About Us
Liz Douglas (liz@mend.horse) (KY, PA, FL)
I started as a child apprentice under Virginia Orr, a TB exercise rider and show jumper from South Africa. Ginny taught me everything from the ground up at a small, private farm in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. I showed a bit (h/j) but preferred hacking about the countryside on my Chestnut TB, Roger. In addition to independent clients, I have been extremely fortunate to work on sporthorses at SpyCoast Farm (therapy aide), and on thoroughbreds for Equine Therapy 502, Inc. I love this work and I'm so thankful for all the generous mentors and teachers I've encountered over the years. I continue to study and learn at every opportunity. I am currently rehabbing my own baby OTTB who is teaching me even more than I care to learn ;) -- that's her, in the picture above.
- Licensed Equine Therapist (KY, FL)
- Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist*
- BSc. Equine Rehabilitation/Health: Midway University (Summa Cum Laude)
- BSc. Performance Studies: Northwestern University (Honors)
- TCM & Equine Acupressure: Tallgrass Animal Acupressure
- Sports Massage: Jo-Ann Wilson, USA Eventing Team
- Orthobionomy: Julie O'Neil
- Craniosacral Therapy: Upledger Institute:
- Myofascial Release & Craniosacral Therapy: Lumi Michelle Rolley
- TCM, Equine Nutrition: Regan Golob
- Reiki Level II
- Equine Core Stability and Stifle Dysfunction: Symposium on Therapeutic
Advances in Animal Rehabilitation, 2015
Vanessa Hudson (Long Island, Hamptons)
Since I was younger, my biggest passion has been being around horses. These animals have taught me so much about empathy, about showing up and about being real. On the weekends, I teach therapeutic horseback riding for a non profit based in Long Island. At this farm, children and adults come to learn, heal and grow.
- BA., Towson University
- CESMT, Equissage New England
- Tallgrass Animal Acupressure: Equine Acupressure
- TCM, Equine Nutrition: Regan Golob
- Reiki Master
- MORE ABOUT VANESSA
*Equissage is approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
http://www.equissage-ne-ny.com/
Member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.
MEND operates in accordance with state and federal laws.
We do not practice veterinary medicine.
MEND: align, balance, bring into line, calibrate, connect, fine-tune, fit, focus, improve, overhaul, polish, readjust, rehab, service, sharpen, square, tighten, troubleshoot, tune up