Equine Foundational Therapy (EFT) for
Performance and Rehabilitation
"For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen.
Romans 11:36
SERVICES OFFERED
Foundational Therapy,
Joint Mobilization, and More
Initial sessions are an in-depth look at your horse from head to hoof to tail. I will EVALUATE their musculature, posture, and diet if desired. We will develop a plan based on your goals. Looking to make them more comfortable in their retirement, coming back from an injury (with vet clearance), or to take their performance to the next level? Whatever your goals are, we will work together to make them come true. If its beyond my scope, I have many wonderful resources to refer to all over the state of Texas, be it trainers, farriers/barefoot trimmers, dentists, vets, or chiropractors!
EFT is a gentle and rhythmic approach (no thrusting like chiropractic, but as effective, if not more, in many cases) and very effective in correcting gait abnormalities, saddle fitting issues, and mysterious lameness issues. These moves release and keep (with custom exercise plans) the skeleton in proper form and function. This helps the body to load the joints and hooves correctly. Also, deep muscle unwinding from the inside out has the horse presenting a body that is taller and longer and they look as if they had been vacuum sealed prior and I punctured the seal, leaving them fuller and smoother all around just after a single session. The key is to release the 1st rib which is out in most foals since birth. This creates high/low syndrome in the front hooves and has a global effect from there. Most equine professionals, including holistic equine modalities, do not always address these issues so then you are always working on the ‘symptom’ and not the cause which is why the chiropractic issues come back.
I also use Acupressure helping to balance their Meridians and CranioSacral to go deeper to release the inner core muscles and Fascia all over the body. This fascia releasing also helps the organs to relax and glide internally as they should.
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EDUCATE and FACILITATE. As mentioned, if desired, we can also go over corrective exercises to improve their posture, tone, and functionality. As well as evaluating your feed program to remove or add in a few things to help them thrive!
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Per Session $125
Cranial Decompression
I manually and energetically release and decompress the horse's cranial bones from past head traumas. Traumas if left untreated, such as pullbacks, can lead to symptoms like spooking, head shaking, uveitis, and hooks and waves in teeth leading to TMJ and digestive issues and so on. (Included in Sessions as needed).
Therapeutic Essential Oil Hot Towel Compress Treatment
I offer several essential oils to your horse to smell. As they show interest in particular EOs, I blend them together, making a custom blend of therapeutic grade essential oils for your horse's needs/wants, based on their interest. We can also look up the EOs properties- ie to combat inflammation, bacteria, parasites, etc.. Which will then be added to an organic/non-gmo carrier oil and applied to your horse’s spine using a hot towel compress. My clients fondly call this Spa Day. (Not a diagnostic, just known properties of the oils).
$25 Add-On
Kinesiology Taping
Manual therapies used in sessions with me are various highly effective compression techniques that range from "gently asking" to "telling" the stagnation and tension in the tissue to move out. We then want fresh, healing, oxygenated blood to come rushing back in to repair and lubricate that tissue. Kinesiology Taping DE-compresses the areas it is applied to, to further encourage all of that healing goodness to come back into those areas by gently lifting the hair folicles and skin. The tape is also a wonderful tool for your horses proprioception aka body awareness when retraining their brain/body connection when coming back from an injury or EPM.
$25-$75 Add-On
ABOUT ME
A Bit About Myself and What I Do
Hello! My name is Layla Harris. I was born and raised in California where my mom owned and operated a sales and lesson barn. I had the wonderful privilege of riding 100s of horses while growing up and to have my mom ingrain into me, that horses are sentient beings and high-performance athletes, that need care as any professional athlete might. For a horse, as with any professional athlete, it takes a village of experts who train both horse and rider, specializing in saddle fitting, nutrition, perfectly balanced hooves, teeth, and so on... and in this village, my role is to minister their health via a balanced mind, body, and spirit. It is all connected, as it is in us.
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We always had the best vets, chiropractors, farriers, and so on.
But something was still missing. When drugs or surgeries would not help the horse, we were left feeling hopeless and dis-empowered.
That’s when I became motivated to seek out other possibilities! I began using red and infrared LED light therapy on my horses and got amazing results! Next came learning the importance of detoxing my horses and my curiosity lead me to search out and apply new and effective modalities. I’ve now been a professional BodyWorker since 2014, and my education continues as well as my desire to empower other horse lovers who may be wondering how they can become more self-reliant in their horse’s care. In July of 2019 I became a Certified Instructor to teach Holistic Horsework's Level 1 Clinics. In March of 2020 I became Certified to teach Levels 2&3. In November 2022 I resigned and I'm currently developing my own course called Equine Foundational Therapy.
(Check my EFT Course page tab for current clinic offerings).
In 2016 my husband and our 2 sons picked up and moved all the way to Texas to plant some roots. We now live in beautiful Central Texas! I have met and worked with many amazing human being and their equine partners. I’m truly humbled and grateful by their openness and big hearts for entrusting me on their healing journeys! In April of 2021 we welcomed a baby girl, Elliana Joy, who you'll more than likely meet on our visits! :)
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More on about what I do;
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Currently, I offer Holistic Equine Bodywork. I take a holistic approach and evaluate your horse from head to hoof. I use multiple modalities including acupressure, musculoskeletal unwinding, essential oils, Myofascial Release, joint mobilization, and osteopathic type moves to help restore balance in your horses head, body, and vitality. My specialty is helping those with mysterious lamenesses as well as keeping your athlete tip-top for competition or comfortable in their retirement. No job is too big or too small. I then leave you, the horse owner, a report and some strategies/homework for continued success between visits! I've worked with, and have helped, hundreds of horses and their owners get to the "root" of many issues and strengthen their bond along the way!
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I am not a vet nor chiropractor and I do not replace them. I like to think I help to fill in a few gaps between them, and as a whole, all of the bases will be covered on your horse's journey to healing and maintaining good health. I look forward to getting to know you and your crew! Contact me today to help your equine partner feel their best.
Based in Central TX, will travel.
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God Bless and Happy Healing!
CONTACT ME
LOCATION
Based out of College Station, Tx
Will Travel. Minimums May Apply.
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OPENING HOURS
Tues. - Fri.: 9am - 5pm
Central Standard Time