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Cheryl Bristow Bodywork for People & Horses

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Cheryl Bristow Bodywork for People & Horses

Bodywork for people & horses that's non-invasive for joints & soft tissue to relieve tension & pain. Pain often occurs when energy flow is blocked or weakened.

This can be caused by emotional or mental stress or an accident or injury, working with the whole body whilst addressing specific areas of physical pain. You may choose Zero Balancing Bodywork / CranioSacral Therapy / Bowen Therapy for:
* Headaches
* Concussions (Cranial & sacral)
* Backaches
* Fatigue
* Depression
Problems related to stress
* Tension
* Insomnia
* Nervousness

* Improve concentration and sleep
* Ease restrictions in movement
* Relieve body aches and pains and stress
* Lasting relief from emotional stress
* Postural alignment
* Helps release tissue-held memory
* Increases respiratory & diaphragmatic function

I am passionate about Zero Balancing and what it can achieve. So much so that I have gone from being a client of Anne Kershaw to studying Zero Balancing with Anne to becoming a certified practitioner with the Zero Balancing Association New Zealand/Australia. Zero Balancing is a gentle, non-invasive way to deal with stress. It benefits a wide range of people and is effective in many ways. The integration of western knowledge of body structure with an eastern understanding of energy and healing. Zero Balancing originated in the USA from Dr Fritz Smith 1972, a doctor of Osteopathy and Master of Acupuncture. It is the first bodywork technique to focus on body energy with body structure, using a skilled touch known as "interface" it is gentle and non-invasive, yet a powerful system that balances energy in the body's deepest tissues - the bones and ligaments. Zero Balancing works with your body using specific finger pressure and held stretches called fulcrums. A fulcrum provides a point of stillness around which energy and structure can reorganise. Some people describe experiencing "tension melting away", and " sinking into the table". All bodywork is done on a massage table fully clothed. A typical session is an hour. Zero Balancing Bodywork is a non-diagnostic system. Zero Balancing works alongside medical treatment and is not a substitute for it. To book your session at my home clinic:
Ph: 021 676 900 or message my page. Upledger Institute CranioSacral Courses:
CranioSacral Therapy III for humans (Erin Riley, Australia)
CranioSacral Therapy II for humans (Erin Riley, Australia)
CransioSacral Therapy I for humans
CranioSacral EcoSomatics for Small Animals I
CranioSacral EcoSomatics Equine I - (Dr Sandra J Howlett, Upledger Institute)

ISBT Bowen Courses:
Certified Equine Bowen Practitioner
Certified Human Bowen Practitioner

Zero Balancing Courses:
Certified Zero Balancing Practitioner
- The Art of Zero Balancing - (Fritz Smith, Michael Oruch, Jim McCormick USA)
- Freely Moveable Joints - (Paul Cohen NZ)
- Forms & Fulcrums I - Engagement & Rhythm in Zero Balancing
(Michael Oruch USA)
- Forms & Fulcrums II - Rhythm & Movement in Zero Balancing
(Michael Oruch USA)
- Alchemy of Touch (Paul Cohen NZ)
- Zero Balancing Core ZBII (Anne Kershaw NZ)
- Zero Balancing Core ZB I (Anne Kershaw NZ)

Anatomy & Physiology NZQA 5

18/06/2025

Out n about this morning on a absolute stunner of a morning 🐴 ☀️ 🏔️

📸 on West Coast Rd at a stop/ slow 🛑

08/06/2025

🌧️ On this rainy, cold morning, I decided it was the perfect time to reach out, as I’ve been a bit quiet on social media this year. I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have referred me to your friends, family, and colleagues for bodywork services for both people and horses. Your trust and confidence in my work means the world to me, and I am truly thankful for your support 🤩 Please know that your efforts have not gone unnoticed; I appreciate each and every one of you. You are the reason I am able to do what I love and help both people and horses along the way. 🙏🫶

16/05/2025

Jump onto VDS Equestrian post to go into the draw.

🥳🦄 Birthday Giveaway 🥳🦄

Wow I can't believe it's been 5 years since I started VDS Equestrian and then Poles Plus followed on from there.

Thank you for your on going support🙏
To say thank I have put together this giveaway 😍

Entering is simple ⤵️

➡️ Tag your friends, each comment/tag is an entry!!
➕ Share this post ✅✅
➕ Follow my page and the pages of those who have contributed to this giveaway 🙏❤️🙏❤️

All entries go into the draw to win ⬇️

🎁 A Joint Poles Plus lesson for you and a friend 🦄
T&Cs Apply. A choice of locations in the Canterbury region.

🎁 A gift voucher from Cheryl Bristow Bodywork for People & Horses 🙏🐴
T&Cs Apply, Canterbury region.

🎁 A gift voucher from KWL Collection - Equestrian Jewellery 💎🩷

🎁 A copy of the winter issue of The Foundation Rider Magazine ❤️📖

🎁 VDS Equestrian/Poles Plus Merchandise 🧢👕

🎁 Hamper of some of my favourite goodies for horse and rider!!!

Open to NZ residents Only.
Entries close 11.59pm 31/05/2025
The winner will be chosen at random from all Facebook entries and announced on Facebook on 01/06/2025
This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Facebook or Instagram in any way.

*** Please DON'T click on any links.......as they will be SPAM🤦‍♀️***

14/05/2025

Yesterday I was in class to brush up on First Aid 🩹 ⛑️
Interesting side story - the tutor asked who had used CPR. Myself and one other put a hand up 🙋‍♀️ he said 15 people in class and two used CPR was a high ratio. Wow. Here’s hoping I don’t have to use again.
Good skills to have for sure !

27/04/2025

Contact Sarah VDS Equestrian to nab a space!

🌟 Next Week's Availability 🌟
📷 Kristal Merry Photography 💕
& BOOMedia. - graphic & web design 👌

10/04/2025

Yesterday marked a wee milestone. . . Ten years ago yesterday I ventured out of my comfort zone and onto a skinny branch, and attended my first bodywork course in Zero Balancing. I was fortunate enough to attend the first course taught in Christchurch with my Zero Balancing practitioner /teacher from the North Island, the late Anne Kershaw.
Little did I know ten years ago, that the learning never stops for me!
Photos from classes in 2016 & 2018
in NZ and USA.

07/04/2025

🐴🐴 VDS Equestrian Social Club. Contact Sarah and grab a spot.

** All spaces have now been filled, keep an eye out for next month's Social Club ** 🤗 April Poles Plus Social Club 🤗

I am so excited to bring you the first Social Club date and thrilled to be collaborating with Horse And Rider Physio-Sophie Hargreaves this month at Dunstan Horsefeeds NEC - Christchurch 😍

This will be a monthly social club open to all levels, abilities and disciplines with the aim of getting riders socialising in and out of the saddle in a fun supportive environment 😊

🌟 Details on flyer plus additional information below ⤵️

Cost for polework and fitness workshop combined
NEC Members $43
Non members $65

This includes ⤵️

➡️ 30min group polework session
➡️ 3 max per group.
Group times
9.00
9.30
10.00 * Taken
10.30
12.45 * Taken
1.15
Grouped by ability or friends!

Please let me know when booking what group level you would like to join or if you have a group of friends wanting a time slot ⤵️

** Starting Out - Mainly walk and trot poles. Great for first timers to Poles Plus and young / green horses.

** Progressive - Walk, trot and canter poles. For those who are confident trotting in a group environment.

** Inhand only - Suitable for everyone including young / green horses.

➡️ Group fitness/balance workshop with Sophie Hargreaves starts at 11.15 at the club rooms.
Bring a Swiss ball and a mat or rug!
Some Swiss balls can be provided with prior notice.

➡️ Lunch break after fitness with
Tea/Coffee and Cake provided ☕🍰

➡️ 📷 Kristal Merry Photography will be attending 😍

🌟 For anyone wanting to attend without a horse and take part in the fitness workshop with Sophie Hargreaves the cost will be $20.
Coffee and cake included 😊

🌟 Sophie Hargreaves will also be available for private sessions on the day,
On or off horse.
Bookings for these private sessions need to be made directly with Sophie by DM or call 0211437632.

😊 Please let me know if you have any questions about the day or if you would like to book any of these options please DM or call 021848166
Sarah

04/04/2025

How good was that timing . . . Never before have I been working on horses and “the coffee lady” turns up!
Thank you ashs.coffee for a smashingly good tasting coffee this morning ☕️
Super charged for the day! ⚡️

02/04/2025

Race horses, and then a dressage horse was the order of the day yesterday morning.

07/02/2025

Hey there! I’ve been a bit slack all things social media over the past months, well since September🫣
Just wanted to take time to say Thank you for your patience and understanding over the last 3 months as I’ve had to navigate supporting family pre & post surgery.
And finally . . .
Online bookings are now up and running again after sorting my life out for 2025.
You can book appointments directly from my website www.cherylbristowbodywork.co.nz
It's super easy and convenient for you! You can even change your appointment if needed. Just a heads up, online bookings are only available for people. If you want to book a horse appointment, please get in touch with me, and I'll be happy to help.

30/01/2025

Officially it’s the first week back, easing myself back into work and today is catching up with some admin 👩‍💼 💻
It’s all go around here today. . .
🐴 Farrier ✅
🌸 Gardens are looking amazing from the treatment room thanks to Katrina who does a stellar job ✅
https://www.facebook.com/share/1HSPeb3AfQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

18/09/2024

Tomorrow, I start another four-day course, having just completed an advanced four-day course with the Upledger Institute for CranioSacral Therapy.
This is my second and final back to back course this year. It’s been a big year of learning. The latest courses brings an inner depth into treatments.

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West Melton

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5am
Wednesday	9am - 5am
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6421676900

Website

https://bookings.gettimely.com/cherylbristowbodywork/bb/purchase?giftVoucherId=256308, https://www.cherylbristowbodywork

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My Story

How it all started . . .

Human Bodywork:

My introduction into bodywork, started in the early 2000’s with a horse that was off the track and in much need of some bodily corrections. After trying numerous treatments for my horse, I was told by a friend of mine to get Anne Kershaw in to look at my bent out of shape horse. From there, Anne made regular visits to both my horse(s) and myself, in the North Island and later when I moved to Christchurch.

In 2015 I started the Zero Balancing Certification process with Anne as my mentor, to become a certified Zero Balancing practitioner with the Zero Balancing Association New Zealand/Australia (ZBNZA). Zero Balancing is a gentle non-invasive way to deal with stress. It is beneficial for a wide range of people and is effective in many ways. The integration of western knowledge of body structure with an eastern understanding of energy and healing. Zero Balancing originated in the USA from Fritz Smith in the 1970’s, a doctor of Osteopathy, and Master of Acupuncturist. It is the first bodywork technique to focus on body energy (tension) with body structure (skeleton), using a skilled touch known as "interface", it is gentle and non-invasive, yet a powerful system that balances energy in the deepest tissues of the body - the bones, and ligaments and soft tissue. Zero Balancing (ZB) is a hands on bodywork system. ZB is gentle and focuses on the whole person while also addressing specific needs. Pain often occurs where energy flow is blocked, or weakened. This can be caused by emotional or mental stress or as a result of an accident or injury. Zero Balancing works with the whole body, releasing tension through bone, whilst being able to address specific areas of physical pain. Zero Balancing may help . . .