Cutting Edge Performance Therapy

10/19/2026

Now that Reina has settled in with her new shoes, I am working on breaking her compensation patterns.

This isn’t a process that changes over night. Especially when dealing with chronic pain due to her navicular changes. These patterns have changed over the years and adjusted by her body when seeking support and pain relief. The goal is to slowly show her body that it can now move more comfortably and to retrain the body’s movement.

This isn’t just a physical transformation.

Reina now needs to trust herself and her body. Movements and posture that frequently caused her discomfort are now allowing her to move more freely. Not only am I working to retrain the body, I am working on breaking the pain cycle and retrain her brain as well.

She is slowly softening and trusting the process.

10/14/2026

What are you actually paying for when you book a session?

This is a question I get fairly often… How long does a session take?

The honest answer is that it takes as long as your horse needs.

I don’t work against a timer, watch the clock, or determine the value of a session by how many minutes I spend on a horse. My approach is based on what I’m assessing, what the horse is communicating through their body, how they respond to treatment, and what they can comfortably tolerate that day.

Every horse is different. Every body is different. And every session should reflect that.

Some horses require more time to address areas of restriction, compensation patterns, or chronic tension. Others may need a more conservative approach because they’re sensitive, overwhelmed, or simply not ready to receive more work. In those cases, knowing when to stop is just as important as knowing what to address.

You’re not paying for a set number of minutes. You’re paying for the education, experience, knowledge, and clinical judgment that guide every decision I make during your horse’s session.

Yes, you’re paying for my time. But you’re also paying for my ability to assess what I’m feeling, recognize what I’m seeing, adjust my approach as the horse responds, and determine what is appropriate for that individual on that particular day.

I understand that some practitioners structure their services around 30 minute or hourly sessions. My approach is different. I don’t believe quality bodywork should be dictated by a clock when the horse in front of me is telling me what they need.

My goal isn’t to complete a routine or hit a time requirement. It’s to provide thoughtful, individualized care that respects the horse’s physical needs, responses, and limitations.

The session is built around the horse, not the clock. That’s the standard I hold myself to every time I work.

10/12/2026

Equine Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is not one size fits all. Every horse has a different history, compensation pattern, and set of needs, so each program is customized to the individual.

I am multi-certified in equine sports massage and offer a variety of modalities, including massage, myofascial work, craniosacral, cupping, scraping, acupressure, stretching, red light therapy, and cryotherapy. These tools allow me to adjust the approach based on how each horse responds.

Three Levels of Rehabilitation

Tier 1 | Functional Rehabilitation

For horses needing foundational support, conditioning, movement work, or help rebuilding strength after rest or a less complex issue.

Tier 2 | Structured Rehabilitation

For horses needing a more involved plan with consistent bodywork, therapeutic modalities, conditioning, and closer monitoring.

Tier 3 | Intensive Rehabilitation

For complex cases requiring frequent therapeutic work, conditioning, and comprehensive support, including horses with significant compensation patterns, chronic issues, or extensive recovery needs.

Every program is built around the individual horse rather than a standard protocol.

I work closely with Jackpot Veterinary Services and your horse’s primary veterinarian when preferred. I also work with farrier Xavier Felix, or can coordinate with your established farrier if they are able to travel to my facility. When appropriate, rehabilitation trainer River Rousseau is available to provide riding support and help progress the horse safely.

Horses in my program receive 24 hour turnout, constant access to forage, and individualized nutrition based on their workload, condition, and needs.

Rehabilitation requires time and consistency. Programs have a 30 day minimum, with payment plans available when needed.

My goal is to look at the horse as a whole, address the compensations and movement patterns we find, and build a program that supports the horse through each stage of its rehabilitation.

Enrollment in my rehabilitation program is limited, allowing me to provide each horse with the individualized attention, monitoring, and care they need throughout their rehabilitation.

Please text 520-955-4132 with any questions!
Located in Marana, AZ

Anissa

10/11/2026

After eight months of rehabilitation following a tendon strain, Nox is back to work.

His recovery began with cryotherapy, red light therapy, and regular bodywork to support healing, prevent compensatory tension, and maintain healthy movement patterns.

While stall rest can be important during the acute phase, rehabilitation cannot stop there. Simply waiting for a tendon to heal does not prepare it for the demands of work. Controlled, progressive movement and loading are essential for rebuilding strength and improving the tissue’s ability to tolerate stress.

As Nox progressed, I gradually introduced stress loading exercises to strengthen the tendon and prepare him for a safe return to work.

After eight months of consistent rehabilitation, Nox’s tendon has healed and been appropriately conditioned for regular work. I’m so excited to get my boy back under the saddle 🤩

10/09/2026

Reina’s rehab journey 👀

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

We had the veterinarian and farrier out today to evaluate Reina and get her feet set up for the next phase of her rehabilitation.

She has quite a few compensation issues that we’re working through in addition to her navicular, so getting her feet into a better setup was an important first step.

Now we’ll give her some time to settle into her new shoes and monitor her movement and overall mechanics. Once we see how she’s responding, we’ll continue moving forward with her rehabilitation plan.

There’s a lot to address, but I’m happy with where we’re starting. As always, thank you to Jackpot Veterinary Center and Xavier Felix for making sure everyone was taken care of!

10/05/2026

Inflammation has a job. The goal isn’t always to stop it. It’s knowing when it has done its job and when it needs some help resolving.

About a week and a half ago, Zara injured her leg. Initially, we suspected either a kick or that she had jabbed herself with a tree branch. The swelling was significant, but she remained completely sound. We kept the area clean, monitored it closely for heat, drainage, and changes in soundness, and allowed the initial inflammatory response to do what it was supposed to do.

Once I was back in town and could evaluate her myself, the swelling was still substantial. There was no heat, drainage, or lameness, but because of the location and how close the injury was to the joint, I wanted to be certain we weren’t missing anything.

The vet came out, and X-rays showed no fracture or broken bone. There were also no signs of infection.

We wrapped the leg to sweat it out and help manage the residual swelling. Since then, I’ve been using infrared/red light therapy along with cryo massage. Zara wouldn’t tolerate the cryo spray, so we adjusted the approach.

Inflammation is an important part of healing. But when inflammation and fluid accumulation linger after the initial injury has been addressed, that’s when we can start taking additional steps to support the body’s recovery.

The goal isn’t to fight the inflammatory process. It’s to understand it, monitor it, and know when intervention is appropriate.

10/01/2026

Please welcome Reina.

Reina is a 10-year-old mare with navicular who was originally purchased to be a lesson horse. She’s been having some trouble staying sound, so her vet and farrier back home have been working with her feet and making adjustments to help correct her angles.

She’s now here with me for some additional support.

Our goal is to address the compensation patterns she’s developed, help get her body moving and feeling better, continue supporting her feet as they come into a better place, and ultimately get her sound enough to return to her job teaching the kiddos.

My vet will be out next week to evaluate and clear her to begin rehab. We’ll also go over her rehabilitation plan together with my farrier so we can make sure everyone is working toward the same goal.

We’ve got some work to do, but I’m excited to see how she progresses.

Welcome to the rehab crew, Reina.