Massage and Bodywork Services for the...
Equine Athlete
Equine Companion
Geriatric Equine
Specialty Massage and Bodywork
Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
CST focuses on the gentle placement of hands to help release tension in the body’s connective tissue.
The horse's body is interconnected, both structurally and functionally. If one area of the body is tense, it can affect the horse's whole body, causing stress to your horse's muscles, joints, and fascia. The goal of CST is to relieve tension and allow free movement of cerebrospinal fluid. This helps the horse's body function better through:
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Self-regulation.
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Self-correction.
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Self-healing.​
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As a CST practitioner, the following techniques are used, including:
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Palpation: Gently feeling for restrictions in the craniosacral system
Light touch: Applying pressure to specific points on the body
Energy transfer: exchanging of energy between the horse and practitioner
Cranial adjustments: Making subtle movements to the bones of the skull and spine
Release work: Releasing tension in the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord ​​​​
If you have a horse who is
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having a hard time connecting with people or other horses
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is fearful or anxious
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is recovering from a traumatic accident, injury, or event
Craniosacral Therapy is an amazing way to get the body grounded and connected again.
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If you have a horse that:
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Seems Tense
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Has repetitive back soreness
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is head shy
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is sensitive around the ears and poll
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plays with his bit excessively
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is yawning frequently
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is cinchy or girthy
These are all signs that your horse could benefit from Craniosacral Therapy.
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$95.00 /session
Neuro myofascial release is a therapy that combines neurological stimulation with manual techniques to release tension in the body's muscles and connective tissue (fascia). It is used to relieve pain, improve range of motion, and restore healthy movement by addressing both the neurological response and the physical restrictions in the fascia, allowing the body to "reset" itself to proper alignment.
A typical Session includes the following:​​
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Palpation: Gently feeling for restrictions in the fascia and muscles
Checking Range of Motion: to see which joints are experiencing limitations
Light Massage: work out stress and trigger points
Stretching: help loosen up muscles
ANMR tool: adjustment tool that releases the fascia and allows muscles to relax, leading to self alignment
​​​​​If your horse is displaying the following behaviors (s)he could benefit from neuro myofascial release technique:
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Moving away from mounting or saddling
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Back pain
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Difficulty bending
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Difficulty picking up the correct lead
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Cross firing
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Head tossing
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Bucking/rearing
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Difficulty pushing off the hind end
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When fascia is free moving, so are the muscles. When muscles are free moving, so is your horse, allowing him/her to restore balance, rebuild strength, and achieve success!
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$105.00 /session
Shiatsu and the Elements
Shiatsu massage originates from Oriental Medicine and shares a philosophy with acupuncture. It is a hands on massage technique that focuses on the energy meridians of the horse.
What is a meridian? A meridian is a channel in the body that energy flows along. Each Meridian has an equal yet opposite pair. Yin and Yang.
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There are 5 Elements in the Body:
​Shiatsu massage has been shown to support body system functions. By following and massaging meridians in the direction they flow, the bodyworker can help balance your horse's elements, leading to a happier, healthier horse, and more stable horse. Say bye to that behavior problem your horse has been struggling with and book a Shiatsu session. Each session includes a complementary dose of crystal essence. Crystal essence will be chosen by your bodyworker based off your horse's imbalance(s).
$85.00 /session
Fire: Exploding. Spirit of the Horse.
Wood: Crushing. Detoxification and Growth.
Corresponds with the heart and small intestine. "Spirit" of the horse.
🌿 Decreases symptoms of shock
🌿 Decreases symptoms of heat exhaustion
🌿 Releases tension in the shoulder
🌿 Helps calm an anxious horse and reduces stress.
Water: Drilling. Fight or Flight.
Corresponds with the bladder and kidneys.
🌿 Helps relax a nervous horse
🌿 Increases willpower and determination
🌿 Promotes spinal alignment, decreasing back pain
🌿 Helps a horse mentally through life changes.
🌿 Will to live​
Corresponds with the hind leg and liver.
🌿 Promotes healing of joints, ligaments, and tendons
🌿 Decreases muscle spasms
🌿 Balances assertiveness and flexibility
🌿 Releases anger and frustration
🌿 Supports vision and eye health
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Earth: Crossing. Balancing and Grounding.
Corresponds with the stomach and spleen.
🌿 Reduces symptoms and pain associated with colic
🌿 Reduces Gas
🌿 Promotes fertility
🌿 Eases mastitis
🌿 Helps promote milk production in lactating mares.
Metal: Splitting. Letting Go.
Corresponds with the lungs and large intestine.
🌿 Decreases coughing
🌿 Helps increase oxygen in the blood
🌿 Promotes a healthy coat
🌿 Promotes proper bowel movements
🌿 May decrease tripping in front legs
Horse may be withdrawn, defensive, or "stubborn"
Kinesiology Taping
Kinesiology taping is a method used to prolong and amplify the effects of massage, PEMF, or laser done on your horse. It's designed to stretch and move with the horse’s body, creating space between the skin and underlying tissues. This helps
reduce pressure on pain receptors and increases blood flow to the affected area, which accelerates healing. It can be a valuable tool for enhancing performance, managing pain, and improving circulation.
Kinesiology tape is applied to the skin over muscles, ligaments, or joints. The tape’s elasticity is designed to mimic the skin’s own stretch and movement.
We use Kinesiology Taping as an add on service to any bodywork session or massage.
offered as an add on service:
$45.00 add on
Full Body Massage
When performing a full-body massage, Back on Track Equine Therapy customizes a tailored massage and bodywork plan to best suit the individual needs of your horse. The full-body massage may incorporate the use of a massage gun, lymphatic massage, shiatsu, craniosacral therapy, and other specialized modalities.
A typical session includes the following:
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Evaluation of gaits
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Palpation of stress points
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Checking range of motion
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Massage gun the fascia
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Hands on massage for the full body and focusing in on stress points
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Stretching
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Physical Therapy Plan and exercise assignments that you can do from home with your horse to get him/her Back on Track and on the road to recovery!
$175.00 /session
Contact Us
​Florence, AZ
We are a fully mobile Equine Therapy and Saddle Fitting Service in all of Arizona, but mainly service Florence, Coolidge, Eloy, Casa Grande, Maricopa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Apache Junction and surrounding Areas.
602-377-5002
