Healing Hands for our Equine Friends

04/11/2026

Poe literally falling asleep during his massage!!

03/21/2026

Hi everybody, I have available massage appointments for next weekend. Let me know if you want your horse worked on. 💜

03/15/2026

I’ve been doing this technique from the very beginning 2004!! It’s an amazing release!

03/03/2026

Born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, Tammie Membrino’s journey with horses began in 1992 when she volunteered at a farm in Wolcott, CT to earn ride time. What started as determination quickly became a lifelong passion. Horses have always been part of her heart — not just as athletes, but as partners.
In 2004, Tammie attended Equissage in Round Hill, Virginia, where she trained in equine sports massage therapy — long before bodywork became the widely recognized performance advantage it is today. This early foundation allowed her to build decades of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of equine muscle health, biomechanics, and performance longevity.
Tammie later lived in Florida, where she worked as a veterinary technician at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Wellington, Florida. Immersed in one of the country’s most competitive performance horse communities, she expanded her knowledge in lameness evaluation, rehabilitation support, diagnostics, and the elite standards required in high-level equine sport.
Even while living in Florida, Tammie frequently flew back to Connecticut just to work on her long-time clients’ horses — a testament to the trust she built and the strong following she is truly blessed to have among both horses and their owners.
Over the years, she has provided bodywork for barrel racers, racehorses, hunter jumpers, eventers, trotters, work horses, backyard companions, as well as senior, arthritic, and rehabilitating horses. Seven years ago, she expanded her services by incorporating photonic red and blue light therapy into her massage regimen, achieving impressive results in reducing inflammation, accelerating recovery, and enhancing overall muscle health.
Tammie is also the proud owner of Tucker, her beautiful chestnut gelding who came into her life seven years ago and continues to remind her daily why she does what she does.
Back home in Connecticut as of June 2024, Tammie continues her mission to help every horse she lays her hands on move better, feel better, and perform at their best. She welcomes new clients from all performance backgrounds and looks forward to building lasting partnerships rooted in trust, knowledge, and results.

01/24/2026

I love my light!

Photonic Acupuncture for Horses
Where ancient meridians meet modern light 🌈🐎

Photonic acupuncture is a non-invasive therapy that uses low-level laser or LED light to stimulate traditional acupuncture points and meridian pathways instead of needles. Same energetic highways, different vehicle. Think of it as sending tiny packets of light down the nervous system and fascia instead of metal pins.

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What it actually does (in real horse terms)

Photonic acupuncture works through photobiomodulation, meaning light energy interacts with cells and nerves to create a biological response:

• Stimulates acupuncture points without needles
• Increases local circulation and lymphatic flow
• Modulates the nervous system (parasympathetic activation)
• Reduces pain and inflammation
• Encourages tissue repair and ATP production
• Releases fascial restriction along meridian lines

So you’re getting TCM + neurology + cellular therapy layered together.

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Why horses respond so well

Horses are basically walking fascia and nervous systems with opinions. They’re incredibly sensitive to subtle input, which makes them ideal candidates for light-based acupuncture.

Most horses:
• Relax within minutes
• Start yawning, licking, chewing
• Drop their head and soften their eyes
• Show immediate posture and movement changes

No needles, no restraint, no stress. The nervous system stays in “safe mode,” which is where real healing happens.

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Common uses in equine practice

Photonic acupuncture is especially useful for:

Pain & Inflammation

• Back pain
• Neck & poll tension
• SI & hip discomfort
• Joint inflammation
• Arthritic horses

Performance & Nervous System

• Poor topline development
• Stiffness or uneven movement
• Compensation patterns
• Behavioral tension or anxiety
• Horses that don’t tolerate needles

Rehab & Healing

• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Post-surgical recovery
• Wound healing
• Scar tissue release
• Neurological cases

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Photonic vs Traditional Acupuncture

Traditional Photonic
Needles Light
Mechanical stimulation Neurological + cellular stimulation
Can stress sensitive horses Zero stress
Requires needle tolerance Ideal for needle-averse horses
Practitioner skill dependent Highly repeatable & precise

Modern anatomy finally caught up with TCM.

Meridians map almost perfectly onto:
• Fascial lines
• Nerve pathways
• Vascular routes
• Interstitial fluid flow

So when you stimulate an acupuncture point with light, you’re not just working “energy,” you’re influencing real connective tissue networks that regulate movement, posture, and pain.

That’s why photonic acupuncture fits so beautifully into integrative equine bodywork models like what I am already at Hy 5 Equine!

We are already working:
Fascia
Nervous system
Circulation
Alignment
Energy balance

Photonic acupuncture just gives you a laser pointer for the nervous system 🔦🧠🐎

Photonic acupuncture is a needle-free therapy that uses therapeutic light to stimulate acupuncture points, helping regulate the nervous system, reduce pain, improve movement, and support whole-body healing in horses.

“Same meridians, no needles, just light.” ✨

01/10/2026

**New Year Pricing Update**

Effective **January 1st**, the rate for equine sports massage therapy sessions will be **$90 per session**. This adjustment reflects my continued commitment to professional development and providing high-quality, individualized care for each horse.

I sincerely appreciate the trust and support of my clients and look forward to working with you and your horses in the year ahead. Thank you for your continued business.

~Tammie

01/02/2026

Hello everyone, I wish you a Happy New Year. I have availability for massages this weekend and would like to offer my services to those in need. The cold weather and heavy blankets can cause discomfort for our horses, particularly those suffering from arthritis. Call/text/pm

12/25/2025

Wishing a Merry Christmas to all of my valued clients, friends, and family. Thank you for entrusting me with the care of your horses and allowing me to make them feel their best. I am truly blessed and grateful for the opportunity to work with each and every one of you. All of your horses bring immense joy and fulfillment to my heart ❤️

12/02/2025

Give the Gift of Relaxation This Christmas to your favorite equestrian for their special pony!

This holiday season, treat the horse lover in your life with a unique and thoughtful gift: an Equine Massage Gift Certificate!

Why Choose Equine Massage?
- Promotes relaxation and reduces stress for your horse
- Enhances circulation and muscle flexibility
- Aids in recovery from exercise and injuries
- Improves overall well-being and performance
- plays a key role in injury prevention and so much more!

Surprise your loved ones and their equine companions with a gift that promotes health and happiness!

Gift Certificate Details:
- Valid for a full session with complimentary red light therapy

11/30/2025

11/30/2025

Big thank you to everyone at SaddleView Farm farm for having me out to work on TEN horses this weekend! My heart is full and I’m so grateful for everyone that had me work on their horses. Lots of releases and HAPPY HORSES!! See you all in a month!

11/29/2025

Big thank you to Jennifer Uscilla at Saddleview Farm for hosting me today to work with a number of amazing horses. I am looking forward to conducting additional massages tomorrow. Jennifer Uscilla