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ATS Authorized Dealer of the Animal Calibrated Electro-Acuscope/Myopulse Therapy System.

Equinessence® The Essence of Elite Equine Care | Owned by Molly Wells | ATS Acuscope & Myopulse Sales | Top Ranked Instruction & Courses | The Optimizing Equine Performance & Recovery Program | Founder of Equine Relief Products | Centaur Fencing Dealer Owner: Molly Wells, PES, CES, BCS, CNC
Sports Performance & Recovery Specialist Specializing in Professional Athlete & Equine Athlete Applications

& Programs. Founder of Elite Athletic Consultants, Elite Relief Products, & Equine Relief Products. Performance Optimization | General Maintenance | Rehabilitation | Courses | Instrument Sales | Equine Relief Products

ATS Certified Equine/Canine Acuscope Therapist & EBW | ATS Certified Instructor | Top Ranked Instructor for Animal Therapy Systems & Progressive Therapy Systems since 2008

Equinessence
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08/27/2025

The schedule for Equinessence® courses are currently through May of 2026! The schedule includes ATS Equine Certification Courses, the spring OEPR Level 1 Online Course. More information can be found on the Equinessence® website at www.equinessence.com.

The October ATS Certification Course in Weatherford, Texas is not listed as it is full. There is a waitlist for that class

The November ATS Course only has 1 spot available before it is full.

The OEPR Level 1 Online Course has now moved to being offered only once per year in the spring. It is now a 12 week course, with updated materials and layouts.

The OEPR Level 2 Seminar will be added for the spring as well.

Our courses typically fill quickly, and spaces are limited. Please feel free to contact us for any assistance that you are in need of, or with any requests. We do try to accomodate requests, and also offer ATS Equine & Canine Personal Use Courses throughout the year upon request

08/20/2025

I am often asked to use my platform to address more important topics relating to the Acuscope and Myopulse Therapy System, and to answer common questions. Please comment below what you would like to see covered and answered, and I’ll be addressing them all over the next couple of weeks. I’m an open book, and will cover both the animal and human industries. You’re welcome to send me a private message as well.

Pictures that are included are from my time in Indiana with Jaelyn Cooper of Cooper Ridge Equine Center.

08/15/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 with Edge Equine -Dr. Ian Lafoon DVM

I want to take a moment to shine a light on an incredible Veterinarian who has profoundly impacted my life and career: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐈𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐧.

Dr. Lafoon specializes in podiatry, lameness, chiropractic care, and acupuncture. He is a valuable Veterinarian in our industry primarily working in the Northern California and Northern Nevada regions. He began his career with over 12 years of experience as a farrier. After he graduated Colorado State University in 2000, he went on to being ACVA Certified to offer chiropractic services, as well as graduating from Colorado State University's medical acupuncture program.

I've had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Lafoon for almost 25 years. He was my primary Veterinarian for my horses, and a constant source of support during some of the most challenging times of my life. He went above and beyond when I lost two horses within 30 days, rushing to an emergency surgery with me and helping me make unbelievably difficult decisions. I'll never forget how personally he took those losses, showing how genuinely he cared not just for my animals, but for me as their owner.

Those experiences were part of what inspired me to start my business, Equinessence®. As I began my journey in 2002 to become an Equine Body Worker and Advanced Sports Massage Therapist, Dr. Lafoon was one of the first people to support my goals. While others questioned my path, I remember him coming to my barn and answering questions, quizzing me on anatomy, and making me feel supported.

He continued to support my vision when I became the first ATS Equine Acuscope/Myopulse Therapist in Nevada the following year. He was willing to work with me, authorize my therapeutic programs, and serve as a trusted sounding board when no one else knew what this kind of work was. His support made me feel empowered to make a difference at a young age, an important time of my life that set the stage for my career.

Recently, after 25 years of knowing him (and almost 24 years in business), I received a rehabilitation referral from him. A full-circle moment for me as I recalled where I started, the pivotal moments, and my "Why" of what drives my work.

I'm proud to be part of a community with amazing Veterinarians like Dr. Lafoon. I can't completely put into words the respect I have for him, and I know my feelings are shared by many others in the Northern California/Nevada areas. Our Vets pour countless hours and unwavering dedication into their work, and they deserve to feel as supported and empowered as they make us feel. Dr. Lafoon is a Veterinarian that our industry needs; someone who still picks up the phone when you call, stays current on the latest scientific research, and still takes it personally when he's leading an animal to recovery and soundness, as well as when there are unfortunate and unpreventable losses.

Thank you Ian Lafoon for your support, your guidance, and your unwavering commitment to our animals.

07/21/2025

🌟 Tonight at 5p PST I am offering a Pop Up Session for ATS Certified Therapists of Equinessence®!

This free session is exclusive to students of mine within the ATS program to offer a live Q&A, have open discussions, to review any topics that you are wanting to cover, and for all of you to receive updates.

The invitation and more information can be found on our private ATS Certified Therapists Instructed By Molly Wells page. Registration is not needed, and I only need to recognize your handle when you enter the waiting room.

I hope to see you tonight! ✨

07/04/2025

𝟏𝟔 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐲 𝟐𝟒 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫

I often get asked how I manage the demands of owning and operating multiple business divisions, fulfilling my responsibilities, and navigating growth during unprecedented times. My career has taught me invaluable truths, and I want to share some of these insights to help others succeed and address those common questions.

𝟏. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞
Everyone is human. No matter how hard you try, you simply cannot please everyone. Keep trying anyways.

𝟐. 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Your business is yours. Others will never value your work or business as much as you do. Take pride in what you have built, and protect it.

𝟑. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲
Authenticity is key. Staying true to yourself is the only path to genuine success. Always remain authentically you.

𝟒. 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲
Loyalty in business is rare. Focus on being someone others can consistently trust. Trust leads to loyalty, and people remember what’s rare not what’s common.

𝟓. 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚
Social media isn't the measure of success. Don't feel pressured to constantly keep up; true success isn't defined by online presence.

𝟔. 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
The people who are your core connections are irreplaceable. Show them that they’re valued, don’t just tell them.

𝟕. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬
Bridges build access and connect you to opportunities. However, access is a privilege that can be removed at any time. Learn to build, not burn or block your growth.

𝟖. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬
Embrace those who challenge you. The people who push you and expect more of you are often the ones who genuinely want to see you succeed.

𝟗. 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
Continue your education. Once you stop learning, your business stops growing. Growth is necessary for success.

𝟏𝟎. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲
Don't take negative talk personally. If people are speaking negatively of you, they're most likely enjoying the attention they gain from saying your name. Continue building your name.

𝟏𝟏. 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐞 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲
When you hear someone speaking negatively about others, take a moment to consider their motivations. It's important to distinguish between genuine feedback or sharing truth versus negativity or defamation. Is their criticism a way to avoid accountability for their own mistakes or choices, rather than sharing the full story? Deflection often stems from insecurity. Choose your surroundings wisely.

𝟏𝟐. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Chase your OWN vision and dreams. They’re yours, and no one else’s. Don't allow anyone to cause you to doubt yourself, or tell you that you “can’t”. They're only admitting that they couldn't do it. Leave them where they are.

𝟏𝟑. 𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲
The world can be a negative place. If you don’t see or feel the positivity that you want to be surrounded by, then you have the power to create it yourself (and for others).

𝟏𝟒. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
You can’t control the world, but you can control yourself and your immediate surroundings. Hold yourself accountable within your craft, while creating a positive and meaningful environment. Ensure that you’re surrounded by those who will guide you to higher places, and not limit your potential. Your environment is your sanctuary, both physically and mentally. Nuture it.

𝟏𝟓. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞
Treat every soul with the same level of care and passion whether they’re an Olympic or NFR qualifier, or someone’s disabled companion or pasture pet. Every soul deserves to know that you cared and offered the best service that you could. Genuine intentions always shine the brightest, and last the longest. Stay connected with what your intentions are.

𝟏𝟔. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭
No one else can do it for you. You have to put in the work. Taking your dreams to a higher level and doing things correctly isn’t easy, but it ALWAYS pays off. It will show in your longevity, while those who take shortcuts or circumvent higher standards of care will always wash out in the end.

𝐀 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲
If you've read this far, I sincerely hope you find your peace, support, and happiness, allowing you to ultimately reach your goals. With that said, I also hope you project what you have found. Extending empathy to those you hold in high regard and respect is needed: the Veterinarians and professionals navigating challenging industries, the people you rely on and have helped you along your journey, and even the strangers you encounter at the next event or walking by on the street. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

Please feel free to share any lessons that you have learned as well. We can all learn from each other, together. ❤️

📸 Thank you to Sierra Lindgren Photography for capturing a special moment that I will always cherish with Quickie and Sunday. This image keeps me connected to my “WHY”.

06/20/2025

The 2025 schedule is available through November for the ATS Acuscope/Myopulse Program, as well as the fall OEPR Level 1 Online Course! More information can be found on the Equinessence website. Please note: All of these courses are already limited so please plan ahead. We are happy to help you with anything that you might need.

06/18/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞

We often get questions about offering therapeutic treatments for humans, given our expertise with animals. However, it's necessary to understand that professionals in the animal industry (Vets, Vet Techs/LVTs, Certified Therapists, Bodyworkers/Massage Therapists, etc.) 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀. This stands for 𝐀𝐋𝐋 modalities.

What you're about to read is crucial information you likely haven't heard, and to be clear, a lot of information circulating on this topic is not accurate.

This isn't about the willingness or the desire to help others; it's about patient safety and legal compliance. In the United States, each state has what's known as a 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭 (𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞). These laws define what medical doctors and other human healthcare professionals are legally allowed to do, including their educational requirements, licensing procedures, and the specific treatments and therapeutic services they can provide. These acts are designed to protect the public by ensuring that only qualified and credentialed individuals perform human medical procedures, or therapeutic care.

Working within your proper scope of practice is essential in all healthcare fields, both human and animal. For human licensed and credentialed professionals, this means adhering strictly to the duties and services they are educated, trained, and legally authorized to perform under their state's Medical Practice Act. Stepping outside this scope can lead to serious consequences, including legal penalties, loss of license, and most importantly, putting human patients at risk of harm due to unqualified care.

Our training and legal scope of practice for 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞®, 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 (𝐀𝐓𝐒) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, are focused solely on animals, ensuring we provide the highest standard of care for large and small animals. This is precisely why I have a separate 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 division dedicated to my work in professional sports through the 𝐏.𝐑.𝐎.𝟏𝟏® 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, and why I pursued additional education and credentials throughout my career.

This information isn't based upon an opinion. It's grounded in the significant legal requirements for anyone offering therapeutic or healthcare related services to humans. Those who aren't qualified in this industry can face serious repercussions. Similarly, individuals who instruct and train others to work on people must meet the same legal standards and liabilities, and they should be held accountable to provide accurate information to their students and customers.

When we receive inquiries about our human trainings and calibrated equipment, I am always transparent about the stringent requirements for eligibility. With that, I also guide them on how to determine their state's legal requirements for professional practice while encouraging them to pursue their goals responsiby. This level of transparency is often different from what you might see online, but it's the honesty that is truly needed. This approach ultimately empowers individuals to succeed while delivering the highest possible standard of care.

For human injuries, care, and health concerns, please always consult with a licensed/credentialed professional who operates within their defined and regulated scope or practice.

Here are two helpful websites:
www.eliteathleticconsultants.com
www.equinessence.com

05/22/2025

The Great Metal Debate

To ensure optimal performance, safety, and the integrity of your FDA Approved Acuscope and Myopulse Therapy System, it is crucial to exclusively use manufacturer tested and approved accessories. The latest generation, the 'T' models (Acuscope 80T and Myopulse 75T, released in 2017, with animal calibration in 2019), features a significant advancement in biofeedback precision. A key difference in these models is the use of surgical stainless steel accessories, which provide a superior interface compared to the previous brass alloy mixed accessories. This upgraded material directly contributes to the increased preciseness of the T models and their optimized ability to interface with the advanced biofeedback capabilities of this new generation. Therefore, to guarantee the accuracy and safety of your therapy, and to maintain the integrity of your device, never use homemade electrodes or any unapproved accessories or parts with your Acuscope or Myopulse instruments or on your animals. Homemade and unapproved accessories have been proven to not only distort the biofeedback capabilities of these instruments, but have also been shown to cause spikes in the current and disrupt the instruments' ability to control the output of each application, compromising safe and effective care. —

05/13/2025

Before ending this long day, I wanted to share important information on why we do not want to elicit muscle contractions with therapeutic modalities. —

04/21/2025

April brought us beautiful weather for these east coast ladies to travel here for our ATS Acuscope/Myopulse Certification Course! They have completed their 100+ hour in person training with me, and will begin their exam process this week. They will offer wonderful services in their regions, and I’m looking forward to watching their businesses grow as they help animals.

Alex Worthington is based out of New York, and Cassie Brantmayer is based out of New Jersey.

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Equinessence is owned and operated by Molly Wells. We represent the ATS Animal Calibrated Electro-Acuscope/Myopulse Therapy System, offering training and support throughout the United States and Internationally. We strive to be a positive asset in the animal world.

Molly Wells specializes in equine and canine applications utilizing the Animal Calibrated Electro-Acuscope/Myopulse Therapy System. With 17 years of experience, she is the leading Therapist and Instructor in the industry, being named the Top Ranked Instructor by Animal Therapy Systems annually since 2008. Equinessence strives to assist animals with performance optimization, pain management for chronic conditions, and accelerating the recovery process when injuries do occur. Molly shares her knowledge by offering training and certification courses with this therapy system throughout the country and, internationally for private and professional use. All of her classes are approved through Animal Therapy Systems, the exclusive distributor for animal calibrated instruments.

Molly Wells has the following Certifications and currently works in professional sports with her human division, Elite Athletic Consultants. For a more detailed list of her educational background please visit www.equinessence.com.

˙ PES, CES, BCS, & CNC through NASM ˙ PTS Certified Sports Medicine Therapist ˙ PTS Certified Instructor & Representative Specializing in Sports Medicine Applications ˙ ATS Certified Equine/Canine Acuscope Therapist & EBW ˙ ATS Certified Instructor & Representative ˙ Top Ranked Instructor for Animal Therapy Systems & Progressive Therapy Systems since 2008