What to expect working with me!

What to expect working with me!
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Making each experience working with me relaxed, easy, and worthwhile is my biggest priority. From my initial assessment to my session report after working on your horse, I will listen to your concerns and will help you come up with a therapy plan to fit your needs.
 
What to expect from me during our first session: 
 
1. I will spend a few minutes with you discussing your horse:  age, what riding discipline you do, any physical issues, any changes in training, any problems in training, any changes in the horse’s attitude.  This is particularly important the first time I work on your horse, but please mention any problems or changes prior to subsequent appointments.

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2. Then I will go through a detailed assessment looking for any asymmetries, pain, restrictions etc. This includes a gait analysis, postural assessment, range of motion testing and palpating head to toe. This guides me through the session and ensures an individualized session for your horse. 

3. I then use a variety of modalities including massage, PEMF, kinesiology taping, stretching and exercises. To note, the cost of the appointment is a fixed fee meaning there are no additional charges based on the various bodywork techniques I use. It does not matter how many bodywork techniques are used during the appointment.  The price is the same. 

4. Variable session lengths.  A equine session will last at least 60 minutes while a canine session lasts 40 minutes, but they  almost always run longer.  It depends on the horse, his behaviour and his issues.  Usually the first session takes the longest, but I will always let your horse guide me to ensure a complete session. 

5. I will show you how to safely do some stretches, massages or activations and will provide a written report of these suggestions. The results are incredible when YOU get involved in your animal's wellness. 

6. Please expect that your horse will need additional treatments. Do not expect one treatment to resolve the issue. It is key that we must work together towards gradual, lasting results. Typically chronic issues take longer to resolve/minimize than acute problems.

7. I will always discuss my findings and their implications with you and anyone else on your horse's team. Please feel free to ask any questions. 
 
What I expect from you! 
1. If your horse is ill or injured, he should be seen by a vet.  If he is recovering from a major injury or illness, please clear bodywork with your vet first.

2. Have your horse haltered and ready for when I arrive.

3. I really appreciate when your horse is groomed for me prior to each session.  A show quality grooming is not necessary, but for your horse’s comfort, please have dirt and mud well brushed off.

4. Make the time to hand walk your horse for 5-10 minutes after the session, particularly if he cannot be turned out after the session.  Light riding or lunging is fine after bodywork – it is so important that your horse moves after the session to remove the accumulation of waste products like lactic acid caused by bodywork. 

5. If you cannot attend the session, that is OK.  Please make arrangements for someone to bring in your horse, groom him, hand walk him and turn him back out.  I can do these things for you, but there will be extra charges. 

6. If you are present, relax and enjoy the time in the barn. If you’re stressed chances are your horse will feed off that and make it more challenging to get him completely relaxed. If you have pain, consider booking a PEMF session for yourself. Your session can be done at the same time as your horses!
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7. Life happens! If you need to postpone, please call me with 24 hours notice.

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