The phrase “fascia remembers trauma” is often used in alternative medicine, bodywork, and somatic therapy to suggest that the body’s fascial tissue—a connective tissue network surrounding muscles, organs, and bones—can store emotional or physical trauma, impacting health and movement.

Join me for this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast where I look at the scientific evidence to support claims both for and against whether fascia can store trauma.

I can’t wait to hear what you think! 

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Have you ever met someone so inspirational that you could chat with them all day? 

That’s Gen Joyce of EquiGate!

Join me for this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast where Gen tells us about her mindset shift that created an app, and revolutionized our industry.

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This is where art meets science in equine bodywork. 

It’s a whole new level of horsemanship. 

Imagine being able to feel what your horse is telling you — pinpointing tension, discomfort, or hidden stress before it becomes a bigger problem. Testing specific reaction points on your horse’s body can unlock a deeper understanding of their well-being.

Join me for this episode as I dive into the theory and science behind what these points identify.

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If your horse has a recent diagnosis of “Kissing Spine”, I’ll bet you are thinking “Now what!?!?”.

In the past there has been so much stigma attached to this very common issue. It’s time we talk openly about what can be done to help these horses. Owners need a place to turn to get information without fear of misplaced judgement. This episode is intended to be just that. 

Join me for this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast where I talk to special guest Dr Tovah Caldwell of Full Circle Equine Veterinary Services about diagnosis, prognosis, veterinary interventions, bodywork intervention and ideas for exercises for rehabilitation and improved comfort. There are so many take-aways in this episode for owners of Kissing Spine horses to ask their vet about! 

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Non-habitual motion of joints can instantly increase usable range of motion (ROM) in horses (or any animal, including humans) due to the interplay between the nervous system, joint mechanics, and soft tissue responses. This phenomenon isn’t about permanently altering the joint’s structure but rather "unlocking" existing capacity that’s typically restricted by neural and muscular habits

Join me for this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast where I discuss this powerful tool for trainers and therapists to assess and enhance equine mobility in real time.

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Neuromechanical training refers to a holistic approach that integrates the nervous system (neuro) and the mechanical aspects of movement (mechanical) to optimize physical performance, coordination, and recovery. It’s grounded in the idea that the brain, nerves, and muscles work as a unified system, and training should enhance their communication and efficiency.

Join me for this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast where I talk about these exercises for horses, their focus on improving the integration of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system, enhancing coordination, proprioception (body awareness), strength, and overall movement efficiency.

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DISCLAIMER:
The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

Have you ever noticed muscles twitching when you are doing a palpation assessment on a horse?

These are fasciculations, and they tell us a lot about a horse’s well being and muscle health.

Join me for this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast where I talk about the science behind this phenomenon, and what it means for your horse, and the type of bodywork intervention you need.

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Great horsemanship is the way to ensure horses remain safe.

Education. Change making. That’s the important stuff.

Sensationalist posts, blaming, and bullying are not the way to make a difference within our sport, or in the perception of our sport.

The Safe Horse Community has become an important movement that I encourage all equine professionals to be a part of!

Joining me on the episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast is Jay Duke- creator of Safe Horse. Jay discusses his positive and impactful approach to keeping equestrian sport safe for the horses.

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DISCLAIMER:
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Acupuncture has always fascinated me. 

How can such a superficial mechanical stimulation work so effectively on the central nervous system? 

In this episode I chat with expert equine acupuncturist Dr Sam Molson. She explains the science behind acupuncture, when to use it, and how to integrate it into your horse’s bodywork routine.

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Dr Sam Molson can be reached at Full Circle Equine Veterinary Services 

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Instagram: @fullcircleequinevet

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Having a clear idea of what your physiological or therapeutic goal will be helps to guide your choice of manual inputs.

Therapeutic goals are different than desired outcomes.

In fact, they dictate your course of action to reach the desired outcome.

This intentionality and specificity has made me a more focused practitioner, all thanks to a fantastic instructor I met during a continuing education course.

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Join the Starline Method Online Skill Accelerator: Tackling Lumbar Pain In Horses (Launching April 10/2025. Early bird pricing available now!)

https://starline.thinkific.com/courses/lumbar

Free assessment guide for your horse’s back: 

https://starline.myflodesk.com/back

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Connect with us:
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DISCLAIMER:
The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.