about us
IT STARTED IN 2002 WITH CHERYL GIBSON BEING INTRODUCED TO BOWEN THERAPY IN A TREATMENT WITH MANON BOLLINGER… THE REST IS HISTORY!
“I practically leapt off the table!” she said, “I immediately knew that this modality worked. Somehow work adapted from this modality needed to get to horses!”
Cheryl was passionate about researching, developing and fine-tuning different alternative modalities for horses using her intuition and unique perspective. Through her years she drew on her experience within a widely varied holistic healing practice incorporating horses, companion and exotic animals.
Cheryl and her colleague at the time, Simone Usselman-Tod, working together with Jonathan Damonte (a talented and experienced human bowen instructor) as well as other qualified professionals in the veterinary and therapy fields, started to develop an equine protocol. Although initiated by the human bowen techiques, Equi-Bow quickly evolved into a different type of holistic technique uniquely suited to horses.
Since Cheryl and Simone brought a breadth of experience from their respective backgrounds, Equi-Bow encompassed other disciplines, philosophies & methods such as CranioSacral, Feldenkrais, acupuncture, myofascial release massage, stress point and soft tissue release, tack fitting, balanced hoof, teeth and bitting, and behaviour modification among others.
“There are many venues worldwide where the bowen technique has been applied to the human and animal communities. Ongoing discussion and evolution of methodology is being pursued with other bowen workers in other countries. Bowen-based techniques are a very exciting world to explore!”
-Cheryl Gibson
The Equi-Bow technique functions as a form of neuromuscular re-patterning. It works primarily by addressing the nervous system on both structural and energetic levels to bring about change. It facilitates healing of the whole body from there.
Often the body holds patterns of pain and physiological dysfunctions are removed by restoring the structural integrity of the body. The Equi-Bow technique brings a specific series of muscle and connective tissue movements designed to address a wide range of problems and injuries. It is a very gentle and non-invasive, but incredibly effective!
We know the horse’s bodily systems - internal organ systems and musculoskeletal systems are addressed through the fascia and nervous system. These neurological impulses are sent to the brain, which is then given time to integrate the information. We then see the nervous system reset the body.
Respecting this feedback loop is essential to allow the body to restore its own natural balance. Benefits are usually apparent within two to three sesssions, even when long-standing conditions are being accessed. Equi-Bow results are long lasting and profound.
EQUI-BOW INstructor TEAM
Equi-Bow Canada brings together world class practitioners who have graduated the CEBP program and/or are highly respected in their field of practice. These practitioners are dedicated to teaching you the latest in the equine industry and how Equi-Bow creates an impact on the overall health of the horse.
