Kinesiotaping is a subtle yet powerful way to extend the benefits of bodywork and support your horse long after the session ends. I use none other than Hestaband tape, proudly supplied in Australia by Mel Rowe of Melt Lymphatics. This gentle, non-invasive modality offers ongoing support without restricting movement.

It can be incredibly effective for pain management, reducing swelling, supporting compromised or fatigued joints, improving posture, and so much more. It works with your horse’s body, not against it.

Photonic therapy is a powerful yet gentle tool to support your horse’s natural healing processes. I work with a range of light therapy devices including the Super Torch, Multi Radiance Medical light, joint pads, and red light boots, to offer a tailored approach for each horse. With a combination of red, infrared, and blue wavelengths, we can target deep tissues, surface-level inflammation, and accupoints.

Whether used alone or alongside other therapies, red light therapy helps reduce pain, support circulation, and encourage cellular repair in a way that’s non-invasive and well-tolerated by even sensitive horses.

Tissue mobilisation uses specific, targeted manual techniques to stretch and release the soft tissues that surround and support the major joints. When these tissues are tight or restricted, the joints can’t function properly.

This work focuses on creating space, reducing tension, and encouraging healthy movement through those key areas. By improving tissue health, we not only support better range of motion and joint function but also help reduce injury risk, aid recovery, and even improve behavioural responses. Because when a horse can move freely, they can feel and perform at their best.

Cupping uses gentle suction techniques to support circulation, fascial mobility and relaxation within the soft tissues. By creating a lifting effect through the tissues, cupping can assist in encouraging movement between tissue layers and supporting areas that may feel restricted or tense. It can be incorporated into a treatment session as a complementary technique to support comfort, mobility, and overall well-being.

IASTM uses specialised tools to assist with the assessment and treatment of soft tissues. The technique involves applying controlled pressure and movement through the tools to help support soft tissue mobility, comfort, and movement quality. IASTM is used alongside hands-on techniques as part of an individualised treatment approach based on each horse’s presentation and needs.

Recovery is rarely a straight line, and every horse heals in their own time. Modalities including Photonic Therapy and Kinesiotaping can play a valuable role in the recovery process.

Please note: this work is always complementary to, and never a replacement for, veterinary treatment. I will only work with post-injury or post-surgery horses once your vet has assessed and cleared them for bodywork or recommended specific modalities. Your vet's guidance comes first, always.

The fascial system is a continuous network of connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, organs and other structures throughout the body. Advanced fascial techniques focus on assessing and working with the relationship between fascia, soft tissues, and movement patterns. These techniques aim to support tissue mobility, relaxation, proprioception, and overall comfort. Every horse carries their own history through their body, and understanding the fascial system allows for a more holistic approach when assessing movement, tension, and individual needs.