Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about the services I can provide please do not hesitate to contact me.

What does an equine body worker do?

An Equine Bodyworker works with other equine health care members in order to keep your horse feeling their best through massage, stretching and strengthening exercises. A professional bodyworker will never diagnose your horse nor prescribe any medications.

are you insured?

Making sure your bodyworker is insured is an important part of your vetting process. It makes sure that both you and your equine partner are protected as well as the bodyworker being protected. I carry full liability insurance, coverage by Holeman Insurance Brokers Ltd.

How can you massage my horse without using other tools?

I have a strong belief that a major part of my massages being effective is the use of my hands for touch. I use my intuition and depend on my skilled touch to find the areas in your horse that need that extra massage, pressure or care.

Do you also do chiropractic and acupuncture treatments?

No, all of my treatments are non-invasive and target soft tissue, nervous system and fascia through the use of massage, pressure point, cross fiber massage and stretching.

Why do you want my horses history and to talk with the vet, FARRIER etc.?

It is important for me to have a full history on your horse so that I am aware of any past injuries or health issues so that I can make sure to investigate and address these issues during my treatments. It is also important for me to be able to communicate with other wellness team members to ensure that my sessions are not working against what other team members are doing. Maintaining an open dialogue with other team members make s sure that your horse is getting the best and fullest care possible.

Why do you need to do an initial assessment? I just want my hors eto have a massage.

Doing an initial assessment is very important as is gives me a chance to assess your horses gait while moving as well as assess your horse standing. This allows me to catch many of those “little things” that to you may be normal but can be helped through targeted massage. It is also important for me to get a complete history on your horse including any previous injuries, your goals for them and what their event or sport is. This allows me to set up a program and schedule specific to your horse so that each massage session is the most effective it can be. Remember, a full assessment is only $40 more than a regular bodywork session, gives me a great amount of information to work with and can last over 2 hours.

Do I still need to have a VETERINARIAN?

Absolutely! A professional body worker will never diagnose your animal nor will they prescribe any sort of medications. Adding a body worker to your team in no way replaces proper veterinary care.

Can you massage my horse during the winter?

Massage can be done in all seasons however, throughout the winter, it is best to have a heated area for your sessions as massage is not effective in temperatures below -5. I want your horse to be comfortable during the session and I want the massage to be effective for your horse.

What is the IEBWA?

The IEBWA is the International Equine Body Worker Association. It is a professional association that is optional to join as a certified bodyworker that has the required minimum education and experience standards. Not ever bodyworker is a member but I feel it is important to be a member of a professional association that ensures minimum educational standards, continuing education requirements, support for scientific learning and more.

Your name is whispering equine bodyworks, do you consider yourself a horse whisperer?

This is such a great question! I actually do not consider myself a horse whisperer at all. Although I have always had a connection with horses and I make sure that I open myself mentally and spiritually to your horse during the sessions my name actually came about because I am always talking to the horses throughout my sessions. I will often be caught whispering in your horse’s ear, talking to them when I see a reaction, and encouraging them through my time with them.