Balanced Holistic Therapies

Balanced Holistic Therapies Equine Bodyworker | PEMF Therapy & Rib Entrapment
Therapy | FEl Permitted Therapist #10359697 | Ocala, FLI
Committed to Your Horse's Journey

As we head into Thanksgiving, I’ve been thinking a lot about this past year and everything I’m grateful for. The horses,...
11/25/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving, I’ve been thinking a lot about this past year and everything I’m grateful for. The horses, the trust, and the journey we share are truly at the heart of it all.

From the small breakthroughs to the big before-and-after moments…
From rehab steps to schooling days…
From first sessions to long-term partnerships…

Every horse I’ve had the privilege of working with this year has taught me something, pushed me to grow, or reminded me why this work matters so much.

I’m grateful for the owners who trust me with their horses.
I’m grateful for the horses who meet me exactly where they are.
And I’m grateful for every day I get to do work that supports comfort, balance, and the wellness journeys behind the scenes.

Thank you for being part of this year — whether you’re a new face, a familiar one, or one of the horses I get to see week after week.
I’m truly thankful for all of you.

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

Ocala doesn’t really have an off-season. Horses here are always schooling, showing, lessoning, or prepping for whatever ...
11/21/2025

Ocala doesn’t really have an off-season. Horses here are always schooling, showing, lessoning, or prepping for whatever comes next. And when horses stay in consistent work — whether they’re stepping in the show ring or schooling at home — routine care matters.
Show schedules aren’t the only thing that create patterns of tension. Daily training, repeated movements, subtle asymmetries, rib rotation, hoof imbalance, or even old habits in the body can build up over time. The earlier we support those patterns, the better horses can move, recover, and stay comfortable through their workload.
Routine bodywork helps horses stay balanced, focused, and able to do the job we ask of them — not just during big show weeks, but in the day-to-day training that gets them there.
I have limited availability November 24–25 before I’m out of town for Thanksgiving. If your horse needs a check-in or a recovery session, now’s a great time to book.
Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

11/21/2025

As we continue to monitor the current outbreak of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHM) infection, let's take this opportunity to discuss once more the importance of biosecurity measures to stop disease spread. We recommend the following biosecurity precautions for horse owners, particularly if their horses have recently traveled to horse shows or were exposed to horses that have traveled:

1) Monitor horses for clinical signs (including fever, discharge from the nostrils, toe-dragging or a lack of balance) and take the temperature twice daily. Temperature greater than 101.5 F is considered a fever.

2) Immediately isolate any horse(s) showing clinical signs. Equine herpesvirus is an aerosolized virus and is spread through shared airspace, direct contact, and contaminated caretakers or equipment. A good isolation area is a separate barn or shelter that does not share airspace with healthy horses.

3) Implement movement restrictions until the situation is evaluated.

4) Contact your veterinarian to evaluate your horse and to propose a comprehensive biosecurity protocol.

5) Increase biosecurity measures that include extensive cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment that come in contact with affected horses: wash or sanitize your hands between interacting with horses; take time while filling water buckets and feed tubs, do not cross contaminate; minimize the use of shared equipment and tack.

6) Make sure your horse is up to date on vaccinations.

7) Establish communication with all parties involved (owners, boarders, trainers, etc.).

More resources and information regarding biosecurity are available on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at https://equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity

To learn more Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), visit: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus

Horse wellness will always come first, and part of that commitment is maintaining strong biosecurity every time I walk i...
11/21/2025

Horse wellness will always come first, and part of that commitment is maintaining strong biosecurity every time I walk into a barn. I already disinfect my equipment between horses and before I leave each barn, but as more horses start traveling for season, I’ll be increasing those sanitation measures even further.

There are no confirmed cases of EHV in Ocala, and this isn’t a cause for panic — just smart, proactive care. With horses coming from all over the country for clinics, shows, and winter training, strengthening biosecurity is one of the simplest ways I can help support your horse’s safety, comfort, and wellness.

If you ever have questions about the steps I take or how I keep equipment clean between barns, I’m always happy to talk through it. Your trust matters, and I want you to feel confident that every session is handled with the highest level of care.

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

Horses who are in regular work need support to stay balanced, comfortable, and able to do their job well — especially du...
11/19/2025

Horses who are in regular work need support to stay balanced, comfortable, and able to do their job well — especially during busy show weeks.
Good luck to everyone showing at HITS Dressage this weekend and to the riders competing at The Educational 3-Day at the Florida Horse Park.
For those finishing up the WEC November Series, this is a great time to let your horse reset and settle any tension before heading into the next stretch of training and showing.
I have limited availability November 24–25 before I’m out of town for Thanksgiving.
If your horse could use a check-in or a post-show reset, now’s the best time to get on the schedule.
Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

It’s easy to miss the signs.Pain often hides in behaviors we’ve come to accept as normal.Things like:🔸 Ear pinning or gr...
11/17/2025

It’s easy to miss the signs.
Pain often hides in behaviors we’ve come to accept as normal.

Things like:
🔸 Ear pinning or grinding teeth during grooming or tacking
🔸 Flinching, tail swishing, or bracing when touched
🔸 Resistance under saddle—rushing, hollowing, or just feeling “off”

These aren’t quirks. They’re communication.

The sooner we recognize these patterns, the sooner we can help the horse feel better—and prevent tension from sn*******ng into pain, compensation, or shutdown.

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist











Back from an incredible, education-filled week and still soaking in everything I learned during Zenma Wllness’ Level 3 c...
11/10/2025

Back from an incredible, education-filled week and still soaking in everything I learned during Zenma Wllness’ Level 3 course. It was one of those weeks that fills both your brain and your heart.

I’m especially grateful for the amazing group of women I got to learn alongside. We’re all in different stages of life, with different goals and specialties — but we’re all connected by the same thing: a deep love for horses and a shared drive to keep learning and doing better for them.

Continuing education like this reminds me how much growth happens when we come together, learning, sharing, and supporting each other to do our best for the horses we care for.

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

I’ll be away November 5–10 finishing the final level of Rib Entrapment Syndrome Therapy (REST) the last step in a journe...
11/04/2025

I’ll be away November 5–10 finishing the final level of Rib Entrapment Syndrome Therapy (REST) the last step in a journey that’s helped me take my work with horses to a whole new level. I’m so excited for this next learning experience and can’t wait to bring everything back to the horses here in Ocala!

I’ll be back in the barn starting November 11, and there are still a few openings that week (and more the week after). If your horse could use a reset before winter circuit, now’s the perfect time to get on the schedule.

Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

As this month, and this year, start to wind down, I’m reminded how much change, learning, and gratitude have filled ever...
10/31/2025

As this month, and this year, start to wind down, I’m reminded how much change, learning, and gratitude have filled every season. Growth doesn’t happen all at once; it builds quietly, just like balance does.
From new faces to familiar ones, I’m so thankful for every horse, every session, and every conversation that’s helped me grow — both as a practitioner and as a person. Watching horses transform — finding softness, strength, and balance — will always be the most rewarding part of what I do.
As we roll into November, I’m excited to keep that momentum going with winter show prep, new opportunities, and continuing my education as I complete the final level of my Rib Entrapment Syndrome Therapy certification. I can’t wait to bring even more knowledge and depth to every session.
📲 Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

No hocus pocus here — just proven ways to help keep your horse feeling spellbindingly sound. 🪄✨ PEMF helps boosts circul...
10/30/2025

No hocus pocus here — just proven ways to help keep your horse feeling spellbindingly sound. 🪄
✨ PEMF helps boosts circulation and supports recovery.
💆‍♀️ Massage helps releases tension and improves flexibility.
🌬️ REST balances the rib cage and restores alignment.
When combined consistently, these therapies help keep horses performing, recovering, and feeling their best all season long.
Because true wellness isn’t magic — it’s maintenance, teamwork, and attention to the details that matter.
📲 Contact Rachel at 954-821-8966 to schedule a session.
📍 Based in Ocala | FEI Permitted Equine Therapist

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