Welcome to K. Dorst Equine Shiatsu Massage on the web.
Attn: Joey McCreery- I have lost your contact information and would greatly appreciate if you would call or email me.thank you
One of the first questions many people ask is 'What led you to massage?'
Let me tell you a bit about my work and myself. I have been in the horse industry most of my life. I started with a childhood love of horses and first learned to ride in the mountains of Wyoming at age five. From there my passion for the equine only grew. I took dressage lessons off and on and decided the sport wasn't for me. In high school I met one of the Texas Hill Country's best horse trainers, Ed Hamilton. With over thirty years of experience as a trainer, he was happy to show me the ropes and reins. When Ed retired due to health problems I stepped into the round pen. With a gentle touch and patient attitude I experienced the pride and joy that comes with sculpting young horses. In fact, training trail and family horses was my career of choice. I studied Equine Management in college. Equine anatomy courses fascinated me, though I continued to train during breaks. It wasn't until I was nearly paralyzed by a fall during my second year of college that I began to rethink my future. I spent many hours thinking on how I could better the lives of horses with less risk. This led me to equine massage. I researched the art and found a place to learn, Geary Whiting's Massage School. I am currently finishing my BS in Animal Science: equine emphasis at the University of Arizona. Through the U of A Horseman's Association my love for horses has led to me to take an active role in the Tucson horse community. Hard work and dedication led me to become President of the Horseman's Association. I have since passed the torch on to other devoted horse enthusiasts.
What Massage is Massage is an age-old, non-invasive, muscular therapy. Utilizing highly developed techniques of rubbing, pressure, and percussion to manipulate the soft tissue and encourage the bodies own healing process. Massage stimulates blood flow and the lymph system, helping to speed healing and release toxins.
The Healing art of massage dates back to Hypocrites in 460BC and earlier the Chinese as far back as 3000BC. References are made to massage in 1500 year old Egyptian medical texts.
What Massage is not Massage is not a replacement for vet care. If you have any questions about your horses health you should consult your vet.
Why Massage your horse? Your horse should be thought of like a big puzzle. Many people hold the various pieces. The vet, the farrier, the equine dentist, the trainer, just to name a few. As horse owners it is our responsibility to make sure we get all the pieces together properly. It can be a tricky task to keep track of vaccinations and dewormings, hoof-trimming and teeth floating. So why add something else to a full calendar? Probably the two biggest questions asked when considering a new piece to the puzzle are "how much will it benefit my horse?" and "is the cost worth the benefit?" I hope through this website to give you some insight into these and other questions you might have. Feel free to email or call me with questions. Massage has been used by professional athletes for ages and now the horse world is finally catching up!
Equine massage has a wide range of benefits.
Many people hold the various pieces. The vet, the farrier, the equine dentist, the trainer, just to name a few. As horse owners it is our responsibility to make sure we get all the pieces together properly. It can be a tricky task to keep track of vaccinations and dewormings, hoof-trimming and teeth floating. So why add something else to a full calendar? Probably the two biggest questions asked when considering a new piece to the puzzle are "how much will it benefit my horse?" and "is the cost worth the benefit?" I hope through this website to give you some insight into these and other questions you might have. Feel free to email or call me with questions.