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Yawners Myofascial Equine Massage, softening the mind & body one session at a time.
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Erin Lefebvre has been a licensed Massage Therapist for humans specializing in Myofascial Release for 22 years. Erin also has been a licensed Myofascial Therapist for horses for 6 years with clients in Florida, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Prince Edward Isles in Canada. Erin is a registered professional member in good standing with the International Association of Animal Massage & B

odywork (IAAMB) as well as the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) and the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). She has been studying equine anatomy & biomechanics for 8 years and holds a plethora of certifications in continuing education including:

1) Tao of Horsemanship Practitioner / 2015-present

2) Masterson Method Academy:
- Beyond Horse Massage Online Course / 2018
- Beyond Horse Massage 2-day clinic / 2018
- Level 1 Equine Musculoskeletal Performance Anatomy Course / 2019
- Basic Biomechanics Understanding Horse Movement / 2019
- Equine Anatomy and Health Conditions / 2019
- Recognizing Issues That Affect Performance Horses / 2019

3) Trigger Points for Horses / 2019

4) Horses Inside Out Academy Veterinary Lectures:
- Sacroiliac Ligaments & The Iliopsoas Muscle Group / 2021
- Understanding the Horse’s Back / 2021
- Understanding Muscles & Fascia / 2021
- Understanding Your Horse’s Neck / 2021
- Understanding & Assessing Equine Posture / 2022
- Movement from the Anatomical Perspective / 2022
- Principals of Movement / 2022
- Muscular Misconceptions / 2022
- Biomechanics of Bending / 2022
- Head Anatomy / 2022
- Training The Brain Lecture by Dr. Andrew Hemmings / 2022
- Digestive Anatomy / 2022
-Biomechanics of Trot / 2023
-Biomechanics of Canter / 2023

5) Centaur Biomechanics Online Veterinary Lectures:
-Equine Axial Skeleton Dysfunction & Rehabilitation with Dr. Melissa King / 2023
-Proprioception: What it is & its Benefit for Performance & Rehabilitation with Prof. Hilary Clayton / 2023
-What is the Possible Connection between Fascia and Acupuncture? With DR. Rikka Schultz / 2023
-Use & Application of Ground & Raised Poles: A Biomechanical Perspective with DR. Russell MacKechnie-Guire / 2023
-Biomechanics of Equine Dentition, the TMJ & Associations of Domestication & Environment on the Modern Performance Horse / 2023
-Clinical Biomechanics of the Equine Head with Prof. Kevin Haussler / 2023
-Lumbosacral Pelvic Kinematics: Diagnosis, Treatment & Rehabilitation with Dr. Melinda Storey / 2023

6) Academy of Online Learning for Veterinary Rehabilitation:
-Objective Gait Analysis in the Horse / 2023
-Structure & Function of the Equine Locomotor System / 2023
-Assessment & Treatment of the SIJ (Sacral-Iliac Junction) / 2023
-Relationship Between the Limbs & the Vertebral Column / 2023

18/06/2024

Unfortunately due to the heat, I need to cancel all scheduled sessions until next week. It’s so hot that horses don’t even want to be worked on and I totally get where they’re coming from.
Stay cool everyone! Make sure to drink plenty of water ☀️

10/06/2024

Before: fascial restrictions in the lower back and hind end were making this mare’s stride short and choppy due to the fact she couldn’t fully extend her hind limbs.

After: 3 weeks of myofascial & full body red light sessions have allowed her to further extend her hind legs.

27/05/2024

When you can’t lay down on your left side because it’s too painful, but your Mama is a myofascial specialist & 2 weeks later… p**f ☺️

20/05/2024

16/05/2024

30/04/2024

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29/04/2024

Continuing education grows my toolbox so that I can help the horse. Also, I just love school 🤷🏻‍♀️😁

29/04/2024

Being still and observing the equine gait during normal downtime/playtime is one of my favorite parts of my job. This is Journey, my best friend’s beautiful 7 year old mare 💜

29/04/2024

10/04/2024

Peter-Built

10/04/2024

Domino having some big releases of stress/tension

09/04/2024

Pictures in comments.
Cajun was very restricted in his right shoulder and upper leg muscles, which was making it uncomfortable for him to extend his leg forward and down. His skin was so stuck (indicated by red arrow in picture #1) that I couldn’t extend his leg.
After loosening the muscles surrounding his shoulder, particularly the triceps, Cajun is able to comfortably extend his right leg and I was able to get a nice relaxed wiggle going.
Also notice how compressed/sucked up his belly is (picture #2) in the top picture compared to how dropped and relaxed it is in the bottom picture.

19/03/2024

Yawners now offers Red Light Therapy
Here’s why your horses will love it:

1. Improved circulation: Red light therapy helps to increase blood flow to the targeted area, which can help to improve circulation in the horse's body. This can be particularly beneficial for horses recovering from injuries or dealing with circulatory issues.

2. Reduced inflammation: Red light therapy has been shown to help reduce inflammation in the body, which can be helpful for horses dealing with issues such as arthritis or joint pain.

3. Pain relief: Red light therapy has analgesic effects and can help to reduce pain and discomfort in horses. It can be especially helpful for horses dealing with chronic pain conditions.

4. Speeds up healing: Red light therapy has been shown to accelerate the healing process by promoting collagen production and cell regeneration. This can help to speed up recovery time for injuries and soft tissue damage.

5. Improved muscle recovery: Red light therapy can help to reduce muscle fatigue and improve muscle recovery in horses. This can be particularly beneficial for horses involved in high-intensity training or competition.

Overall, red light therapy can be a valuable tool for horse owners looking to improve their horse's overall health and well-being, as well as aid in the management of various health conditions and injuries.

23/02/2024

***Video in comments***

Kennedy was having a hard time pushing off & fully extending her right hind at the walk. (picture #3) This is due to Fascial adhesions on her right side involving her quads, IT band & obliques (2nd & 5th pictures), As well as her hip (1st picture).

Video:
***We’re only looking at her right hind glute, hip and leg***

Before: Notice how she pushes off of her leg kinda pirate-ish? Also notice that her right glute doesn’t swing /twist/sashsay to the left as much as it does when it swings to the right. That’s because she’s so tight in her right obliques (5th picture)

After: Releasing adhesions in all said areas above, you can see her right hip relaxed and not stretched so taught (1st picture).
You can also see that she can now lift up in her right hip, stretch her leg back a bit more (3rd picture)
Her obliques are no longer stretched tight as a board (5th picture) and her quads are now soft and relaxed (2nd picture).
All of these areas being softened has made her right hip/leg more fluid/comfortable at the walk (see video)

21/02/2024

Before: Jack-Jacks lower back was so tight that a chain reaction started to pull his ribs and obliques downward and back.

After: Release of fascial restrictions in lower back through pain pattern mapping has allowed Jack-Jacks flank area to open up and relax.
Notice in the red lines in the first picture. You can see that his belly has relaxed and dropped down, indicated by the bottom red line. If you look at the top red line, you can see that Jack-Jack’s lower back has relaxed and dropped down.
In the second picture, notice how tight he was in the red circle compared to where the red arrow is.
In the third picture, notice how much the area in blue circle has expanded because it has relaxed.
In the 4th picture, notice the red outline & how much the bump on Jack-Jack’s sacrum area has gone down.
I’m the 5th picture, notice how much more relaxed his glutes and hamstrings are (look at the outside of the red lines) in the after picture.

18/02/2024

Before: John’s skin was stretched very very tight. Notice how smooth his fur is because his skin is so stretched.
After: Gluteals and lower back softened after pain pattern mapping was applied, and skin doesn’t look so taught.

18/02/2024

Before: John’s left leg and buttock were tight with large knots.
After: Knots have been softened as indicated by red arrows.

18/02/2024

Before: John’s pectorals were tight and being stretched upwards.
After: Relaxed pectorals

18/02/2024

Before: John’s IT band was extremely taught
After: Relaxed IT band

18/02/2024

Before: John’s stomach was being drawn upward. Notice the red arrow pointing out the “wavy” line of his stomach, indicating tightness.
After: John’s stomach has dropped into a relaxed, neutral position.

14/02/2024

Before: Kennedy’s shoulder is extremely tight. Notice how stretched her skin is in the red circle.

After: Kennedy’s shoulder is now nice and loose.

12/02/2024

Before: Fascial restrictions on Moose’s left were so tight that his top line was curved.

After: Release of restrictions has allowed Moose’s top line to relax back into a natural position.

12/02/2024

Before: Blueberry’s muscles right above her tail (more so on the left than right) had tight fascial restrictions.

After: Blueberry’s hind end looks rounder and smoother than the tight, almost heart shaped hind end. You can see the divot above her tail has “filled in” as a result of her whole hind end softening.

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Before: fascial restrictions in the lower back and hind end were making this mare’s stride short and choppy due to the fact she couldn’t fully extend her hind limbs. After: 3 weeks of myofascial & full body red light sessions have allowed her to further extend her hind legs.

When you can’t lay down on your left side because it’s too painful, but your Mama is a myofascial specialist & 2 weeks later… poof ☺️

🥰

Being still and observing the equine gait during normal downtime/playtime is one of my favorite parts of my job. This is Journey, my best friend’s beautiful 7 year old mare 💜

Pictures in comments. Cajun was very restricted in his right shoulder and upper leg muscles, which was making it uncomfortable for him to extend his leg forward and down. His skin was so stuck (indicated by red arrow in picture #1) that I couldn’t extend his leg. After loosening the muscles surrounding his shoulder, particularly the triceps, Cajun is able to comfortably extend his right leg and I was able to get a nice relaxed wiggle going. Also notice how compressed/sucked up his belly is (picture #2) in the top picture compared to how dropped and relaxed it is in the bottom picture.

*****Watch ONLY the left hock with each step in the before video (watch a couple times) before watching the same area with each step in the after video***** Before (left video): Notice the tightness in Moose’s left buttock and left hamstring was making it difficult to bend his left hock (“ankle” for my non horse friends). After (right video): After manipulating Moose’s hind end fascial restrictions, he had a slight improvement and was able to bend his left hock a bit more.