About Muzzle to Muscles
Introducing Monika
I grew up in Austria living and loving the outdoors - hiking, skiing, biking, swimming, just being in the mountains. My studies took me to Liverpool, UK where I graduated with a PhD in chemistry in 2001 and I've been living in Oxfordshire since working as a medicinal chemist in research and development.
I discovered horses relatively late in life whilst on honeymoon in the Canadian Rockies. Few years passed filled with lessons at a local riding school, before I got my own horse and I now enjoy hacking and fun rides in the Oxfordshire countryside. Like so many others, I came across the Masterson Method® in trying to help and better understand my horse. Fascinated by the horse's responses to light touch, my scientific interest was piqued and I signed up to the Masterson Method® weekend seminar.
Leaving behind a career in industry, I have now completed the certification pathway to become a Masterson Method® Certified Practitioner (MMCP). I fully believe and am committed to a holistic whole horse approach through collaborations with other equine professionals and veterinarians to support and improve the well-being and performance of companion, leisure and performance horses.
Certification in The Masterson Method®
The training to become Certified in The Masterson Method® is rigorous. Proficiency must be demonstrated at each stage before being able to continue the training. With approximately 426.5 hours of training there are 91.5 hours of instructor contact, 260 hours of guided study and 75 hours of home practice.
The Masterson Method® is accredited and approved by a number of professional organizations including the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Organization (NCBTMB), the National Board of Certification For Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM), the International Institute for Complementary Therapists and the Equine Therapy Association of Australia (ETAA).
Professional Development
Monika is a member of the International Association of Animal Therapist (IAAT) and is committed to continued enhancement of her skill set to provide a better service for you and your horse.
To compliment the continuing education offered within the Masterson Method®, she is currently undergoing further studies in equine fascia release and kinesiology taping.