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Elisse Miki
Jan 3, 20249 min read
The truth about Kinesiotape: Debunking the myth of its effectiveness and exploring truths.
Kinesiotape, or k-tape, gained popularity in the human sports and physical therapy realm in the late 90s. Now making its way into the...


Elisse Miki
Oct 19, 20233 min read
Horse Grimace Scale: An Effective Tool to Quantify Equine Pain
How do I know if my horse is in pain? This is by far the most common question asked by clients. Many inquisitive owners looking for...


Elisse Miki
May 1, 20235 min read
Are you chasing pain?
Do you get results from your equine therapy sessions or are you merely chasing pain. Chasing pain can be highly frustrating for the...


Elisse Miki
Apr 22, 20232 min read
What Looks Like a Weight Problem May In Fact be a Compression Issue
The effects of fluid flow on body composition following one treatment. A healthy body requires normal circulation of fluids. This...


Elisse Miki
Feb 8, 20233 min read
Do You Still Believe Cranial Bones Don't Move?
This dramatic before and after picture is a perfect demonstration of the available mobility between cranial bones and within the...


Elisse Miki
Jan 31, 20232 min read
How Much Discomfort Are You Willing To Endure to Best Serve Your Equine Partner?
The more I place emphasis on embodying my own values (walking the talk!) the more aware I become of the resistance to discomfort that...


Elisse Miki
Jan 24, 20233 min read
Why I Don't Tie Horses During Therapy
Often we see pictures of horses receiving therapy while simple tied or cross tied but for me, this is non-negotiable and I will explain...


Elisse Miki
Jun 11, 20222 min read
No Amount of Bodywork...
Can undo training styles that create physiological distress in the system or that encourage poor biomechanics. A little while back I...


Elisse Miki
Mar 26, 20226 min read
Assessment: The single most valuable skill
Your therapy session can only be as effective as your assessment is thorough. If you have ever been for therapy yourself you will likely...

Elisse Miki
Feb 22, 20222 min read
The Sphenoid Bone: Arguably one of the most important bones in the body.
Beautiful designed by Mother Nature and one of the most fundamentally necessary bones in the cranium for both humans and horses alike....


Elisse Miki
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Improved Movement In Just One Session
How Motor Control Can Change Hind End Loading Immediately Pre-Treatment Video Look closely at the loading pattern prior to treatment. The...


Elisse Miki
Jan 12, 20222 min read
How Long Does It Take An Oak Tree To Grow?
The disciplined pursuit of personal development In an interview with Jerry Seinfeld, when asked how many hours he spent working on his...


Elisse Miki
Dec 27, 20212 min read
Can Horses Suffer Brain Injury?
A very common question I get asked by horse owners is, "Can my horse sustain a brain injury and/or concussion when they hit their head or...


Elisse Miki
Dec 13, 20214 min read
Why Trust Matters When It Comes To Therapy
Captured footage below of a simple yet effective trust building exercise. Therapy can only be as effective as the patient believes it...


Elisse Miki
Dec 1, 20214 min read
Don't Forget The Nervous System!
Often times, therapists will give an amazing treatment to a horse and we will see huge improvements right away but they are short lived...

Elisse Miki
Sep 1, 20215 min read
The Power of Intention: Connecting Heart and Therapy
Amazing things happen when you set your intention. The vibration of our heart frequency can be easily detected by our horses and...

Elisse Miki
Jun 3, 20216 min read
Shoes Dramatically Alter Biomechanics
An overview on affected tissues and movement implications of horseshoes. Shoes dramatically alter biomechanics. Along with causing other...

Elisse Miki
Apr 15, 202112 min read
Therapy & Horsemanship
Understanding relationships, exploring differences,and identifying needs. With Elisse Miki and Josh Nichol Is there a relationship...


Elisse Miki
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Saddle Up Your Mind
And take a ride with me into the world of cranial therapy and research. Cozy up and get comfortable for this one. If you are like me, you...


Elisse Miki
Aug 31, 20193 min read
Cranial Treatment for Chronic Nosebleeds
This is Thunder, one of my four horses that I have been rehabilitating for the last two years. He came into my life with two subluxed...

Elisse Miki
Aug 29, 20197 min read
Jenna Week 7: Re-Assessment and Conclusions
Movement Reassessment Originally Jenna demonstrated a left hip drop from the posterior view, stiffness in the right pastern with slight...


Elisse Miki
Jun 24, 20195 min read
Jenna Week 5 & 6: Impact of the Sphenoid Bone on Metabolism
Hoof Rehabilitation As Jenna’s feet continue to become increasingly stable and strong, we started doing some basic footwork tasks. Her...


Elisse Miki
May 24, 20196 min read
Jenna Week 3 & 4: Implications of the Vagus Nerve
It has been another incredible couple of weeks of learning and discovery with Jenna. I dedicated these past two weeks primarily to...


Elisse Miki
May 13, 20196 min read
Jenna Week 2: Freedom of Movement
This week with Jenna has been amazing! She has started opening up to me, which has allowed us to forge a much deeper connection during...
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