Name: Sara Aventino
Location: Italy Certifications Through Angel's Animals: I am a Certified Equine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapist and I am currently enrolled in the CranioSacral Therapy course as well. When did you decide that you wanted to work with animals? I have always wanted to work with animals, I grew up with only one goal in mind: work with horses and try my best to help them in any way I can. I guess I realized that I wanted to become an equine therapist when I was looking for answers that I couldn't find in horsemanship or training and I realized that most of the problems we encounter are actually pain related.Thats when I thought "that's what I want to do. I want to help horses overcome tension in their bodies". What animal influenced you the most growing up? The animal that influenced me the most growing up is probably my mare. She quite literally changed my life, in a way that only one horse in a lifetime can. She helped me realize that the horse must come first - not our goals, not what we want. And not just with horses but in general, when you work with animals, their opinion is the only one that matters. That's what she taught me. What animals do you currently own? I currently own two horses - a mare and a gelding. What makes your animal bodywork practice stand out? When I started, I felt such a deep connection with the horse's emotions and I realized that I wanted to build my bodywork practice around that: empathy and holding space. I have personally seen that a lot of people lack this kind of empathy and, yes, you can massage your horse and get some results but therapy is actually much more complex than that. I feel like you have to work on yourself first and you have to really get into energy work, if you want to be able to truly re-establish the delicate connection between mind and body. The nervous system should be the main focus. This led me to look for ways to find this balance within myself and my work with horses is now constantly evolving. I have embarked on a long journey to understand the emotions that are intertwined in the relationship with our horse. The horse's opinion is the only one that matters to me and I want to hold space for them. That's the most important thing and the one thing that clients tell me that they love about my practice: it feels like meditation for their horses and also for them. What message would you like to share with potential clients? One message I would like to share with potential clients is that bodywork is an investment in your horse's health - not a luxury, not a "spa day", but an important part of the horse's life to mantain the mind-body connection. What message would you like to share with others who are thinking about pursuing a career in animal health? My message is: it's not about you. It's easy to get caught up, to try and force the process, but bodywork has to be on the animal's terms. Always.
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Name: Émilie Bonnardeaux
Location: Quebec, Canada Certifications through Angel's Animals: Cold Laser Therapy, Equine Kinesiology Taping and Equine Massage Therapy When did you decide that you wanted to work with animals? 20 years ago I started working as a rider, trainer, barn owner and equine professional and then finally a bodywork professional. What animal influenced you the most growing up? Cats and Dogs What animals do you currently own? 6 horses and 2 dogs What makes your animal bodywork practice stand out? I am an equine professor and trainer so my practice is based on education and understanding the horse's biomechanics to help the sport horse. What message would you like to share with potential clients? Equine bodywork professionals are the voice of your horse. We can help with performance but we also help build a strong lasting horse. Every equestrian needs a bodywork profession in their lives. What message would you like to share with others who are thinking about pursuing a career in animal health? You are never too old and it's never too late. You can do this! |
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