Equinise is run by Hannah Jenkins, Dip ITEC in Equine sports massage having trained with Mary Bromiley, Dip BTEC level 4 sports massage, ITEC level 3 remedial sports massage and ctha pregnancy massage. After being a groom for 15 years at a competitive level, and having my own fair few injuries from riding accidents and recieving sports massage for myself and seeing many different therapists treat
horses I worked with, I decided that I would like to be able to help other people and horses in the same way as sports massage helped me. So I retrained and now get to do a job that I love while helping others not just physically but mentally too.
�Benefits of a Sports Massage�
Increase and improve circulation
Relax muscle spasm
Prevent and relive adhesions
Enhance muscle tone
Increase the range of movement
Release tension
Aid mental relaxation
Helps to aid recovery
Helps to minimise muscle atrophy (wastage)
�Why does sports massage work?�
As a experienced and well trained massage therapist I am able to pick up on things such as;
Tension
Tissue temperature
Reactions of the horse or rider to palpation
Visualise muscle contours and movement patterns. This helps me to be able to "look outside the box" as to what the primary issue is with yourself or your horse. Appropriate massage will help enhance recovery from minor sub clinical situations by;
Massage reduces pain (op**te release)
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Reduction of pain
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Reduced tension within the tissue
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Reduced tension means the capillaries can function normally
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Massage increases tissue temperature
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Thermoregulation
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Improved arterial blood flow
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Improved venous return secondary to massage compression
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Enhanced tissue recovery
