Deb D'Amato: Horse Mumbler, Massage & Bodywork Therapist

07/23/2025

07/13/2025

New posts on the blog/website🐴

Because Sicilians don't whisper. Not even to horses.

07/03/2025

💗

A Charlotte nonprofit turns rhythm into hope

06/29/2025

See the jumping horse with the flowing mane?

06/20/2025

Are you in Connecticut?
Horses can help us regulate our nervous systems, bolster confidence in all aspects of life, and it’s the perfect time to connect with other like-minded new friends. If you’re in NC, Stacey has a similar program on Thursday afternoons over at LaBelle’s-call me & I’ll connect you

TODAY is your LAST CHANCE to join our exclusive adults-only summer program!

Next week I will be connecting with everyone who has joined so we can finalize the schedule and topics - if you want to be part of that conversation you need to get in contact with me today!

06/20/2025

FRIENDLY REMINDER: As many gear up for the impending heat wave, it's important to watch where you (and your pets) are walking. As air temperatures surge into the 90s, both concrete and asphalt temperatures will catapult to dangerous levels. That can burn your pups paws if you're not careful.

06/19/2025

Every year, the days leading up to and following the 4th of July, shelters everywhere fill up with animals frightened by fireworks.

While I honestly wish fireworks were never used, that's something that will never happen.

Currently, many shelters are at maximum capacity and there's no room to house anymore animals. While some shelters claim to be "no kill", don't be fooled, EVERY shelter has to make difficult decisions.

Please....beginning July 1st, put a phone number on your pet. You don't have to spend any money. Grab some tape duct tape works great and a sharpie or a ink pen and make the minimal effort to keep your pet from ending up at a shelter.

Even if you think there's no way they can or will escape your property, just do it.

If you love your pet(s) it's your job to protect them.

Finding a stray animal with a phone number makes it SO SIMPLE to reunite them with their owner.

Let's make a difference this holiday and keep animals from ending up at the shelter.

Please spay/neuter your pets.
We are drowning in homeless pets😔

05/29/2025

Next weekend I’ll be at Carolina Horse Park for the 2nd Warhorse series event this year and I have a couple spots open for specialized pre-event equine bodywork sessions. Message or text me to claim your spot! 704-564-4914

🐎 As with people, bodywork right before an athletic event has a different focus than a maintenance, rehab or lameness resolution session. I will address any specific concerns you may have, but also focus on overall movement integration in a way that won’t interfere with the event you and your horse have practiced and trained for-this is not the time to make drastic changes! These sessions can assist if your horse has a slight hitch in its giddy-up, a bit of anxiety about being at the event, or just feels a little off. It can be used as a general warm up/cool down/event prep. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.

I’ve been a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist since 1991.More than likely if you’ve heard of a specific technique or method, I incorporate at least some of it into my sessions-having a big bag of tricks to draw from, I focus more on functional improvements than relaxation.

05/15/2025

There are easier ways to earn frequent flyer miles…

Think safety and act safely. You can help keep yourself and other visitors safe and wildlife wild by setting a good example! Remember to treat wildlife with proper caution and respect. The safety of animals, as well as your safety, depends on everyone using good judgment.

🦬 Give animals room.

The best way to stay safe around wildlife is to give animals room to move. Many parks require you to stay a minimum distance of 25 yards from most wildlife and 100 yards from predators like bears and wolves. If you’re close enough for a selfie, you’re definitely too close. Use binoculars or a zoom lens and move back if wildlife approach you.

🦬 Do not disturb.

Even when you’re farther away, leaving wildlife alone can help your viewing experience—plus it’s the law. It’s illegal to feed, touch, tease, frighten, or intentionally disturb wildlife. Remember that wildlife in parks are wild and like Grandma, can be unpredictable when they’re disturbed or surprised.

🦬 Be responsible.

Ultimately, staying safe and keeping wildlife wild is up to you! When you go out into a national park, it’s your responsibility to keep yourself, your family, and the wildlife safe.

Find more tips to watch wildlife safely at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/watchingwildlife/7ways.htm

📸 Illustration featuring mountains, trees, and a bison and person in close contact with the text, “Don’t pet the fluffy cows,” and “think safety, act safely.” NPS