I fell in love with the Horse as early as I can remember seeing one, and valued every moment I could be with them as a child.  Finally learning to ride during college I was hooked.  Yet graduate school took me on a path of scientific investigation of animal and human viruses, and for 30 years I endeavored to understand how viruses, including HIV, cause disease. 

During this time I came back to horses, eventually becoming a horse owner, and explored every conventional and alternative method to help my horse as issues arose.  When medical reasons could not explain why my horse Marco would not take the left lead, it was suggested that I obtain help from Maureen Rodgers for a craniosacral session with my horse.  After one session he began taking the left lead with no problem. 

As a scientist I wanted to understand how this system worked, having direct experience with its benefit.  I asked Maureen if I could learn this method from her, and took all four of the course levels she was offering at the time over a period of five years.

This direct observation, as a scientist trained in our western medical traditions, that craniosacral methods can indeed be beneficial to my horse, has led me to study this discipline and experience how it can be helpful in a variety of situations.  This has in turn led me to explore and to understand other areas of alternative medical traditions and indigenous healing technologies, and how they can be applied to horses and small animals.  Now retired from the National Institutes of Health I am bringing these techniques to other horses.

I have trained in Reiki to the second level, and in human craniosacral therapy.  I have been initiated in Peruvian shamanic technology during six years of training and mentorship, and two trips to the Andes.  I have received a certification in equine massage requiring completion of a nine day course and extensive year-long externship. 

I currently have three horses and one pony living at home, providing countless learning opportunities.  We are learning dressage.  I am learning patience.  I would love to help your horses. And take a look at my blog to learn more about my evolving techniques.

Training:


• PhD in Genetics, George Washington University, Washington DC
• Equine Craniosacral Therapy Levels 1-4, Maureen Rodgers
• Reiki Levels I, II
• Pat Parelli Training, Levels 1, 2, Nita Jo Rush
• John Lyons Training, David Thomas
• Canine Craniosacral Therapy, Maureen Rodgers
• TTouch for Dog and Horse Training, Linda Tellington Jones, Pam Wanveer
• Human Craniosacral Therapy, Upledger Institute
• Shamanic Initiation (Peruvian Andes), Marti Spiegelman, Q'ero Sebastian Palqar Flores and Adolpho
• Animal Communication, Marta Williams
• Equine Body Worker certification, Equinology, Debranne Pattillo