Elisse Miki
Are you chasing pain?
Do you get results from your equine therapy sessions or are you merely chasing pain. Chasing pain can be highly frustrating for the...
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THE BLOG
All things related to holistic horse care and therapy.
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Elisse Miki
- Apr 22
- 2 min
What Looks Like a Weight Problem May In Fact be a Compression Issue
The effects of fluid flow on body composition following one treatment. A healthy body requires normal circulation of fluids. This...
Elisse Miki
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Do You Still Believe Cranial Bones Don't Move?
This dramatic before and after picture is a perfect demonstration of the available mobility between cranial bones and within the...
Elisse Miki
- Jan 31
- 2 min
How Much Discomfort Are You Willing To Endure to Best Serve Your Equine Partner?
The more I place emphasis on embodying my own values (walking the talk!) the more aware I become of the resistance to discomfort that...
Elisse Miki
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Why I Don't Tie Horses During Therapy
Often we see pictures of horses receiving therapy while simple tied or cross tied but for me, this is non-negotiable and I will explain...
Elisse Miki
- Jun 11, 2022
- 2 min
No Amount of Bodywork...
Can undo training styles that create physiological distress in the system or that encourage poor biomechanics. A little while back I...
Elisse Miki
- Mar 26, 2022
- 6 min
Assessment: The single most valuable skill
Your therapy session can only be as effective as your assessment is thorough. If you have ever been for therapy yourself you will likely...
Elisse Miki
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
The Sphenoid Bone: Arguably one of the most important bones in the body.
Beautiful designed by Mother Nature and one of the most fundamentally necessary bones in the cranium for both humans and ho The sphenoid...
Elisse Miki
- Feb 1, 2022
- 2 min
Improved Movement In Just One Session
How Motor Control Can Change Hind End Loading Immediately Pre-Treatment Video Look closely at the loading pattern prior to treatment. The...
Elisse Miki
- Jan 12, 2022
- 2 min
How Long Does It Take An Oak Tree To Grow?
The disciplined pursuit of personal development In an interview with Jerry Seinfeld, when asked how many hours he spent working on his...
Elisse Miki
- Dec 27, 2021
- 2 min
Can Horses Suffer Brain Injury?
A very common question I get asked by horse owners is, "Can my horse sustain a brain injury and/or concussion when they hit their head or...
Elisse Miki
- Dec 13, 2021
- 4 min
Why Trust Matters When It Comes To Therapy
Captured footage below of a simple yet effective trust building exercise. Therapy can only be as effective as the patient believes it...
Elisse Miki
- Dec 1, 2021
- 4 min
Don't Forget The Nervous System!
Often times, therapists will give an amazing treatment to a horse and we will see huge improvements right away but they are short lived...
Elisse Miki
- Sep 1, 2021
- 5 min
The Power of Intention: Connecting Heart and Therapy
Amazing things happen when you set your intention. The vibration of our heart frequency can be easily detected by our horses and...
Elisse Miki
- Jun 3, 2021
- 6 min
Shoes Dramatically Alter Biomechanics
An overview on affected tissues and movement implications of horseshoes. Shoes dramatically alter biomechanics. Along with causing other...
Elisse Miki
- Apr 15, 2021
- 12 min
Therapy & Horsemanship
Understanding relationships, exploring differences,and identifying needs. With Elisse Miki and Josh Nichol Is there a relationship...
Elisse Miki
- Jan 14, 2021
- 2 min
Saddle Up Your Mind
And take a ride with me into the world of cranial therapy and research. Cozy up and get comfortable for this one. If you are like me, you...
Elisse Miki
- Aug 31, 2019
- 3 min
Cranial Treatment for Chronic Nosebleeds
This is Thunder, one of my four horses that I have been rehabilitating for the last two years. He came into my life with two subluxed...
Elisse Miki
- Aug 30, 2019
- 7 min
Jenna Week 7: Re-Assessment and Conclusions
Movement Reassessment Originally Jenna demonstrated a left hip drop from the posterior view, stiffness in the right pastern with slight...
Elisse Miki
- Jun 24, 2019
- 5 min
Jenna Week 5 & 6: Impact of the Sphenoid Bone on Metabolism
Hoof Rehabilitation As Jenna’s feet continue to become increasingly stable and strong, we started doing some basic footwork tasks. Her...
Elisse Miki
- May 24, 2019
- 6 min
Jenna Week 3 & 4: Implications of the Vagus Nerve
It has been another incredible couple of weeks of learning and discovery with Jenna. I dedicated these past two weeks primarily to...
Elisse Miki
- May 13, 2019
- 6 min
Jenna Week 2: Freedom of Movement
This week with Jenna has been amazing! She has started opening up to me, which has allowed us to forge a much deeper connection during...
Elisse Miki
- Apr 30, 2019
- 8 min
Jenna Week 1: Balancing Blood Sugar Levels
Jenna is an approximately 26yr old Arab/Welsh pony and was acquired by her current owners in September 2012. Prior to this she was used...
Elisse Miki
- Mar 24, 2019
- 6 min
Equine Therapy: Benefits & Effects
The field of equine therapy has grown to include a broad spectrum of treatment styles and may incorporate techniques and modalities...
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