feel the horses’ body needs to reach its healing potential. Respecting the horses body and what it can tolerate is primary. I will then go over feed, supplements, riding habits, saddle/ tack fit, living environment, etc. to ensure your horse is getting exactly what it needs for success. I look at each session holistically and want to know what is going on inside and outside the horse so that each session is successful days after I leave and the path to progression and healing can begin.
“Respecting the horses body and what it can tolerate is primary; I look at each session holistically and want to know what is going on inside and outside the horse so that each session is successful days after I leave and the path to progression and healing can begin.”
— AMY M. Willow Creek Equine Founder
ONGOING SUPPORT
After care is to help maintain what was achieved in the session and help to further the body in a positive direction of healing.
Depending on what is going on with the horse additional sessions are recommended initially in 2 week increments for the first 4-6 weeks to maximize the amount of change and progression we can get the body to do. Then sessions are recommended every 4-8 weeks for proper maintenance and depending on the needs of the horse. We are happy to work with what is best for the horse and what is best for the owner (financially and time wise). If the financial commitment is difficult, programs can be created and techniques for the owner can be taught so that the length of sessions can be furthered. Likewise, if time is an issue for doing the “homework” in between sessions alternate suggestions and plans can be made to adjust to a busy schedule.
BOOST THE BENEFITS OF YOUR SESSION
We are here to support you and your horse from hands on bodywork to after care and nutritional support. Offering both in person session as well as supplements and support products to help your horse heal and perform their very best.
BODYWORK PRODUCTS
I value my clients’ investment into their horses’ lives. The products selected help to compliment and maintain the bodywork session. A focus on sourcing local and North American products along with premium quality and efficacy is a top priority. Every product has purpose in our shop- purpose in ingredients and usage. Products include; Omega Alpha, Dynamint, StreamZ Bands and Incrediwear Equine.