Essentially EMMETT

Essentially EMMETT EMMETT Technique Practitioner for People, Horses, & Dogs. EMMETT is a safe & gentle muscle release Welcome to Essentially EMMETT. I know plenty.

By way of introduction, my name is Fiona DC Ross and I’m an EMMETT Practitioner for People, Horses, and Dogs in the North East of Scotland. Based at the Urban Wellness Hub in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. Travel available for stable visits for Horses, and outdoor garden visits for Dogs starting w/c 26th April 2021. Aberdeen Bowen & EMMETT Therapies for People
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My background is in Psychology and Counselling, and I have studied various bodywork modalities over the last 17 years (e.g. Bowen Therapy, EMMETT Technique, Myofascial Release, Functional Yoga Teacher Training). I am passionate about people being relaxed, confident, and empowered, and I share this same focus in the animal world which I have always known and loved. I have shared my lifetime with animals, growing up with both large and small dogs. Being a horse rider for 20+ years and responsible for 2 beautiful horses for 15+ of those years. People influence animals' behaviour, for the right or wrong reasons, with the best or worst intentions. Animals develop a sense of the world that they live in through learning. They can react and display behaviours that are unhelpful and even harmful. I do not believe there is such a thing as a "bad dog" or "problem horse", instead I see an animal that has developed coping mechanisms and strategies for survival and protection for themselves and their owners. I research and practice natural and gentle positive methods to support humans, dogs, and horses to bring them back into balance. When we are all in a state of relaxation, we can improve and enhance our communication with one another. How many human relationships are there that have broken down as a result of ineffective communication? What if we could learn to listen and speak the same language with our animal companions? My goal with Essentially EMMETT is to support you, and your animal companion, to develop and deepen communication in a holistic way physically, mentally, and emotionally. Every human body is different, the same applies to animals. One size does not fit all. So the first session will include consultation for your animal using a holistic overview (sex, breed, size, feeding regime, exercise) along with approval from your Vet. I work alongside your Veterinary professionals to support you and your animal to receive the best tailored session(s). It became clear to me that the animals look to us for communicating that the environment is safe, and they read our behaviours to make sense of what to anticipate in the future. It is important that we are relaxed and confident… so I also work with humans alongside the animal to support and promote relaxation within both. Please ask if you would like to arrange tailored sessions for yourself and your companion too. The results I have seen with Bowen, EMMETT, and other relaxation methods have been remarkable and fuelled my passion to support people and animals. Hopefully my passion will shine on through, and you will love EMMETT, learning relaxation techniques, and therapeutic grade essential oils as much as I do! Disclaimer: The information, advice, and statements made about essential oils/blends/products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease, nor are they intended to replace proper Veterinary care. The information on this page and provided by Fiona DC Ross (Essentially EMMETT) is for informational purposes only. The information provided does not replace medical advice given to you by your Veterinarian or doctor. If an animal (or human) you know has a medical health condition, I encourage you to contact a health care professional. It is always recommended to consult with a healthcare professional or veterinarian before starting any regime with essential oils.

26/11/2025

Every single time 🤍✨🐶

18/11/2025

Taste buds

Something a bit different that I wanted to share with you.

How cool are these two taste buds at the rear of the horses tongue.

I saw so many amazing things during the dissection that blew my mind away.

The position of them allows the horse to detect the bitterness right before swallowing, giving one final safety check for any harmful substances.

They are called vallate papillae & they’re the biggest taste bud structures in the horse. Each one sits in its own trench, and the walls of that trench are packed with taste receptors.

When I ran my finger over them they felt like firm, circular discs.

There’s well over 5,000 taste buds spread across:
the surface of the tongue
the soft palate
and the throat region.

Zoom in & have a good look at them.

☺️

Powerful words 🫶✨
16/11/2025

Powerful words 🫶✨

Horses don’t ask for the lives that we give them.

In fact, they don’t have any say.

They’re at the mercy of the life humans decide for them.

Their access to socialization with other horses, freedom to move, access to forage… all determined by their caretaker.

The horse’s world exists within the parameters of what people allow for them.

Humans hold the keys to the quality of the life that horses have access to.

We shouldn’t squander that responsibility.

Allow your horse freedom to move.

Allow them to build friendships with other horses.

Let them feel the sun on their back.

Let them get muddy.

Don’t opt for painful equipment, even if they’re being difficult.

Give them the benefit of the doubt and ask yourself WHY they are behaving that way — it isn’t just for no reason.

Offer your horse a full life, make sure it’s a life worth living.

A life with no autonomy is no life at all.

26/10/2025

There are now fewer than one million hedgehogs in the UK - a steep decline from the 30 million in the 1950s 😞

Willows Animal Sanctuary & Animal Assisted Therapy Unit
26/10/2025

Willows Animal Sanctuary & Animal Assisted Therapy Unit

21/10/2025

How you can help us change the fireworks law

With fireworks season upon us, Redwings Horse Sanctuary has launched a petition calling on the Government to reduce the maximum permitted noise level of fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels.

Please sign and share to show how important this issue is for so many people and animals.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738192

Because we’ve seen the devastating impact fireworks can have. Despite every effort to keep them safe, beloved Redwings residents Cinders, Sprite and Percy all tragically lost their lives after fireworks were set off near the sanctuary 💔.

And they are not alone – horses, pets, livestock, wildlife, and even people with PTSD or sensory sensitivities are at risk.

At 10,000 signatures, the Government must respond.

At 100,000 signatures the issue will be considered for debate in Parliament.

Please help us achieve this important goal within the six months the petition will run for by signing and sharing as widely as you can!

Thank you so much !

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