Gillian Blake

ESMT Dip, Cert ST, DOT Equine and Sports Massage Therapist using DEEP OSCILLATION® BTEC Professional Diploma (Level 5) Clinical Sport & Remedial Massage Therapy

New Forest Equine & Canine Therapy
Ringwood
Hants
United Kingdom
BH24 1TP
Mobile 07852765372.

"Once an animal has received DEEP OSCILLATION® treatment I have seen dramatic improvements both in their overall well-being, temperament, flexibility and movement.  A horse or dog will demonstrate an honest reaction to treatment, and on every occasion we have seen nothing but improvements".

Background "New Forest Equine & Canine Therapy" who offer treatments within Hampshire, Dorset and The Isle of Wight.

Gillian Blake has over 20 years experience of working with horses.  From working with riding stable ponies from aged 9, to top eventers, she has an array of experience.  As a follow on from eventing with her previous horse, Gillian now competes in Affiliated Dressage at Medium level with her horse Topsy - see picture to right.

Personal Statement

"I qualified as a Sports Massage Therapist to treat people and came to the simple conclusion that if we feel pain and stiff through exercise and posture, horses must feel it too.  They are just as athletic as us; if not more and have muscles which equally cause them as much discomfort.  If we prepare our bodies for work using massage and alternative therapies, why shouldn't the same be done for them? I want to be able to help them in return for all the work they do for us."

Qualifications

British Horse Society (BHS) Stages 2 & 3

NVQ's in Horse Care and Management

ESMT Dip DOT Equine and Sports Massage Therapist using DEEP OSCILLATION®with Gilliyan Carter of Equi-Therapy UK in the East Midlands

BTEC Professional Diploma (Level 5) - Clinical Sport & Remedial Massage Therapy, studied through the prestigous London School of Sports & Remedial Massage whose training covers not only a range of massage and advanced soft tissue techniques (set within a framework of assessment and rehabilitation procedures) but also dealing effectively with a variety of musculoskeletal problems that can help with recovery and in the reduction of symptoms in many medical conditions.

Treatments

Consultation includes full physical assessment of the horse including gait analysis and discussion about certain aspects which might affect treatments.  Full body massage adjusted to suit the needs of the horse, including stretching, bodywork and DEEP OSCILLATION®.

Full Body Equine Massage: duration 60 - 90 mins (Discounts are given for 4/5 horses at same yard) - Recommendations provided for post treatment stretches

Pre Event Equine Massage: duration 45 mins - Can be done at the event to enhance performance

• Increasing mobility,
• Stimulating circulation,
• Allowing muscles to fill with well oxygenated, nutrient filled blood.

Post Event Equine Massage: duration 45 mins -Can be done at the event in order to

• Flush out toxins released during heavy muscle activity
• Calm the nervous system
• Stimulate the lymphatic system. 
• Reduce the effects of trauma occured during competition
• Reduce the risk of injury.

Canine Massage: duration 45 mins.  Dogs can often suffer with the following problems, regular canine massage with DEEP OSCILLATION® can help with:

• Lameness
• Back Problems
• Jumping or getting up and down
• Loss of performance (relevant to agility/working dogs)
• Unhappiness or reluctance to play