Education
School AIT
Practitioner in Equine Bodywork & Massage
School AIT's program is approved by the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM)
Comprehensive
440 hours of Online / Distance Study
60 Required Hours Hands-On Training
In-depth foundation in equine anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, ethics, and professional practice, while also developing the hands-on skills needed to work thoughtfully with the equine body.
The program includes training in multiple bodywork approaches, including soft-tissue techniques, myofascial release, beginning craniosacral therapy, acupressure, and energy-based modalities
The Equine Collaborative
Equine Massage Certification Program
Curriculum (Online + In-Person)
Massage Safety & Professional Ethics
Full-Body Massage Techniques
Evaluation Skills
Hands-On Practice With Real Horses
Business & Client Communication
University of Wyoming
Kinesiology & Health Promotion
My background in Kinesiology and Health Promotion provides an important foundation for my approach to equine bodywork. Kinesiology is the study of human movement, and my education gave me a strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, movement patterns, muscular function, and the relationship between movement and overall wellness.
Although my degree is human-focused, the principles of movement and functional anatomy provide a valuable framework for observing the horse as a whole. It has taught me to look beyond an isolated area of tension and consider how different structures and movement patterns work together.
This background supports my approach to equine bodywork by helping me recognize the importance of balanced movement, mobility, muscular function, recovery, and preventative wellness. It also reinforced the importance of looking at the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
My education has taught me to see movement as a conversation—and bodywork as one way of listening.
OFNC - Online Fitness & Nutrition Certification
My experience as a personal trainer has given me a practical understanding of how the body responds to movement, exercise, stress, recovery, and physical demands. Working with people has taught me to look closely at movement patterns, recognize areas of weakness or restriction, and understand that every body responds differently to physical work.
That experience carries naturally into my approach to equine bodywork. Horses, like people, are individuals with different levels of conditioning, activity, mobility, and recovery needs. Whether a horse is a high-level athlete, a recreational partner, or simply enjoying a quieter stage of life, understanding how the body moves and adapts helps me approach each session thoughtfully.
Personal training has also taught me the importance of listening, observation, communication, and individualized care. Rather than applying the same approach to everyone, I learned to meet each client where they are and adjust based on their goals and responses. I bring that same philosophy to every horse I work with.
The same philosophy guides both practices: understand the individual, listen to the body, and support it rather than forcing it.