Having always been surrounded by horses since before I was able to walk, it was only natural I developed a love of horses and a keen interest in their anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.  I then went on to gain a degree in BSc (Hons) Equine Science.  During this time I was able to further develop my passion for understanding anatomy and movement of the horse and rider, this led me onto complete a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy and became an ISRM (The Institute for Soft Tissue Therapists) accredited Soft Tissue Therapist.  This enabled me to work as the sports therapist for a rugby team in the Cotswolds for several seasons alongside treating private clients from various sporting and non-sporting backgrounds, helping each individual overcome specific soft tissue injuries and providing rehabilitation plans.  

 

With my heart always leaning towards horses, I was finally in a position to be able to complete a Level 3 Diploma Equine Sports Massage course at the highly regarded Animal Therapy Solutions in Devon (previously the well renown Mary Bromley course).  This enabled me to become a registered therapist with Equine Sports Massage Association (ESMA).  Not only is this course the only one in the UK which requires human sports massage as a prerequisite, it is also an intensive course which includes over 100 hours of practical hands on treating, in addition to face to face supervised and guided tuition on assessing and treating the individual horse as a whole.  This for me, tied in nicely with my successful approach to treating humans.  I can safely say it was a truly life changing course which enabled me to bring all of my passions together.  Now I can use my soft tissue skills on horses.  The feedback they provide never fails to inspire and motivate me! 

 

During 2023 the opportunity arose to further this qualification and become a Level 4 accredited Equine Sports Massage therapist, which would then be recognised by the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP) and be registered on the Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR).  This has allowed me to further develop my knowledge and understanding so I can confidently provide the best possible treatments and aftercare advice to each and every horse.  I take into consideration the individual requirements of each horse and any previous injuries or pathologies, as well as working together with the owner/rider and their professional team, to achieve future performance goals.​​​

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By combining my knowledge and hands on experience from over 14 years as a Soft Tissue Therapist with my passion for all things Equine Science and Sports Massage related, I can now offer horse and rider packages aimed at improving performance by targeting rider posture in and out of the saddle as well as treating the horse and any compensatory patterns they may have developed. Ultimately, my goal as a therapist is to help riders achieve optimal performance for their horses, and to support horses in performing at their best for their riders.