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No. 314 Lisa Miksis - What is PEMF and how does it work?

Lisa Miksis joins Wendy to discuss PEMF. What is it and how does it work?

No. 309. Dr. MIchele Broadhurst Myofascial System in Horses

Dr. Michele Broadhurst DC, CCSP, FIAMA, CAC (IVCA), CCRP, Mtech chiro (RSA)Dr. Broadhurst graduated from Chiropractic College and is a Certified Sports Chiropractic Physician. She expanded her scope of practice to animals, attended Options for Animals, and is certified by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She was one of the first certified animal chiropractors in South Africa had a human, large, and small animal practice specializing in animal chiropractic, dry needling, and rehabilitation. I have a special interest in canines, sport, studs and thoroughbred racehorses in South Africa. She is the author and co-author of 3 books, Co-Author of A Clinician's guide to dry needling for myofascial pain. A Clinician’s Guide to Myofascial Pain in the Canine Patient and A Clinician’s Guide to Myofascial Pain in the Equine Patient. After immigrating to the USA and establishing practices in Maine and Colorado, In 2021 she moved to Dallas Texas to take up the challenging position as Director of Integrative medicine at Valley Ranch Pet Clinic and subsequently opened a rehabilitation clinic in Coppell called Rehab 4 Pets.

No. 308. Wendy Murdoch is a guest on Webinars with Wendy!

Interviewed by Dr. Lydia Gray and Julia Reynolds, Wendy talks about her childhood, her love of horses and why she created The Whole Rider™ Course, which is based on her training as a Feldenkrais Practitioner®.

No. 307. Dr Susan Fay - Communion with Horses

Dr. Susan Fay is an internationally-known speaker, clinician, consultant, and author of Sacred Spaces -Communion with the horse through Science and Spirit. She has an educational background in psychology, and environmental science, but believes she learned the most valuable life lessons from her horses. Susan acquired numerous local, national, and world championships on her beloved Morgans, but retired from the show ring to devote her time to teaching. Her passion is to introduce people to psychological and energetic principles that allow them to BE in this world in a more meaningful way, and to experience communion with their horses, dogs, and other animals.

No. 306. Dr. Lydia Gray - HYPP Explained.

Lydia Gray, DVM, MA is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine (and U of I -- Springfield, where she did graduate work in communications). She has worked in private practice, at the veterinary school, for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), in the animal welfare field as Executive Director of the Hooved Animal Humane Society, and most recently as the former Staff Veterinarian - Research & Medical Director for SmartPak Equine. But what makes her most interesting is what she does in her "spare time." From dressage to sidesaddle to carriage driving -- and from judging to scribing to putting on workshops -- Dr. Gray loves exploring new disciplines with her horses, including the versatile Trakehner "Newman," (may he rest in peace), and the up-and-coming "Stan Lee," a 5yo Dutch Warmblood.

No. 305. Rachel Bellini DVM: SURE FOOT - Why You Want More Movement, Less Swaying

After graduating from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 1991, Dr. Rachel Heart Bellini started her career working at thoroughbred racetracks all across the country. After leaving the track she settled in the Chicago suburbs and specialized in referral sports medicine. Recognizing the limitations of the conventional model in treating chronically sore sport horses, she began to expand her training, a process that has continued for the past 20 years. Dr. Bellini is now certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Animal Chiropractic (VSMT), and Human Homeopathy, and has accumulated hundreds of hours of training in advanced chiropractic, functional neurology, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and spiritual medicine. In 2008, she founded Heart Equine and travels across the United States to practice holistic sports medicine. Currently based in beautiful Texas hill country, Dr. Bellini offers online courses to holistic equestrians and is a passionate advocate for providing the best possible care to equine athletes. 

No. 304. Heather O'Leary DVM - Creating a Rich Environment for Your Horse

Dr. Heather O’Leary is a veterinarian who specializes in acupuncture, chiropractic, and other holistic modalities. She has attended live Sure Foot Pad workshops with Wendy and incorporates SFPs into her equine therapy sessions. Here she talks about creating an enriched environment for your horse’s physical and mental well-being.

No. 303. Alicia Harlov - Understanding Navicular Disease

Alicia Harlov, of Humble Hoof, talks about the different aspects of Navicular Disease. Note - the beginning of this webinar was not recorded. Only the introductions were lost and she repeated the first slide.

No. 302. Celeste Lazaris: Equine Performance Development Training

Celeste Lazaris is a biomechanical lameness specialist, an expert in equine movement and muscle development, and a pioneer in developing the physical body to protect the nervous system. Her primary focuses are releasing nerve impingements in the horse that cause restrictions and undiagnosed lameness, teaching owners how to develop their horse's body both in hand and under saddle, and utilizing intrinsic motivation and proper movement to prevent injury and nerve-related problems. She is highly valued by Veterinarians around the world for her ability to help them utilize a more holistic approach to lasting changes. Due to her background as a professional trainer and competitive rider, she is approachable and excels in teaching both trainers and adult amateurs alike. Her work is truly revolutionary for equine performance, lameness prevention, and helping the horse-human dynamic.

No. 301. Martha Faraday PhD: Nutritional Aspects of Laminitis and Chronic Foot Pain

Dr. Martha M. Faraday (Ph.D.) is a scientist and holistic equine nutritionist whose mission is to alleviate suffering and promote vibrant health in horses of all ages.  Prior to her work with horses, Dr. Faraday spent two decades developing evidence-based medical treatment protocols for physicians to optimize the care of human patients. After struggling to manage her own horses’ complex conditions – insulin resistance, founder, neurological issues, allergies -- she was inspired to turn her attention to a deeper understanding of how to use food and nutraceuticals to support the body in healing itself.  “Food is the foundation” became her mantra.  She continues her training with tutorials from expert practitioners and formulators.  Her practice includes horses in all stages of life and work, from horses in intensive competition to retired elders