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ABOUT KIM
Kim grew up in Texas and has spent most of her life caring for animals in the realm of veterinary medicine and conservation. She’s worked in companion animal medicine, emergency and zoo animal medicine. She earned her master’s degree in wildlife conservation in 2015 from the University of Georgia and while she was a graduate student, spent time in Botswana studying African lions to help conserve and protect wild lion populations.
She spent twelve years working in zoo animal medicine and had the honor of caring for some of the world’s most endangered animals, from rhinos and tigers to California condors. She even had the privilege of caring for non-domesticated herds of Przewalski’s horses.
As much as she cherished her time helping animals in a traditional medical setting, she felt called to expand her knowledge and skills into more holistic forms of healing for animals, which naturally led her to equine massage therapy and advanced reiki training specifically for animals. Kim combines her experience and insight as a healer to provide a mind, body and soul healing for horses.
Kim feels strongly that all animals are sentient beings, worthy of the highest respect. Our companion animal partners, like cats, dogs and horses absorb energy from the people around them and their environment, just as humans do. Horses, especially because of their highly intuitive nature, can benefit greatly from restorative therapies like massage and the energetic healing that reiki provides.
I help horses through energetic, physical and spiritual healing. As a certified equine massage therapist, animal reiki master, and certified veterinary technician. I’m delighted to provide a unique healing experience for our horse companions.
How does Reiki work on horses?
Just as with humans, Reiki is a complementary therapy for all animals, but horses especially--because of their highly sensitive nature. The Reiki energy is transmitted from the practitioner’s hands into the horse’s body (a touch-free option is also available). The warmth created by this energy work leads to a deep relaxation for the horse and the energy is soothing, balancing and healing. Reiki is a gentle energy that will never cause harm and promotes physical, emotional, mental and spiritual benefits for horses.
* Rand, William. Reiki The Healing Touch First and Second Degree Manual
How does massage work on horses?
An equine massage therapist rubs and kneads the soft tissues of the horse’s body. The soft tissues include muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and skin. The massage therapist varies the amount of pressure and movement. Similarly to people, the benefits of equine massage include, stress reduction, relaxation, lessening muscle tightness and pain, improving blood flow, reducing inflammation, assisting immune system functionality. Equine athletes, working and companion horses can all benefit from the healing powers of massage.
What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is translated as “Universal Life Force Energy” and is a Japanese technique used for stress-reduction and relaxation. Reiki promotes healing and positive energy flow. When Reiki is done through touch, a warm, soothing energy flows from the hands into the horse, promoting relaxation and releasing tension. Reiki is even used in human hospital settings to improve patient care and healing.