Relieve tension
Prevent injuries
ENHANCE PERFORMANCE
About me
Jessa Selland
After encountering numerous horses labeled as ‘problematic’ or ‘ruined,’ I came to realize that many of their challenges stemmed from physical pain. Motivated by my deep passion for helping horses, I pursued certification as an equine bodyworker. I completed an intensive mentorship at the NorthWest School of Animal Massage, where I gained expertise in Equine Sports Massage, Rehabilitation Massage, Myofascial Release, and Aromatic Science as well as becoming a certified Equi-Tape practitioner.
In 2019, I founded Quantum Equine Bodyworks to cater to equine athletes in the vibrant San Diego area.
My Mission
My mission is to be a trusted partner in your horse’s journey towards optimal well-being. I am dedicated to offering high-quality, customized sessions tailored to meet your horse’s individual needs. Whether they need relief from muscle tension, help with pain management, or a moment of tranquility, I aspire to deliver therapeutic benefits that allow your horse to thrive and perform their best.
Services Offered
Each session is unique and provides your horse with what it needs in that moment of time
Sports Massage
Massage therapy is a proven remedy for muscle soreness and injury prevention. Sports massage is a refined form of massage therapy with the goal of improving athletic performance and speeding up recovery time by targeting
overworked muscles as a result from strenuous, intensive exercise.
Equi-tape
Equi-Tape involves varying application techniques that provide therapeutic and training solutions delivering physiological effects. The kinesiology tape stimulates nerves receptors enhancing proprioception which is critical
for the horse’s balance, coordination and overall performance. The tape creates a micro-massage effect that helps increase circulation, reduce inflammation and relieves muscle tension, as well as supporting joint range
of motion, flexibility and muscle activation.
Red Light therapy
The MultiRadiance Laser is a Class 1, safe for everyday use, laser that provides a fast, non-invasive pain relief solution. Through the process of photobiomodulation, the Super Pulsed technology is designed to deliver light
energy to tissue in order to jump-start damaged cells allowing the tissue to heal quicker. The foundational goal is to relieve pain and inflammation, repair tissue, injury recovery and blue light therapy to target wounds
for added infection control.
Why Sports Massage?
Muscle tightness follows most workouts, persisting for a few hours to a few days which reduces your horse’s performance during the next training session or competition. This muscle tightness is a result of lactic acid build up which restricts blood and oxygen from entering the muscles, causing pain and muscle weakness. This may show up as shortened or uneven stride length, not fully engaging muscles, feeling stiff or dragging feet, just to name a few.
Since the mechanical pressure of massage increases circulation throughout the horse’s body, toxins and metabolic waste are flushed out allowing for more blood and oxygen to enter the muscle during exercise. Increased blood flow helps repair the muscles and tissue that were damaged as a result of training, speeding up recovery, improving flexibility, reducing muscle fatigue and increasing stamina.
Sports massage encourages the release of certain neurotransmitters, also known as endorphins, which act as the body’s natural pain relievers. It also benefits your horse psychologically bringing a calming, restorative state enhancing your horse’s sleep quality, reducing anxiety and generating an overall sense of relaxation.
Tense muscles, ligaments and other soft tissue prevent your horse’s body from experiencing its full range of motion. Massage therapy works to align the muscles and connective tissue ultimately restoring loss of mobility, preventing injuries, boosting performance and extending the overall life of your horse’s sporting career.
Contact
Quantum Equine Bodyworks is based in Carlsbad, CA and services all of San Diego county.