Jo is a Certified Equinology Equine Body Worker (EEBW).
She is an Internationally Qualified Professional using a wide range of recognised techniques and modalities to maintain and improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of clients’ horses. We also work closely with our local Equine Vets, and other Equine related Professionals to provide physical and behavioural rehabilitation.
Jo uses a unique blend of sports massage, soft tissue mobilisation and release, stretching, and point therapy. Her work emphasizes proper and safe techniques; all anatomically referenced. Her work also covers assessment of the entire horse including conformation and gait evaluation as well as follow-up exercise and range of motion manoeuvres. She is also interested in the benefits of Accupressure. In addition she also uses 660 nm Red Light LED Phototherapy, TENS and EMS Electrotherapy techniques when appropriate.
What are the benefits of Sports Massage and Body Work?
Body Work, used together with conventional and complementary health care, plus appropriate training techniques will enable your Horse to perform at his or her optimum level.
Some specific benefits of Body Work include:
- A complete Body Work routine fully anatomically referenced with specific feedback
- Increased Range of Motion
- Improved Stamina
- Maintain and improve muscle condition and tone
- Provide comfort to muscle injuries
- Enhance performance and your horse’s natural gaits
- Improve circulation
- Reduce tactile defence
- Assess and monitor physical condition
- Relaxation and relief of boredom
Body Work is ideal for horses resting, recuperating or rehabilitating. Also for retired horses to maintain or even improve their condition.
