What to expect in a session:
Lisa starts each session with an assessment of your horse’s movement and natural resting position looking for asymmetries and tension that could be causing soreness. She then works to get your horse relaxed, so they can fully receive the benefits of the therapy. She massages using a combination of techniques that go beyond a standard deep tissue massage working to resolve any underlying issues. Your horse’s session will include, tension release, myofascial release, energy techniques, Reiki work, acupressure and stretching. No two sessions are ever the same even on the same horse. Lisa never makes assumptions about your horse and reevaluates them each time. She will refer to your veterinarian to ensure that your horse is receiving the best possible treatment. Some horses benefit from a comprehensive approach where chiropractic work, and/or acupuncture is also recommended. Additionally, Lisa takes time at the end of your session to show you proper stretching techniques to help maintain the benefits of equine massage therapy.
Appointment Information:
The initial session is one and half to two hours long, and follow up sessions last for one hour. After completion of a session Lisa will show you exercises and stretches that you can practice on your own. She will also suggest additional treatments if necessary. Lisa works all year round in upstate New York and surrounding areas.
To learn the techniques Lisa uses click here.
Results:
Each horse responds differently to massage treatments, and in general it takes 3 to 5 sessions to resolve any major underlying issues, after which your follow up treatments will vary depending on workload. During the session your horse is generally relaxed and will exhibit signs of release, such as, chewing, and licking. It usually takes about 48 hours to see the full results which can include improvement in movement, relaxation, increased energy, alleviation of pain and tension. Long term improvements can result in proper muscle development, increased fitness levels, desirable mood changes, and enhanced performance.
Massage therapy never replaces veterinary care nor is it diagnostics work.
The pictures below show before (on the left) and after (on the right). When you compare the two pictures you will see that after the massage work the horse's muscle has shifter so that he become more symmetrical.
Lisa starts each session with an assessment of your horse’s movement and natural resting position looking for asymmetries and tension that could be causing soreness. She then works to get your horse relaxed, so they can fully receive the benefits of the therapy. She massages using a combination of techniques that go beyond a standard deep tissue massage working to resolve any underlying issues. Your horse’s session will include, tension release, myofascial release, energy techniques, Reiki work, acupressure and stretching. No two sessions are ever the same even on the same horse. Lisa never makes assumptions about your horse and reevaluates them each time. She will refer to your veterinarian to ensure that your horse is receiving the best possible treatment. Some horses benefit from a comprehensive approach where chiropractic work, and/or acupuncture is also recommended. Additionally, Lisa takes time at the end of your session to show you proper stretching techniques to help maintain the benefits of equine massage therapy.
Appointment Information:
The initial session is one and half to two hours long, and follow up sessions last for one hour. After completion of a session Lisa will show you exercises and stretches that you can practice on your own. She will also suggest additional treatments if necessary. Lisa works all year round in upstate New York and surrounding areas.
To learn the techniques Lisa uses click here.
Results:
Each horse responds differently to massage treatments, and in general it takes 3 to 5 sessions to resolve any major underlying issues, after which your follow up treatments will vary depending on workload. During the session your horse is generally relaxed and will exhibit signs of release, such as, chewing, and licking. It usually takes about 48 hours to see the full results which can include improvement in movement, relaxation, increased energy, alleviation of pain and tension. Long term improvements can result in proper muscle development, increased fitness levels, desirable mood changes, and enhanced performance.
Massage therapy never replaces veterinary care nor is it diagnostics work.
The pictures below show before (on the left) and after (on the right). When you compare the two pictures you will see that after the massage work the horse's muscle has shifter so that he become more symmetrical.
