Introducing:

Lisa Barrett, Certified Equine Massage Therapist

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in Equine Sciences
• Certificate of Equine Massage Therapy from the Prairie Wind Program
 

Work Experience:

• 20 years working with and training horses
• Equine veterinary technician
• small animal veterinary technician
• ranch management working with horses and cattle
 

Equestrian Experience:

• Intermediate Level in Eventing
• 2^nd Level in Dressage
• Named Young Rider of the Year in Illinois at the Training and Preliminary Levels of Eventing
• Colorado State Equestrian Team

Philosophy of Care:

"In my many years of experience working with horses, I have come to realize that they give us so much and ask for so little in return. When you develop a partnership with a horse, it is an awesome responsibility because they trust you to hold their spirit in your hands. A horse would give his own life to get you out of trouble; it is hard to find that kind of loyalty anywhere today. This is why I have chosen to devote my self and my training to give something back to these magnificent, noble creatures. I believe in the benefits of massage therapy for our equine companions; whether they are competition athletes, a working breed, or a trail mate, massage therapy is a nice way to say thanks for their commitment to us."

  Lisa Barrett, CEMT