Bodywork + Nutrition Snapshot
Looking at the whole horse - inside and out
Bodywork + Nutrition Snapshot - $150
Sometimes what we're seeing in a horse's movement, comfort, behaviour or performance is only one part of the picture.
The Bodywork + Nutrition Snapshot combines a full equine bodywork session with a high-level review of your horse's current diet, providing an opportunity to look at both physical and nutritional factors within the same session.
It's designed for owners who would like more than bodywork alone, but don't necessarily need a comprehensive nutrition consultation and full diet analysis.
The aim is simple: look at the whole horse, identify anything that stands out, and provide practical guidance about what may be worth addressing further.
What's included?
Equine Bodywork Session
Your horse receives a complete bodywork session tailored to what they present on the day.
Each session begins with a discussion of your horse's history, workload and any changes or concerns you have noticed, followed where appropriate by static and dynamic assessment.
Bodywork may incorporate:
Soft tissue and massage techniques
Myofascial techniques
Trigger point work
Joint mobilisation
Stretching and range-of-motion techniques
Kinesio-taping where appropriate
Photobiomodulation (red and near-infrared light) where appropriate
The horse's responses throughout the session help guide the work, with the aim of identifying patterns of tension or restriction and supporting comfortable, functional movement.
Nutrition Snapshot
Alongside the bodywork session, we'll take a high-level look at your horse's current feeding program and nutritional foundations.
This may include consideration of:
Pasture and forage - including type, access and seasonal changes
Overall ration structure
Current hard feeds and supplements
Bodyweight and body condition
Workload and life stage
Relevant health or management considerations
Potential gaps, excesses or unnecessary supplementation
This is not a full ration analysis or diet balancing service. Instead, it's designed to identify whether the overall feeding approach appears appropriate and whether anything warrants closer investigation.
You may come away reassured that the fundamentals are in place, with a few simple suggestions to consider - or we may identify areas where a comprehensive nutrition assessment would be worthwhile.
Why combine bodywork and nutrition?
It's all connected.
Movement and muscular function don't exist in isolation from nutrition, workload, body condition, management and the horse's wider environment.
Looking at bodywork and nutrition together provides another layer of context when considering the whole horse.
It can also be particularly useful when something has changed - perhaps your horse feels different under saddle, their workload has increased, their condition has changed, pasture or forage has changed, or you're simply unsure whether their current feeding program is still appropriate.
The purpose isn't to assume that every physical issue has a nutritional cause, or that every nutritional issue will show up through bodywork. It's about looking at both and considering how the pieces fit together.
Who might benefit?
The Bodywork + Nutrition Snapshot may suit:
Horses in regular work or competition
Horses returning to work or with changing workloads
Young, ageing or retired horses
Horses whose weight or body condition has changed
Horses experiencing seasonal changes in pasture or forage
Horses receiving multiple feeds or supplements where owners are unsure what's actually necessary
Owners who have noticed changes in movement, performance or behaviour and would like a broader whole-horse perspective
Owners who simply want reassurance that the foundations of their horse's diet are appropriate
When is a full nutrition consultation more appropriate?
The Snapshot is deliberately a high-level review.
If your horse has more complex nutritional requirements, significant weight or body-condition concerns, a veterinary-diagnosed condition requiring dietary management, or you want the complete diet analysed and balanced, a Full Nutrition Consultation is the better option.
A full consultation includes detailed analysis of the entire diet, assessment against appropriate nutrient requirements, a tailored feeding plan, written recommendations and follow-up support.
Upgrade after your Snapshot - $110
If the Snapshot identifies that a comprehensive nutrition assessment would be useful, you can upgrade to a Full Nutrition Consultation for an additional $110.
There is no expectation to upgrade - the option is simply there if a more detailed assessment would be beneficial.
Pricing
Bodywork + Nutrition Snapshot - $150
Includes a full bodywork session plus a high-level nutrition review.
Full Nutrition Consultation following a Snapshot - additional $110
Standalone bodywork sessions are also available for $120.
Standalone Full Nutrition Consultations are available from $150 remote / $170 on-site.
Whole-horse care
Where appropriate, I'm happy to work alongside your veterinarian and other equine professionals, including your farrier or trimmer, dentist and saddle fitter.
When something falls outside my scope, I'll recommend seeking assessment from the appropriate professional.
📩 Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss whether this session is appropriate for your horse.