Ocala, FL (November 9, 2011) – The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center is hosting a two-day Touch Balancing/Animal BowenTMWorkshop that combines the benefits of chiropractic, massage and myofascial release in one technique. The workshop, “Equine Module One: The Spine, Sacrum and TMJ,” will be held at The Sanctuary’s world-class facility in Ocala on November 12th and 13th.
The workshop will be led by Lynn S. Peck, DVM, MS, who has been using and teaching Touch Balancing/Animal Bowen for over 10 years and is a senior instructor. Her practice centers on the treatment of chronic pain and inflammation, chronic disease and improving performance in race and sport horses. She also has training in the human Bowen Technique, as well as in acupuncture, therapeutic nutrition, applied kinesiology, a variety of neuromuscular therapies, homeopathy and functional neurology.
“Dr. Peck enjoys teaching and is rated highly for her teaching skills by those who attend her lectures and workshops,” said Brenda McDuffee, General Manager of The Sanctuary. “The workshop is limited to 12 people but we still have openings so I encourage everyone to sign up now. The cost is $375 for the two days and will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Touch Balancing/Animal Bowen is a soft-tissue therapy developed by Carol Bennett of Durango, Colorado, based on the human Bowen Technique of Tom Bowen of Australia. Using a unique, gentle rolling move across muscle edges, it releases held tension in the muscles and helps to normalize muscle function and reduce pain, often in only a few minutes. “This workshop is designed for veterinarians, horse professionals and horse owners,” McDuffee said. “I have heard many international trainers and riders talk about this type of therapy as the gentlest and most effective therapy they have ever encountered. I know everyone who participates in the workshop will not only enjoy it, but will also learn a great deal as well.”
Touch Balancing/Animal Bowen therapy has helped or significantly improved back pain including sacrum and low back issues, TMJ problems, cribbing, neck problems, stiffness, acute and chronic laminitis, lameness, colic and digestive issues, nervousness and fear behavior and blood sugar regulation problems. “I am pleased that The Sanctuary is offering this workshop to the community, as The Sanctuary is dedicated to the healing, conditioning and well being of all equine athletes,” McDuffee said.
The Sanctuary’s world-class facility features some of the most advanced conditioning and rehab equipment in the world. State-of-the-art equipment includes Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Pegasus Laser Therapy, a cold saltwater leg spa, an Aqua-Pacer water treadmill, Electro-magnetic Pulse Therapy, Respiratory Therapy (Transpirator II) and an equine swimming pool just to name a few. For more information about The Sanctuary, visit their website at www.sanctuaryequinerehab.com.
