Quiet Hands Equine and Canine Massage

02/04/2025

It is my honor to welcome this stunningly sweet boy to Quiet Hands Equine and Canine Massage . Dan is a 20 year old TB gelding, whose owner noticed a change in behavior when mounting. He has had multiple modalities; MagnaWave as well as chiropractic work, who all noticed the tension held throughout his back.
After his initial evaluation, we decided to treat him with a full body sport massage, which features a trigger point targeted approach. Wr also utilized some Masterson Method techniques targeting the poll and TMJ.
Dan handed his first session beautifully and was unsure what to do with his new found mobility!

02/04/2025

Big things in 2025...new massage techniques...craniosacral and Masterson method...KT tape certification...Essex Horse Trials and installation of the therapy pool, looking quite similar to the picture below, featuring a pool wide walking ledge, shallow area for smaller patients, and therapeutic jets! Ground breaks in March and should be functional by the end of May! So very excited to be able to host swim sessions for our small animal clients and provide different massage treatment options for both equine and canine patients.

12/30/2024

New Year, New Goals....New Merch!
Thanks to South Paw Customs, I am happy to introduce "Love is Regenerative" and "Movement is Medicine". We are also taking orders for logo merch.
All customizable!
Send an email or message for any orders!

12/26/2024

End of the year is always a whirlwind...filled with traveling, working long hours in multiple locations, greeting family from out of town, and preparing for the year ahead. The fuzzy team of Quiet Hands Equine and Canine Massage would like to wish all a merry holiday season and a very happy new year.
We cannot wait to see what 2025 has in store for this small LLC, but we cannot express out gratitude for all those who allow me the privilege to do what I love in keeping your animal companions feeling and performing at their best.
Here at home base, my canine counterparts are enjoying a rest and recharge day...starting with a Respond PEMF mat treatment atop his new donut bed...followed by massage and some acupressure. They all deserve it!
Happy Holidays to all!

11/02/2024

Just as in horses, yawning in dogs can mean many things; however, as in horses, it can also show a release of tension...
Both species may start a massage therapy session with hesitancy and perhaps, anxiety...but after a few calming strokes and, perhaps some snacks ;), the stressful eyes become soft and the yawns of release turn into blissful snores of rest.
Enjoy the canine progression from slight suspicion to relaxation.

11/02/2024

Looking back at QH's memories from 2 years ago...I notice that my eye has become more refined in detecting fascial lines and tension among musculature. This is why palpation and finger feel is so important and truly why practice makes perfect...and why each client and patient team is individual and different.
The horse in the black and white image was so reactive, that I was only able to treat with sweating (no pressure, only the heat from my palms) for multiple sessions; whereas the horse in the colored image is used to treatment, but the area of tension seems to become more noticeable as a compensatory issue.
The body is a fascinating machine...keep learning, my friends.

10/16/2024

Big and exciting things are about to happen for Quiet Hands Equine and Canine Massage...this summer is going to be a splash...I mean blast ;)

09/21/2024

So proud of these ladies and their equine counter parts! So much time, hard work and dedication were put into preparation for this National event and because of this, they came out hugely successful. Thank you to Broken Arrow Ranch Journey to Standardbred Nationals for allowing me to sponsor and work on these beautiful creatures. Now, I get to bodywork them to help with post show and travel tension and help them feel their best.

09/21/2024

09/21/2024

This was such a beautiful day, helping these athletes get ready for their first National event. Now, this show is in the books and what a success!!

07/19/2024

Prime location at Buxmont Riding Club !

07/19/2024

Quiet Hands Equine and Canine Massage is an official sponsor at Buxmont Riding Club !! I am so honored to have this opportunity and cannot wait to meet the horse and rider teams...and possibly their small animal companions!!

06/07/2024

Right before my first event, one of my own fuzzy kids fell ill. I brought him to the clinic i work for, shout out to Doylestown Animal Medical Clinic, and because of the amazing care and diligence of the staff and doctors, we found a small mass on his spleen. After careful planning, we decided to remove the organ. Not many GP hospitals would take this on, as it is a complicated surgery, but they truly rose to the challenge and got my baby through the procedure with flying colors. Now time for recovery and rehabilitation!
First day post op Pup-date. Sleepover was fun, but we all missed our own beds. Mom did pt exercises overnight to make it easier for me to get up to go potty. After some bicycles of my hinds, I got up to do pottties, then ate some breakfast in bed with meds and a big drink of water. We did some assisted sit to stands and paw pad tickles, then some massage...and by then I was feeling GOOD! I didn't want to lay down...mom needs constant supervision and I am the man for the job...but instead, mom sat with me and gave me an "extra special" treat and before you knew it, I was snoooooozin' on my Respond PEMF.
What an absolute rockstar this boy is...sleeping soundly now and ready to take on day two!!

06/02/2024

As a small business owner, I feel honored to have been a sponsor for the Essex Horse Trials this year. Yesterday, the dressage tests and show jumping events were held at the United States Equestrian Team Foundation facility, and I was lucky enough to set up a tent, provide education on therapeutic modalities and event treat competitors. As a sponsor, I was able to provide the rider bags, thanks to South Paw Customs and to see my logo all around the facility was something i could have only dreamed. Thank you to everyone who made this possible for Quiet Hands Equine and Canine Massage and I hope to be able to continue to grow, helping animal companions and teammates.
Best of luck to the cross country horse and rider teams hosted at Mooreland Farms and thank you again to all that love and support this small business.