About your therapist

Having worked with horses since 1984, in a variety of stables including hunting and eventing, I discovered the value of sports massage while working as stable manager at a large competition centre in Pennsylvania, USA. This inspired me to return to the UK, where I attained a diploma in remedial massage at The Midland School of Massage in Nottingham in 1992.

With this qualification, along with many years of equine experience, I was accepted onto the first Equine Sports Massage course available in the UK. This was, and still is, run by the renowned ACPAT therapist Mary Bromiley, in Lambourn, Berkshire. On achieving this prestigious diploma in 1995, I was instrumental in setting up the Equine Sports Massage Association, in order to promote and protect the standards of Equine Sports Massage.

Since 1995 I have worked hard to build a successful business, as well as attending many training days and associated courses, and worked with some of the country's leading therapists. I have been privileged to practise my techniques on top class equine athletes, including race horses, eventers and show horses.

Having been involved in competing my own Belgian Shepherd dogs in dog agility competitions all over the country, it seemed a natural progression to introduce my techniques to the dog world. I studied canine massage with the Institute of Complimentary Animal Therapies in Devon in 2002. My clients include canine athletes in the world of agility, working trials and obedience, as well as referrals from veterinary practises and providing comfort to older dogs.

My business is based in the Vale of Belvoir, and I cover Leics, Lincs, Notts and Derbys. I am also available for workshops and lectures.