Therapy

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Equine Myofascial Release, Equine Massage, Equine Raindrop Therapy
 Canine Myofascial Release, Canine Massage, Canine Raindrop Therapy
Realignment of Rider Using Myofascial Release, Human Massage, Human Raindrop Therapy
Reiki, Acupressure, Photonic Light Therapy

This page is designed to teach you more about Equine Myofascial Release Therapy and what it can do for your horse.

Myofascial release is a highly effective hands-on technique, applying pressure into myofascial restrictions, thus eliminating pain and restoring proper motion. Fascia is a densely woven covering, surrounding every bone, muscle, artery, vein and nerve, including all of the horse’s internal organs. Fascia exists from head to hoof without interruption. Every part of the horse’s body is connected to every other part by fascia. The fascia is relaxed and wavy in configuration when it is in a healthy state, and stability is provided by the constant pull of the fascial system. When inflammation or physical trauma is experienced, the fascia loses its pliability. It becomes tight and restricted and acts as a source of tension to the rest of the horse’s body. The fascia can cause excessive pressure, producing pain and restriction of motion. It is the purpose of myofascial release to make the fascia free-moving and pliable, in order to maximize the performance and potential of the equine athlete.

How do I Know my Horse Needs it:

*He just FEELS off

*He can't bend

*He isn't tracking correctly

*Sore back

*Not engaging correctly

*Not jumping correctly

*Any horse who has been injured

*Any horse who is seeing a chiropractor (The bones can't stay if the fascia is pulling them back out)

Therapist:

Sparkle has 16 years of experience in human Myofascial Release, and 11 years of equine. She has owned horses for 20 years, and has completed the Michigan State Horse Training Course. She also completed the Equine Myofascial Release seminar in Grosse Ile, Michigan in 1996. Sparkle has also studied under Dr. Daniel Kamen for Equine Chiropractic Services, is a Certified Massage Therapist, and is continuing her education at the Clayton Holistic School of Medicine.

THE PROCESS:

Evaluation: History & Veterinarian Information

Physical Evaluation: Conformation, Bony Alignment & Mobility

Treatment: Myofascial Release

Exercises: Instructions to owner

Re-evaluation: Structural Alignment and Quality of Movement

Summary: Evaluation form to owner & Vet

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