Horse-Human Relationship Coaching Sessions
Cheryl L Eriksen, Usui Reiki Level 2 Certified
Horse-Human Relationship Coach
Horse-Human Relationship Coach
*Through decades of working with, observing, training, foaling, and caring for literally thousands of horses, I've developed a high sensitivity to equine energy as a means to communicate with and help the horse. This communication and intuition guides each session. My techniques are gentle and non-invasive--using Reiki, sometimes combined with light touches, as well as tools designed to increase the horse's proprioception and body awareness.
Horses have experienced physical and emotional release, reduced physical and emotional discomfort, increased relaxation, reduced anxiety, and improvements in behavior related to pain and/or anxiety.
Additionally, I can help you identify and work through communication and behavioral problems with your horse. This is not traditional "training" and is not a replacement for your horse's physical treatments (such as massage) or veterinary care. Don't think of me as a person to come "fix" your horse's problems but rather as a "relationship coach," looking at the horse and their human as a team. I help the human listen to and discover what the horse is trying to communicate through their behavior.
Some techniques** I may use in a session include: Reiki, specialized touch, fascial blading, behavior evaluation, and observational & intuitive listening.
Horses have experienced physical and emotional release, reduced physical and emotional discomfort, increased relaxation, reduced anxiety, and improvements in behavior related to pain and/or anxiety.
Additionally, I can help you identify and work through communication and behavioral problems with your horse. This is not traditional "training" and is not a replacement for your horse's physical treatments (such as massage) or veterinary care. Don't think of me as a person to come "fix" your horse's problems but rather as a "relationship coach," looking at the horse and their human as a team. I help the human listen to and discover what the horse is trying to communicate through their behavior.
Some techniques** I may use in a session include: Reiki, specialized touch, fascial blading, behavior evaluation, and observational & intuitive listening.
Behavior and Communication
Horses are always communicating with us, but, because they don't use words like we do, much of what they say is missed by their human friends. Behavior is communication--horses don't act out of spite or "misbehave" to be naughty. When a horse is acting out, he is trying to tell you something. I have spent decades observing horse behavior and picking up the subtle ways they communicate. While some of what I do is intuitive communication, much of it is honed from many years working as a horse mid-wife where noticing subtle differences in posture, facial tension, head position, breathing, or how the horse "holds" themselves says as much to me about what is going to happen that night as if the mares had spoken aloud to me.
Listening to the horse is an important part of each session. Once they figure out what I am doing, many of them will physically position themselves to ask me to work on a specific area. They will show great interest in my hands and begin to "direct" where I place them.
Listening to the horse is an important part of each session. Once they figure out what I am doing, many of them will physically position themselves to ask me to work on a specific area. They will show great interest in my hands and begin to "direct" where I place them.
Reiki
Reiki promotes relaxation, and reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch. The word Reiki comes from the word "rei" which means universal and "ki" which refers to the energy life force moving through all living things. Practitioners believe Reiki can improve the flow of energy around the body which can enable relaxation, relieve pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness. Reiki is a complimentary practice and should not be used in place of veterinary care. Learn more about Reiki from this Cleveland Clinic article.
Fascial Blading
Fascial blading is a form of gentle, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization. The "blade" acts as an extension of the practitioner's hand, helping her identify scar tissue adhesions and gently break down fascial restrictions. It can help reduce pain and improve function. I find it extremely effective before or even during a Reiki session for promoting relaxation, and relieving pain and tension in the horse. Learn more about fascial blading here.
Specialized Touch Techniques
A combination of gentle touch techniques to enhance communication and connection with the horse. These techniques are complimentary to the other modalities. Just like with training, not every method is right for every situation. I let the horse and my own intuition guide the use of these techniques.
Tellington TTouch® helps to relieve tension, fear of contact, soreness or discomfort and transforms nervous, spooky or resistant horses and improve attitude and behavior. TTouch® has been used extensively to speed healing and recovery from injury and illness in horses and in all animals, including humans. I am currently working toward certification. Learn more about TTouch here.
Tellington TTouch® helps to relieve tension, fear of contact, soreness or discomfort and transforms nervous, spooky or resistant horses and improve attitude and behavior. TTouch® has been used extensively to speed healing and recovery from injury and illness in horses and in all animals, including humans. I am currently working toward certification. Learn more about TTouch here.
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"I believe many horses are holding tension within their bodies from past trauma (physical and emotional). This can be from their own past or even an absorption of the energy coming from the people around them. This tension over time can present as "mysterious" unsoundness, general lack of engagement, listlessness, shutting down (dissociation), anger/aggressiveness, excessive reactivity, anxiety, and other behaviors that often label a horse as difficult or crazy. One of my goals is to help these misunderstood horses reconnect with themselves and the humans who love them."
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Cost is $60 per session*
*additional travel fees may apply
*length of session varies and is based on what the horse presents at each session
for more information contact here or text/call 615.869.8605
*additional travel fees may apply
*length of session varies and is based on what the horse presents at each session
for more information contact here or text/call 615.869.8605
Phone Session: $45
Phone sessions are currently only available to existing clients whom I've already worked with in person.
please TEXT to schedule an appointment
Phone sessions are currently only available to existing clients whom I've already worked with in person.
please TEXT to schedule an appointment
**These services are not intended to diagnose or treat medical issues in the horse. They are complimentary modalities that can be used in addition to professional veterinary care. Please talk to your horse's vet before using these services.
Important note: horse-human relationship coaching is not therapy or counseling or a replacement for professional mental health care. These sessions are not horse training or horsemanship lessons, though some instruction may be included if it is deemed necessary.
Important note: horse-human relationship coaching is not therapy or counseling or a replacement for professional mental health care. These sessions are not horse training or horsemanship lessons, though some instruction may be included if it is deemed necessary.
