what does "wholistic"
really mean?

general approach

feeding
& nutritional therapy

exercise physiology
& sports medicine

internal medicine

physical therapy
& rehabilitation

"prehab"

manual & movement
therapies

osteopathic care
of the spine

homeopathy
& homotoxicology

medical intuitive evaluation

energy medicine

Anima Herbal Solutions

PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION

I take an wholistic approach to physical therapy and rehabilitation, so the treatment plan also includes attention to diet and environment (i.e. physical and mental health), specific nutritional therapy, and use of supportive medications as needed.

Some equine therapists use a variety of mechanical interventions, such as electrical stimulation, magnetic field therapy, and therapeutic ultrasound, in their practices. I prefer to use my hands in a combined manual and energetic approach. If electrical devices are needed in addition to manual therapy (e.g. e-stim for maintenance of muscle mass following nerve injury), then special arrangements can be made.

Rehab for athletes.  For athletic horses, the final phase of rehabilitation is a tailored fitness program. The goal at this stage is to gradually increase the horse's level of aerobic fitness (i.e. stamina) and activity-specific strength and agility so that he can safely resume training (assuming the nature of his illness/injury allows) with the least possible risk of re-injury or injury to another part of his body.

Regardless of the sport or discipline in which the horse performs, the longer the horse has been out of work, the longer this phase needs to be. Impatience at this stage can undo months of careful rehabilitation.