Boorman Equine Bodyworks

Massage & therapeutics

Comfort and balance for your equine athlete.

About me

Welcome

The launching of Boorman Equine Bodyworks during the COVID period of 2020 represents the fulfillment of a log held personal aspiration.

When I was a child, and through my junior years, I was always closely involved with horses. Our family situation required for me to be a working student in order to be able to participate in competition, and through the long hours and quiet moments spent with horses at the barn I developed a deep appreciation for their empathy, stoicism and dignity. I aspired to be a groom to be better able to spend significant time in their quiet companionship. However, that path looked different in the 80s than today, and I chose a more pragmatic career path.

During my college years I stayed connected to horses through intermittent riding opportunities and ended up spending a few years at a prominent fox hunting farm in central North Carolina.

I took a break from equestrian pursuits when my family was young, but as my daughter began to ride and we bought her a first pony, I started riding again, competing occasionally in the Adult Amateur Hunters. I enjoyed watching my daughter’s growing equestrian career as she took a working student position in a nationally competitive barn. Through her experience, I have had more chances to travel to top shows and interface with and learn from barns and trainers who exemplify the best in horse care and management.

In the hectic yeas of a corporate career and growing children I often thought of my early aspiration to work in the equine industry. As our lives continue to evolve, I determined I would start my break-away from corporate life to achieve that long-held dream. In 2020 I started my formal training in equine anatomy and a variety of equine bodywork modalities. As I learned and experimented on my own and friends’ horses, I was astonished at how communicative and receptive horses are, and how impactful bodywork can be on their demeanor and performance. My ongoing work with a wide variety of client horses continues to convince me of the impact of this kind of work. I take sincere joy in applying what I’ve learned - building the connection with your horses to help identify and work through soreness and restrictions, allowing them to be happier, more balanced and connected.

I feel incredibly honored to work with these magnificent creatures – I love what I do and the horses I work with seem to love it too.

Sonja’s

Training & Certifications

Member ABMP, IAAMB

2020

Equinology Equine Anatomy

Certified Equine Myomanipulative Functional Therapist

Certified Equine Craniosacral Therapist

Certified Equine Kinesiology Tape

Magnawave PEMF certified – Humans and Animals

Cold Laser (Class 3b) training / practitioner

2021

Equinology Equine Anatomy

Certified Equine Myomanipulative Functional Therapist

Certified Equine Craniosacral Therapist

Magnawave PEMF certified – Humans and Animals

Cold Laser (Class 3b) training / practitioner

Certified Animal Neuro – Myo Fascial Therapist (pending)

Certified Equine Nutritionist (pending)

testimonials

What our customers are saying

“Sonja has been amazing for my horse, Benji. He’s new to massages and already a sensitive guy - Sonja patiently found what works for him in order to build trust and get him comfortable. He’s a busy minded guy and Sonja puts him right to sleep. After treatments, I can tell the difference in how he carries himself on the ground and under saddle - more collected and balanced. Also, his demeanor is more relaxed and willing. He always feels good after Sonja’s visits!”

Megan O’Neal (Owner / Rider)

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What our customers are saying

“Sonja has been the absolute best thing that has happened to my horse Hunter and I. Hunter was constantly sore and had many vices such as biting and overall a grumpy demeanor. Once Sonja started working on him with her massages and k-tape, his overall way of moving and demeanor outside of the ring changed drastically. He became so much more pleasurable and really stated to use his whole body when working. Hunter always has perky ears when he sees Sonja walking toward with his favorite roll of k-tape.”

Hannah Smith (Owner / Rider)

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What our customers are saying

“Sonja is a horsey miracle worker!
We get horses in from all over the world for Sale and she is so in tune with each and everyone of them!
I have worked with a lot of Equine Massage Therapists (one being myself) And Sonja is above and beyond and goes above and beyond! Her Knowledge, love for the animal, patients, and watching the horse’s satisfaction and recovery is what this industry needs for all our Athletes!!
She’s one of a kind!!!!”

Samantha Buncher (Owner, Sky High Equestrian Center)

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What our customers are saying

“Sonja has really helped my sensitive fragile thoroughbred perform his best. Shows, training and traveling are hard on him and he carries a lot of tension in his back and hamstrings. Getting regular massages and magnawave helps keep those muscles loose, improve his attitude and heal more quickly - we even find we can go longer between veterinary maintenance.
From a “human” perspective, as a braider, I spend a lot of time standing and holding my arms up for hours on end. Headaches have been a weekly problem. After just 3 magnawave sessions my headaches have subsided – I notice way fewer aches and pains!”

Paige Linn (PKL Training)

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What our customers are saying

“To say that I am a satisfied client is an understatement. Sonja has clearly put 120% into her education and practice and her work on my horses reflects it. Time Patience and precision o=go into every session. The detailed progress report provided are valuable for tracking the horse’s improvements. I’m impressed with her technique and natural intuition in reading my horse’s responses.”

Philippe Creuzot (Pferde Creek Showjumpers)

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