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Julie Higgins, MMCP® and CESMT, owner of Leg Up Equine Massage, based out of Derry, NH. I have over 48years of experience owning and riding horses. They are my life and my passion. In early 2019 I decided to put my knowledge and passion into a profession and became certified as an Equine Sports Massage Therapist. I initially trained through Midwest Natural Healing for Animals, (www.mnha.com). This school was chosen because of the heavy focus on biomechanics, hoof balance, saddle fit, gait analysis, rider influences, and rehabilitative strategies to help owners rehabilitate their own horses. I am Level 3 certified from MNHA. Courses taken beyond Level 1 certification included Advanced Equine Anatomy, Red Light Therapy, Myofascial/Cranial Sacral Release, Trigger Point, and Kinesiology taping. As I began to work on horses I wanted more. I found the Masterson Method, Integrated Equine Perfomance Bodywork, and knew this was exactly what I was looking for. From the initial 2 day course I followed it through to the end and am proud to say I am a certified practitioner for the Masterson Method (MMCP). The Masterson Method is a form of equine bodywork that uses the horse’s response to our touch to release tension and restore normal range of motion in the key junctions of the body that most affect perfomance. I also hold a certificate as a Level 1 Hoof Practitioner for SURE FOOT Pads, and I offer PEMF in the form of the BEMER Horse set as an adjunctive therapy to any massage session. I am an independent distributor for BEMER. For more information please visit legupequinemassagetherapy.bemergroup.com