Louise Shorten ConTact CARE

Louise Shorten ConTact CARE Foundation Student in ConTact CARE available for treatments in the Hawke’s Bay region. Gently releasing trapped pressure to ease pain and restore balance.

“After having gained relief from concussion/head injury symptoms post treatments from Lou, as part of a recovery and man...
18/06/2025

“After having gained relief from concussion/head injury symptoms post treatments from Lou, as part of a recovery and management strategy, I encourage people with these conditions to consult with Lou.”

Rick Lee

My family are always asking for Contact Care treatments.With a busy household, there are always knocks, bumps, sore neck...
16/06/2025

My family are always asking for Contact Care treatments.

With a busy household, there are always knocks, bumps, sore necks, sore backs or little tweaks and I love that I can support them in a way that’s natural, gentle, and safe.

Contact Care helps the body release pressure held in your bones caused by everyday impacts, even ones you don’t realise are affecting you.

If you’re curious how it could help you or someone in your family, or you’re local and keen to book a treatment, send me a message. I’m happy to chat.










Hi, I’m Lou, mum of four, and I live with my family on a large sheep and beef farm in Central Hawkes Bay. My journey wit...
14/06/2025

Hi, I’m Lou, mum of four, and I live with my family on a large sheep and beef farm in Central Hawkes Bay.

My journey with Contact Care started in a way I never expected, through one of our ponies.

She had been unwell for some time and after trying just about everything to help her, I confided in someone about how worried I was. That’s when a lovely lady mentioned a guy who did incredible work with horses. I was open to anything by then, so I decided to give it a go.

In August 2023, Greg Jamieson came to see our pony, Tilly. I had no idea what to expect.

What I witnessed that day was nothing short of amazing. My husband and I watched as Greg worked with Tilly and we were both blown away by her reactions and how everything he explained about Contact Care just made sense.

Of course, after that, we had to try it for ourselves. Greg began treating not just us, but our kids, farm dogs, and other horses. Contact Care became a regular part of our lives.

In October 2023, I took the leap and completed my first Human Contact Care Foundation Course. Since then, I’ve attended four Human foundation courses and two Equine ones to date. I’m aiming at starting my Human Practitioner training in 2026.

These days, I’m grateful to be helping others with Contact Care, seeing incredible results, and spreading the word about this powerful work, especially to those who haven’t experienced it yet.

Want to know if Contact Care could help you? Message me.

Or if you are local, let’s book you a treatment.







Why You Should Consider ConTact Care for a Reoccurring Injury:If an injury keeps coming back, no matter how much you res...
14/06/2025

Why You Should Consider ConTact Care for a Reoccurring Injury:

If an injury keeps coming back, no matter how much you rest, stretch, or strengthen then there’s likely more going on beneath the surface.

ConTact Care works with pressurised bones that have become flinchlocked because of surprise knocks, bumps and impacts.

These locked areas can throw your whole body out of balance, causing tension and strain elsewhere… often where the pain shows up.

That means your sore knee, tight shoulder, or recurring back pain could actually be the result of an old injury somewhere else entirely.

By releasing these locked patterns, ConTact Care allows your body to reset and truly heal, not just manage symptoms.

Your body is smart.

Sometimes it just needs a little help unwinding the story it’s been holding.

Please get in contact if you would like to discuss further or would like to book a treatment.

“As a yoga teacher, massage therapist and acupuncturist, I have a pretty good understanding of my body. After a few cont...
13/06/2025

“As a yoga teacher, massage therapist and acupuncturist, I have a pretty good understanding of my body.

After a few contact care sessions with Louise I was thrilled to find I am now able to work more deeply into many yoga poses, like sleeping swan.

My body is more balanced and issues I thought I’d never resolve have cleared up.

Thank you Louise.

Regular sessions with you are definitely going to become part of my health maintenance schedule.”

“I’m a rural person who has always been physically pretty hard on my body. Which is fine when you are young but now I’m ...
08/06/2025

“I’m a rural person who has always been physically pretty hard on my body.
Which is fine when you are young but now I’m older I’m paying the price.
I have lived with a lot of pain for years and had come to the conclusion that this was it for life.
If it’s this bad now how bad is it going to be when I’m 70!!
I’ve now had a few treatments with Lou and most of the pain has gone.
Life is great again.
I can do things now and my body doesn’t hurt afterwards.
Lou’s treatment is very gentle and I think she is a pretty amazing person.
If this sounds like you please get in touch with Lou.
It has helped me so I’m sure it can help you as well.”

A Flinchlock is a term we use to describe a bone that’s become pressurised. This happens when a bone gets hit by surpris...
06/06/2025

A Flinchlock is a term we use to describe a bone that’s become pressurised.

This happens when a bone gets hit by surprise, it doesn’t see the impact coming, so it “flinches” and locks into that reaction. The bone then stays stuck in that frozen, protective state.

When a bone is flinchlocked, it can’t move properly anymore. The body has to adjust and work around it, which puts extra strain on other parts of the body as it has to overwork to compensate for the under working bone.

That extra strain is often what causes pain but the real problem is the flinchlocked bone that isn’t doing its job.

The good news?

ConTact C.A.R.E practitioners are trained to find and release these flinchlocked bones.

Once they’re released, the body can move more freely again, your body can start to heal itself and the pain often eases or disappears entirely.

I just want to take a moment to say thank you to all the wonderful people who’ve trusted me with their healing journey. ...
05/06/2025

I just want to take a moment to say thank you to all the wonderful people who’ve trusted me with their healing journey.

It’s such a privilege to do this work and see the shifts that happen, whether it’s less pain, better sleep, or just feeling more like yourself again.

Here are a few little snippets from clients that make me smile.

04/06/2025

ConTact Care is gentle healing for all ages.

Did you know that ConTact Care can help both humans and animals? At this stage, I’m focusing on supporting people and that includes all ages from children to adults.

My own kids will often come up to me and say, “Mum, I need a treatment.” They know how much better they feel after a ConTact Care session.

ConTact Care is a gentle, hands-on technique that helps the body rebalance without force, pain, or cracking. Just deep, natural relief.

If you’ve been feeling “off,” stuck in your body, or dealing with new or old injuries please reach out. I’d love to chat about how ConTact Care might support you or your family

“I have had half a dozen or so ConTact Care sessions and was genuinely surprised by how gentle yet powerful it was. I fe...
03/06/2025

“I have had half a dozen or so ConTact Care sessions and was genuinely surprised by how gentle yet powerful it was. I felt completely at ease the entire time – fully clothed and comfortable, with no force or manipulation at all. Louise explained everything clearly and worked with such care and respect for my body.

I came to Louise with persistent lower back pain, and after just six sessions, the pain is completely gone. I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect, but the process is so gentle, respectful, and effective.

What I loved most is how it focuses on the whole body, not just where the pain is. Each session left me feeling more relaxed, more aware, and like my body could finally start to let go of tension it had been holding for years.

If you’re dealing with pain or stress and want a natural, holistic approach — I can’t recommend ConTact Care enough.

Highly recommend to anyone curious about body-based healing – it’s a beautiful, non-invasive way to reconnect with yourself and release stored pressure. I’ll definitely be back!”

What to Expect During a ConTact Care Session? 👉Fully Clothed & Comfortable:You remain fully clothed throughout the sessi...
02/06/2025

What to Expect During a ConTact Care Session?

👉Fully Clothed & Comfortable:

You remain fully clothed throughout the session.

👉Treatment Table or Chair:

Most sessions are done with you lying on a treatment table, but if you’re more comfortable sitting or standing, that’s perfectly fine.

👉Assessment Through Touch:

I will use gentle touch to assess your body for “Flinchlocks”, areas of stored pressure. These are not necessarily areas where you feel pain. I will focus on the whole body not just areas of injury or pain.

If there is any area of your body that you would prefer not being touched then that is absolutely fine.

👉Gentle Pressure & Release Techniques:

Using specific positioning and subtle movements I will apply very gentle, precise pressure to release the “Flinchlocks”.

There’s no cracking, force, or manipulation. Just a quiet conversation with your body through touch.

👉Duration

Typically takes around 1 hour








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