Poll to Pastern

Poll to Pastern Red Light Therapy & Acupressure for horses, dogs & cats in Charlotte, NC. EquineGlow Poll creator. Online acupressure courses for owners & professionals.

NBCAAM certified. Serving Concord, Mooresville, Waxhaw, Huntersville, Monroe, Belmont & More.

05/22/2026

Did you know LI 11 does more than support your horse's shoulder? ☀️🐴

Large Intestine 11 is one of Traditional Chinese Medicine's most powerful points for clearing heat from the body — making it especially valuable this time of year when horses are working hard in summer heat.

Combined with LI 15 for shoulder support and mobility, these two points are a summer staple in sessions.

In this reel I'm using the AcuGlow Torch to stimulate both points through photopuncture — red light applied directly to acupressure points for a deeper energetic response without pressure.

🌿 Shoulder support
🌿 Heat clearing
🌿 Improved energy flow through the Large Intestine meridian

Want to learn how to find and support these points yourself? Our Equine Acupressure Certification Course teaches you everything — https://www.polltopastern.com/online-courses 📚

One of my favorite things to do is bring acupressure education directly to the barn. 🐴These are some moments from past c...
05/21/2026

One of my favorite things to do is bring acupressure education directly to the barn. 🐴

These are some moments from past clinics — horse owners and practitioners learning how to assess, locate points, and support their horses with their own hands. Watching that lightbulb moment when someone connects with their horse in a new way never gets old.

Hosting a clinic is easier than you think — and completely free to host! Here's what you get:
✨ Unique educational experience for your clients and boarders
✨ Strengthens your barn community
✨ NBCAAM continuing education credits available for practitioners
✨ All instruction and materials provided
✨ Perfect for client appreciation days or special events
✨ We travel beyond Charlotte — Virginia, Florida, and beyond!

Clinics cover up to 20 acupressure points over 3-4 hours with hands-on learning on your own horses. One of only two NBCAAM certified practitioners in the Southeast teaching both equine AND small animal. 🎓

Interested in hosting? Drop a 🐴 below or send me a message!
🔗 polltopastern.com/classes-and-clinics

The equine bodywork world is full of passionate, dedicated practitioners — and it's also largely unregulated. 🐴That mean...
05/20/2026

The equine bodywork world is full of passionate, dedicated practitioners — and it's also largely unregulated. 🐴

That means the responsibility of finding a qualified person often falls on you as the owner. And that's not always easy to navigate!

A few things worth knowing when looking for someone to work on your horse:
✅ Is there formal training involved — not just a weekend course?
✅ Do they hold a national board certification like NBCAAM?
✅ Do they understand anatomy, contraindications, and when to refer?
✅ Do they work alongside your veterinary team rather than in isolation?

None of this is meant to discourage you from exploring holistic care — quite the opposite! There are wonderful, highly trained practitioners out there. This is just a gentle reminder that asking questions is always okay. 🐴

Your horse is worth it.

05/19/2026

I use Traditional Chinese Medicine every single day with horses, dogs, and cats — and you can too. 🐴

Acupressure works by promoting energy flow, releasing tension, and supporting the body's natural ability to find balance. Whether your horse is dealing with physical tension, emotional imbalance, or performance concerns — there are specific points and techniques that can make a real difference.

The best part? You don't have to be a professional to learn this. My courses are built for everyone from passionate horse owners to vet techs to working practitioners.

And for those looking to go further — we now have a complete pathway to NBCAAM board certification available! Our online coursework combined with our hands-on training partner gives you a clear, flexible route to national certification from anywhere in the world. 🎓

Learn more about what we offer below 🔗 polltopastern.com/online-courses

This is what a good session looks like. 🐾Red light therapy works by supporting circulation, reducing inflammation, and e...
05/17/2026

This is what a good session looks like. 🐾

Red light therapy works by supporting circulation, reducing inflammation, and encouraging the body's natural healing processes — all while your dog just... rests.

No needles. No stress. Just gentle, non-invasive support for a body that deserves a little extra care.

Whether your dog is dealing with stiffness, soreness, or just the everyday wear of an active life — red light therapy is one of my favorite tools for supporting their comfort and wellbeing.

Booking sessions throughout the Charlotte area 🔗 polltopastern.com/book-online

05/16/2026

Does your dog struggle with anxiety? 🐾

Maybe it shows up during thunderstorms, when strangers visit, or simply being left alone. Sometimes it looks like pacing, panting, or barking — and sometimes it's more subtle. Tension in the face, inability to settle, or just never quite feeling safe.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, anxiety often reflects an imbalance in the Heart and Kidney meridians, the systems most connected to fear, trust, and emotional security.

These four points work together to help build confidence, calm the nervous system, and support your dog in feeling more grounded and independent, even in scary situations:
GV-14 — clears nervous energy
HT-7 — calms the Shen and supports emotional balance
PC-7 — Heart protector, helps regulate emotional flow
KI-27 — supports the Kidney meridian which governs fear and courage

This is just a glimpse of what you'll learn inside our online courses, for pet owners who want to support their dog at home or professionals looking to add acupressure to their practice.

Both pathways available at polltopastern.com/online-courses 🔗

An in-person session is more than just hands-on work, it’s a full-body, energetic reset.During sessions, I focus on:• Me...
05/15/2026

An in-person session is more than just hands-on work, it’s a full-body, energetic reset.

During sessions, I focus on:
• Meridian balancing
• Emotional regulation through the Shen
• Releasing physical and energetic tension
• Supporting nervous system function
• Identifying patterns before they become larger issues

Each session is fear free and tailored to the individual animal, whether it’s a horse needing poll and body release, or a dog or cat needing calming, grounding support. Especially in a Fire year, these sessions can help animals settle, process, and rebalance.

Ready to support your animal with our services? Reach out today!

Meet Ludine. 🖤🐴This girl is a dressage horse who is amazing at her job. She sometimes has some allergy flare ups and som...
05/13/2026

Meet Ludine. 🖤🐴

This girl is a dressage horse who is amazing at her job. She sometimes has some allergy flare ups and some tension in her body.

During her session she received red light therapy through our EquineGlow Poll device and our large RLT pad on her back, while I worked specific acupressure points using photopuncture. Photopuncture is similar to acupuncture as it uses the same points but just doesn't pe*****te the tissues like a needle would. It is a gentle modality that supporting her nervous system, releasing restriction, and encouraging her body to find balance.

She was a dream to work with. 🖤

This is what individualized bodywork looks like — not a protocol, but a response to what the animal actually needs that day. Every session is different because every animal is different.

Booking sessions throughout the Greater Charlotte area 🔗 polltopastern.com/book-online

Thank you to Melissa and Ludine for having me!

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Charlotte, NC

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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(904) 860-3347

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