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Pelvic Upslip in Horses: From Lameness to Soundness in Two Months
Pelvic dysfunction is one of the most overlooked causes of chronic lameness and movement asymmetry in horses. Yet, just like in humans, an upslip of the ilium —where one side of the pelvis shifts upward and loses proper articulation with the sacrum—can have profound effects on posture, coordination, and even cranial symmetry. This case highlights how accurate assessment, species-specific rehabilitation, and a supportive environment can restore balance and function in a remark
Elisse Miki
Oct 224 min read


You Can’t Placebo a Horse
In Humans, Belief Can Heal One of the most remarkable discoveries in human medicine is the placebo effect. Far from being “fake,” placebo...
Elisse Miki
Sep 34 min read


When a Horse’s Needs Aren’t Met, No Therapy in the World Will Work
"You can’t fix the symptom if the cause is built into the horse’s daily life." Over the years, I’ve been called out to see hundreds of...
Elisse Miki
Aug 144 min read


Temporo-Hyoid Osteoarthropathy (THO): The Pain You Can’t See
During a dissection hosted at the Northwest School of Animal Massage (NWSAM) in collaboration with Trinity Equine Services , we had the...
Elisse Miki
Jun 13 min read


Healing or Hurting: Rethinking Equine Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) has become a prevalent trend in equine rehabilitation. It's widely featured in veterinary...
Elisse Miki
Apr 235 min read


Science & Spirtuality are Not Binary
People often assume that because I am a staunch advocate for scientific principles — a stickler for anatomy, physiology, and mechanics...
Elisse Miki
Mar 53 min read


The Only Method I Subscribe To Is The Scientific Method
The therapy world—whether human or equine—is saturated with "methods." There’s always someone touting a revolutionary technique, a...
Elisse Miki
Feb 125 min read


The Body’s Hidden Blueprint: How Osteopathy Unlocked My Therapeutic Potential
One of the most transformative shifts in my career happened the moment I stopped viewing the body as a collection of isolated parts and...
Elisse Miki
Feb 42 min read


The Horsemanship of Everything: From Poop Picking to Partnership
Horsemanship isn’t confined to riding, training sessions, or the moments when we’re tacked up and ready to work. It permeates every...
Elisse Miki
Jan 13 min read
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