Zoe Thomas

BSc, HND, NC, ESMT Dip, DOT

Strachan
Burnfoot
New Galloway
Castle Douglas
Scotland
DG7 3RZ
Telephone 0770 363 0311

NOW IN SCOTLAND

DEEP OSCILLATION® for Equine

Zoe Thomas, a dedicated and enthusiastic equine professional is now offering her equine therapy services in Scotland covering Dumfries & Galloway.  Combining a strong academic background with a passionate interest in the bloodstock industry, Zoe is an excellent communicator and highly acclaimed human, equine and canine massage therapist.

Having derived immense pleasure over the years from working with horses, she is now successfully combining DEEP OSCILLATION® with Equine Sports Massage Therapy to get the best results possible for the horse and their rider.  Zoe has successfully achieved the Equine Sports Massage Diploma with Gilliyan Carter, leading equine sport massage Tutor of Equi-Therapy UK,  which covers Equine Anatomy & Physiology, Massage Techniques and Contraindications, Trigger/Pressure Point Work, Soft Tissue Release as well as Pre & Post Competition Massage, Passive Stretching and Mobilising Routines.

Whilst completing the ESMT Diploma, Zoe took the opportunity to train with DEEP OSCILLATION® for equines with Gilliyan, the first to use in Europe on Equines.   covering its use with equine, it's benefits, treatment set up, therapy application & use of the interchangeable heads.  Zoe knew instantly this was something she needed to provide because of the results she was achieving.

Zoe has worked in Ireland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

Irish National Stud Certificate: Thoroughbred Breeding

BSc:    Applied Bioscience, Scottish Agricultural College, Auchincruive, Ayr, Scotland (2004)
HND:   Agricultural Science, Scottish Agricultural College, Auchincruive, Ayr, Scotland (2003)
NC:     Laboratory Technology, Scottish Agricultural College, Auchincruive, Ayr, Scotland (2001)

9 Standards: Including English and Mathematics (1997)

Equine Sports Massage Diploma (ESMT Dip) with Gilliyan Carter of Equi-Therapy UK, Nottingham

Accredited with the ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma including Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology and Deep Tissue massage at Integrated Body Dynamics in London http://www.integratedbodydynamics.co.uk/

Currently studying: Neuromuscular Therapy.

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ZOE'S WORK:-

Joseph Murphy - " I have had great results with Zoe. She has a great manner and a lovely way with horses. I would highly recommend her"  (Ireland Eventer)

Cathal Murphy - " Zoe's treatments have made a huge difference to my event horses suppleness and performance. Her treatments are a vital part of my preparation for events"

Declan Dorgan -  " I got the results I was looking for and within a few days of Zoe treating Supreme Doc, he went out to win a point to point, the results speak for themselves" Point to Point Trainer and Breeder of Tidal Bay