The muscle’s job is to protect the spinal cord and move the skeletal system. When injuries occur, the muscles develop a new tissue memory, keeping the body in the most comfortable position, NOT necessarily the correct position. Animal Bowen/Touch Balance therapy through its limited, non-traumatic approach, basically reminds the nervous system what the original “tissue memory” was… relaxed, elastic, toned, and responsive. This “hands-on/hands-off” therapy is applied to horses muscular system and activates the body’s inner ability to heal itself. It is like hitting a “reset button” on the autonomic nervous system. In addition, Animal Bowen will enhance and complement - not interfere with - other treatment methods. This therapy IS NOT massage it is an energy therapy! *The practitioner uses only their hands, no drugs, no needles, no trauma, or stress. With the release of toxins and old patterning, the moves begin to accomplish holistic balance almost immediately. Licking/chewing and head shakes normally indicate a cognitive shift and release in the soft tissue field. Full body shakes, yawning, and “sleepy” eyes, lowered head, and deep sighs normally indicate a “big” release. Benefits are usually apparent with the first session, even when long-standing conditions are being treated. Depending on your horse’s individual needs, only your horse can tell you when he needs another session. Most people can tell significant changes in performance & disposition within 24 hours.