ABOUT ME
I was, fortunately, born into a horse family and have been on horseback since I was able to sit independently.
During my childhood, I competed to some extent in pony trotting, but above all, I spent extensive time observing and interacting with horses. Day after day, I was in the paddock studying how they communicated, how they moved, and how they regulated their behaviour and feeding patterns. These early experiences form the basis of how I interpret and assess horses today. Horses continuously communicate subtle information—provided we are attentive enough to recognise it.
In my early teenage years, I began working for a racehorse trainer at Jägersro, where I also took my first steps into manual therapy in the early 1990s.
I spent 12 years within the racing industry as a groom, work rider, amateur jockey, and professional apprentice jockey. These experiences now form part of my more than two decades of clinical and practical experience within the equine field.
Following this period, I temporarily shifted my professional focus to further develop within human therapy.
EDUCATION
2002–2003
Diploma in Massage Therapy, Hälsoteket AB
Shortly thereafter, I established my own clinic.
2005–2006
Advanced training in Orthopaedic Medicine and Sports Massage at
Scandinavian School of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
2020–2021
Completed a two-year programme in equine therapy at
Scandinavian Horse Therapy Education,
with a focus on Osteopathy and Acupuncture
With nearly 20 years of experience in human clinical practice, returning to equine therapy in this capacity provided a valuable integration of disciplines.
PHILOSOPHY
Neither humans nor horses are biologically adapted to the conditions imposed by modern management and lifestyle.
Humans are evolutionarily designed for movement, resource acquisition, and energy conservation within fluctuating environments. In contrast, modern life is characterised by prolonged inactivity, artificial environments, and altered behavioural patterns.
Similarly, the horse is designed to move continuously across large areas, graze for the majority of the day, and respond intermittently to environmental stressors. This stands in contrast to the conditions under which most horses are kept today.
Given that multiple external factors already challenge the horse’s physiological balance, the aim should be to introduce as many compensatory and supportive factors as possible.
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Optimise environmental conditions
As far as practically possible, management should reflect the horse’s natural behavioural and physiological needs. This includes maximising turnout, reducing restrictive feeding practices where appropriate, and providing sufficient space in both stable and paddock environments. -
Establish a coordinated professional team
Effective management requires collaboration between farrier, veterinarian, trainer, and therapist to ensure consistency in decision-making and intervention. -
Maintain joint function through regular treatment
Modern use—such as limited movement, ridden or driven work, and repetitive loading—inevitably leads to joint restrictions. Reduced joint mobility has downstream effects on neurological signalling, circulation, and lymphatic flow, ultimately affecting overall function and performance. -
Implement structured physical conditioning
A horse that lacks the ability to carry itself in a biomechanically efficient manner cannot be expected to perform under load. This must be addressed through targeted, progressive conditioning aimed at improving stability, coordination, and functional movement patternn -
My objective is for physical conditioning to become an integrated and standard component of horsemanship, and for young horses to be adequately prepared prior to being introduced to ridden or driven work.
When relevant, a practical review of appropriate exercises is included during treatment sessions, providing the owner with clear, applicable tools for continued implementation.