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Two Dried Leaves

Sierra Hullinger

Natural Therapeutic Specialist    Licensed Massage Therapist:

NM #8581 & IN #22508621    Equine Learning Facilitator    

My Story

"From a young girl I have always been drawn to horses. While I didn't grow up in a household with horses, I was fortunate enough to take riding lessons from a neighbor. Constantly wanting to learn more and experience more, I began watching and working with as many horses as possible, I couldn't get enough! I have never outgrown my love for the horse.

 

When I was an early teen, I fell into a deep depression that went on for a number of years. Living in a state of constant internal chaos, confusion, self-hatred, and anger, I formed a very self-destructive lifestyle. Along the way, I manifested many physical symptoms of pain, tension, and illness. Doctors ran numerous tests, but they never found any answers to why I felt the way I did. They labeled it as depression and wanted to try different medications, but I knew there had to be something else to help get me out of the darkness I was in. It was during this time that the first horses to really call my own came into my life. The relationships we formed called to my soul each and every day. They helped me free myself from the emotional and physical habits that had been my escape for so long. These horses helped connect me back to my heart and lead me to discover a deeper understanding of not only myself, but the ways of humans in general. 


The more self-aware I became the more I began to seek alternative types of healing and bodywork to release the physical, mental, and emotional restrictions I had within myself. I began receiving and studying many healing art forms from all around the globe. I have experienced first-hand, the magnificent healing power of horses and the undeniable benefits of Natural Therapeutic bodywork. I feel it is my honor and my duty to help people and horses alike in discovering, healing, and reconnecting with themselves as I have. The journey has truly changed my life." 

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Education and Certifications

  • In 2011, I completed introductory and advanced, Myofascial Release I and II courses in theory, practice, and clinical application of John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Techniques with horses.

In 2012, I furthered her John F. Barnes Equine Myofascial Release training by traveling to Virginia to study privately with Ruth Mitchell-Golladay, PT, CMT, NCTMB, EEBW, Author, International Lecturer, Host/Sponsor: Equinology Inc, East Coast. 

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  • In 2013, I graduated from Linda Kohonav's Eponaquest Apprenticeship program in southern Arizona, concentrated in Equine Facilitated Personal Development. 

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  • In February 2016 I graduated from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics where I studied many modalities and philosophies for healing through Nature. I intensively studied Therapeutic Massage, Hot Stone treatments, Cryotherapy, Myofascial Release, Polarity Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupressure, Herbal Medicine, Foot Reflexology, Shiatsu, Living Food Nutrition, Flower Remedies, Philosophy of Natural Therapeutics, Basic Homeopathy, Core Synchronism, Cranial-Sacral Therapy, Essential Oils, and Hydrotherapy.  

I have been a licensed massage therapist upon graduating. 

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  • I have studied, experimented with, and practiced many forms of natural horsemanship and classical training methods, combining philosophies and techniques to adapt to each horse's individual needs. I have ridden English, Hunter/Jumpers my whole riding career, and began studying and training in Classical Dressage in 2012. I have dabbled in Centered Riding and mindfulness practices for riders to help build confidence and unlock each horse and each rider's full potential. â€‹ 

Continuing Education

As part of my quest to help meet you where you are on your journey, I continue to study techniques and modalities from all around the world in the Massage Therapy and Natural Therapeutic Healing industries. ​We never stop learning!

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Sierra Hullinger NTS, LMT

NM #8581 & IN#22508621

thebalancewithinllc@gmail.com

260-316-6854

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