In-Person Equine Bodywork Sesisons
Every horse develops patterns in their body over time. Past injuries, hoof balance, training, repetitive movement, compensation and stress can all influence how a horse moves, carries tension and uses their body.
My approach to bodywork is about looking beyond the area that feels sore and asking why that tension developed in the first place.
Sessions combine anatomy-informed bodywork, fascial release, nervous system regulation and intuitive assessment to help identify compensation patterns throughout the horse’s body and create space for more comfortable, balanced movement.
Looking Beyond Where It Hurts
Horses are masters of compensation.
When discomfort, asymmetry, or restriction develops, they do not stop working. They adapt. Over time, those compensations become patterns.
Rather than chasing individual areas of tension, I look at the horse as a whole and follow the relationships between what I’m finding.
During a session, I may consider:
- Fascial restrictions and muscular tension
- Compensation patterns throughout the body
- Previous injuries or areas of chronic stress
- Hoof balance and loading patterns
- Posture and movement
- Nervous system regulation
- Training demands and repetitive movement
- Areas the horse consistently protects or avoids
- Emotional or energetic patterns that may be contributing to physical tension
The goal isn't to force the body into change. It's to give the horse enough information and support that their body can begin reorganizing in a more functional way.
Bodywork is not about relaxation alone.
It is about restoring functional balance before compensation becomes breakdown.
A Grounded Approach to Energetic Work
Not all energetic practices are structured the same way.
My approach to energy work is designed to integrate rather than temporarily elevate. The focus is on grounding, regulation, and supporting deeper layers of balance so shifts are sustainable over time.
Sessions are guided intuitively but remain rooted in embodiment. The intention is not to create a temporary energetic “high,” but to support your horse in feeling more present, regulated, and connected within their body.
As deeper layers are addressed, patterns can shift rather than repeat, allowing progress to build session after session.
Individual Sessions
In-person bodywork sessions are available for horses within San Luis Obispo County.
Each session is guided by what your horse presents that day. We may be working with an obvious area of discomfort, a recurring compensation pattern, a change in performance or behavior, or you may simply feel that something is off and want another set of eyes on the bigger picture.
I combine hands-on bodywork with assessment of the horse as a whole, paying attention to how different areas of the body may be influencing one another rather than treating each restriction in isolation. Throughout the session, I’ll also share what I’m finding, the patterns I’m seeing and anything I feel may be worth exploring further with your veterinarian, farrier, trainer or other members of your horse’s care team.
Each session includes a Centropix KLOUD PEMA session to further support recovery and regulation alongside the hands-on work.
$175 per horse
Bring Spirit Horse to Your Barn
For barns, trainers and groups outside my local service area, I travel throughout the United States for in-person bodywork days with 10 or more horses.
This is a way to bring this work to your barn without each owner needing to travel individually. Sessions are scheduled throughout the day, and travel expenses are divided among participating owners.
Each horse receives the same individualized bodywork session, including Centropix KLOUD PEMA, with findings and relevant patterns discussed with the owner or care team.
Bodywork days can be a great fit for:
- Training and competition barns
- Groups of horse owners
- Rehabilitation and retirement programs
- Therapeutic riding programs
- Ranches and equestrian facilities
- Existing clients who want to organize a day in their area
10-horse minimum for travel
$175 per horse + shared travel expenses
Add Bodywork to a Clinic or Workshop
If you're already bringing Spirit Horse to your barn for a clinic or workshop, an in-person bodywork day can also be added before or after the clinic.
This gives participants the opportunity to take what we uncover during the clinic and explore it more individually with their own horse.
Because I'm already traveling to your location, this can also make in-person sessions more accessible for groups that may not otherwise meet the requirements for a standalone bodywork day.
What Clients Are Saying...
"I cannot recommend Molly highly enough for working with your equine partner. After exhausting all options to determine the cause of my horse Dewey’s discomfort—ultrasounds, bone scans, and x-rays all failed to provide any answers—I was at a loss. Just before I was ready to give up, my vet suggested that I try Molly for bodywork, as she had recently moved to the area. Thanks to her expertise, Molly was able to identify specific areas of pain that didn’t show up on any of the scans. This led to a complete turnaround in Dewey’s performance, and he returned to the show ring shortly thereafter, achieving much success.
Molly has become an essential part of the care routine for both my horses and my students' horses. We share the same philosophy of addressing both physical and mental blocks, which is why she is such a valuable asset to my program. Not only has Dewey improved in performance, but his overall demeanor has also transformed. He now brightens up, perks his ears, and even nickers when Molly walks into the barn—an incredible shift from how he was before she began working with him. This change speaks volumes about the impact she has had on my horses. Molly is truly one of the best in the business, with a natural intuition that cannot be taught."
- Sarah P
The horse who once guarded herself so tightly now thrives on it.
I can’t say enough about Spirit Horse Collective and the work Molly has done for my mare, June. When Molly first met her, June didn’t want to be touched. She was hormonal, sore, and honestly emotionally shut down. It was hard to watch. From the very beginning, Molly approached her with the softest, most respectful hands and so much patience. There was never any force — just feel, timing, and a genuine understanding of what June needed.
Over the past two years, Molly has helped both of us more than I can explain. Not just physically, but emotionally. June has completely blossomed. She now seeks out bodywork and literally melts into Molly’s touch. The horse who once guarded herself so tightly now thrives on it. Watching that transformation has been incredible. I’m beyond grateful for Molly’s intuition, tenderness, and consistency. It’s been such a gift for both me and my horse.Horses don't lie. To watch their reactions when Molly works on them says everything.
You also can’t teach feeling, it is intuitive. Molly has a natural gift for understanding both the emotional and physical needs of her patients. Molly has been working on our four horses monthly over the past few years and the difference in their performance and behavior is significant. She plays such a huge role in keeping them sound and happy! She has years of experience working with horses of all types and disciplines and is continuing higher education in her spare time. She’s also very reliable and very professional. At the end of each session, she sends her clients a summary report of her findings, which is such a great learning tool! She’s vested in the longevity of her clients and helping their owners to understand the cause and effect of their horsemanship skills. Molly has helped to quite literally reverse the age of my son's 20 YO rope horse. He’s moving better than ever! Robyn, my 13 YO fourth level friesian is also moving better than ever thanks to monthly bodywork. No maintenance injections, just me working on Molly's “homework,” listening to her feedback and taking the time to understand what is going on with his body. Having Molly work on our two young western performance horses in training makes such a difference in their attitude and willingness to work. Molly is a great asset to the horse community. Our horses love her and we are so thankful to have her in our lives.