A Full Service Experience

Alyssa Huggins is a multimodality certified equine practitioner who works with the goal of creating a positive and caring experience through touch and bonding. She increases relaxation and promotes rejuvenation of the body. She works to improve lymphatic return and lower the risk of muscle and tendon strains. She also helps with recovery from muscle injuries and reduces the pain that comes with chronic conditions. She uses a mix of deep stress point massage and myofascial release. Alyssa stimulates the nervous system with her work which heighten's awareness, coordination, and balance. Her work can help with stress reduction, behavioral issues, and OCD issues. She is also trained in sports massage that works to help prepare your horse to perform their best before a competition or big event. She helps to keep the joints moving with precise manipulation and detailed techniques that follow a sequence best suited to fit your goals and goals for your horse!

Why Equine Massage? 

Equine massage is more than just relaxation - it is a tool that promotes circulation, improves range of motion, improves lymphatic return, and stimulates the nervous system. Whether your horse is a competetive athlete, a weekend trail companion or recovering from an injury, massage therapy offers benefits such as: 

• Improved muscle tone and flexibility

• Enchanced performance and quicker recovery time 

• Alleviation of soreness, tension, and stiffness

• Support during rehabilitation or training programs

Myofascial Release: Restoring Natural Movement 

Alyssa places special emphasis on myofascial techniques - a hands on approach that targets the fascia; the connective tissue that surrounds muscles. Restrictions in the fascia can limit movement and cause compensatory patterns. Skilled touch can release these restrictions, helping your horse regain full, fluid motion, and a balanced posture. 

Sports Massage: Pre and Post Event

Equine sports massage is an essential component of maintaining a horse's peak performance especially at competitive events. Pre - event massage is designed to prepare a horse physically and mentally for the demands of competition. It focuses on stimulation, warming up muscles, enhancing range of motion and maximizing freedom of movement to improve overall performance. Post - event massage, on the other hand, is aimed at cooling down the muscles. It helps flush out metabolic waste, reduces muscle soreness and promotes relaxation. The focus of this type of massage is to work with the body's natural cooling down process, minimize stiffness and help to maintain long term soundness. 

Gait Analysis & Saddle Fit Evaluation

A horse's posture and movement tells a story. With gait analysis, Alyssa can identify subtle irregularities or asymmetries that may be impacting the performance of your horse. By pinpointing the root of discomfort she can determine a tailored massage program to help your horses individual needs. Alyssa can also provide a saddle fit analysis - a critical aspect of equine health, ensuring your horse's back is free from pressure or restriction.