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Conditions
 Most horses could benefit from craniosacral work to maintain
their health and balance. Horses today
are subjected to stress from a variety of sources including training,
dental work and improperly fitted equipment. This work is effective in
treating both acute injuries and chronic conditions. Craniosacral work
can be beneficial in treating head injuries and traumas, head shaking,
TMJD (Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction) cribbing, lameness, DDSP (dorsal
displacement of the soft palate,) colic, stall walking, tying up, emotional
and behavioral problems, tinnitus (ringing in the ears,) facial nerve paralysis,
sinus problems, blocked tear ducts, birth traumas, castration and sacroiliac
problems.
Private Consultations:
Each session combines the methods I use customized to fit the needs
of the horse. Sessions last approximately 60-90 minutes. Treatments
need to be performed 2 days prior to a competition or race to allow
the horse optimal processing time. Sessions can be done immediately
following a performance. The number of sessions needed to treat conditions
will vary from horse to horse depending on the seriousness of the condition.
Please contact us for pricing
Methods
What
is The Tellington Method?
The Tellington Method is also called TTEAM, the Tellington TTouch Equine
Awareness Method. It combines bodywork and ground exercises, to resolve
a variety of health issues and behavioral issues. The TTouches give
the animal a new body experience on a cellular level, releasing old
pains and unproductive habitual patterns. The ground exercises build
confidence, enhance coordination and increase the ability to learn.
This allows the animals to learn without provoking typical fear responses.
The animal can move beyond instinct, to act rather than react, to learn
new and more appropriate behaviors. Animals learn to listen by developing
self-control rather than out of fear. By using the TTouch Method, you
help enhance the animal’s self-confidence, which will lessen the
need for aggressive or fearful behavior, release tension and increase
body awareness and balance. The ground exercises are on a Confidence
Course, comprised of obstacles including labyrinths, platforms, poles
and much more. It addresses health issues by stimulating the immune
system and helps alleviate pain. All animals can benefit from TTouch.
The technique was first developed for horses and has since been proven
effective for numerous species of animals, including zoo and marine
animals.
 TTouch
was developed over 30 years ago by internationally recognized animal expert,Linda
Tellington-Jones. Recognized world-wide this systematic method is easy
to learn and brings quick and lasting results. It is used by animals owners,
breeders, trainers, veterinarians, zookeepers, Olympic teams and universities
in over 30 countries. The University of Minnesota is conducting a new research
program dedicated to the study of the Tellington Method.
TTouch
has been effective in providing solutions for…wood chewing, fear,
shyness, aging, arthritis, pain management, navicular issues, recovery
from injury, trauma and surgery, aggressive behavior, nervousness, tension,
stress, balance and focus in training & competition, and more.
What
is Craniosacral work?
Craniosacral work is a gentle, sensitive hands-on bodywork which has
roots in osteopathy. Studies of the cranium, led to the discovery that
the skull bones are jointed, and not truly fused, so they permit slight
motion independent of breathing and heart rate. This motion is present
in all tissues of the body. When body tissues are subjected to stress
or trauma physical or emotional, this motion can be disrupted resulting
in imbalance or disease. Many authorities note that the rhythm moves
between 8 - 14 cycles per minute. The measurable amplitude of the cranial
wave or rhythm is between 40 microns to 1.5mm in movement, which is
less than half the thickness of dental paper. It cannot be seen but
it can be palpated in a meditative state. To palpate this discreet rhythm,
practitioners combine light finger pressure with use of the inner eye
and inner ear. The work draws from three disciplines; osteopathy, energy
work and Taoism. Once they have determined where the restrictions are
located, the Craniosacral practitioner palpates the tide-like motions
to assist the animal's body in releasing the stored injury or trauma.
This will help restore the vital motion and balance of the rhythm. The
body has an amazing capacity to heal itself. When an animal is in balance
emotionally and physically, they are healthy.
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