Covering Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Oxon, Surrey & Sussex
About O2i
O2i
Vicki Sanders ESMT
Vicki Sanders ESMT
O2i - "Origin to Insertion"
The term “origin to insertion” refers to the origin and the insertion tendons of a muscle.
The origin tendon anchors to the most stable, least movable bone, whereas the insertion tendon attaches the muscle to the movable part, so that during contraction the insertion is brought closer to the origin. The inserti
O2i - "Origin to Insertion"
The term “origin to insertion” refers to the origin and the insertion tendons of a muscle.
The origin tendon anchors to the most stable, least movable bone, whereas the insertion tendon attaches the muscle to the movable part, so that during contraction the insertion is brought closer to the origin. The insertion is usually distal, or further away, while the origin is proximal, or closer to, the body relative to the insertion.
The origin tendon is usually stronger and bigger than the insertion tendon because its anchor attachment sustains greater stress.
The Origin - Insertion Technique, which is derived from the neuromuscular technique, is applied on both tendons and can be used to assist in releasing muscle contractures (hypertonicity) and muscle spasms, or to assist toning when dealing with muscle weakness (hypotonicity).
Vicki Sanders ESMT
Vicki Sanders ESMT
Vicki Sanders ESMT
I am a fully qualified Equine Sports and Rehabilitation Massage Therapist, certified by Equissage Europe.
I have been around horses in one way or another for most of my life and have owned my own horses for over 20 years.
I have a keen interest in groundwork, especially liberty training and equine communication techniques, which gives me
I am a fully qualified Equine Sports and Rehabilitation Massage Therapist, certified by Equissage Europe.
I have been around horses in one way or another for most of my life and have owned my own horses for over 20 years.
I have a keen interest in groundwork, especially liberty training and equine communication techniques, which gives me an astute awareness of equine communication and body language and helps me listen to their needs and pick up on the subtle nuances that help me identify their muscular issues and areas of concern.
It seemed fitting that I should make this an element of my career as well as my passion. I have always used massage on my own horses and dogs so I took the natural next step and became an ESMT.
I absolutely love what I do and am committed to making your horse's massage experience as comfortable and beneficial as I can.
Poppy
Brock and Valla
Brock and Valla
Poppy is a 10yo Staffy Mastiff cross.
She keeps me company on my travels and is arguably my most enthusiastic 'practice pony'.
These days (as a lady of advanced years) she mostly enjoys sleeping but is a keen swimmer given the opportunity.
Poppy has been my inspiration to diversify into Canine and Feline Massage Therapy a well as my foundat
Poppy is a 10yo Staffy Mastiff cross.
She keeps me company on my travels and is arguably my most enthusiastic 'practice pony'.
These days (as a lady of advanced years) she mostly enjoys sleeping but is a keen swimmer given the opportunity.
Poppy has been my inspiration to diversify into Canine and Feline Massage Therapy a well as my foundation in Equine Massage Therapy - she has shown me first hand how much benefit other animal species can gain from a professional massage - in just the same ways that we do as humans !
Brock and Valla
Brock and Valla
Brock and Valla
My personal horses - and the ones who allow me to keep abreast of new techniques.
They are my practice patients and both receive treatments on a regular basis.
Their feedback regarding developments in the massage techniques I can offer is invaluable, and they certainly offer very honest reviews of my work!
Brock is a Shire X in his mid 3
My personal horses - and the ones who allow me to keep abreast of new techniques.
They are my practice patients and both receive treatments on a regular basis.
Their feedback regarding developments in the massage techniques I can offer is invaluable, and they certainly offer very honest reviews of my work!
Brock is a Shire X in his mid 30's and a big gentleman giant - I use massage to manage his stiffness from arthritis and general daily comfort.
Valla is a sassy young Welsh Section D(iva) who knows her own mind and certainly keeps me on my toes !