Leslie Sisto LMT/LVT
Therapeutic massage for people and animals
Equine massage at your location
Problems and treatments
Does my horse need massage?
WHAT TO LOOK FOR Change in attitude, diminished capacity and poor performance caused by sore muscles, tension, lameness or injury
How doees it work?
JUST AS IN PEOPLE, massage can offer both immediate and long-term effects. Release in a tight area promotes healthy blood flow, delivers useful nutrients, allows flushing of inflammatory agents, and releases endorphins. Over time, therapeutic massage and chiropractic manipulation can help speed healing of injuries, reduce inflammation, align spine and balance limbs, and comfort and relax both horse and rider for optimum performance.
What to expect
LESLIE WILL ASSESS the relation of horse and rider through questions and observation. Be prepared with any related notes from your vet or trainer. By combining a hands-on examination with your concerns, she will recommend the best approach for your horse. A severe or chronic situation may require six treatments back-to-back, but many complaints are resolved with fewer sessions. Leslie will recommend stretches or exercises to help your horse heal.
Neck and jaw
If your horse won’t accept the bit, Leslie will search for tension in the deep muscle layers of the neck and delicate areas in the jaw. Assuming there are no dental problems, therapeutic touch and release of trigger points will soothe irritation and help your horse resume focus and direction.
Cold back
Does your horse have soreness, spasms or misalignment in the spine? This frustrating problem can have many different causes, resulting in significant discomfort for your horse. Leslie will seek points of tension for release, to achieve balanced energy and relief of pain.
On the mend
Leslie has been working with our Arabian gelding Warren for many years. She recently identified a very bad problem caused by a new saddle and has been able to undo the damage through massage, cold laser and exercises. I rely on what Leslie sees and feels when it comes to training and equipment, and helping the other Arabians in our barn recover from neck and back problems. So thankful to have her in our lives!
The Carpenters, Watching Hawk Arabians
Short-stridedness
Chronic tension in hips and hind legs throws off your horse’s gait. With special focus on hip flexors and extensor muscles, contracted tissue is released and elongated. When muscles return to full function, proper tracking can be achieved.