"Change happens through movement, and movement heals" -Joseph Pilates
Why Pilates?
Pilates teaches you to be strong, to be flexible, to push your limits, to stay in alignment, to twist, to bend, to arch, to swing and to undulate. There is no other exercise I trust more to compliment each activity, each day in each state of my diverse physical being.
what the clients think
On Pilates
"For an equestrian, the efficacy of doing pilates with someone who understands the workings of the human body as well as the movements of the horse, is invaluable. Abby excels at this combination! My work with Abby has transformed my riding position creating balance and comfort for my horse and me." - David
" I came to Pilates around 20 years ago after suffering for years with chronic back pain caused by being hit by a car while running. Pilates has helped me to realign my body from a lot of the imbalances created by my injuries and hence protect my back. That being said, though I am reasonably fit, ride 5 days a week, and have a daily stretching practice, i felt much of that was not being translated into my rider position in the saddle. Through working with Abby, she has highlighted some of my areas of weakness that directly impact my riding and I find myself feeling much more at ease in the saddle and able to both physically and mentally connect my exercise off the horse with my riding."- Avril
On MFR
"Abby is a truly gifted bodyworker ~ gentle but precise and effective. Her work is subtle, attuned and well-considered. I treasure our sessions and truly notice a difference in my body and mind, both after each treatment and cumulatively over time". - LJK
"Abby is my go-to bodywork specialist for myofascial release work. Her gentle, intuitive and heart centered approach has led to profound changes in my body. I came to Abby for neck pain. After one session the pain was almost completely gone and I left our session feeling relief through my whole body! I even noticed after our session that my bloating went away. My pants literally fit differently after our session. I have continued to see Abby for routine myofascial release work and each time she seems to know exactly where my tension is without me even telling her. Her touch is magic and my body is so much happier since I started sessions with her!" - VLD
On Equine Bodywork
" I cannot recommend Abby enough! She came highly recommended to me by several barn mates whom Abby has worked with, and her work on my mare (who is rehabbing from a significant injury) has been immensely helpful! I’ve seen a difference in her movement and attitude after just one session with Abby! We are excited to continue working with Abby and having her work support our training work moving forward." -E.O
"I have been working with Abby for the past three years and can confidently say her work on my performance horses has been the support they need to take it to the next level. The change and progress they have made since adding her sessions into their routine is undeniable."
Celestial Equine Bodywork
About
Abby is an intuitive facilitator of healing for equine beings in all walks of life. Specializing in the equine athlete she utilizes multiple methods to work with each unique horse to help bring them into a state of top health and performance capabilities. Her background and education as a rider, in equine bodywork, human & equine myofascial release, and horse and rider bio-mechanics all come together in formulating constructive and effective sessions. Abby is also working on her Equine and Small Animal Osteopathy certification.
Our horses hold a lot for us- Expect your sessions to be a mix of athletic bodywork, energy movement, communication and clearing.
"I believe in doing both- aiding the physical body in coming into a state of equilibrium, strength and balance and connecting with the horse' spirits and essence to bring understanding and light to their relationship with their human partner."