Healing Touch - Equine & Canine Massage Therapy

12/21/2025

❄️ Happy official first day of Winter ❄️

It is extremely beneficial to keep your companions/athletes in a maintenance program even over the winter months.

Why you might ask? Keep reading!

❄️ increases circulation
❄️ promotes muscle & nerve relaxation
❄️ injury prevention!!!
❄️ improves gait quality
❄️ improves flexibility
❄️ decreases fascial / adhesion restrictions
❄️ promotes overall relaxation & wellbeing

Things to think about that could effect soft tissues;
☃️ footing changes
☃️ blanket / jacket fit
☃️ energy/calorie conservation, not moving around
☃️ shivering
☃️ going ‘buck wild’ / feeling fresh

Please do not hesitate should you be Interested in scheduling your equine or canine friends in!

Ontario clients: travel week coming soon!
Nova Scotia clients: evening/weekend availability

Emilie Arthurs REMT
healingtouchremt.ca
705-718-9546

12/16/2025

Supporting comfort, movement, and relaxation—one animal at a time

🐎 Registered Equine Massage Therapy
🦮 Canine Massage Therapy
🐎 Hydrotherapy
🦮 Low Light Laser Therapy
🐎 Stretching / Remedial Exercises & more!

📍Nova Scotia - accepting new clients
📍Ontario - travel dates coming soon

📩 contact to book

Emilie Arthurs REMT
healingtouchremt.ca
705-718-9546
Established in 2018

Soutenir le confort & le mouvement — un animal à la fois

🦮 Massothérapie équine/canine
🐎 Hydrothérapie
🦮 Thérapie au laser
🐎 Étirements / exercices correctifs & + !

📍 Nouvelle-Écosse – nouveaux clients acceptés
📍 Ontario – dates de déplacement à venir

📩 Contactez-nous

Emilie Arthurs REMT
healingtouchremt.ca
705-718-9546
Établie en 2018

12/15/2025

As the cold winter weather trudges on, here are some important tips and reminders to keep your equine companions safe during extreme weather. ❄️

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source, just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being in a stall, now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure they have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well-fitting blankets are great but be sure that horses do not get sweaty under them, or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold and covered is worse than dry, cold and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!!!) to double check.

7. Entice your horses to consume extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water.

8. The tips of your horses' ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting on a WATERPROOF ear bonnet or other WATERPROOF ear covering can protect them from wind chills.

If you have any questions or concerns about keeping your horses safe this winter, contact your veterinarian for advice.

12/12/2025

As holiday breaks approach, Blue Berrymore & I would like to wish a safe and jolly season to all ❤️

Dogs and horses aren’t with us for many holidays, be sure to spoil them with a massage gift certificate!

Emilie Arthurs REMT
healingtouchremt.ca
705-718-9546

Accepting new clients in Nova Scotia
Ontario travel dates coming soon

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11/20/2025

Healing Touch is excited to announce our arrival to the East Coast!

We are now accepting new equine and canine clients in Yarmouth County - Shelburne County, NS & the surrounding.

🔹Registered Equine Massage Therapy
🔹Canine Massage Therapy
🔹Low Light Laser Therapy
🔹Hydrotherapy, Stretching, Remedial Exercises & more

Working alongside your companion's healthcare team, right in the comfort of your own home/barn!

Services provided by Healing Touch are never a substitute for veterinary care.

Emilie Arthurs REMT
healingtouchremt.ca

11/18/2025

The MSEMT is hosting an information webinar this Thursday, Nov 20th! If you are considering a career with horses, or more specifically, a career massaging horses, then you do not want to miss the information offered here!

Reach out via email to get your name on the list!

09/28/2025

Dear Valued Clients,

I would like to start by thank you for your continued support. I am so honoured to be part of your companions health care team. I am reaching out to update everyone on some upcoming schedule changes starting October 20th 2025.

As many of you know, the property and housing market has been astronomical. Being self employed has made this dream slightly harder to achieve in Ontario, however, I am pleased to announce that I have found a dream property in Nova Scotia, and will be moving.

Please do not be alarmed, Ontario clients will still receive the best care, we will just be booking slightly differently! I would like to continue to come back to Ontario every 4-6 weeks starting December 15th, but this will depend on the demand.

To allow myself some time to get settled in Nova Scotia, I will not be booking clients from October 20th 2025 - December 14th 2025.

Should you be interested in booking an appointment before October 20th, or pre-book for the week of December 15th 2025, please do not hesitate to reach out.

As always, my top priorities are your equine and canine companions, I will ensure to direct you to trusted professionals within the industry should this schedule change no longer work for you / your companion is dealing with an acute injury.

I would like to thank you for your understanding, on going support, and apologize for any inconvenience this may have.

Ideal / Tentative Ontario Schedule: *subject to change*
Dec 15-21 2025
Jan 26 - 31 2026
Mar 9 - 14 2026
Apr 20 - 25 2026

Other trusted professionals
Registered Equine Massage Therapist Directory: https://ifremt.org/find-a-therapist

Canine Services:
Pulse Beneath the Skin CCBW, CCBW2 (jkpennistan@hotmail.com)
Chelsea Loube REMT http://www.eqlmassage.com/
Katie Speed REMT (katiespeedemt@gmail.com)
Ailsa Schmitt RVT, CCRP out of Strathroy Animal Clinic
Willow Grove Animal Wellness Centre (Woodstock area)
People & Paws Wellness if not dealing with a diagnosed condition (Barrie area)

Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have ANY questions or concerns.

Thank you in advance!

Emilie Arthurs REMT
healingtouchremt.ca
705-718-9546

09/09/2025

08/16/2025

Mark your calendars for our biggest event of the year! 🎉

Join us Saturday, September 13th from 10AM–3PM for our Annual Open House & Customer Appreciation Day + Vendor Market right here at Cold Cactus!

We are excited to announce our finalized list of amazing vendors & food options!

🌵 Our 2025 Vendor Market Lineup 🌵
- Camden Tallow () – nourishing, locally made tallow-based skincare crafted straight from the farm
- Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear () – hardworking bibs & coveralls designed for durability, including tough canvas and hair-repellent options
- Three Pines Trading Co. () – finely handcrafted leather goods with timeless western flair
- Wildflower Western (.western) – unique western-inspired apparel to refresh your wardrobe
- Spankjay Signs ()– charming, hand-painted home décor and custom wall art
- Rustic Sky Designs () – one-of-a-kind burned & lasered western hats
- Healing Touch Equine & Canine Services () – learn about their specialized massage therapy for horses and dogs
- Tugboat Bugs Pottery ()- offering locally handcrafted pottery

🍔 On-site Eats:
- Beef Meatz Bun Food Truck () – serving up smash burgers, jumbo hot dogs, fresh-cut fries, poutines (yes, even dill lovers & buffalo chicken poutine!), plus their signature beef & mozzarella on a bun.

☕ Fuel Up:
- O’Joe Coffee () – offering fresh, handcrafted coffee beverages to keep you energized while you shop.

✨ What’s in store:
- Shop Cold Cactus in-store including new releases, exclusive discounts, door prizes, giveaway contests & treats
- Explore an incredible lineup of local vendors
- Meet & greet with members of the Canadian Cowgirls Precision Drill Team 🤠🇨🇦

📣 Save & share this event with friends, and RSVP to stay in the loop as more details roll out. You won’t want to miss it!

08/06/2025

Equestrians 📣
Whatever your goal, we have a service that can help!

Email movementconnectioninfo@gmail.com to get the conversation started! 🐴 💪🏼

07/31/2025

See you on the grounds this weekend ☺️

07/27/2025

Congratulations riders and horses!
Thank you to all the organizers, volunteers, officials, competitors & anyone else who made last weekend possible!