Zolman Equine Bodyworks

Zolman Equine Bodyworks Certified with the IAAMB

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I’m an Equine Bodyworker Certified in LLLT, KTTP, EMFT, ECST, Reiki Master and Animal Communication.

07/10/2026

End-of-Life Animal Communication: A Compassionate Conversation When It Matters Most 🐾
One of the greatest acts of love we will ever give our animal companions is helping them through the final chapter of their lives. It is also one of the hardest decisions any guardian will ever face.
When families reach out to me for an end-of-life animal communication session, they are often searching for peace, clarity, and reassurance. They want to understand what their beloved companion is experiencing physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
During these sessions, my role is not to tell you whether it is "time" or to make decisions for you. I will never tell you to euthanize your pet, nor will I tell you not to. Those decisions always belong to you, in partnership with your veterinarian, who can assess your pet's medical condition and quality of life.
My role is simply to share what your animal communicates with me—their feelings, concerns, comfort level, worries, emotional state, and how they perceive their journey. My intention is to help you better understand your companion while honoring the bond you share.
Research in veterinary medicine tells us that quality of life is about much more than simply surviving. Veterinarians often consider factors such as:
🐾 Pain and discomfort
🐾 Ability to eat and drink
🐾 Mobility
🐾 Breathing comfortably
🐾 Hygiene and dignity
🐾 Interest in family and surroundings
🐾 Enjoyment of favorite activities
🐾 More good days than difficult ones
These are the same kinds of changes that loving families often begin to notice as well.
Many animal communicators, myself included, have experienced animals expressing an incredible awareness of their own condition. Whether or not someone believes in animal communication, many families describe feeling that their pets somehow "let them know" when they were becoming tired, ready for peace, or simply wanted their family to understand what they needed.
Animals often live very much in the present moment. They do not usually fear death in the same way that humans do. Their focus is often on comfort, connection, and the love they share with their families. They seem to understand when their bodies are no longer serving them well and, in many cases, their greatest concern is the people they love.
If you choose to have an end-of-life communication session with me, my goal is to offer a compassionate space where your pet's perspective can be heard while always respecting the guidance of your veterinary team. Whether your companion shares a desire to keep fighting, asks for more comfort, or communicates that they feel ready to say, "Until we meet again," my responsibility is simply to share their message with honesty, kindness, and respect.
There is no right or wrong way to say goodbye. There is only love.
If an animal communication session can bring you greater understanding, comfort, or peace during this deeply emotional time, I would be honored to walk beside you.
Because every goodbye deserves to be filled with compassion, dignity, and love. ❤️🐾

07/02/2026

When a horse first receives bodywork, they don't always understand what is being asked of them.
Many horses have been carrying physical tension, discomfort, or protective muscle patterns for months or even years. That tension has often become their "normal," so letting go of it can feel unfamiliar or even vulnerable.
In the beginning, some horses may bite, kick, lean into the practitioner, crowd their space, or become restless. These behaviors are not necessarily signs that the bodywork is hurting them. More often, they are ways of communicating, coping with sensation, or protecting themselves while they process the release of tension.
As muscles begin to soften and restricted areas start to change, the horse's nervous system is also adjusting to those new sensations.
With calm, consistent, and respectful bodywork over one or several sessions, many horses begin to recognize that the experience is safe and beneficial. As trust develops and their bodies learn that they no longer need to stay guarded, they often show classic signs of relaxation and nervous system regulation. These can include yawning, licking and chewing, softening of the eyes, lowering of the head and neck, deeper breathing, sighing, stretching, and standing more quietly.
These changes indicate that the horse is becoming more comfortable physically and mentally. Rather than feeling the need to protect themselves, they are learning how to release tension and return to a more relaxed, balanced state. Every horse is an individual, so some may show these changes during the first session, while others may need several sessions before they feel safe enough to fully let go.
Bodywork is not about forcing relaxation—it is about giving the horse the opportunity to rediscover comfort, movement, and balance at their own pace.

06/28/2026

🐴 Is Your Horse Experiencing Front-End Tightness? Let’s Talk About Deltoid Soreness. 🐴

From an equine bodywork standpoint, soreness in the deltoid muscle (on the shoulder blade) is rarely an isolated issue. It is usually a symptom of a larger biomechanical chain reaction.

Because horses don't have a collarbone, their entire front end relies on a muscular "sling." When the deltoid tightens, it locks up the shoulder and restricts the horse's entire body.

Here is what causes it, how to spot it, and how bodywork can help:

🔍 Top Causes from a Bodywork PerspectiveCompensation for Hind-End Pain:
•If a horse has hock, stifle, or hoof pain in the back, they will overload their front end and pull themselves forward, overworking the shoulder muscles.
•Locked Base of the Neck: Restrictions in the lower neck vertebrae (C6-T1) irritate the nerves that supply the shoulder, causing the deltoid to stay in a constant state of tight, defensive guarding.
•Fascial Restrictions: The fascia (connective tissue) over the deltoid connects directly to the neck and back. If this tissue gets "glued" down from poor saddle fit, it blocks healthy blood flow.
•Natural Asymmetry: Just like humans, horses have a dominant side. A horse that constantly falls onto one shoulder will experience chronic muscle strain on that side.

🚩 Red Flag Signs to Watch ForChoppy,
•shortened front-leg strides.
•Resistance or "pinning ears" when tightening the girth.
•Heavy leaning on the rider's hands or the bit.
•Flinching or pulling away when you press gently on the shoulder blade.

🛠️ How Bodywork Helps Release the TensionMyofascial Release:

Sustained, gentle pressure melts tight tissue, ungluing the fascia and restoring immediate blood flow to the muscle.
Skin Rolling: Lifting and rolling the skin over the shoulder releases superficial tightness and improves overall mobility.
Passive Stretching: Safely stretching the front leg forward and back resets the nervous system, showing the horse it is safe to use its full stride again.

✨ The Takeaway: To truly fix a sore shoulder, a bodyworker must look at the whole horse to find out why that shoulder is overworking in the first place.

06/13/2026

I love who I have become! I adore my clients and their horses! I love Florida! I love my business and what I’m building!
I had to walk away from my life in Montana to move here! I left family, friends and a beautiful apartment by the Lake! I had to say goodbye to my sweet elderly mare KD who was my heart horse and was with me for 20yrs and gave her to a client of mine in Montana who loves her! I cried for months and still cry on occasion missing everything I left behind!!
I had to leave my hometown to grow! To become the best version of me! I have learned so much moving here! I have expanded my knowledge in Equine bodywork 10 fold!! I am far more confident and honestly I don’t think I would have became who I am today if I stayed in Montana!
I am thankful for a partner who was up for the adventure and a change!
Montana will always be in my heart! However Florida is my home now!
I am so glad I chose me and my career and moved here in 2022!

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