recommended EQUINE BODYWORKERS
I am so proud to introduce you to Cait Tanner of Freedom's Pulse LLC - the very first fully graduated Freely Forward Certified Equine Bodyworker!
Cait's journey into bodywork is deeply personal. After struggling with persistent pain and running out of options, she tried PEMF therapy — and within days, her pain was gone. That life-changing experience inspired her to dedicate herself to mastering this cutting-edge technology so she could help others find the same healing and relief. For Cait, this isn't just work - it's her calling.
She works with horses, dogs, cats, and humans!
Serving: Central Virginia & the Hampton Roads Area
Willing to travel (travel fees may apply)
Cait specializes in two powerful modalities:
PEMF Therapy - Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy that supports the body at the cellular level, promoting healing, reducing inflammation, and improving overall wellness.
Myofascial Release - Targeted soft tissue work that releases tension, restores mobility, and helps your horse (or pet, or YOU!) move more freely and comfortably.
Email: freedomspulsellc@gmail.com
Instagram: @FreedomsPulse
If you're in the Virginia area - or know someone who is - and your horse, pet, or even you could benefit from bodywork, please pass Cait's name along! She represents everything that the Freely Forward certification program is built on: compassionate, skilled, whole-body care.
Jordan Sater- Second Flight Equine
My passion for horses began in the hunt field, where Second Flight Equine earned its name. Driven by a lifelong background in fox hunting, eventing, and the hunter/jumper circuits, I sought out a science-backed modality to provide superior care for equine athletes. Today, as a certified Freely Forward Bodywork practitioner specializing in Myofascial Release (MFR), my philosophy blends detailed biomechanical evaluations with a deep respect for physiological feedback to help horses of all disciplines achieve enhanced comfort and performance.
Primarily serving Southern MD and frequently serving Southern VA. Available for travel to other locations upon request. I specialize in Equine Massage, AND Myofascial Release.
Jessica Jurica, Bloom & Balance Equine
Restore. Support. Thrive.
I’m Jessica Jurica, owner of Bloom & Balance Equine Bodywork, serving horses and their people throughout Blacksburg and surrounding Southwest Virginia communities.
My approach to equine bodywork is individualized and centered on listening to the whole horse. I have a special interest in working with sensitive, shy, and guarded horses, creating sessions where each horse can feel safe, heard, and supported.
My own horse, Daisy, is the inspiration behind Bloom & Balance. Learning to listen more closely to what she was communicating through her body led me to Freely Forward Bodywork and ultimately shaped the way I approach every horse I work with today.
Every horse has a story to tell. I’m grateful to be part of it.
Dominion Equine Wellness: Mary Garwood
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
My love for horses began long before I entered the world of bodywork. I grew up around horses and spent countless hours caring for them, riding them, and simply being in their presence. As a young girl, some of my favorite memories were spending afternoons after school grooming horses and enjoying the special connection that exists between horse and human. Even then, I understood that horses have a unique ability to bring peace, comfort, and healing to the people around them.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Later in life, during a personal health struggle with chronic disease, that connection became even more meaningful. Horses were an important part of my healing journey, providing encouragement, purpose, and a sense of well-being during a difficult season. As I pursued natural approaches to recovery, I discovered craniosacral therapy, which became a turning point in my own healing. What began as a search for better health eventually led me to become a craniosacral therapist, and I have been practicing craniosacral therapy with humans since 2013.
PELVIC BALANCE
In 2019, I began working with horses and quickly realized that the same principles that helped so many people could also have a profound impact on equine wellness. Since then, I have continued pursuing additional training in equine bodywork, myofascial release, and craniosacral techniques to further develop my skills. Seeing the positive effects this work can have on horses—just as it does with people—has grown into both a passion and a calling. I love serving the horse and rider community by helping horses move, feel, and perform at their best.
In 2026, I completed my certification in myofascial release through Freely Forward Bodywork. I am grateful to bring this training together with my years of craniosacral experience to provide thoughtful, individualized care that supports each horse’s comfort, movement, and overall well-being
Located in Warrenton,Virginia
Cell: (540) 533-8147
TCM Equinebodywork- TOMIAH MADRIGAL
Howdy! My name is Tomiah Madrigal, and I'm the founder of TCM Equinebodywork. I have been certified in equine sports massage therapy for three years and have been learning myofascial release from Maija online since her very first online course, Equine Massage 101. I have followed Maija and applied her social media techniques to all my horses since I was 17. I’ve been lucky enough to compete in the equine sports world and have had many trainers and training experiences since I was in middle school. Since moving away from home and getting to step away from the competitive world of horses, I finally got to advocate for my own horse without the opinions that would come from my trainers. Whether that be taking away riding aids entirely, letting him live out in the pasture permanently, or simply putting his needs over my desire to ride. My horse and the horses before him have given me so much; all I want is to give these animals the comfort and relief they deserve. I want to be the reason horses can relax, be happy to see me, and feel even better than they did before. One of my favorite things about my job is providing insight to owners on how their energy and way of thinking alone can deeply affect their horses' psychological well-being, leading to behavior labels like "naughty," "mareish," or "stoic". In the end, our horses cannot speak to us directly. Which is why it is a big part of my mission as a bodyworker to not only provide a safe space for horses to be calm, but to educate owners on how they can help keep them there. I have had the pleasure of training both riders and horses undersaddle in the ring, but I have found a bigger purpose outside of it in Equine bodywork.
ACTUALLY EQUINE BODYWORK: MELISSA SMITH
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ACTUALLY EQUINE BODYWORK
Melissa Smith, Certified Equine Bodywork Practitioner
Certified & Insured
Based in Charles Town, WV
Serving WV, Northern Virginia, Maryland & surrounding areas
Also serving the Erie, PA area -
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CONTACT MELISSA
Instagram: @actually_equine
Email: actuallyequinebodywork@gmail.com
Phone: 253-244-0265
Website: Currently under construction! -
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ABOUT MELISSA
Before Actually Equine Bodywork, I spent years as a high school teacher—but apparently I wasn’t done learning myself! While going through the Freely Forward program, my students would spot horse anatomy on my desk or ask why I was taking a day off. When I explained what I was learning, I’d often get, “Actually?! That’s a job? That’s cool!” And just like that, Actually Equine Bodywork had its name.
My interest in bodywork grew from my daughter’s years of riding and all those “Wait…am I seeing what I think I’m seeing?” moments that made me want to know why. Now I get to trade the classroom for the barn and my students for horses, while still doing what I’ve always loved: learning, asking questions. And, well... because, horse noses!
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ABOUT ACTUALLY EQUINE BODYWORK
At Actually Equine Bodywork, it starts with the horse in front of me. Maybe bodywork is simply part of their regular care & maintenance. Maybe you've noticed a change in movement, a dip in performance, or even a behavior you've chalked up to "that's just my horse." Sometimes there's more to the story. That's where I come in. Together, we can take a closer look at what your horse may be telling us, with individualized bodywork and simple ways you can support your horse in between sessions, all focused on supporting comfort, balance, and freer movement.
HOW TO WORK WITH MAIJA
ONLINE COURSES
MFR addresses soft tissue restrictions slowly, without manipulation. It is beneficial to all horses, but especially those who suffer from straightness issues, have scar tissue, or any horse who needs deeper work.
GET CERTIFIED
Invest in yourself as a professional, get certified to practice equine massage therapy and learn from me personally. In my certification program, I teach my top techniques that are trusted by top-level riders across the U.S. The program is designed to give you the skills, clinical confidence and business tools to thrive in the growing world of equine bodywork.
PULSE PEMF Therapy
Increase circulation, optimizes the body’s natural recovery process, and reduces inflammation and pain with this incredible technology