I’M MAIJA, THE FOUNDER OF
FREELY FORWARD BODYWORK.
Hi there!
As an equine massage therapist, my focus is on enabling your horses’ comfort and performance through the use of massage therapy and stretching techniques. I aim to work with you and enable your horse to perform to its full potential, by analysing and assessing posture, movement, and skeletal function.
From providing a range of services to forming a treatment plan that is an integral part of my approach to treating the whole body, to offering online courses where you can learn effective techniques on how to treat your horse yourself, Freely Forward Bodywork is your go-to hub for equine wellness and performance.
Freely Forward Bodywork is approved by the National Board of Certification for Animal Accupressure and Massage (NBCAAM) as an Approved Member School and the International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork (IAAMB) as an Approved Preferred Educational Provider as well as a NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Provider.
The Services
FREELY FORWARD BODYWORK
We offer various proprietary online courses that will leave students empowered and prepared to identify pain in their horses’ bodies, improve their horse’s physical condition, and prevent physical issues from occurring.
We are always adding new materials, so be sure to subscribe to our social media to be the first to know about our latest classes.
In-Person Certification
This isn’t just a certification—it’s a career launch. The Freely Forward Equine Bodywork Certification is an intentionally designed, premium application-only program that will give you the skills, clinical confidence, and business tools to thrive in the growing world of equine bodywork.
You’ll learn The Lumbo-Sacral Solution™ and Freely Forward Formula™—methods trusted by top-level riders across the U.S.
This in-person program is approved by the National Board of Certification for Animal Accupressure and Massage (NBCAAM) as an Approved Member School and the International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork (IAAMB) as an Approved Preferred Educational Provider.
We work together to pick the kind of treatment that is best for your horse. I hold certifications in Myofascial Release and Integrative Muscular Movement Therapy, and am experienced in deep tissue therapy and sports massage, giving you a wide range of options.
“Maija provides a nice depth of knowledge both in movement of horse and riding requires to help feel what is going on in their bodies. Her experiences both on and off the horse allow her to get the most of out her massages. She focuses on balance of muscle relaxation to create a more even horse.”
-Allie Sacksen (5* Eventer)
3 Signs your horse needs a massage.
They feel stiff to ride.
They are cranky to groom and tack up.
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They are having behavioral issues, and you know they aren’t living up to their potential
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Become your horse’s
personal massage therapist!
Check out the Freely Forward Bodywork courses to expand your knowledge.
