Sooner Than Later Animal Massage & Bodywork

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day!

06/04/2024

It’s International Corgi Day! Meet my two corgis, 🐾 Athena and Yogi 🐾

Athena: I met her through my boyfriend, but very quickly stole her heart 😉 I’m her favorite, haha. She may seem shy at first, but she is a very affectionate and won’t turn down a good snuggle 🥰

Yogi: We felt Athena needed a friend, so we agreed to get a puppy. He is our most outgoing, ready to go on an adventure🌄, and playful boy! He always has something to say back to you.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/24/2024

I’ve mostly gone away from posting before and after pictures.

People become photography experts with specialties in lighting and angles and somehow think I’m trying to dupe them and it can be so draining. Skepticism is one thing, but I don’t ever enjoy the “prove it” energy.
It isn’t what I do this work for and it steals away its sacredness.

But when Picasso greeted me for our session last week, I was really drawn into the asymmetry in his handsome face.
Enough to snap a quick picture.

When we wrapped up, I snapped another.

Take from it what you will.

I’m just constantly amazed by what the body can do.💛

**Going to edit this to add a few things…**

Whew. This sure turned into a wildfire.
Maybe I should have talked more about what I felt and saw in him before posting to mitigate these wild assumptions, or maybe it would have done nothing at all and I’d still have taken the reaming that I have.

First…It’s the same horse.
Frankly, it never even occurred to me that anyone could think otherwise.
There are so many people claiming it to be two different horses and it simply isn’t.
His forelock moved over the course of the session, covering part of his star.
This was addressed in the comments very early on, so yeah, when notifications pop up saying things like “Wow you even shrunk her star!😉” they will be completely ignored by me because it tells me that you not only didn’t read the post enough to know this is a gelding, not a mare, you also didn’t look to see that this had been addressed already.

Second, for everybody saying that I’m claiming to change the entire shape of the skull (also generally in a rude way, thanks) the asymmetry in the face is also very much to do with the tilt in his head, which was why I didn’t manipulate the before picture to begin with.
People have drawn their own lines within their own conclusions saying “well if you tilt his head then the eyes aren’t as unlevel” and that the vertical lines don’t quite match…yeah. Bingo. You got it.
This was how his head was situated on his neck, and also why I didn’t manipulate the picture to start with. It’s part of it.
I didn’t make that clear when I mentioned facial asymmetry. Maybe I should have said cranial asymmetry instead.
That being said, there are cranial bones that are moveable in living horses.
Craniosacral therapy is a well-developed, scientific modality. I didn’t make it up, it’s been well known and researched for decades.
I encourage you to find out for yourself instead of making daft claims.

And for those saying “Well when you post anything you’re opening yourself up to criticism so why bother if you can’t take it?”
Yep. True. I posted this knowing that there would inevitably be people who aren’t satisfied.
It isn’t a perfect picture and I never claimed it to be. I didn’t claim to fix anything. I didn’t claim to adjust anything. I didn’t claim anything about it actually, only that it they were two casually taken pictures.
Yeah, the lighting is different because I take my time working on horses.
I don’t work on them in a photography studio, I work on them in stalls or pastures in daylight, which changes.

Skepticism and questioning is one thing.
Incessant heckling is another.

How can we ever move forward in the betterment of horses if we meet anything unfamiliar with ridicule? This is not the way.
As someone said, it’s a very human response, but I’d say collectively that we need to do better if this industry is to improve.

There is this notion that people who post must take whatever blind beating social media decides is coming to them with a smile on our face and should we reply we’re either being rude, dishonest, defensive, sensitive, manipulative, victimizing, yada yada yada.
Standing up for ourselves is necessary sometimes and I can have a sharp tongue.
Over 24 hours of ridiculous and unfounded accusations is enough, some of which weren’t even made by legitimate accounts.

I share this stuff because I know that there are horses out there who need this work, be it from me or any other of the thousands of practitioners.
If I let miserable people dictate what I share on my own business page in order to avoid criticism then I will never reach those owners who are searching for answers for their horses and getting nowhere.
So I’ll take the bad with the good if it means that the horses will get what they need.

So, while I apologize for posting an apparently unsatisfactory comparison with too little explanation, if you’re only here to be rude, your comments will be ignored.

Once upon a time I would turn off the comments, ban obnoxious people, delete the post, whatever was necessary to avoid the discomfort that goes along with disapproval.
I’m not doing that this time.
I’m happy to talk, but not if you’re hell bent on misunderstanding me.

For anybody who actually read this far, I encourage you to research craniosacral therapy for yourself and have a look at the posts I’ve shared today from another page with a fabulous practitioner who can explain the science in much more depth given that she’s got so much experience with CST and her own modalities.

03/29/2024

As someone who does holistic raw feeding, I am guilty as charged 😂

😅 🙋‍♀️

03/24/2024

Athena was not happy about a car ride, but little did she know, she’d be treated to a full body massage! She was feeling much better after the class.😄

Went to an intro to dog massage class for a little refresher.

02/17/2024

02/05/2024

Mid yawn after photos 🤣
Messed my photo up, but I’m glad she’s

02/01/2024

Yesterday was my first kinesiology taping session with Traigh! 🐴 I used the unique Meridian Line technique to balance his chi, enhancing the wellbeing of his lungs.

I’m looking forward to see how he responds to this technique! 😁

01/19/2024

DID YOU KNOW?

The equine head and neck have this many muscles!

01/18/2024

Meet our holiday giveaway , Holly! 🎁 We can't wait to share her exciting "before and after" journey with you all. Stay tuned to see how a few weeks of animal massage transforms her body! 🐴✨

01/15/2024

Chilly days call for extra hay and warm snuggles! 🥶 Keep your equine partners comfortable and toasty by providing them with plenty of hay during this cold spell. ❄️ And of course, water is a must for hydration! 💦

01/11/2024

Oni is enjoying before bedtime 💤🥱

01/01/2024

Our winner was selected for the free pet massage. Alana Krause is our winner! ☺️ I will PM you shortly with details.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! 🎆 Wishing you a year of positive vibes, good health, and great achievements.

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from Sooner Than Later Animal Massage & Bodywork ! 🎄🎅
Uttech is enjoying some PEMF.

12/18/2023

Sooner Than Later Animal Massage & Bodywork is hosting a GIVEAWAY 🎁 for the holidays!! 🎄🎅
• Win your furry family members a FREE MASSAGE
• Dogs, cats, and horses qualify ‼️

BENEFITS:

- Improved Circulation
- Pain Management
- Recovery from injury or sport/hunting-related activities
- Increased range of motion and flexibility
- calm nervous system
- Reduced discomfort

✨ ENTER TO WIN ✨

1. LIKE this post for an entry
2. SHARE this post for an entry
3. COMMENT “ENTER” below for an entry

Winners will be drawn and announced January 1st, 2024 @ 5: 00 PM

11/23/2023

From Steve’s Real Food…Let’s help keep our furry family members safe this Holiday!

Thanksgiving is the #1 day of the year for emergency vet visits. Here are a few tips to ensure your pets have a happy and safe holiday.

11/23/2023

Yogi and I are wishing everyone a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/18/2023

I admire how this comparison chart is so visually appealing, and a great example 👍

• Compare the bone’s locations of the horse to the human. You’ll find they are slightly different, yet very similar 😉

10/16/2023

A little video of me working my 3 year old, Uttech, who is currently in training. 🐎
As a result, he is sore from working hard, so I did some and hands-on

10/05/2023

I will be in Cambridge this Sunday 3:00-3:30 PM or later if anyone would like to book an appointment! ☺️

09/23/2023

Athena, my intact female, Pembroke Welsh Corgi is currently in heat. She’s extremely swore mid-low back. 😞 BUT MASSAGE helps her feel more COMFORTABLE

09/23/2023

Raw 🥩 feeding is an excellent way to maintain your dogs’ weight!

🐶🐱 Let's chat about the vital importance of keeping our fur babies' weight in check. ⚖️

Maintaining a healthy weight isn't just about appearances – it's about their overall well-being! 🌟 Excess pounds can lead to a range of health issues like joint problems, heart concerns, and even a shorter lifespan. 😔 But fear not, we have the power to make a positive change!

Regular exercise and portion control are our secret weapons in the fight against pet obesity. 🐕🍖 Let's keep those play sessions fun and engaging, and ensure we're feeding them a balanced diet appropriate for their age and activity level.

Remember, a healthy weight means more cuddles, more adventures, and more precious moments together. Let's help our furry friends live their best, healthiest lives! 🐕🐈💪

09/19/2023

‼️2 WEEKS LEFT FOR $15 OFF INITIAL PAITENT‼️ Don’t miss out on this offer before it’s gone!

- Pay return patient price!! 😊

- Valid for dogs, cats, and horses

-Contact by phone, email, or send a DM to book an appointments.

09/04/2023

This is Boo 👻! He is a cat that my boyfriend and I adopted from Angel of Hope Animal Rescue ! 💕

• We don’t know much of his backstory but assume it is somewhat traumatic. We’ve had him over a year now! He has opened up immensely and runs the 🏡 now

• Recently he has accepted the idea of massage as well as trusting me. 🥰

• ✨ I STRONGLY believe in massaging when THEY are READY !! ✨

09/03/2023

Sending out a reminder to take advantage of $15 OFF an initial patient massage! Send me a PM, text, or email to get booked

Promotion runs until the end of September

‼️With WSCA Champshow, MN State 4-H, and State Fair coming up quickly, I am extending $15 OFF INITIAL patient massage deal. You will be paying the RETURN PATIENT PRICE ‼️ You don’t want to miss out on this offer for you equine family members 🐴✨

• This will be extended until the end of September.

• Dogs and cats qualify too

• PM me to get booked!