J’s EQMassage

25/12/2025

05/12/2025

I love getting to work on the young horses ❤️

Thank you for trusting me with his care!!

Even on the cold days when training slows down your horse needs massage and bodywork. Their bodies are colder, the ground is harder, they tend to get stiff and strains from the uneven ground. Don’t neglect their bodies just because it’s not show/trail season. They need massage and bodywork all year around!

30/11/2025

A lot of people have been complaining about the snow… I like my snowy ponies ❤️

It’s been a cold and snowy weekend here in Michigan. Personally, I have been pretty lazy, I’m not going to lie. I’m pretty much ready for hibernation season. Over winter I spend a lot of time reading, binge watching movies and shows, and just waiting for warmer weather.

This winter I plan to focus more on some new massage courses I’ve been wanting to dive into, spending more time in the word, and embracing the cold to spend more time with my animals. (I don’t have an indoor, formal arena, and basically live on a snowy icy hill so I don’t ride much this time of year). Trust me there will still be quite lazy days too.

I encourage everyone in this hibernation season to keep working on yourself, spending time with God and loving those animals in your life a little extra. Even if you aren’t actively working with your horses in an arena all winter don’t forget to take care of their needs and understanding the hard and cold ground can really put your horses bodies through the ringer. Make sure to continue getting your horses worked on, and don’t forget to take care of your own body too!

28/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃

In a world full of crazy and busyness it’s been so nice to have a settled day surrounded by loved ones.

On this snowy Thursday, there is so much to be thankful for! And though I don’t need to list everything, God has blessed me so much!

I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving and if you’re local, you stayed warm in the cold and snow ❄️

15/11/2025

It’s always a good day when you get to work with Shae and the horses Free Spirit Equestrian

Giselle loved her bodywork session with Julia! 👐💕

29/10/2025

27/10/2025

Last week I had the opportunity to take a Thai Massage class. It’s not easy, it’s not for everyone, but the importance and benefits of this style massage is incredible.

Thai focuses more on acupressure, assisted stretching, and mindful movement. It typically takes place on the floor (on a Thai massage mat) with client fully clothed (in stretchy athletic style clothing).

Im really excited to continue practicing and learning more about Thai massage and hopefully offering this modality in the future

17/10/2025

Ive been in a war with insects since June. I did not choose this war, it chose me
June:
Deerfly - 1
Me - 0

July:
Yellow Jacket - 1
Me - 0

August:
Horses Fly - 1
Me - 0

September:
Yellow Jacket - 1
Me - 0

October:
Yellow Jacket - 1
Me - 0

It’s safe to say I’m definitely losing this war. I have never been so ready for winter.

The picture is from today when I got stung moving hay around.. it sent me to urgent care for steroids as my hands are pretty important for what I do. It’s my first time taking a steroid ever….. I don’t think it’s working. Does anyone have a beekeepers suit? Do they even protect against yellow jackets? I think I need to be put in a bubble

21/09/2025

I had the opportunity to teach a section of sport massage at Adrian School of Massage (the school I graduated from). Im not sure this was a roll I thought I’d step into when I graduated, but coming back many years later has been really exciting. Getting to share my experiences and helping young massage therapist learn has been so fun!

I have always loved teaching and educating my clients. It also helps keep me up on my knowledge and ensure Im giving the best possible care. I look forward to my next opportunity to teach in a group setting classroom or clinic.

20/08/2025

The Brent Graef Horsemanship clinic was incredible!

Often times we get on a horse and go without checking into how we’re communicating with our horse.

It’s important to go back to the ground, back to basics to make sure our horses are ready for saddle work. It also allows us to check in and work on how we communicate and see if our horses are responding as we want. We can make sure they’re moving clean without restrictions which could otherwise cause pain when riding.

If you have the opportunity to attend a Brent grade clinic whether participating or auditing take it! You will be learning from one of the absolute best!

Thank you Kaylie Eaves Horsemanship LLC for hosting!

18/08/2025

I’m so thankful to be surround by like-mind horse lovers who collaborate for the well-being of the horse. Over the weekend I have the opportunity to learn from 2 incredible trainers Kaylie Eaves Horsemanship LLC and Brent Graef Horsemanship and working with another incredible bodyworker Kayla Blaskowski Our unique combined knowledge gave Laredo improved mobility and pain relief beyond what just one of us could do alone.

Blessed with amazing friends and teachers in the horse community, always looking to grow and put the horses needs first

17/08/2025

And just because you aren’t showing doesn’t mean you and your horse don’t need massage and bodywork. You’re often enduring more stress with uneven terrain, constantly changing environment, hills, traveling. Your bodies are still at work!