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AMANDA
Photo taken by Sally Cahill
Amanda Anderson, AP, ESMT, Journeyman Saddle Fitter
Amanda Anderson studied Animal Science and Equine Behavior at Colorado State University and Biology at the University of South Florida before graduating from Suncoast School for Natural Health in human massage therapy and from the EquiCenter's Equine Sports Massage and Acupuncture school in Ocala, Florida. For over two years, she studied saddle fitting from saddle makers in the United Sates and Germany, including Master Saddler Blake Kral and EuroRiding Saddlery, and has completed extensive courses and received certification in saddle fitting and reflocking. In addition, her continuing education and certification includes equine chiropractic studies, Aaron Mattes active and passive stretching, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, TuiNa, Swedish massage, and neuromuscular, sports, and hydro- therapies for humans and equines. In August of 2007, she graduated from the East West College of Natural Medicine as a board certified Acupuncture Physician.
Amanda has owned performance horses and studied horsemanship for over 25 years. She has studied, ridden, and shown classical dressage for the last 15 years under the supervision of nationally and internationally acclaimed riders and judges such as George Williams, John Zopatti, Jeremy and Jan Beale, Anne Gribbons, Charlotte Trentleman, Marilyn Heath, and Charlotte Lassiter. In 2002, she earned her USDF Bronze Medal aboard Giselle. She has been in training consistently with Elizabeth Campbell since 1997, often taking 3-4 lessons daily on several horses. With Elizabeth, she progressed through the level of Prix St. Georges.
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Some of her achievements
include:
Earning the title of Equitation Rider (IHSA)
for Colorado State University, 1993-1994.
Riding, showing, and training her mare, Giselle.
Aboard Giselle, she achieved the following honors:
USDF Bronze Medal
In the Open division, placed 67th nationally
in 2000
In Adult Amateur division, placed 15th nationally in 2000
3-time USDF/Dover Adult Amateur Award recipient
Highest placing Selle Francais Horse nationally in 2000
2nd highest placing Selle Francais Horse nationally in 2001
4-time American Trakehner Association High Point recipients
Over 100 USAEQ Recognized Champion, Reserve, and High Point Awards for 1999-2003
Placed in the top 7 in Region 3 Championships, Training through Third Levels,
2000-2002
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EDUCATION
Masters, Oriental Medicine, 8/2007
East West College of Natural Medicine, Sarasota, FL
Acupoint Injection Therapy Certification
B.Sc., Professional Health Sciences, 9/2005
East West College of Natural Medicine, Sarasota, FL
Continuing Education in Saddle Fitting, 6/2006 and 9/2007
EuroRiding Saddlery, Berlin, Germany
Study with Master Saddler Blake Kral, 2003
The EquiCenter, 2002
Certification in Equine Sports Massage
The EquiCenter, 2002
Certification in Equine Acupuncture
Founded Centaur BodyWorks Equine Therapy, 2001
Suncoast School of Natural Health, 2001
Licensure as a Human Massage Therapist
Biology, 1996-2000
University of South Florida
Animal Sciences and Equine Behavior, 1993-1996
Colorado State University |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Acupuncture Physician
Clinical experience treating various internal and external medical disorders, including pain management and sports medicine, through the use of acupuncture, massage, herbal prescriptions, cupping, and acu-point injection therapy.
Acupuncture Student
East West College of Natural Medicine, Sarasota, FL
Clinical internship to observe and treat patients with diverse medical conditions, including pain management, sports medicine, varied internal medical pathologies, pediatric and gynecological issues under direct supervision of experienced licensed and board certified Acupuncture Physicians and Doctors of Oriental Medicine.
Equine Sports Massage Therapist
Over five years of clinical and field experience treating upper level show horses with many performance-related issues, including but not limited to stiffness throughout the topline, hock pain, decreased joint mobility, resistance and behavioral problems, and inability to collect.
Equine Acupuncture
Clinical and field experience to observe and treat equines with acupuncture, e-stim, moxa, and other related Chinese modalities.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Six years treating riders for various sports-related pathologies including sacral and lumbar immobility, decreased range of motion in joints, sciatica, neck pain, and headaches.
Apprentice & Journeyman Saddle Fitter
Field and workshop experience with over 500 fittings. Studied with Master Saddler Blake Kral to fit, build, and customize dressage and hunter-jumper saddles to all types of horses, including those with conformational difficulties.
Continuing education in Berlin, Germany in 6/2006 and 9/2007 with EuroRiding Saddlery.
Human Dissection Team Member, Colorado State University
Supervised dissection and preparation of human cadavers for study.
FOR APPOINTMENTS WITH AMANDA, PLEASE CALL 813.486.2253
CONTACT INFORMATION
Amanda Anderson, AP, ESMT, Journeyman Saddle Fitter Tel: 813.486.2253
Email: amanda@CUatX.com |
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