NC Integrated Equine Services came into existences 23years ago when I started my journey into the world of Massage by taking the Professional Human 18 month course. I followed that up by going to FL to study Equine Sports Massage Therapy at Don Doran’s Equine Sports Massage Program. I always had in mind that I wanted to be able to help horses and their people become the best partners by eliminating body soreness and compensatory patterns one or the other were carrying that were causing disharmony in the partnership. I have since taken many additional courses such as the Advanced Masterson Method, Acupressure, Trigger Point, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofacial Release. I also became a Reiki Master to enhance my toolbox so that I may be able to better help both horse and rider. The Reiki energy work is a gentle, effective method that allows me to access the animal on a deeper level without causing more inflammation or inducing pain receptors that could require time off. In December of 2014, I added a Portable Handheld Level 3, Infrared Laser as a tool to offer to clients to help increase circulation, reduce and eliminate acute and chronic pain, reduce inflammation and swelling, stimulate and improve nerve function, strengthen and repair bone and soft tissue as well as increase mobility and flexibility. I have attended multiple lectures with Master Saddle Makers and shadowed saddle fitters/re-flockers in order to gain a better understanding of saddle form and function so that I am able to perform saddle fit checks and help the owners, riders and trainers in gaining a new understanding to the importance of correct fit to not only keep the horse comfortable in their discipline but allow them to perform at their top ability when their backs and shoulders are not being pinched. I am also an accomplished rider, having shown successfully in Hunters and Jumpers as a Junior, then switching over to Dressage as an Adult and training her own horses thru Second Level.
