Epona School of Intuitive
Equine Bodywork

Offering Equine Bodywork and The Art of Informed Presence

A Somatic Integration Program for the Advanced Manual Therapist

A muscle is never just a muscle—it is a record of movement, a vessel for emotion, and a component of a complex neurological web.

A Whole-Horse Approach to Healing. This program isn't just about physical recovery; it’s about restoring the horse to their natural state of balance. By combining myofascial release and anatomy-based bodywork with the subtle arts of vibrational and energetic healing we address the horse as a complete being.

What sets this work apart is the exploration and understanding of herd-based behavior. The Social Architecture of Healing A horse’s body is a reflection of its place in the world. To touch a horse is to touch the entire history of its herd. We don’t just "work on" the horse; we communicate with them. By honoring their natural language and instincts, we create a safe space for deep physical and emotional release.

Instructor Kim Savage

As a practitioner, teacher, and curriculum designer, Kim bridges modern science with ancient healing traditions, helping others deepen their understanding of the body, nervous system, energy, and innate capacity for healing. Her work is grounded in the belief that true healing arises when we listen deeply—to the body, the spirit, and the wisdom that already lives within

Assistant Instructor and Equine Wellness Practitioner Lanie Hines

Lanie brings compassion, intuition, and practical hands-on experience to her work. She assists students in developing confidence, observation skills, and effective bodywork techniques while helping create a supportive learning environment.

Lanie's approach reflects the core values of the Epona, listening deeply to the horse, honoring the wisdom of the body, and fostering partnership through presence, trust,

Brittany is a holistic wellness enthusiast and developing intuitive bodyworker with a deep love for horses, nature, and the healing arts. Drawn to the wisdom found in both the natural world and the body, she is passionate about exploring approaches that support balance, connection, and well-being.

Her gentle presence, curiosity, and dedication to learning allow her to create meaningful connections with both people and animals. As she continues her journey in bodywork and holistic healing, Brittany brings an open heart, compassionate spirit, and a genuine desire to support the health and harmony of those she serves.

Assistant Instructor and Equine Wellness Practitioner Brittany

Why This Path?

This program is for the therapist interested in more than mechanical massage. It is for those who want to advocate for the horse’s well-being. By the end of this journey, you will not just be "doing" bodywork; you will be holding space for a transformation.

"We don’t just fix horses. We offer them the profound experience of being truly understood in their own language."

This training is a 200 hr course. Weekends with in person lecture and in the field for lab work.

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INFORMATION

  • The tuition for your 200 hr training is $1500 - I offer sliding scale and payment plans.

    A $500 non refundable deposit is required to reserve your space.

  • Space it limited to 8 participates. Signing up for your course is a commitment, to yourself and to your calling. To work with horses is a calling to awaken the medicine that is deep within your soul. Once accepted you will be required to fulfill the financial agreement. The coursework is intense with anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, energetic anatomy, myofascial release and massage techniques, vibrational healing techniques and redlight therapy.

  • Horse experience is highly recommended. Knowledge of the subtle language will be studied but it is required to be comfortable and understand how to approach the horse, halter, lead and be comfortable in the company of horses.

  • This training offers CEUs for licensed massage therapists, it is recommended you are comfortable working with your hands, lifting and moving at least 25 lbs and can stand for extended periods of time. Working with horses is physical, emotional and energetic your full presence is always required.

  • Equine Bodywork and The Art of Informed Presence

    A Somatic Integration Program for the Advanced Manual Therapist

    A muscle is never just a muscle—it is a record of movement, a vessel for emotion, and a component of a complex neurological web.

    Equine Bodywork and The Art of Informed Presence is a bridge for the thinking practitioner. This program invites you to translate your clinical mastery into the equine world, blending rigorous anatomical science with the subtle ethology of the horse. We move past the mechanical to enter the realm of somatic resonance, where your hands become the conduit for a horse’s structural and emotional return to balance.

    The Pillars of Mastery

    I. The Biomechanical Understanding

    From Human to Equine: A Comparative Study We don’t just teach horse anatomy; we translate it. Using your existing knowledge of the human musculoskeletal system, we explore the Kinematic Chain of the horse.

    • The "Smart" Edge: We dive deep into the thoracic sling and the hyoid apparatus, examining how cranial-sacral rhythms dictate the fluidity of a horse's gait.

    • The Approachable Reality: You’ll learn to feel the difference between a structural restriction and an emotional "holding pattern" with the same nuance you apply to your human clients.

    II. Ethological Intelligence & Herd Dynamics

    The Social Architecture of Healing A horse’s body is a reflection of its place in the world. To touch a horse is to touch the entire history of its herd.

    • The "Smart" Edge: We study Applied Ethology—the science of animal behavior—to understand how the autonomic nervous system of a prey animal processes stress, safety, and social hierarchy.

    • The Approachable Reality: We teach you to "listen" with your skin. By understanding herd dynamics, you’ll recognize why a dominant horse holds tension in the jaw (the "leader’s burden") while a timid horse may brace through the diaphragm.

    III. Somatic Resonance & Bio-Electric Signaling

    The Physics of Energy Energy is not a vague concept; it is the measurable interaction of two electromagnetic fields.

    • The "Smart" Edge: Drawing on Polyvagal Theory, we explore how the practitioner’s own heart-rate variability can "entrain" the horse’s nervous system toward homeostasis.

    • The Approachable Reality: This is the "quiet" part of the work. You will learn to modulate your own presence to create a field of safety that allows the horse to release deep-seated trauma without a single forceful stroke.

    Focus

    The Scientific "Why"

    The Intuitive "How"

    Fascial Continuity

    Understanding the tensegrity of the equine fascial web.

    Melting into the tissue rather than forcing a release.

    Neurological Reset

    Stimulating the parasympathetic response for systemic repair.

    Reading the "blink and the breath" as a dialogue of consent.

    Postural Analysis

    Identifying compensatory patterns in the spine and limbs.

    Seeing the horse’s spirit through their physical silhouette.

    Why This Path?

    This program is for the therapist who feels that something is missing in purely mechanical massage. It is for those who want to use their professional credentials to advocate for the horse’s well-being. By the end of this journey, you will not just be "doing" bodywork; you will be holding space for a transformation.

    "We don’t just fix horses. We offer them the profound experience of being truly understood in their own language."

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