Laura Stephenson - Musculoskeletal Specialist for Horses

Laura Stephenson - Musculoskeletal Specialist for Horses As an Equine Musculoskeletal Specialist, Laura's work focuses on maintaining overall health well-being of horses. improving the horse's overall quality of life.
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Advanced Practitioner in Equine Integrative Support Therapies: EMAP, IRVAP

Helping your horse regain healthy, neutral postures and movement, using a truly holistic approach that encompasses conventional and complementary healthcare. Here are some key aspects of her services:

1) Equine Massage and Bodywork:
Laura uses various techniques to ease muscle tension,
improve circulation, and enhance flexibility.

2) Musculoskeletal Assessment:
She conducts thorough evaluations to identify areas of tension, pain,
compensation, or restricted movement.

3) Treatment of MSK injuries:
Laura develops customised treatment plans to address injuries, such as strains, sprains, or chronic conditions such as arthritis.

4) Rehabilitation and Maintenance Programmes:
She creates tailored programmes to support horses' recovery from injury or surgery, as well as maintenance programmes to prevent future issues.

5) Education and Guidance; Laura provides horse owners and caregivers with valuable insights and advice on equine care, nutrition, and management.


-Benefits

Improved Performance:
By addressing musculoskeletal issues, horses can move more efficiently, leading to enhanced performance. Pain Relief:
Laura's treatments help alleviate pain and discomfort. Injury Prevention:
Regular assessments and maintenance programmes help identify potential issues before they become major problems. Enhanced Well-being:
By addressing physical and emotional stress, horses become more relaxed, calm, and content.


-What to expect

1) Initial Consultation:
Laura will conduct an initial assessment to understand your horse/s history, current condition, and specific needs.

2) Customised Treatment Plan:
Based on the assessment, Laura will develop a tailored treatment plan, which may include massage, other bodywork modalities, stretching (if necessary), and exercise/fitness programmes/

3) Ongoing Support:
Laura will provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure the horse/s receives the best possible care.

๐Ÿ‚ Autumn Reminder: Time to Book Your Horse's Massage or Bodywork Session! ๐Ÿดโ€As the seasons shift, so do your horseโ€™s nee...
09/10/2025

๐Ÿ‚ Autumn Reminder: Time to Book Your Horse's Massage or Bodywork Session! ๐Ÿดโ€
As the seasons shift, so do your horseโ€™s needs. Cooler weather can mean:

Changes in workload
Thickerning of the synovial fluid in joints
Temperature fluctuations causing inflammation and stiffness

A regular massage helps support mobility, circulation, and comfort as your horse adjusts to autumn conditions.

Donโ€™t wait for stiffness to set in โ€” keep your horse feeling their best with proactive bodywork.

๐Ÿ“ž Book now or message for availability!

Just completed some fabulous CPD through the EMA to further enhance my skills to look after your horses ๐Ÿ™
11/09/2025

Just completed some fabulous CPD through the EMA to further enhance my skills to look after your horses ๐Ÿ™

27/07/2025

Equine Massage for Horse Owners | At East Durham College - Houghall Campus
Saturday 16 August 2025

https://horsevents.co.uk/events/50316/equine-20massage-20for-20horse-20owners

What you will learn

How to deliver effective massage therapy for all your horses

Professional palpatation skills to detect tension and muscle pain

Massage techniques including:

Sports massage for competing horses
Maintenance massage for general care
Rehab techniques for recovery


Approved by the The British Horse Society

Address

Darlington

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