Head Hip Heal

Head Hip Heal Equine and Canine bodyworker implementing Massage, Bowen, Reiki and TCM / Accupuncture Therapies. Whakatane based. Servicing the BOP region.
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Equine / Canine bodyworker incorporating Massage, Bowen, Reiki and TCM / Accupuncture Techniques. Providing a holistic healing treatment for your Horse or Dog �
-Teegan Fortune

07/07/2025

Relaaa### time for Bones 🥱

30/06/2025

I always have time for our amazing RDA horses ❤️

26/06/2025

When something feels off, we often call in a trusted professional, be it a saddle fitter, farrier, vet, or bodyworker, with the hope that their intervention will solve whatever issue our horse is facing.

We want answers. We want solutions. And we want our horses to feel better, fast.

But here’s what we must all come to understand: no one practitioner can fix everything, because horses don’t work that way.

The equine body is a beautifully complex, interconnected system. And real, lasting wellness requires a holistic, team-based approach.

Corrective trimming, a new saddle, joint injections, massage therapy, each of these might bring improvement, but none of them work in isolation.

Change in one area affects the whole system. A horse who receives a different trim, for example, may also need bodywork to rebalance tension patterns, time off to adjust to postural changes, and guidance through exercises that help them move in alignment again.

Every adjustment has a ripple effect. There is no such thing as a “magic bullet.”

As someone who teaches saddle fit, I want to be very clear: fixing the saddle won’t fix everything. It’s just one, important piece of the puzzle.

Yes, we talk a lot about behavioural signs that could point to saddle-related discomfort: tail swishing, bucking, stiffness, girthiness, refusal to move forward, and more. But the key word here is “could.”

These behaviours are red flags, not diagnoses. They are signals that something might be wrong, and it’s our job to investigate with curiosity, not assumptions.

Saddle fit matters. A lot. But it’s not the whole story. And it never will be.

To support your horse’s long-term well-being, you need a circle of trust, a group of professionals who communicate, share values, and prioritize the horse’s best interest above all.

At a minimum, this team might include:

👉A vet who isn’t trigger-happy with injections or invasive procedures, and who takes time to explore root causes.

👉A farrier who invites your questions and explains their decisions.

👉 At least one or two bodyworkers, ideally including a gentle modality like Masterson Method, to support physical release and healing.

👉A saddle fitter who understands the biomechanics of horse and rider, and respects the bigger picture of equine wellness.

👉And perhaps most critically, you, the owner, as a committed and informed advocate for your horse.

Each of these individuals should be continuously learning, questioning, and evolving with their field. A professional who’s “set in their ways” may unintentionally limit your horse’s options and progress.

Real healing takes time, patience, and collaboration. There are no shortcuts.

That can feel frustrating in the moment, but it’s also empowering. Because when you build a strong, aligned team, you’re laying the foundation for long-term health and soundness.

So the next time you're tempted to pin all your hopes on one appointment, one product, or one modality, remember: It takes a village.

So, who is in your horse's village? Let us know in the comments below!

Fluffy bums and acu on a chilly winters day 🥶🌥
24/06/2025

Fluffy bums and acu on a chilly winters day 🥶🌥

Fresh winters morning in the bay ❄️
18/06/2025

Fresh winters morning in the bay ❄️

Free treatment anyone? Well not quite anyone, specifically a horse/pony with a head flicking problem.. If you have a hea...
08/06/2025

Free treatment anyone?
Well not quite anyone, specifically a horse/pony with a head flicking problem..
If you have a headflicker you can't seem to get on top of or figure out I'd love to hear from you, comment or flick me a message!
I can't guarantee miracles but I would love to see if I can help and learn in the process.

Proof the sun has been out a little lately 🌞I'm still around whakatane for treatments for any 4 legged friends. Horses, ...
08/06/2025

Proof the sun has been out a little lately 🌞
I'm still around whakatane for treatments for any 4 legged friends. Horses, dogs and cats too 😉

15/04/2025

🐴 Donation Call Out! 🐴

We’re on the hunt for horse riding gear donations for our upcoming Fundraising Second-Hand Garage Sale! ✨ Whether it's boots, saddles, helmets, or other riding accessories 🧲 🥾 🪖— if it’s in good condition and no longer needed, we’d love to give it a new home.

📍 Drop-off your donation at RDA (Address is 2 Awatapu Drive, Whakatane) from Monday to Thursday, 9AM to 12PM

🗓️ Date and time of our Second Hand Garage Sale to be confirmed soon — stay tuned!

All proceeds will go towards supporting a great cause, so every little bit helps. 💙

Thank you for your support! 🐎

⬅️⬅️⬅️🤔The other big tool I have in my pocket. Trusted for thousands of years to treat anything and everything. Forever ...
02/04/2025

⬅️⬅️⬅️🤔
The other big tool I have in my pocket. Trusted for thousands of years to treat anything and everything.
Forever grateful to have learnt and practice this kind of magic ✨️ (Not actual magic, it is science based 🤭😂)

01/04/2025

🐴 Thank You Head Hip Heal 🐴

Thanks to Teegan and her magic hands for looking after our beloved unicorns. 🦄 She has so kindly donated us 3 sessions to us and our ponies.

We are so grateful, we love our herd so much and want to look after them the best we can. Very thankful they could receive some well deserved body work.

Make sure to get in touch with her to look after yourself too! 💙

To any current / recent clients etc..If you have a minute, could you please leave a review! Reviews, likes, shares all h...
31/03/2025

To any current / recent clients etc..
If you have a minute, could you please leave a review! Reviews, likes, shares all help keep my wee business going ❤️
(And keep these two fed! 😂😂)
Thank you 🥰

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