OSTEOPATHY FOR THE MODERN DAY HORSE
A holistic approach to therapy
Hey, horse owners and therapists:
READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR THERAPY?
Whether you are a horse owner or an equine therapist, we have a number of valuable services available. Take continuing education, one of our courses designed for horse owners, book a one-one session, or dive into our full certification program to start your holistic approach to therapy journey today!
YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
What We Do
CERTIFICATION
EQUINE CRANIAL THERAPY
Cranial therapy is a potent modality that forms the basis of the osteopathic approach to assessment of the body as a whole.
If you want to learn how to effectively work with the nervous system to resolve chronic issues in your equine clients and bring vitality into the body then this is the certification program for you. Online and live options available.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
EQUINE ASSESSMENT
For therapists desiring a systematic approach to orthopaedic assessment of the equine client. This series contains three live online courses required to be taken in order from forelimb, hindlimb, to spinal assessment.
Upon completion of the full series of courses, therapists will obtain a head to hoof musculoskeletal assessment for each joint that makes up the equine skeleton. Each course builds on the next and must be taken in order from forelimb, hindlimb, to spinal.
COURSES FOR HORSE OWNERS
MANUAL THERAPY
Offering various live clinics in manual therapy and cranial therapy as well as an information packed online course for horse owners.
Take individually or together to increase your own ability as a horse owner to support your training or healthy rehabilitation. Learn simple assessment and manual techniques that can be used between your therapist visits. Learn to promote lasting change, healthy physiology, and how to prevent the most common soft tissue injuries.
ONE-TO-ONE
THERAPY SESSION
Whether it is you or your horse that is requiring therapeutic intervention, we can help with both.
Offering human therapy or equine therapy with one of our skilled therapists. Treatments include orthopaedic assessment and applied techniques in massage, osteopathy, craniosacral, and kinesiology.
Hello there,
I'M ELISSE, YOUR NEW THERAPY PROFESSIONAL
With over twenty years education and experience working therapeutically with clients and students, I bring a vast array of skills to best serve you and the equine in your life.
My goal is to share with you all the knowledge gleaned from my various diplomas. To impart the teachings brought forth to me through my predecessors. The road that led me here has been long and winding but my desire for continual growth and development has remained unwavering. My own journey has taught me how the power of education and experience. Working in alignment with the osteopathic approach, my goal is to facilitate harmony, balance, and vitality in the bodies of humans and horses alike.
If you are looking for someone to help you understand how to support your horse and improve their quality of life, Elisse is the person for you.
WATCH AND LEARN, YOUR HORSE IS COUNTING ON YOU
- Michal Purchas, Equine Therapy & RMT Client
Listen in:
TUNE INTO PODCAST INTERVIEWS
To find out more about my therapeutic work, check out the latest informative conversations here.
NO. 1 - The Nervous System: The Key to Effective Rehabilitation with Alexa Linton on the Whole Horse Podcast
NO. 2 - Getting to the Heart of It: The correlation between heart physiology and horsemanship, feat Josh Nichol with Alexa Linton
NO. 3 - Cranial and Endocrine System Interrelatedness with Alexa Linton on the Whole Horse Podcast
NO. 4 - The Role of the Diaphragm with Equine Connection
NO. 5 - Feels Like Deeper Data Points, guest appearance on The Emotional Horsemanship Podcast with Lockie Phillips
NO. 6 - What is The Role of the Diaphragm in Horses and Humans with Equine Connection
MINI COURSE ONLINE
EQUINE DIAPHRAGM
The diaphragm is arguably the most important muscle in the horse's body yet often overlooked as primary. Dysfunction in the diaphragm is one of the leading causes of lower back pain and contributes to restriction in breathing and circulation especially in the ridden horse!
This online mini-course will guide you through basic anatomy and physiology of the diaphragm including an assessment protocol and simple techniques that anyone can learn.
