Services
Equine massage services in Eastern Ontario
Certified, veterinary-informed massage and bodywork. Delivered barn-side from Smiths Falls across the Ottawa to Kingston corridor. Every horse, from backyard companion to FEI competitor.
01 · Performance & Maintenance
Performance & maintenance massage
Horses in regular work carry tension the same way athletes do. It builds quietly until it shows up as stiffness, shortened strides or a sour attitude under saddle. Regular massage releases that tension before it becomes a problem.
- Full-body massage with range-of-motion work
- Pressure-point checks, including key ulcer points
- Keeps working horses supple between rides
- Catches small issues before they become vet bills
02 · Rehabilitation & Recovery
Rehabilitation & recovery
For horses coming back from injury, time off, or that are just not quite right. I find the problem areas, often almost immediately, and work with your veterinarian’s guidance until your horse is comfortable and moving like themselves again.
- Targeted therapy for specific problem areas
- Works alongside your vet’s treatment plan
- A recovery plan you can follow between visits
- Progress you can see, explained in plain language
03 · Show & Competition Support
Show & competition support
As an FEI Permitted Equine Therapist, I can legally treat your horse at FEI-sanctioned events, a credential most therapists don’t hold. From pre-ride preparation to post-class recovery, your horse shows up sound and leaves sound.
- Permitted to work at FEI-sanctioned competitions
- Pre-ride prep to loosen and focus your horse
- Post-class recovery to prevent next-day stiffness
- Scheduling built around your show calendar
Which does your horse need?
Massage, chiropractic, or the vet?
Massage & bodywork
Soft-tissue therapy for muscle tension, restricted movement, soreness after work, attitude changes and maintenance. This is what I do, and as an RVT I know when a problem is beyond massage.
Chiropractic
Joint-focused adjustment by a licensed animal chiropractor. Massage and chiro often complement each other: soft tissue released first helps adjustments hold longer.
Your veterinarian
Lameness, acute injury, sudden behaviour change or anything medical belongs with your vet first. I work alongside your vet, and flag anything I find that needs their eyes.
Not sure which service fits? Just describe your horse.
Rates depend on your location and travel. Call or text and I’ll point you in the right direction, even if it’s not to me.