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Well Beings Massage Therapy

Well Beings Massage Therapy Providing massage to canine and equine companions in Chester County PA and surrounding areas.

02/24/2025

The Urinary Bladder Meridian is located just below the horse’s topline - parallel to the spine, and encompasses the three key junctions that most affect performance (poll-atlas, neck-shoulder-withers, and sacroiliac junctions).

This is a great introductory area for touch, which stimulates the body’s parasympathetic nervous system (also know as the “rest and digest” system), helping to bring the horse to a relaxed state. With light palpation, you can get good information about areas that the body is holding tension while establishing trust with the horse.

The horse will give you clear signs that your massage is having a positive effect on their well-being by showing you release signs such as:
* Yawning
* Stretching
* Chewing
* Playing with their tongue
* Blinking with their eyes
* Releasing tension by shifting weight from one leg to the other

Now the horse is ready for you to get to work on their muscles!

02/21/2025

When a part of the body experiences a shift from its original design—whether from a congenital anomaly or a trauma (injury and surgical amputation)—the rest of the body picks up the slack to compensate for the missing limb. Dogs adapt quite well to having three legs, but it becomes even more important to keep the rest of their body healthy. Physical balance is affected, requiring shifts and changes in order to stabilize the body in motion and at rest, and muscles and joints begin to experience new stresses.

Massage is a great way to check in with how their body is adjusting and compensating, and to address the changes before they become a painful problem. Massage and stretching to the overworked (compensating) muscles will instantly increase comfort and function. Performing range of motion for all remaining joints is important to maintain the most optimal movement, and it also aids in the production of synovial fluid (like a lubricant for joints) which helps to reduce stiffness. Myofascial pain in the overloaded areas of the body and ‘phantom limb’ pain will also improve with the increased circulation that is stimulated by massage.

Cleo was adopted as a tripawd with a history of surgical amputation of her left front leg. She has significant arthritis in several joints, and she was having trouble navigating with comfort and confidence. After some physical rehabilitation and massage, she has begun to feel more confident with daily activities, and has even started playing … check the comments to see her first ever play session caught on camera 💕

02/17/2025

We’ll call this one MOMENTOUS MONDAY…THE POLL refers to the area on a horse’s head just behind the ears, where the skull (occiput) meets the first cervical vertebra (the atlas) - also known as the atlanto-occipital (AO) joint.

One of the most crucial junctions in the horse’s body, this joint is responsible for the up and down movement of the horse’s head, along with slight lateral rotation. Because of this ability, the poll is surrounded by a lot of small but strong muscles. By relieving tension in this area, we allow for better movement and suspension of the neck and forelimbs. Pain and tension anywhere in the horse’s body is often held in poll, so it is important to assess the tension to determine if the poll is the source of dysfunction, or if there is dysfunction elsewhere that is causing secondary tension in the poll.

This is a great place to start a massage, as it can give you valuable information on how the horse is feeling overall, plus massage and gentle touch to this area can relax the horse and prepare them to accept bodywork.

Check the comments to see Kiane enjoying some work on the soft tissue surrounding her AO joint ✨

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

So grateful for my many Valentines! 🫶🏻💕

02/10/2025

One of the most common questions I get asked when people find out that I am an equine massage therapist is…

‘Do you massage their WHOLE body?! 😳’

Pretty close to it! A horse has approximately 700 muscles responsible for movement, posture, and other functions. Every massage is tailored to the horse I am working with, and over the next several weeks I’ll share some of the major muscle groups that get addressed in EVERY massage.

First fun fact: Over 90% of a horses muscles are used for locomotion 🐎

01/11/2025

It’s time to treat your own body too! 💆

Massage therapy offers numerous health benefits for both the body and mind. I know you know why it’s beneficial for your horse or dog, and there are just as many reasons why massage therapy is good for you. Some benefits of massage include stress reduction, pain relief, improved circulation, muscle relaxation, enhanced flexibility and range of motion, better sleep…just to name a few.

I am currently entering the clinic portion of my clinical massage therapy program, which means you can come to The Wellness Institute of Chester County to receive a student massage for $40 in an open clinic setting, or $50 in a private room. Link below for booking and more information. My classmates and I can’t wait to help make a difference in how you feel! ☯️

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12/25/2024

May joy find you and yours this holiday season!❤️

12/17/2024

Massage therapy can make a very positive impact on an older dog’s life. Massage treats areas of pain and soreness by releasing muscle tension, and improving or maintaining joint range of motion. Massage is also helpful for the maintenance of muscle mass (slowing or avoiding atrophy). When it comes to quality of life, most owners agree that comfort is top priority, and massage is a great way to maximize comfort and put the spring back in your companion’s step. Whether it is a small improvement or a dramatic one, massage therapy makes a big difference to the older dog’s quality of life - that means more time to enjoy together! ❤️

12/13/2024

First massage for Sunshine ☀️, a former mill mama. Her foster sisters gave her the memo that massage is good stuff (peep them fast asleep after their massages), and despite her initial uncertainty, she relaxed and really enjoyed her session. Your best days are ahead of you Sunny! 💖

This sweet girl is available through Angels Retreat Rescue!
(More photos in comments)

11/30/2024

🎁 ‘Tis the season! 🎁
GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for the special dog or horse (or the people that love them) in your life! 🐶 🎄 🐴 ❤️

Gift certificates are available for a full body massage session, or for any amount toward massage services. EVERY GIFT CERTIFICATE PURCHASED WILL GET AN ENTRY FOR A FREE MASSAGE SESSION. Drawing will take place on 12/28.

By purchasing a gift certificate, you’re not just getting a thoughtful gift for someone special—you’re also helping to support a small business with big heart.

Available digitally or printed and shipped 💌

11/28/2024

My heart goes into every massage, and I am so grateful to each of you for entrusting me with the care of your companion. Very exciting things are in the works for the future, and I can’t wait to share the news with you all! Happy Thanksgiving!

❤️ Ash

11/20/2024

One of my favorite types of massage is a horse’s first massage in their new home. Watching and feeling their apprehension turn into ease and relaxation is incredibly fulfilling.

A massage can help associate comfort with their new surroundings, and work out any kinks from travel. Massage also provides an opportunity to learn about your horse’s body, what’s normal for him, and what he likes or dislikes.

Book an appointment today to help your new horse feel at home!

10/05/2024

Charlie is here to let you know that October is almost fully booked.

I’m here to thank you for entrusting me with your companion’s care. ❤️

Don’t forget to book ahead!

10/03/2024

Relaxing into the release featuring Vonn ❤️

Vonn gets regular massage as part of his treatment plan for the management of elbow dysplasia, a genetic condition that causes developmental abnormalities in the joint. Dogs with elbow dysplasia may be lame during or after exercise, refuse to exercise, or have a decreased activity level, and Vonn was displaying all of these symptoms when I first met him. There’s no cure for elbow dysplasia, but it can be managed with surgery, exercise control, diet, rehabilitation, and pain relief. Massage therapy can help dogs with elbow dysplasia by releasing tension in compensating muscles, thus improving their mobility, reducing pain, and improving their quality of life. Vonn is doing well, no lameness, and no surgery needed!

07/16/2024

How much weight can a horse carry?

In my experience, a horse can carry an infinite amount.

They can carry the weight of broken hearts, broken homes, and broken bodies. Countless tears sometimes comb their tangled manes. Moments when parents and friends cannot be there to help and hold a person, horses embrace and empower. They carry physical, mental, and emotional handicaps. They carry hopes and dreams; and they will carry the stress from your day when you can’t carry it anymore.

They carry graduations, they carry new careers, they carry moves away from everything familiar, they carry marriages, they carry divorces, they carry funerals, they carry babies before they are born, and sometimes they carry the mothers who cannot carry their own baby. They carry mistakes, they carry joy, they carry the good and they carry the bad. They carry drugs and addictions, but they also carry the celebrations.

They will carry you to success when all you have felt is failure. They will carry you, never knowing the weight of your burdens and triumphs.

If you let them, they will carry you through life, and life is hard, life is heavy. But a horse will make you feel weightless under it all.

07/03/2024

Massage helps to release endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers and mood elevators, promoting a sense of wellbeing and relaxation. Blueberry is happy to demonstrate these effects 🫐 ❤️

04/26/2024

Caught my assistant sleeping on the job today… 💤 💕

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First massage for Sunshine ☀️, a former mill mama. Her foster sisters gave her the memo that massage is good stuff (peep them fast asleep after their massages), and despite her initial uncertainty, she relaxed and really enjoyed her session. Your best days are ahead of you Sunny! 💖 This sweet girl is available through Angels Retreat Rescue! (More photos in comments) #wellbeings #adoptable