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BALANCED BODYWORK
Rolfing & Equine Osteopathy
for horse and rider
(405) 887-9885
Hands-on bodywork to reduce chronic pain, improve posture and provide a better range of motion.
Better Balance for EVERY Body
What is Rolfing® Structural Integration Bodywork?
Overworked or injured parts of your body can create a strain or pain in the fascial layers.
By slowly pulling out all the layers, head to toe, the tension in the fascial layer is able to readjust and allow for a better and more comfortable ‘fit’ – the tension is dispersed; movement, strain and chronic pain are affected.
What is Equine Osteopathy?
"Equine Osteopathy is the specific application of the principles and standards developed in human osteopathy, translated, adapted and modified to the unique structure and physiology of the equine. Equine Osteopathy is a manual therapy that works successfully . with veterinary medicine to aid horses in staying healthy even with the unnatural demands that are placed on them in their life with people." -World Alliance of Equine Osteopaths
​Equine Osteopathy is a hands-on therapy that works with the parietal system, cranio-sacral system, visceral system and fascia to help maintain and restore optimal mobility of joints, muscle and other tissues, allowing the horse to move and feel better.
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PARIETAL
Parietal osteopathy focuses on restoring the mobility of the musculo-skeletal system. This involves hands-on assessments to help find any restrictions in the joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia that may be causing pain and discomfort. Parietal osteopathy can help to improve performance, aid in injury rehabilitation, and improve the overall health and well-being of your horse.
CRANIO-SACRAL
Equine Cranio Sacral osteopathy gently works with the cranial bones, sutures and sacrum. It works on the premise that restrictions in the cranial bones can affect vascular or neurologic structures, membrane structures, duramater along spine and the flow of Cerebro-Spinal fluid, which can be the source of many physical and behavioral issues. By releasing these restrictions, the horse can gain improved overall health and wellbeing.
VISCERAL
Visceral osteopathy addresses the mobility and motility of the inner organs and their surrounding structures to restore the sliding surfaces of the organs, its neighboring organs, or other tissues so they can glide along each other without restrictions.
Due to way the body is innervated (nerve supply), organs play a tremendous role in the overall health of the body. A restricted organ can have far reaching effects throughout the body : for any one nerve running from the spine to an organ, there are four times as many running from an organ back to the spine; it is 80% more likely for a restriction in the spine to be caused by an organ, which is why it is so important to address.
Rolfing® for Riders
Rolfing sessions tend to last from 60 minutes. The first session may be longer (about 60-75 minutes) because there is a consultation and intake process included. A variety of hands-on techniques, movements and cues are used during the session, and the client is often actively involved and engaged in the work.
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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO A SESSION?
Since you will be involved in the work and moving around or standing, you will need to wear something comfortable and loose-fitting. For men, briefs or gym shorts are preferable. For women, exercise shorts, swim trunks, or underwear with a bra, sports bra, or a tank top are recommended.
Rolfing sessions are available for the Equine or the Rider.
Equine Osteopathy sessions are available for horses only.
MUST HAVE SIGNED PERMISSION FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN.
Equine Sessions
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY HORSE NEEDS A SESSION?
If your horse is experiencing any of the following symptoms, they may benefit from Rolfing® or Equine Osteopathy:
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head tossing
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difficulty with lateral movements
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stiff neck
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girthing or “cold back” issues
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lack of forward impulsion
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refusal to pick up the correct lead
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DOES MY HORSE NEED ROLFING® OR OSTEOPATHY?
It depends! If your horse is moving well but needs more suppleness, then Rolfing® would help. However, if your horse is balking or has a joint that is not allowing full range of motion, then Osteopathy would benefit.
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After a thorough assessment, we will work together to create the right plan for you and your horse.
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HOW MANY SESSIONS?
Some horses may only require 1-2 sessions for sore muscles or to correct an acute issue, whereas a horse with a long-term chronic issue will require up to 5 sessions, to address repetitive strain patterns or issues with chronic pain.
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What Are Fascial Layers?
Unlike massage therapy, which targets muscles, with Rolfing the focus is on the muscle's protective layer, called fascia. Fascia is like a body stocking, a thin sheet of connective tissue just beneath the skin, that covers every muscle, bone, organ, and cell in your body. It connects everything in our bodies through a delicate series of tension. Like a spiderweb, any adjustments or distortions in a single strand can be felt in, and affect, the entire web!
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As we develop habitual ways of standing and moving and contract our muscles in the same ways over and over, or we have minor injuries that cause us to move differently, then our fascia can get ‘bound up’. Fascia is incredibly sticky, like Saran Wrap. And if it gets damaged or loses its viscosity, then we tend to become stiff, tight and have limited movement as we get older. These distortions, over time, can slowly alter our structures, and as a result, our function.
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Structure = Function
When our structure is altered, it affects how our bodies function or move. Rolfing Structural Integration is about balance in the body. When looking at a tensegrity model, all the pieces are balanced, creating an even distribution of tension throughout the whole structure. When even one piece is out of place, then additional strain is placed on other pieces to keep the structure from crumbling.
If you have overworked or injured a part of your body, it creates a strain in the fascial layers and the slack in one area will be absorbed as additional tension in an opposing area, which can create strain or pain. By slowly pulling out all the layers, head to toe, over the course of ten sessions, then the tension in the fascial layer is able to readjust and allow for a better and more comfortable ‘fit’ – the tension is dispersed; movement, strain and chronic pain are affected.
ROLFING® for People:
THREE SESSION SERIES
Addresses shoulders, ribs, hips, and lower legs/feet.
$135 per session
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FIVE SESSION SERIES
Addresses shoulders, ribs, hips, pelvic girdle/sacrum, legs/ feet.
$135 per session
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TEN SESSION SERIES
Addresses entire body: head, neck, shoulders, arms, ribs, pelvic girdle/sacrum, back, hips, knees, legs/feet.
$135 per session
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Each session lasts approx. one hour. Sessions are scheduled 2 - 6 weeks apart, to allow time for you to integrate the movement changes in your body.
TIPS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
EQUINE SESSIONS:
EQUINE OSTEOPATHY
Addresses parietal, cranio-sacral and visceral systems
$135 per session
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EQUINE ROLFING® STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION
Addresses fascial restrictions
$100 per session
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SCARWORK SESSION
Addresses scar adhesions
$75 per session
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"SWEETHEART" PACKAGES
ROLFING® for Horse & Rider
Individual session for rider and their horse to help improve balance while riding
$270 for both sessions
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Osteopathy for Horse & Rolfing® for Rider
Individual session for rider and their horse to improve balance and vitality
$235 for both sessions
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Sessions & Services
Keri Kay
EDO ® - Certified Rolfer™ - LMT
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In 2015, while experiencing chronic back pain from an auto accident in her teens, Keri found Rolfing Structural Integration and signed up for the Rolfing Ten Series. Based on her positive results and the relief she experienced through Rolfing, Keri decided to switch from a career in Corporate Human Resources to a career in the health field.
Keri Kay holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma. She graduated from the Vluggen Institute, a 4 year program founded by Janek Vluggen, an internationally recognized expert in Equine Osteopathy. She graduated in 2023, and is a registered EDO®.
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She completed training at the Rolf Institute in Boulder, CO, as a Certified Rolfer in 2017. She attended massage therapy school at the Central Oklahoma College and has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2018. She graduated from the Natural Equine Movement School in Battleground, WA, in 2018 and is a Certified Equine Structural Integration practitioner.
Eric H.
Research Scientist
My scars from my abdominal surgery are so much smoother and the color is no longer red, but almost the same as my regular skin tone. I’ve had a larger scar on my arm from high school, and after two sessions, you wouldn’t know it was there if I didn’t point it out. All of my scars are softer and less raised. I didn’t tell my girlfriend I was getting them worked on, and she noticed they were smoother on her own. I definitely recommend the ScarWork.
Lisa M.
Accountant
“My horse ran into a barbed-wire fence several years ago and has a thick scar on his foreleg. As a barrel racer, extension is very important for a good race time. Keri incorporated ScarWork into his massage sessions. After just two sessions, his scar was so much softer, and I noticed he could extend his leg easier. He was a lot more flexible, too. At our next race, we had our fastest time ever!”
Richard M.
General Manager
After just one session, my shoulders and back felt so much better. I could move easier and was able to lift my arms overhead for the first time in years. I haven’t felt this good since college.