Ancient points, gentle hands

What is acupressure?

Acupressure stems from traditional Chinese medicine and has been practised for thousands of years. Where acupuncture uses needles, acupressure works with fingers and hands alone: calm, carefully dosed pressure on specific points along the meridians, the pathways that, in Chinese theory, connect the entire body.

For the horse it is a pleasant, non-invasive form of treatment. Most horses visibly relax: the head lowers, the eyes soften, there is chewing and yawning, exactly the signals a horse’s body uses to show tension draining away.

What can acupressure support?

• Relaxation in tense, stressed or spooky horses
• Normalising raised muscle tone
• Supporting supple movement
• Supporting circulation and recovery
• More body awareness and balance
• Wellbeing of the older or recovering horse

Acupressure is a complementary, supportive method aimed at relaxation and wellbeing, not a cure for medical conditions and no substitute for veterinary care.

The perfect complement to osteopathy

Osteopathy and acupressure reinforce each other beautifully. Osteopathy works structurally: releasing restrictions, restoring mobility. Acupressure works on relaxation and regulation: lowering tension, calming the nervous system, helping the body process the treatment. In practice the two often flow naturally into one another, where useful, Jolanda integrates acupressure into the osteopathic consultation at no extra charge.