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Centaur BodyWorks provides wellness and alternative care for equestrian athletes, and is dedicated to improving performance and relieving pain. We use a combination of massage, acupuncture, and other traditional Chinese modalities to treat and relieve various internal and external pathologies and disease in the human and equine body.

Massage therapy for horses, when used in conjunction with proper saddle fit, can DRAMATICALLY improve a Horse's gaits, performance, and trainability. In both species, the physical benefits gained from therapy are unparalleled by any other modality.

MASSAGE is the practice of applying structured or unstructured pressure, tension, motion, or vibration — manually or with mechanical aids — to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints, lymphatic vessels, organs of the gastrointestinal system to achieve a beneficial response. Massage Therapy is performed primarily by a professional Massage Therapist but is often used as a form of therapy by other healthcare practitioners such as Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Physical Therapists.
Massage can be applied to parts of the body or successively to the whole body, to aid the
process of injury healing, relieve psychological stress, manage pain, and improve circulation. Where massage is used for its physiological, mental, and mechanical benefits, it may be termed "therapeutic massage" or manipulative therapy.

Riders trust Centaur BodyWorks to help them ride and compete better and more correctly. Centaur BodyWorks SPECIALIZES in the Rider's body, their unique problems, and knows the physical and conformational challenges associated with riding well. They trust their Horses with us because our therapies have been proven to relieve soreness and tension, time and time again.

EQUINE MASSAGE DISCLAIMER
Centaur BodyWorks Equine Therapy is not a licensed veterinary service and cannot be held responsible for the primary care of client's horses. Any diagnosis or evaluation made by Centaur BodyWorks' Acupuncture Physicians should not be considered a western medical diagnosis, and the services provided should not take the place of routine check-ups, vaccinations, de-worming, or dental work by a licensed veterinarian. Equine Musculo-Skeletal Therapies, including massage, tui na, and e-stim, are soft tissue manipulations only, and are not substitutes for primary veterinary care. Therapists and Physicians cannot take responsibility for the primary care of clients' horses. Centaur BodyWorks believes routine vaccinations, de-worming, regular dentistry, and annual check-ups by a licensed veterinarian are an important part of your horse's maintenance and care. By contracting our services, the owner/rider/client agrees to continue regular veterinary care, to consult with a veterinarian when recommended by our staff, and understands the limitations and restrictions of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Massage Therapy in the United States. Under no circumstance will Centaur BodyWorks knowingly override the diagnosis or care of a licensed veterinarian. CLICK HERE to read our SCOPE OF PRACTICE section under PATIENT INFORMATION.