Craniosacral therapy is a highly refined approach to equine bodywork that engages the body's innate capacity to self-correct and heal. Through subtle, responsive touch, it helps dissolve restrictions, restore balance, and foster a deep, meaningful connection between horse and practitioner.
With over 25 years of horsemanship and advanced training in biodynamic craniosacral therapy, this approach unites anatomy, behavior, and the innate intelligence of the horse. It supports healing from within to restore balance, deepening connection, and awakening the horse's natural vitality.
A compassionate trauma-informed approach honors each horse's pace and awakens the body's natural pathways to healing.
Learn from Shea, a qualified biodynamic craniosacral therapist for horses and humans, with 25+ years of specialized experience in equine therapy.
Incredibly gentle yet highly effective methods that work in harmony with the horse's natural healing rhythms.
Lasting change relieving the ripple effects of head trauma, TMJ tension, and whole-body imbalance.
Shea is a certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist with over 25 years of experience in equine bodywork. She has studied with many of the leading educators in the field, including Ryan Hallford, Michael Shea, Ian Wright, and Hugh Milne.
Her professional journey began as a horsemanship trainer and coach, helping riders understand their horses and deepen their communication. Shea's philosophy has always honored the horse as a whole - mind, body, and spirit.
Her curiosity and dedication to equine well-being led her to study nutrition with Dr. Kellon, barefoot trimming through the Pacific Hoof Care Association, biomechanics and anatomy with Dr. Deb Bennett, and saddle fitting with respected leaders in both Western and English disciplines.
Today, Shea weaves more than three decades of hands-on experience into a distinctive blend of biodynamic and biomechanical understanding. Her work, and the teaching curriculum she has developed, reflects a lifetime of study, intuition, and deep partnership with the wisdom of the horse.
Discover comprehensive craniosacral therapy education programs designed for all skill levels.
You must have basic horse handling skills. If you wish to take this class and have no horse handling skills, contact me to schedule some lessons.
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Classes are held at the beautiful Camp Carter in Fort Worth, Texas. A 400-acre facility surrounded by nature and designed for learning and relaxation. The on-site Learning Center offers a spacious classroom with a full kitchen, and a peaceful river nearby to enjoy during breaks.
Basic bunkhouse accommodations are available for $55 per night. These shared spaces include 2–3 bathrooms per cabin and access to the kitchen in the Learning Center.
The equine facility features a large covered arena and gentle, well-trained camp horses for hands-on learning. Class sizes are limited to ensure a quality experience, with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 participants.
At this time, Shea offers classes exclusively at Camp Carter and does not travel to teach.
Prerequisites for this class is to familiarize yourself with the structures of the skull. One of my favorite craniosacral books is still Hugh Milne's The Heart of Listening. It is very well written and a great way to introduce you to the work.
You must have basic horse handling skills. If you wish to take this class and have no horse handling skills, contact me to schedule some lessons.
It is also highly suggested that you receive a craniosacral session if you have never experienced it. Please reach out if you need a reference.
For classes in Fort Worth, options to stay in the bunkhouse at the camp is available for $55 per night. Please let us know if you plan to stay at the camp. Otherwise there are lots of hotels and Air BNB's nearby.
