About
Hi, I'm Shakti. I love nature: plants, animals, living waters, rocks...and all its healing powers. And I LOVE horses. Always have, ever since I can remember. I like to ride, touch, them, or even just be in their presence.
I have been a healer for a long time, even before being called
to pursue it as work.
I work with herbs, homeopathy, oils, essential oils, crystals, stones, sounds, energy...many modalities.
but TOUCH has been my favorite.
Using my hands as extensions of my heart.
I have massaged people for many years, but when I first massaged
a horse my world expanded and my heart opened wider.
I was in tears.
In that time (at Natural Horsemanship course in Costa Rica) I also
discovered that horses have marma (energy) points and chakras just like humans,
and their bodies and minds respond to them. Truly, horses are very similar to us, only much more sensitive.
I started applying the techniques I'd learned in Ayurveda and witnessed
how horses benefited from them.
I studied from books and videos, followed massage experts,
learned quite a bit.
But, I wanted to be certified, to know more about horses specifically
and act like a professional in the field.
So, I went to Equine Massage Academy where I learned
the art of equine shiatsu, therapeutic moves & more...
I'm still learning, as long as a breathe.
When I stop, my life will be complete.
In the meantime, I strive to serve my love.
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My Training
I can now see how these seemingly unrelated disciplines have prepared me to work with horses.
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Certified Int. Yoga Teacher (1996, Sunra)
I've learned about the importance of
s t r e t c h i n g
and it's healing effect on the body (bye bye scoliosis pain, hello happy digestion), mind (I'm so calm & peaceful) and emotional wellbeing (I'm so happy and sleep like a baby).
I have also learned how certain sounds we hear or make (mantras) can shift our
consciousness (OM)
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Certified Ipsalu Tantra Teacher & Healer (1999, ITI)
I've learned a lot about the world of energy, chakras, endocrine glands, the ways & workings of mind, feelings, emotions and their effect on the body, our actions, and (un)conscious reality creation, but mostly, about the healing power of love.
And, the infinite potential we carry.
I began to work with marma/varma points (energy points in Ayurveda/Tantra) and massage/bodywork techniques.
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Certified Doula Training, Heart & Hands Doula/Midwifery Training (2004)
Welcome into the world of natural pregnancy & birth, using herbs, energy points & other natural ways to support happy, healthy mama & baby. Mares too may enjoy that extra relief & pampering while expecting. The innately know how to give birth, but should complications come I can advise which points to press and where to massage...
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Certified Marma Therapy Practitioner
(2019, Cali.College of Ayurveda/ CCA)
A deep dive into the word of marma therapy and pranic healing, working with energy points and their effect on mind, body and spirit (consciousness). Beautiful work, that works on horses too!
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Certified Ayurvedic Massage & Bliss Therapy Practitioner (2021/CCA)
The deeply balancing & rejuvenating Abhyanga massage, Shirodhara, Swedana.
These therapies in whole work best on the rider, but certain aspects of them can be applied on horses. Win-win!
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Certified Equine Massage Therapist
(2024, Geary Whiting Academy)
A truly wholesome system of equine massage using combination of shiatsu & sports massage, and stretching.
Equine nutrition, hoof care, effects of sound, saddle fitting, shiatsu for the rider & more!
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Over the years I have also extensively studied and applied ayurvedic herbology, western herbalism, essential oil therapy and homeopathy.
I keep learning...
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Massaged Horses
Are......
Happier
Healthier
More relaxed
Move more gracefully
Friendlier
More curious
More cooperative
Learn faster
Perform better
Look and feel more vibrant
Live Longer
Energy Points
Energy body feeds the physical body.
When the flow of energy is stuck, reduced or overstimulated, dis-ease happens.
Marma/acupressure points connect the physical-mental-energy body & spirit. Their stimulation helps energy to return to harmonious flow so healing can happen.
When energy flows freely vibrant health & sense of wellbeing happens.
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