Dental Alignment of the TMJs:
Techniques for dental work are primarily based in Natural Balance Dentistry™/ Neuromuscular Horse Dentistry™ current progressive concepts. Dental Alignment includes an initial evaluation of TMJ movement patterns and natural occlusion, followed by dental adjustments to the incisors and molars using hand floats and a speculum. This service is suggested for most horses 1-2 times each year, to promote healthy postures, balanced movement and optimal neuromuscular function through the horse’s whole body. Most Dental Alignment sessions are about 60-90 minutes.
Changes made to the angles and texture of the horse’s teeth during floating, affect posture, neuromuscular health and movement patterns through the entire body. Dentistry is also the primary factor determining healthy eruption and wear patterns in the teeth, throughout the horse’s lifetime. Conformation, posture, and movement patterns through the horse’s body affect alignment and movement through the TMJs, and subsequent wear patterns through the teeth. It is valuable to evaluate all of these aspects before floating.
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Whole Body Balance:
Techniques are based in Masterson Method® Equine Performance Bodywork, blended with Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy techniques, additional acupressure points and horsemanship. Sessions include an initial evaluation, establishing relaxed communication with the horse, identifying and releasing tension, and improving range of motion through key junctions of the body that affect performance. You may have the opportunity to learn easy techniques to practice, and to discuss key components affecting Whole Body Balance for the individual horse. Most bodywork sessions are about 90 minutes.
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The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing is based out of Jaffrey, NH and educates Reiki practitioners in the tradition of Usui Shiki Ryoho. Learn more at learnreiki.org.
Whole Body Balance Dentistry:
Dental Alignment of the TMJs and Whole Body Balance in one blended session, includes initial bodywork evaluation and releases before full mouth dental adjustments. Bodywork helps to evaluate aspects of posture and conformation through the body that affect alignment and movement of the horse’s jaw, and resulting dental wear patterns. It also initiates the release of tension through connective tissues including fascia, allowing the jaw, head and neck to find natural relaxation and neutral postures before balancing the teeth. These sessions are most often, a fairly relaxing and ideal experience of equine dentistry for the horse.
After dentistry, bodywork follow up to release residual tension patterns is usually most valuable at 3-6 weeks. Packages may be offered on a timeline suited to the individual horse. Combined sessions maximize the efficiency and longevity of results, initiating new neurological pathways and lasting changes in movement and performance.
Email Gretchen at harmonyequus@gmail.com today for a list of current services and pricing available to you and your horses. Please feel free to ask about phone consultations, packages, education and demos.