About Valissa
Equine Osteopathy, Visceral Regulation
Mystery Meets Mastery
Your horse's body—including the anatomical structures, nervous system, metabolism—carries a unique blueprint that not only deserves to be known and understood, it's imperative for true transformation to occur.
Valissa is a highly skilled equine bodywork practitioner whose work combines anatomical precision with extraordinary feel. With advanced training in equine osteopathy, cranial sacral therapy, and certification in the Masterson Method®, Valissa brings a depth of knowledge —and a depth of listening — that few in the field can match.
Results Driven
You're here because you need answers. Whether she's restoring balance in a high-performance athlete, helping a chronically sore horse find ease, or supporting recovery after trauma or lameness, Valissa's work is marked by integrity, clarity, and results. She is especially adept at identifying key restrictions and compensatory patterns that others may miss — drawing on years of osteopathic study, somatic tracking, and hands-on refinement.
Individualized Care
Your horse's body needs to be deeply understood. Valissa's approach is never cookie-cutter; each session is a collaborative, in-the-moment dialog between her hands and the horse's body and nervous system. Horses consistently respond to her work with visible shifts: softening tension, releasing compensation patterns, and often showing signs of profound relief and trust.
If you're seeking someone with both the science and the sensitivity to support your horse's whole-body well being, you've found her.
"She has an incredible ability to read the horse, finding tension I didn't even realize was there, and working through it with patience and care." -Kelly
Testimonials
"I can't say enough about the difference Valissa has made for my horse.
Her bodywork sessions have not only improved his comfort and mobility, but also his overall attitude and performance. After each session, my horse moves more freely, and just seems happier in himself. I'm so grateful to have someone so knowledgeable and compassionate caring for my horse!" -Kelly
CS feels really loose and more like himself since your visit. I'm so appreciative and grateful for you and your work! -Michele
I'm so excited to tell you Gabriel gave his first lesson today. He wasn't anxious and was a completely different horse!
"Kobe has been absolutely amazing, I am truly blown away. His mobility is so much better, I couldn't be happier!" -Maddie
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Ty felt amazing today! His lead changes were totally smooth again, no longer hesitating! -Tracy
"Daisy was amazing today! Pleasant and trotting like she did 5 years ago!
Big, soft, swinging steps!"
-Mary
I'm excited to tell you that Brighton has improved in his dressage! His head-tilting issue is resolved and he's going very straight now, from hind end through neck and head.
- Debby
I would not have believed it if I didn't see it. Of all the treatments this dear girl has had your treatment has produced the most help for her.
- Julia
He was super floaty, and much more comfortable in the harder work. I've referred you to quite a few people so far!
- Kayla
Signs Something Isn't Right...
and it's worth getting an appointment.
Movement and Biomechanics
Shortened or choppy stride
Bending difficulty or favors one direction
High head or hollow back
Twisting head to opposite side of bend
Tense or tight
Cross-cantering
Difficulty collecting or with transitions
Stiffness through the poll, neck or back
Toe dragging or uneven/unbalanced hooves
"Lazy", slow, sluggish
Rushing, too forward
Unbalanced, falling out at shoulder
Incorrect lead, difficulty picking up or sustaining
Tripping
Resists contact
Mystery lameness
Lacks throughness
Postural/Standing Indicators
Standing under or camped out
Standing close behind
"Duck toed" (turned out) in hind or fore
Resting hind leg only briefly before swapping
Head tilted or carried unevenly
Hollowed or braced topline
Inability to develop topline or recent loss
Recovery and Rehab Support
Ongoing compensation patterns post-injury
Support after dental work, surgery
Support after gelding
Chronic or mysterious lameness not responding to standard treatment
"Not quite right" even after vet clearance
Behavioral Indicators
Resistance under saddle or during groundwork
Pinning ears, tail swishing, head tossing
Girthiness
Reluctance to be caught
Dislikes grooming or tacking
Sudden "spookiness" or reactive behavior
Bucking, bolting, or refusing known tasks
Shut-down or "checked out" demeanor
Bucking, bolting, refusing known tasks
Difficult for farrier
OR...
You've tried everything, and it's still not right.
This is why I'm here.