About Tia
A lifetime with horses. A practice built around helping them feel better.
Horses have been a part of Tia’s life since childhood. She started riding young and grew up immersed in the horse world, eventually training in hunter/jumpers and later transitioning into eventing.
That foundation shaped how she works today: with structure, feel, and a full-body view of movement. After college, Tia worked as a veterinary assistant/technician, which deepened her respect for good medicine, good diagnostics, and team-based care.
She found equine bodywork through her own horse’s recovery, and it clicked immediately. Now, she focuses on helping horses move more comfortably, release compensation patterns, and feel better in their everyday work and lives.
Connection
Quiet presence matters.
The best bodywork happens when the horse feels safe. That means patience, clear boundaries, and listening first.
Sessions are never about forcing a result. They’re about meeting the horse where they are, letting the nervous system settle, and helping the body reorganize from the inside out.
Education
Solid foundations in science and hands-on care.
Academic background
- B.S. in Animal Science / Pre-Vet (Oregon State University)
- Veterinary Assistant / Technician training (PIMA)
Equine bodywork & PEMF training
- Northwest School of Animal Massage – Large Animal Maintenance & Performance Massage
- MagnaWave PEMF Certified Practitioner (Association of PEMF Professionals)
- Equi-Tape Certified Practitioner
Continuing education
Always learning, for the horses.
Equine bodywork is always evolving, and Tia is committed to evolving with it. She invests in courses, workshops, and mentorship focused on:
- Equine biomechanics and posture-based assessment
- Fascia, myofascial patterns, and whole-horse movement
- Comfort and mobility strategies for senior and retired horses
- Integrative approaches that complement veterinary, farrier, and chiropractic care