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Bernardo ... |
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Gwen working
on In The Groove (Cecil).
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Rider’s
Edge Integrated Equine Bodywork is owned and operated by Gwen
Bernardo, E.S.M.T. Gwen is a Certified Equine Sports Massage
Therapist through Equissage® and in the process of becoming
Level 1 certified with Jim Masterson. She is a member of the
International Association of Equine Sports Massage Therapists
and International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork
as well as the Better Business Bureau.
Gwen is the Official Equine Bodyworker for the University of
Southern California’s Equestrian Team (Zone 8 Region 2
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Horses
have always been a passion for Gwen. Her precious warmblood
gelding Cecil suffered from chronic back issues and pain.
At age 15 and after a long career of doing upper level medals
and jumpers, he was beginning to show signs of wear and tear.
Bodywork and monthly Sports Massage Therapy has kept Cecil
in full work and competitions. This and other natural ways
of healing was the inspiration for Gwen to choose equine bodywork
as her lifelong profession.
As a personal trainer, amateur triathlete,
and rider, Gwen understands the rigors and stresses that the
body is subjected to during high performance activities. Both
pleasure and performance horses benefit from this unique knowledge
and how it relates to healing and recuperation.
Gwen Bernardo
recognizes the work it takes to be successful in a very competitive
industry and takes pride in giving equine athletes that "extra
edge." She receives great joy in seeing the achievements
of her clients. She wants you and your equine partner to succeed
as much as you do and will go the extra mile to help you get
there!
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I firmly
believe in having the necessary education, knowledge, and
experience to perform equine bodywork.
I encourage you, the owner/trainer to take the same precautions
in selecting a massage therapist for your horse as you would
in choosing one for yourself.
Bodywork, of any type, is an art form. Anyone can give a
rub down, but to successfully perform bodywork and achieve
professional results, a therapist must have the necessary
skills, talent, training, and background.
If you want results choose a therapist who
is proven, experienced, and dedicated to giving you and your
horse the edge.
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Gwen and Cecil |
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