Phi-Star Holistic Healing with Zabrina Barteaux

07/30/2026

The August 15th "Hearts and Hooves" event at the Vernon District Riding Club is going to be so lovely! Two Donkeys will be supporting with delicious pastry and cookies, there will be mimosas and fresh fruit... and more! We are brainstorming some door prizes too! This is going to be a really fun and uplifting morning spent with great people, wonderful horses, and the beautiful great outdoors.
I am going to start the morning with an interactive demo (questions welcome) and then Jessica will lead a gentle, mindful yoga practice on the grass with the horses grazing around the perimeter. No yoga or horse experience necessary! This will be a safe space for everyone.
There will be a draw for two people to receive an energy healing session, on a massage table with a horse present as well as myself.
A great event to bring elderly people who miss being around horses, or young people who are obsessed with horses but don't yet have access to be around them! Or all the in between!
Contact Jessica at Grace + Flow to get tickets 🌷🦄💙

Come bloom with us!

06/26/2026

Check out this link and then think of who you would like to invite! Join us at the beautiful Vernon Riding Club for a very special morning in August.

https://graceandflow.ca/products/hearts-hooves-an-equine-wellness-experience?mc_cid=a82c6d88db&mc_eid=5a642d5ebc&fbclid=IwdGRzaASq2p9jbGNrBKrahWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrRCkxTV2zkXGIzi-Vr0Rav2IYezDnsaqFOaM4Dle6f-TC8Ihj_4OHH6xBdP_aem_5Q9FyViqcSH6ZjxSgRdYQw

A morning of yoga, horses, and the kind of healing you didn't know you were looking for. Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 9:30–11:30 am · Vernon District Riding Club THE MORNING There are mornings that feel like every other Saturday. And then there are mornings that don't fit the ordinary week at all...

05/27/2026

I'm getting ready to go back to work, and yes, I am feeling great. ☺️
This past week I made more gains in hip flexor happiness, and I did a 4km walk with Dom with no pain. No pain.
It's so true when people who have had the surgery say "it feels like I got my life back". It is astounding what we get used to, and accept.

To the people who kept encouraging me to get a hip replacement, a thousand thanks. The last 3 days I have (literally) wept with gratitude. To Dr. Secretan and the team who helped through the whole process, a thousand thanks. To my friends and family that helped, a thousand thanks. To Dominic - who fed me, helped me dress, helped me shower, kept me in check, put up with widely variable emotions(!!) - a thousand thanks. To all my wonderful clients, who have been so amazing and supportive and respectful of me taking this 8 weeks to myself, a thousand thanks.
I will say to anyone on the younger side of looking at hip replacement, do it sooner rather than later. Don't let the "too young" hold you back. It is a commitment, physically, mentally, emotionally, financially.
Worth it.

The first two weeks of June I will start back with people sessions only, which means I will add more days at home. And look 👇

My treatment room at home has had a makeover! 🦚

I have one space Thursday June 4th, early afternoon at home.
Morning Wednesday June 10th ( 2 sessions available)
Friday June 12th late morning and early afternoon available.
Please comment or text me if you would like to book one of spots at my home.
At Tidal Elements I have one afternoon spot on the 16th at 3:30.

Horses I will start booking from June 17th onwards.

🙏🙏🙏

05/18/2026

🌀 Horse Assisted Sessions 🌀

Summer and Fall 2026
I will be offering a limited number of these special sessions at my home in the BX area of Vernon.

These sessions will be an immersion experience of horses, nature, energy healing, discussions, and a selection of other modalities incorporated into your time, such as:

💠 reflexology
💠tuning forks and/or other sound tools
💠 massage
💠card readings

Bookings will be a minimum 2 hours and there will also be a 3 hour option for even deeper integration.
I have been doing table work (Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy) assisted by horses for 10 years now, most often at retreats.
Some of the experiences people have had have been literally life altering for them, and I would like to offer more people the chance to come here and work (and play) with myself and the horses and the amazing energy of the flora and fauna on this property.

If this captures your interest please reach out with questions via email.

[email protected]

Sessions will be offered select Friday afternoons and some Saturdays for those that cannot do Fridays.
Must be booked in advance.

03/10/2026

I have a surgery date...
If all goes to plan I go in on March 30th!
I will be off from doing people sessions for April and May. Gradual return to people in June and then horses after that.
I have been practicing walking with a cane today. Let me tell you, how much our bodies can compensate and shift weight and movement to prevent as much pain as possible, is mind blowing. 🤯

02/16/2026

Summerland or Penticton
I am coming down on Saturday (February 21st) I can fit one or two more horses in so please reach out if you would like to book a session for your horse 🐎

02/06/2026

I am pleased to be teaching another equine post grad for Body Intelligence in 2026.
This fall, Bree Anaka and myself will once again be teaching BCST for horses. This particular course is for graduates of a foundation level Biodynamic Craniosacral training.
Please reach out with any questions.
https://www.bodyintelligence.com/postgrads

01/24/2026

Update for clients (and a picture of Hek just because he is cute). 🐈
No hip surgery yet, not even a date yet. Things got pushed further back than anticipated. That's ok, I really so trust that the timing will be perfect whenever it will be.
I will continue to book work two weeks out and just "take things as they come". I've been out with a terrible head cold for a week, but I'm recovering.
As far as the question of travel between horse places right now in the Okanagan, I will only book one sight per day. In the years of 2006 through to 2009 I worked at an equine veterinary hospital in Alberta, which included isolation units and protocol, so I am indeed quite familiar. Boots and clothing will be cleaned after each place, as will anything else that is exposed to the horses and environment. We got this.

01/04/2026

I guess it's been a while since you've all seen me with my boyfriend D...
😁
First horse day of 2026, and we celebrated with some smooches.
Wishing everyone a great year ahead!

10/26/2025

Raise your hand if you love October in the Okanagan 🙌

Some notes:
Reminder 🍁🍁🍁
I am away first two weeks of November. I am completely booked full between now and when I leave. 🐝
There is very limited space left in November when I get home. Don't worry my monthly regulars I have times for you saved.

🦩reminder I am anticipating hip surgery in January so I'm not standing on one leg anymore. This means once the surgery happens I am off work for weeks! I really appreciate everyone's support and understanding! My return to work will be GRADUAL and it will be people before horses.

Lastly 💰 stuff
I haven't raised equine session prices for quite a while, and it's time. There will be an increase in base session cost in 2026. Remember that my travel is always included in my price and that I have to charge gst. Rates will depend on distance traveled from Vernon.

Thank you all of you, thank you for your support, your caring for your horses well being and for caring for yourself. This ripples out for the benefit of ALL 🙏

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Kaleb, Pie, and Oreo.
My equine support team.