Martine White

 

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                                     About me

As long as I can remember I have had a passion for animals, big and small. Horses especially fascinated me with their beauty and strength.  My childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian somehow got lost growing up, but I always wanted to find a way to give horses and other animals  something back for everything they give to us.

The holistic approach came naturally to me because of my many personal positive experiences with naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, reiki and, foremost, yoga through consistent yoga practice (and sports massage sessions), I managed to build stronger and flexible muscles. My lower back issues (a result from a bad fall on a trail ride) became a thing of the past. Having experienced first hand the impact on my life, of a healthy body and mind, it was only a small step for me to move to equine bodywork.

Following is a list of certification courses, workshops and seminars I have attended - the learning curve is ongoing, so watch this space for new additions:

   Equine Sports Massage Therapy with  Mary Schreiber, Equissage     

   Equine Sports Massage with Debranne Patillio, Equinology

   Equine Stretching Techniques with Debranne Patillio, Equinology

   Horse Handling Skills with Chris Irwin

   TTeam (equine),1 with Robyn Hood 

   Introduction to small animal acupressure with Amy Snow, Tallgrass Acupressure

   TTouch (companion animals), 1 with Kathy Cascades & Edie-Jane Eaton

   Animal communication with Rochelle Gai Rodney

   Equine Assisted Psychotherapy – level 1 

   Diplomas in TuiNa and Shiatsu with Sensei Yula, Center for the Ways 

      Continuing training in Tao Shiatsu with Ryokyo Endo, Japan.

   Usui Reiki Master level

   Yoga Instructor -  Hatha Sivananda tradition and Yoga Energetics

I am a member of:

Equine Body Workers Association of Canada (EBWAC)

Ontario Equestrian Federation 

Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association (OCTRA)

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA)  

And I currently volunteer as Equine Sports Massage Therapist at CARD, the therapeutic riding center for disabled riders in Toronto.