Jim MastersonJim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the US
Endurance Team in 2006, 2008, and 2010, and for equine clientele competing in
FEI World Cup, Pan American, and World Games competitions, teaches a unique
method of bodywork to therapsts, horse owners, and now, dog owners, in which
the practitioner recognizes and follows the responses of the animal to touch to
release tension in key junctions of the body that most affect health, performance,
and the ability to connect. When he first became interested in equine massage
in 1997, Jim recognized that the horse exhibits certain neurological responses
to touch as it releases tension in the body. Using those responses to guide his
work, he developed a system in which the horse participates in the process by
showing the practitioner where tension has accumulated, precisely how much
pressure is needed to release it, and when it has been released. The result is
an effective method of bodywork that anyone can learn to use, to improve
performance while at the same time opening new levels of communication and trust.
In the past few years, Jim has worked with small animal veterinarians to bring
his method to the canine world.