I’m based in Barrington, IL, and my standard service area includes locations within approximately 25 miles (about 30 minutes).

If you're located between 25 miles and 75 miles (about 30 minutes to 1.5 hours) away, a travel fee of $0.75 per mile (one way) applies.

For locations beyond 75 miles or 1.5 hours, please reach out before booking to discuss availability.

You can request a session through the online booking option or contact form on my website.

All bookings are pending confirmation—I’ll personally follow up to confirm the details, get to know your horse, and make sure we’re a good fit before the appointment is finalized. For first-time clients, I’ll send a short intake form and may ask a few questions about your horse’s background, temperament, and any areas of concern.

Sessions are typically available Tuesday through Sunday, with limited Monday openings. Booking at least one week in advance is recommended, especially during busy seasons.

Before your horse’s session, there are just a few simple things you can do to help set them up for a positive experience:

• Make sure they’re clean and dry. A quick grooming beforehand is ideal, especially if it’s muddy or shedding season.

• Provide a quiet, safe space. A calm area with minimal distractions—like a stall, grooming bay, or quiet paddock—is best.

• Avoid feeding right before the session. It's okay if they’ve recently eaten, but we want them to be relaxed, not focused on food.

• Have them easily accessible. If they’re turned out, please have them haltered and ready when I arrive.

• Minimize scheduled activity afterward. Allow for some time to rest or move freely so they can process the session.

Not at all! You’re always welcome to be present, but it’s not required. I often prefer to work one-on-one with your horse—this gives me space to focus fully and connect with them in a quiet, intentional way.

That said, every horse is different. Some actually settle in better when their person isn’t nearby—just like how kids sometimes behave differently when their parents step out of the room. Giving them that space can help them relax and open up to the work more easily.

Others, especially if they’re anxious or unfamiliar with new people, may feel more secure if you’re nearby—or even if a trusted horse friend is close. I always follow your horse’s lead and adjust to what helps them feel safest and most at ease.

For first-time sessions, it’s helpful if you’re there at the start so we can chat about your horse’s history, discuss any concerns, and so you can show me where they’re kept. After that, you’re welcome to stay or go about your day—whatever feels best for you.

For returning clients, if I already know your horse and where to find them, I’m happy to take care of everything—even if you’re not on-site.

Every horse is unique, and bodywork is not always a familiar experience — especially at first. Some horses need time to feel safe, grounded, and ready to receive. You may notice me standing quietly beside your horse or holding my hands near them without direct contact. These gentle moments are just as meaningful as hands-on work. They’re about creating connection, offering choice, and building trust — giving your horse autonomy over their own body and experience.

While some horses are ready for deeper work right away, others may need a few sessions before they feel fully comfortable. I always let your horse set the pace.

My approach is guided by respect for the whole horse — body, mind, and emotional well-being. These elements are deeply interconnected. If I were to push too quickly into physical work, it could risk disrupting their sense of safety or emotional balance. That’s not true healing — it’s just chasing symptoms.

By honoring your horse’s individual process and holding space for authentic release, we can help restore balance across all levels of their being.

You may also see me use supportive tools during a session, depending on what your horse needs that day:

• Tuning Forks
  Gentle sound vibrations that encourage relaxation and support the body’s natural ability to heal and rebalance. They help reduce muscle tension, joint stiffness, and inflammation, while also improving circulation and nerve function.

• Moxa (Moxibustion)
  A warming technique from traditional Chinese practices that uses heat from dried mugwort to increase circulation, relax tight tissues, and support recovery — especially in areas with chronic tension or slower healing.

Each session is fully adapted to your horse in the moment. Nothing is ever forced or routine. The session is their time — I’m simply there to listen, support, and help them find greater comfort and ease.

Mind-Body Integration techniques (also known as subtle energy-informed techniques) are gentle approaches I use to support your horse’s whole well-being — physically, emotionally, and mentally. These techniques help encourage relaxation, promote nervous system balance, and support the natural release of tension or stress that may be held in the body.

In practice, this may look like soft, hands-on or near-body work, quiet moments of stillness, or subtle movements that help your horse feel safe and supported. These moments create space for your horse to process, let go of old patterns, and reconnect with their body at their own pace.

These techniques draw from traditional and modern influences — including principles found in Reiki, Traditional Chinese practices, and other gentle energy-based modalities — always adapted to meet the unique needs of your horse that day.

The goal isn’t to force change or “fix” symptoms. It’s about listening closely, offering choice, and creating conditions where true balance and well-being can naturally emerge.

Every horse is unique, and lasting change takes time. While some horses show small shifts after a single session, deeper patterns of tension or compensation usually need more than one visit to safely unwind.

Fascial and nervous system changes happen gradually — each session builds on the last, helping your horse release tension, integrate the work, and find long-term comfort and balance.