Harnessing Healing_ Equine Therapy's Impact on Trauma Recovery with Melissa Jarzynski & host Manon Bolliger
Release Date: 10/02/2024
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info_outlineIn this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT (facilitator and retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice) speaks with Melissa Jarzynski about the physiological benefits of equine-assisted therapy, such as improved nervous system function.
For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/melissa-jarzynski
Highlights from today's episode include:
Melissa Jarzynski 08:10
Well, so now that we know about the horses being able to read so much of the humans based off their sensory apparatus, right? So, a horse, just by smelling us from many, many feet away, will know your gender. Will know your mood. They can smell your mood through the hormones that we are secreting
Manon Bolliger
One of the things that I noticed, though, because I went to that to participate, to teach the humans the human part, and, yeah, if, let's say, if a human being had pain in their hip and they were, you know, straddling the saddle a certain way, it would impact the horse.
Melissa Jarzynski
When ever you are on the back of a horse, that horse is dancing with the rider, and so it's just like it takes two to tango if you have a lame horse, you know, let's take a look at your riding biomechanics.
ABOUT MELISSA JARZYNSKI:
Melissa Jean Jarzynski, MSPT, HPCS, ESMLH, excels in integrating physical therapy with equine-assisted practices, particularly emphasizing trauma-informed care. As the owner of Happy Trotters, Melissa Jean PT and Stable Friendships Foundation and with over 19 years of expertise, Melissa is a board-certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist and is certified with PATH Int. and EAGALA.
Her pioneering spirit is most evident in her program, "Finding Peace in the Paddock™". This groundbreaking work focuses on the interplay between human and horse heart rates, revealing significant benefits for those dealing with trauma, stress, and chronic pain. Her research in this area, though preliminary, has already begun to illuminate the profound effects of equine-assisted therapy. It's not just about physical healing; Melissa's work highlights the deep emotional and psychological connections that can be fostered between humans and horses, offering a new dimension to trauma-informed care. This unique blend of therapy and equine interaction is a testament to her innovative approach in enhancing holistic well-being.
Core purpose/passion: My core purpose/mission is to continue helping humans with the help of horses, but never at the expense of the horses.
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ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, FCAH, RBHT
As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I’ve seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.
My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books: 'What Patients Don’t Say if Doctors Don’t Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals.
So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience".
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