Body Mind Therapeutics

05/28/2026

We are so thrilled for puppy Arthur and his owner Deb Steiger on the wrap up of their show season and the huge successes and wins they received together! Arthur is one of our loved BMT clients and has struggled with some biomechanical restriction that caused him reduced range of motion in his neck and back. We have worked on making him as limber and comfortable as possible as he’s hit major growth spurts over the last 6 months or so. ❤️

05/23/2026

Check out this months new blog on the BMT website discussing how the horses nervous system works in relationship to healing.

As a prey animal, the horse’s nervous system is hard wired to be on high alert, ready to flee from danger at a moment’s notice. This has a huge impact on how they interact and respond to us and healing. As prey animals, we know horses will do whatever they can to hide weakness or injury. This can make a bodyworker’s job more difficult. How ?

Read More:
https://www.bodymindtherapeutics.ca/blog/horses-nervous-system-amp-healingnbsp

05/13/2026

Great things get envisioned and planned with people who are passionate about what they do! ❤️ Exciting things are brewing for the equine bodywork industry professionals and it’s going to be a blast planning and creating with this crew of lovely humans! More info to come 👏

05/12/2026

This event is coming up at the ranch and we have some availability!

If your interested in exploring how an anti-inflammatory diet for your horse supports their health and performance join us for this fun morning of discussion and case by case break down.

Take home some tips on reducing chronic inflammation, supporting ulcers, improving tissue quality, enhancing recovery, and promoting long-term soundness and comfort with the influence of equine nutrition…
Danielle from Vibe Equine Wellness and myself would love for you to join us!!

9:00am - 1:00pm

$275
(Discounted for Olds College Graduates 😉)

Message me for details 😊

05/06/2026

Swipe through to check out the upcoming animal wellness based workshops we have coming up over the spring summer months so far!! To benefit owners, bodyworkers and the precious animals we adore ❤️🐴🐶

✨Equine Nutrition - Addressing Inflammation and Metabolic Issues
✨Equine Bodyworker Participant Choice
✨Equine Pelvic Dysfunction
✨Decompression Techniques (beginner kinesiology taping and cupping)
✨Canine Wellness Days (Sport, Maintenance & Senior Care for your pup)
✨ Owners One Day Equine Massage

Interested in more information ? Comment or message us and we will reach out with details!

Location Silver Valley Ranch and or in collaboration with

04/30/2026

Is your horse living in a constant state of "fight or flight"? 🐴⚡️

As an equine bodyworker, one of the most common things I see isn't just isolated muscle soreness—it's a nervous system that's stuck in stress mode. When a horse can't down-regulate into a parasympathetic state (rest and digest), their entire body braces for an impact that never comes. Over time, this chronic tension blocks natural movement and prevents deep healing.
Here are the key physical signs your horse might be stuck in sympathetic arousal:

The "Brace": A constantly high, rigid head carriage and an inverted, hollow back. They feel like a coiled spring, even on a loose rein, and struggle to stretch downward.
Shallow Breathing: Watch their flanks and ribcage. Stress breathing is often short, rapid, and shallow, lacking the deep, rhythmic expansion of the diaphragm.

TMJ & Poll Restriction: A tight, locked jaw, teeth grinding, or heavy resistance to softening through the poll. The fascial connections here are a direct highway to the nervous system.

Facial Tension: "Hard" eyes, pronounced wrinkling above the eye, flared nostrils, and ears that are rigidly pinned forward or frantically scanning.

Restlessness: An inability to stand square, ground themselves, and be still during grooming, tacking, or even resting in the cross-ties. You might see constant weight-shifting or an agitated, swishing tail.
Bodywork is about so much more than loosening muscles; it's about communicating safety to the horse's nervous system. By gently releasing these deep physical holding patterns, we can help their mind realize the danger has passed, creating the space for true healing and relaxation to take place.

In the pictures I added, you see Koko is guarded with me coming into her space, and her are ears pinned. As we did nervous system regulating it progresses and the last picture is after her treatment when I come back in to the stall to say good bye and her response
Was open and positive (the ears up blanket on one)

Have you noticed any of these tension patterns in your own horse? Let’s talk about it below! 👇

04/23/2026

Emma returned to the college, not as an equine massage student but as an equine manual therapy practitioner demoing to this years students what some time in the field can look like in the evolution of student to professional!

Emma has worked hard and built skills working on the BMT team this past year. She continues to advance her skills in equine osteopathy through Vluggen Institute, mentorship with other industry professionals and is developing more and more confidence in her individual approach.

What a difference a year can make!

Thank you to Emma for stepping in to support the growth of this years students and future equine massage therapists!

04/17/2026

A new Blog by Emma has hit the website! Check it out!

Equine Wellness

04/12/2026

Fantastic day spent with past Olds College students, current students, colleagues, friends and newly met equine professionals learning about Hind Limb Function and Dysfunction!

A one of a kind learning experience we highly recommend from InHandEquineTherapy, the U of C vet med lab and Dr. Sarah Pedersen!

What a great day it was at the University of Calgary Vet Med Lab for Part 2 of Between the Layers of the Horse!

Our deepest thank you to both Dr. Sarah Pedersen of Motion Equine and Sara Skotarek Loch for making these seminars possible and helping us continue to bring education opportunities to the community!

This fantastic group all left with their certificates and a lot of new knowledge. Thank you for spending your day with the Inhand Team!

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04/07/2026

The Silent Language of Healing: What the Nervous System has to do with Healing?

The nervous system acts as the "control center" for your body's healing process, determining whether your body is in a state of repair or survival. It influences healing primarily through two states:
Survival Mode (Sympathetic): Often called the "Gas Pedal," this state is dominated by the "fight or flight" response. When you are in a constant loop of stress and to-do lists, the body cannot focus on healing.
Safety State (Parasympathetic): Known as the "Brakes" or "rest and digest" state, this is the only time the body can effectively repair, digest, and recover. Finding this state is considered the first step to getting better.

Healing a horse’s nervous system through body work and massage involves shifting them from a sympathetic ("fight or flight") state to a parasympathetic ("rest and digest") state, which aids in reducing chronic stress, lowering heart rates, and releasing deep-seated tension.

Dive deeper and learn about all BMT has to offer you, and your 4 legged friends
www.bodymindtherapetics.ca