RUTH MITCHELL-GOLLADAY

As a physical therapist, massage therapist, equine body worker, gentle horsemanship practitioner, and lifetime animal lover, Ruth Mitchell-Golladay is able to combine knowledge with love while caring for the equine population.

Ruth, a Texan, received her graduate degree in physical therapy from The University of Iowa in 1972 and opened a private practice in 1978.  She then attended The Institute of Natural Healing Sciences in Colleyville , Texas and became Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in 1991. In 1994 she became a Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist.  Ruth began her Myofascial Release education in 1987. She has taken all of the John Barnes MFR courses (including equine), and was a Senior Instructor/Coordinator, Co-lecturer and Primary lecturer for John Barnes, teaching over 100 courses for him from 1988-2002.  For two years she was the Primary Lecturer for the Barnes Equine MFR courses. 

Ruth began working with horses in 1990 and now specializes in the equine population.  She is the owner of the Equine Therapeutic Center, Inc. (now based at Smith Mountain Lake , Virginia ), where she provides therapy for horse and rider.  She uses her biomechanical knowledge to assist in determining a problem with the horse and then primarily uses Myofascial Release techniques to decrease the symptoms and/or dysfunction.  In addition, she uses laser, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and specialized taping techniques.  To assist owner, trainer and/or rider in a home program of care, she also includes exercises, such as stabilization and core exercises for the horse and rider. 

MYOFASCIA RELEASE