SH Acupuncture Integrated Therapies and Training

Dr Sabina Holle, PhD, GDVACU (IVAS)

TRAINING

VETERINARIAN
EXCLUSIVELY WORKING IN HOLISTIC EQUINE HEALTH CARE
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE (CIVT) accredited with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS)
ADJUNCT TEACHER FOR EQUINE ACUPUNCTURE AT CIVT (College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies, Australia)
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL MYOFASCIAL RELEASE PRACTICTONER
CONTINUING VETERINARY EDUCATION COURSES IN: Veterinary Neuroacupunture (Chi Institute, Florida USA), Evidence based Veterinary Acupuncture (Chi Institute, Florida, USA), Chinese Food Therapy (Chi Institute, Florida, USA)


International breed judge for PRE (Pure Spanish Horses) accredited by the Spanish College of Judges
Breeder and Co-owner of a PRE breeding stud for over 25 years

Trainer & Rider of Classical Dressage (30+ years of experience & study)


Dr Sabina Holle is a veterinarian with a special interest in alternative therapies, a horse breeder, internationally accredited breed judge and a dressage trainer.
She holds a veterinary degree from Germany, a PhD in Veterinary Science from Massey University and a Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Acupuncture from CIVT, Australia.

Her training  in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) included acupuncture (dry needling, Trigger Point needling, electroacupuncture, aqua-acupuncture), Chinese food therapy & herbal medicine, myofascial release and biomechanics. She combines this knowledge with her experience and interest in horse training and postural rehabilitation and re-training of horses with musculoskeletal issues.
Additionally, training in kinesiotaping, and ongoing training in equine biomechanics further her understanding of how to help movement and training associated problems in the equine athlete.

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

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Veterinary Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine & Food Therapy

Musculosceletal issues: kissing spine rehabilitation, tendon and ligament injuries, postural/fascial stiffnesses or uneven gait patterns not associated with obvious lameness, back pain syndromes & cervical stiffness, hip & sniffle issues, chronic laminitis

Equine reproduction: mare sub fertility or infertility, Irritable mare Syndrome, uterine pooling, pre-season fertility support
Behavioral Issues: Irritability, nervousness, anxiety
Endocrine (hormonal) issues: Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) & Insuline Resistance (IR)
Equine Skin Diseases
Gastrointestinal Tract Issues: Stomach ulcers, hind gut irritation, malabsorption/weight issues, 
Equine Neurologic Diseases: Fascial paralysis, Nerve Injuries, Laryngeal Hemiplegia, Shivers

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Rehabilitation, Postural Integration and Movement Therapy for Horses & Riders
In-hand training for horses & riders based on biomechanics principals and correct learning behaviour of the horse to ensure correct movement pattern are either instilled from the beginning or are replacing old, incorrect behavior.
Therapeutic lunging: teach the horse correct postural responses and movement patterns to help with long standing stiffness/tension patterns or as part of a rehabilitation program for more serious issues such as kissing spines, chronic back pain or ligament issues (suspensory apparatus)

Riding instructions to optimize rider position and independence of aids
Riding instructions in classical dressage to ensure horse welfare, athletic longevity & injury prevention

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Education

Having spent over 7 years as an educator & teacher at both university & technical institute level, Sabina passionate about education and learning, a professional speaker and presenter of educational material.

"You can never stop your own personal development and growth without ongoing curiosity to find out more about those topics that interest you". 

Sabina firmly believes that good horse husbandry, including horse training & riding that is fair to the horse, and puts the horse and its physical and mental well-being first needs to be based on a proper theoretical understanding of the principles of training and the biomechanics of correct horse movement. If you want to learn more about the details of biomechanics and why certain approaches work better than others, why a horse will stay sound and free from fatigue or over stress related injuries with certain training methods, get in touch to organize a seminar or talk.

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