Unleash Your Horse's Full Potential
Compassionate ~ Holistic ~ Restorative
Thriving Horse Healing Arts is committed to helping horses move and feel their very best.
Specializing in Structural Integration, a unique, hands-on bodywork method that addresses restrictions in the whole horse, restoring the horse's natural movement and allowing them to move with fluidity and grace.
Honoring and addressing the needs of the whole horse is a core tenet of my practice.
What is Structural Integration?
Structural Integration is a hands-on bodywork method applied over a series of 5 core sessions, each designed to unwind tension patterns in the horse's body, layer by layer, to effect a total body transformation.
To learn more about the core 5 sessions, see About The Series.
It's Holistic
Structural Integration focuses on healing and rebalancing the whole horse. Rather than focusing on one or two problem areas, we evaluate and rebalance the entire body.
It's Science-Based
The unique techniques we use are developed from principles of Applied Kinesiology and scientific research into how the body's connective tissue functions and responds to injury and stress.
It's Transformative
By manipulating the body's connective tissue, Structural Integration brings about profound changes in the structure of a horse's body. Whether by releasing tensions or correcting old postural habits, Structural Integration frees horses to move and feel their very best.
It's Lasting
One of the amazing benefits of Structural Integration is that creating healthier posture and movement patterns in the horse's body allows the positive changes to last over time.
Is Structural Integration Right for My Horse?
Structural Integration is a gentle, albeit powerful bodywork method that is suitable for horses at every activity level and stage of life.
Bodywork is fast becoming an essential part of routine care for many horses.
Regular bodywork can yield numerous benefits for your horse, from freeing muscle tension to improving movement, performance and overall wellbeing.
As prey animals, horses often hide injuries until they become too severe to conceal. Bodywork can uncover early warning signs that something isn't quite right with your horse.*
*Disclaimer: Bodywork is not a substitute for proper veterinary care and is not intended to diagnose, prognose or treat any disease, injury or ailment of the horse. As a practitioner, I will always refer to a vet for issues that arise which are outside the scope of my practice.
Meet the Practitioner
Noora Kamel
Noora is a NBCAAM certified, WA state licensed Equine Bodyworker and Structural Integrator. She is based in North Kitsap County, WA and is a graduate of the Equine Natural Movement School.
Noora is passionate about the power of bodywork to heal horses from the inside out. Her practice honors the whole horse: body, mind and soul.
When she isn't "squishing horses" as her kids put it, she enjoys dressage and R+ training.
Values
Coercion-Free Philosophy
You can't force a horse to release tension! I take great care to earn trust and work within the comfort threshold of the horse.
Clear Communication
Having open and clear communication with horse caregivers and handlers helps me provide the best care. I strive to keep track of what is going on with your horse and inform you of any changes.
Evolving Practice
Making sure my bodywork methods are up-to-date with the latest research in the bodywork field is a top priority. I value evidence-based methods and continue to learn and evolve my practice.
Holistic & Collaborative Care
It takes a village to keep a horse healthy! I am happy to communicate and collaborate with other horse professionals- trainers, vets, chiro, farriers, etc. to provide holistic care for your horse.