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For Equine Professionals who care deeply about the well-being of the horses in their care

Help your clients WIN with Better Performance, More Effective Response to Treatments, and Consistent Soundness!

Postural Rehabilitation

Professional

Before I tell you about this career-changing program, let's talk about who it's for...

You are the equine professional who knows there must be a better way to manage and prevent equine performance issues! The Postural Rehabilitation Team will guide you to improve the lives of horses (and their people!) in ways you never could have imagined!

Becoming an expert is a lifetime's work, and you are always looking for the next fantastic tool that will help you do more, better, faster for the horses in your care, and everyone loves and admires you for that.

But sometimes it can be so frustrating to see the same problems recur over and over again. I know just how that feels! Worrying about how we could help these horses keeps so many of us up at night! 😬 😵

No matter if you are...

An equine veterinarian who sees difficult performance problems daily,
A holistic vet, integrating ancient wisdom and modern science to help solve puzzling health or performance defecits,
A certified animal chiropractor, osteopath or physiotherapist specializing in spinal and muscular issues,
An allied professional providing hoof care, dental care, or manual therapy to horses,

A professional trainer working to help riders have the best connection and the best performance from their horses...

Postural Rehabilitation is the foundational understanding that leads to repeatable success with your other interventions!

I'm going to tell you exactly how Postural Rehab will give you the insight and the mechanics to transform your practice and your business to 100% repeatable success stories, as well as welcoming you to an engaged, caring community of peers, and access to the expert guidance you need to achieve these goals.

By the end of this program you will

Have a reliable path for solving *mystery* lamenesses!

Lameness doesn't drop from Heaven, like a plague of locusts! There is always a reason. We give you the tools to become expert in injury forensics.

Access "Big Picture" solutions using Complexity Theory

Complexity informs all of our practice experience. You will learn how to make positive changes by taking advantage of points of maximum influence.

Rediscover the JOY of connecting deeply with your patients

When you are stable, and not fighting with gravity, all communication with horses (and even with your clients) becomes so much easier and more effective.

Understand why cervical spine function links EVERYTHING

The neck is a narrow causeway through which all neural signals must travel. When there are movement restrictions at the poll or C-T junction, systemic problems arise!

Recognize structural distortion in feet and dentition

Horses rely upon their caretakers to maintain their hooves and teeth. Differentiate "common" vs normal feet and teeth learn why this matters, and what to do about it.

Create a dream team of allies committed to whole horse care

The PR community will help you network your way to an ideal horse care team, so you can offer clients a comprehensive plan to help their horses live better lives.

But above all else...

With the lens of Postural Rehabilitation, you can "connect the dots" between all your hard-earned equine knowledge. This solid foundation will improve your relationships with your patients, your clients and your work. . . and maybe even put you on the path to improving your own postural integration, so that you can continue to work more effortlessly and more effectively for longer.

You have to!! The horses need you!!

YES TO ALL THIS!!

I so appreciate the sincerity, authenticity, and love that you all (Karen, Liz, Judith, Daisy) radiate - love for your work, and the animals (living and moved on), and the people trying to do better by them. Thank you for helping me to really own "I am enough" and "I am always seeking to improve and understand and do better" rather than have the imposter syndrome/never enough feeling. Thank you for providing a science based course on the stuff that doesn't always seem to be explainable. When you can show science that the ancient wisdom is real: you are helping more puzzle pieces fall into place, as more and more people understand what the animals and Earth have never forgotten: EVERYTHING IS INTERCONNECTED!! From my whole being, thank you!

Dr. Laurelyn Keener

North Wind Equine, MN

The Postural Rehab Teaching Team

ABOUT

Judith M. Shoemaker DVM

Judith is an internationally renowned practitioner and educator in integrative veterinary medicine. Dr. Shoemaker is a 1980 graduate of the University of Georgia and is licensed to practice in over 14 states. She was awarded AHVMA Practitioner of the Year in 2012. Dr. Shoemaker's equine and companion animal veterinary practice focuses on complementary medicine and holistic therapies-- integrating chiropractic, acupuncture, and other modalities for treating elite athletes in canine and equine competition, as well as service animals and companion animals. She has extensive post-grad professional training in orthopedics, reproduction and myriad integrative therapies.

She was certified by AVCA and IVAS over 30 years ago, and has taught extensively in both Diplomate and CE programs for these organizations. In 2005, along with Dr. Gellman and Elizabeth Reese, she founded Postural Rehabilitation, a professional training based upon her original clinical work: manual techniques used to reset the functional input to the postural control centers of the brain.

ABOUT

Elizabeth Reese AmSAT, M.Ed, LMHC

Liz is a certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique, a dressage rider and instructor, and mental health counselor, working with both humans and horses to explore the relationship of postural stability to emotional resilience. She was a co-founder and principal instructor in the original Postural Rehabilitation CE training for veterinarians. She gives workshops on AT and postural resilience for veterinarians, AT teachers and riders worldwide. Her work with both humans and horses suffering from trauma inspired her to study the relationship of postural stability to emotional resilience, earning a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, specializing in working with clients recovering from trauma, grief and loss.

She currently is on faculty at Bard College Vocal Arts MFA program and Neighborhood Playhouse, a professional acting training program in NYC and maintains a private practice in Sugar Loaf, New York and in NYC.

ABOUT

Karen Gellman DVM, PhD

Karen is a graduate of Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, and has a doctorate from Cornell in animal locomotion biomechanics. She has advanced training and certification in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic and has practiced these and other holistic modalities since 1995. She teaches internationally about posture, locomotion biomechanics, equine dentistry and veterinary complementary therapies to veterinary professionals and allied professions.

Dr. Gellman is the research director for Maximum Horsepower Research, receiving an AHVMF grant in 2014 to study posture in horses. The first paper from this work, "Standing Horse Posture: a longer stance is more stable", published in 2022, was recently featured in Equus Magazine. In 2019, Dr. Gellman founded Plena Curae Botanical Solutions, a company making novel botanical pain solutions for pets and horses, and in 2021 began developing DVM Detective, a platform for on-line virtual holistic veterinary care and education.

What Postural Rehabilitation Alumni are saying about the program:

I think what really sets this course apart from other courses is the emphasis that is put on addressing the practitioner's body and becoming more in tune with ourselves and our own proprioception before we begin working on a horse and translating our personal imbalances into the animal.

Tara Schultz

Vital Equine Solutions, MN

Absolutely would recommend this to any current practitioner who is looking to enhance their current modalities, provide lasting change to their clients, and help facilitate true balance within the horse’s body.

Hannah Taylor

Equine Osteopath, ON

My favorite part was how well Liz, Dr. Karen and Dr. Judith tied it all together, from being able to feel it, then the science behind it, then practical application on the horses. I also really appreciated the welcoming vibe, the space felt safe for learning and exploring questions and ideas.

Dr. Amber Langmeier

All Chiropractic, MD

Professional growth was expected. What I am so thrilled about is the personal growth--both immediate and future growth is evident.

Postural Rehab Trainee

Anonymous AVCA review

Postural Rehabilitation is one of the best trainings I have done in my thousands of hours of learning!

Dr. Sandra Harvey

Stable Wellness, PA

I am very excited to return to the AT Workshop video sessions with Liz so that I can increase my own awareness and the application to my practice. There were a ton of "ah-ha" moments that I have been playing with.

Lyndsey Moore

Equine Osteopath, AB

By far the best course I have done in my 30 plus years working with horses!

Dr. Steve Katz

Equine Chiropractor, MA

I loved all the content and everything about it. I just want more!!

Mylissa Davis

Masterson Method Body Worker, VT

If you don't know about Postural Rehabilitation... you are missing out!

The FOMO should be real--

these classes changed my life!

And just when I think I'm finally getting smart about posture, Karen tells me something that just blows me away!! And I love it! I can return and return to my notes from my Postural Rehab class and I always come across something new, or an answer to something that everyone is pondering.

Dr. Rachel Heart Bellini

Heart Equine, TX

I feel this course should be required in veterinary school curriculum!

Dr. Janet Gordon Palm

Holistic Veterinarian, CO

I have used this information every day in my practice and I tell people it is one of the most valuable tools I have ever learned to bring and keep horses and dogs to soundness.

Dr. Alisa Sneade-Koenig

The Veterinary Alternative, NY

I enjoyed the entire course, but being able to watch the theory lectures on my own time was super helpful. I like to pause, repeat and go over concepts until they click. Then follow up with the practical sessions and Q & A gave me the repetition that I needed to really help the concepts sink in.

Dr. Kelli Taylor

The Veterinary Alternative, WA

Are you ready to be the Equine Professional who wants to change lives, not "just" treat horses?

Postural Rehabilitation

Professional

January 19 through March 15, 2025

Module 1

You will never look at a horse the same again!

Once you *see* posture, you can't un-see it...

Why do domesticated animals have postural issues that are almost never seen in wild animals?

Learn to instantly recognize Normal Neutral Posture (NNP) and Abnormal Compensatory Posture (ACP)

Module 2

Posture is unconscious, but is guided by intent

How would you like to be able to predict a horse's performance issues from across a field?

Are posture and conformation the same?
Check out the giant neural computer integrating body-wide information to generate standing posture!
Embodiment: how intent organizes posture and movement

Module 3

How can the spine protect, support and move a horse?

You never think about your back -- unless it hurts!

Do equine magazine stories about biomechanics really follow the laws of physics?
Learn how fascia is the "Horse-Wide Web" and all muscles are not created equal!

Module 4

7 vertebrae, 8 spinal nerves, 21 joints and 2 spinal transitional zones

Want to talk to the brain? Better go through the neck!!

The poll is the gateway to the head -- what happens when its movement is compromised? Learn the role of dural torque in the causality, persistence and recurrence of spinal issues.

Understand how the entire head and neck rotates around the horse's thorax with each step. (This is why ECVM is so devastating!)

Module 5

What do teeth have to do with posture?

Dentistry is SO much more than floating!

Crooked teeth -- are they a cosmetic flaw or the tip of the iceberg? Asymmetrical dentition translates to crooked bony structures from head to toes.
The Role of the Equine Dentist in a Horse Care Team: how to find the kind of equine dental professional you need, or to become the kind of dental professional that will change horses' lives

Module 6

Feet on the Ground!

Everyone knows "no foot -- no horse" but how do you grow a healthy hoof?

The poll is the gateway to the head -- what happens when it gets stuck?
Learn the role of the environment in managing hoof care -- what is normal for where you live?
Does ideal hoof balance exist? How do you work with what you have?
Shod or barefoot?

Module 7

Where the rubber meets the road...

Putting Podiatry and Dentistry into action!

Crooked teeth -- are they a cosmetic flaw or the tip of the iceberg? Asymmetrical dentition translates to crooked bony structures from head to toes.
The Role of the Equine Dentist in a Horse Care Team: how to find the kind of equine dental professional you need, or to become the kind of dental professional that will change horses' lives

Module 7

Tying it all together: management and environmental concerns

Putting Podiatry and Dentistry into action!

Crooked teeth -- are they a cosmetic flaw or the tip of the iceberg? Asymmetrical dentition translates to crooked bony structures from head to toes.
The Role of the Equine Dentist in a Horse Care Team: how to find the kind of equine dental professional you need, or to become the kind of dental professional that will change horses' lives

EXPERT, WORLD CLASS SUPPORT for EIGHT weeks! It's like having your own personal tutorial at your fingertips!!

Each week, from January 19 through March 15, we will have lectures for you to watch on demand, plus live sessions with Dr. Shoemaker and Dr. Gellman to discuss the practical applications of the concepts we teach.

Best of all, we will begin each week with a 75 minute kinesthetic workshop, led by Elizabeth Reese. We will explore the weekly concepts as they apply to our own bodies.

There will be a live Q & A session at the end of each week to clarify concepts and make sure everyone is ready to move on. Postural Rehab participants will be part of a private PR Facebook group, where we can connect with colleagues and share our knowledge. See times and dates below in FAQ.

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Plus!

You'll Get These 3 Bonuses To Give You Unstoppable Momentum when applying these skills to your professional life!

BONUS 1

Guest Lecture: Daisy Bicking, founder of the International School of Integrative Hoofcare

(An $800 value)

Daisy has worked with Dr. Shoemaker for over 20 years, and has made an international reputation for her skills at treating extreme founder, but also as someone who can help farriers and vets understand hoof capsule distortion. Her quantitative, precision imaging made her an essential team member of Maximum Horsepower Research, Postural Rehabilitation's research arm. She has trained with top hoof care professionals all over the world, and now has created a 3 year certification program to help hoof care professionals standardize their knowledge and skills. PLUS, you get Daisy's fool-proof protocol for getting the radiographs you need to evaluate hoof trim!

BONUS 2

Guest Lecture: Dr. Katharina Ros, world renowned equine dentist and ECVM expert

(A $500 Value)

ECVM horses, many of them bred to be elite athletes, can have congenital asymmetry, which can not be fixed. BUT we can help them make the most of their abilities and quality of life by making their peripheral structures more symmetrical. Dr. Ros is an expert in precision, measurement-informed occlusal equilibration in horses. Whether you are an equine dentist looking to "up your game" or a practitioner who needs to partner with a more effective dental care provider, this will inspire you with what is possible!

BONUS 3

Exit Interview: Personalized consult to help you realize your next steps in helping horses

(A $750 Value)

What do YOU need to do to get to the next level? Whether it's further training in your specialty or establishing a network to build your "dream team", we can help you find the next and greatest chapter of your life helping horses.

POSTURAL REHABILITATION

When you add it all up, that's a

real-world value of $33,300

This program has been approved for 71.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize AAVBS/RACE approval.

This program has been approved for 71 hours of AVCA and 64 hours of IVCA CE credits.

but you can join Postural Rehabilitation for just ~~$3595~~ for a limited time, only $3195 with coupon!

THREE EXPERT TEACHERS with over 75 years of cumulative experience helping horses and people live more fulfilling and less painful lives.

(Priceless!!)
8 MODULES OF POSTURAL EDUCATION: Over 40 hours of one-of-a-kind content, illuminating the relationships between structure, function and control along with cutting edge equine and biomechanics research.

($20,000 value)
LIVE WEEKLY TRAININGS with Dr. Shoemaker that connect-the-dots between theory and practice, and support your practical applications in the real world.

($4,800 value)
LIVE KINESTHETIC AWARENESS WORKSHOPS with Elizabeth Reese each week, so you will experience and embody postural awareness before you learn the neural and mechanical concepts behind them.

($4,800 value)
WEEKLY LIVE ZOOM SESSIONS FOR Q&A: PR Team members will answer questions and curate discussions on the lecture topics live each week, so that you can integrate your understanding of conceptual, theoretical and experiential approaches.

($4,000 value)
FB LIVE DISCUSSIONS WEEKLY: Helping horses is a team effort! Our highly experienced podiatry and dentistry TAs will help you put what you learn into context. You will benefit enormously from the opportunity to learn, candidly, how peers and allied horse professionals are approaching similar problems.

($2,400 value)
POSTURAL REHABILITATION PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: The PR private FB group gives you a chance to make connections with your peers, ask quick questions about course material, brainstorm cases and ask for help!

(Priceless!!)
SPECIAL SURPRISE BONUS: (If I told you what it was, then it wouldn't be a surprise, would it? Suffice to say, it's something you want!)

($500 value)

$400 off with COUPON CODE: PRP2025

One-Time Payment Of

$3,595

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3 Monthly Payments Of

$1175

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100% Money Back Guarantee For 30 Days

Postural Rehabilitation is the most comprehensive, step-by-step course for equine professionals who are committed to effective and long-lasting improvements in the lives of horses and the humans who love them.

Our team is highly skilled and motivated to help you become the kind of practitioner you've dreamed of, and to make sure you have the tools and support you need to succeed as part of this special community.

By the end of the 30 days you will have access to module 1 through 4 of the course and will have ample time to experience our world class training and support before making a final commitment.

If you don't feel 100% confident by the progress you're making, simply reach out, show us you've put in the work to succeed in our program, and we will refund your investment. It's that simple.

Dr. Karen Gellman

Founder, DVM Detective, Co-Founder Postural Rehabilitation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Postural Rehabilitation training right for me?

If you are a dedicated horse practitioner, Postural Rehabilitation will enhance all you are doing already. It will explain why some interventions have worked for you and others have not. The postural perspective will make all of your skills more valuable because your results will take effect more rapidly and more permanently. PR will inform every aspect of your own life, helping you to avoid injury and to recover more quickly and effectively from injuries that are unavoidable.

You can't afford NOT to be a better, more effective practitioner of your arts and skills!!

If you still feel unsure whether this investment in your career is the right choice for you at this time, I'd be happy to talk to you, and maybe answer a few questions. Go to this link and book a brief PR Exploration call or Zoom meeting.

How is the training structured?

There are 6 Modules, each exploring a different component of the postural organization and control of domestic horses. Each module will have 2-4 pre-recorded video lectures, and access to the scientific papers supporting the content. You must enroll by January 21st, because Prep Week begins on January 22. Live sessions begin on January 28 and run through March 9, 2024. All times are Eastern US time (UTC-5).

You will:

Join the Postural Rehabilitation private member-only FB group, where you can reach out to the instructors with questions, and share your knowledge and experience with your peers and allies;
Watch the on-demand (available forever) videos, which will be open for access the week before each module starts;
Each Sunday will begin with a 75 minute Kinesthetic Awareness and Embodiment workshop, with Elizabeth Reese at 9:30 AM;
Dr. Shoemaker will hold a live PR Practical Applications session each Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM, explaining how to apply the concepts in the lectures;
There will be member success teaching assistants for hoof care and for dental care, to help bring you up to speed, if these are not your areas of expertise, or to consult with on difficult cases;
There will be a weekly Q&A session on Fridays at 4 PM ET, hosted by one or more of the instructors. If you can not attend live, you can submit your questions in the FB group and listen to the answers in the recording;
We hope to surprise you with special guest speakers on exciting topics of interest to all.

When the course is over, you can join the PR Working group, where we will have weekly programming: case presentations, group discussions, guest speakers and the opportunity to brainstorm difficult cases with your peers and allies.

What if I can't make the live calls?

All live sessions will be recorded and will be available to watch in the private FB group within a few hours. We will do our best to be sure that at least 1 (and hopefully, more) live weekly session will work for your time zone. Dr. Shoemaker's Tuesday sessions will be held at 7:30 pm, Friday Q&A will be 4:00 pm, and the Sunday kinesthetic awareness workshops will be 9:30 am. All times are Eastern US time (UTC-5).

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes! See above for details.

Are there CE hours available?

Postural Rehabilitation Professional has been submitted for AVCA (American Veterinary Chiropractic Association), IVCA (International Veterinary Chiropractic Association), and RACE CE hours, for around 70 hours. If you have a certifying organization you would like to get hours from, please contact me ASAP!

How do I learn the Postural Rehab hands-on techniques?

The hands-on Postural Rehabilitation training will be offered to licensed professionals (DVM, DC, DO, PT) when enough graduates of the on-line conceptual training can commit to a live session. This training will combine the former Equine Postural Rehabilitation and Equine Postural Rehabilitation Techniques courses in a 5-day, in-person event, location TBD. Because of liability issues, we can not, at this time, offer hands-on training to equine body workers.

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I am thrilled to share my testimonial of my profound experience and the invaluable insights gained from this exceptional training in Postural Rehabilitation, featuring the dynamic trio of internationally known practitioners and educators: Judith M. Shoemaker, DVM, Karen Gellman, DVM, PhD, and Elizabeth Reese, AmSAT, M.Ed, LMHC.

I enrolled in PR with the desire to enhance the quality of care I provided to my patients and extend the longevity of my animal chiropractic practice, as well as my own body.

From the moment the seminar commenced, it was evident that the expertise and passion of the trio were set to create a transformative learning environment. Their combined knowledge and dedication to the field of postural rehabilitation were truly inspiring.

Dr. Judith M. Shoemaker brought a wealth of experience in veterinary medicine to the table with her vast knowledge and expertise; she opened my eyes to the intricacies of equine stance and movement. Her insights brought a fresh perspective to my animal chiropractic adjustments, allowing them to not only last longer but also significantly improve the overall well-being of my patients. Dr. Shoemaker's ability to seamlessly bridge the gap between veterinary and human applications was remarkable and made the content accessible to professionals from various backgrounds.

The contribution of Karen Gellman, DVM, PhD added a valuable scientific dimension to the training. As a veterinarian with a Ph.D. in equine locomotion biomechanics, she shared her expertise in a way that resonated deeply with me as well as the other class members. Her research-based approach provided a solid foundation for understanding the intricate connections between posture, movement, and overall well-being. Dr. Gellman's presentations were not only informative but also thought-provoking, challenging attendees to reconsider their prior assumptions. Her expertise seamlessly blended with Dr. Shoemaker's practical applications, and provided us with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles and practice of "living with gravity".

Elizabeth Reese, AmSAT, M.Ed, LMHC brought a unique and complementary perspective to the training. Her emphasis on the mind-body connection and the role of the kinesthetic awareness in achieving optimal posture was enlightening. Elizabeth's interactive sessions and practical demonstrations allowed me to experience firsthand the transformative power of using my body to connect to and influence my equine and canine patients. Her teachings not only enriched my professional skills but also transformed my own posture and well-being into my forty-fifth year of practice. This has been a game-changer, both for me and for my patients.

Together, this dynamic trio created a program that was not only educational but also deeply engaging, and a truly enriching experience. The seamless integration of their diverse expertise fostered a holistic understanding of posture and locomotion that transcended disciplinary boundaries. The seminar's emphasis on practical applications and hands-on learning ensured that attendees went home with tangible tools and strategies to implement in their professional practices. The combined wisdom of this dynamic trio has truly ignited a positive revolution in my animal chiropractic practice. Implementing Postural Rehabilitation concepts not only improved the effectiveness of my treatments but also propelled the growth of my practice to new heights. I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact of their teachings on my patients, as well as the sustainable positive changes in my own career.

In their words, "Gravity is not only a good idea, it's the Law!" This simple yet profound statement encapsulates the essence of their training. The Postural Rehabilitation Seminar is a must-attend for professionals seeking to elevate their practice, enhance patient outcomes, and embark on a transformative journey towards sustained success.

I am grateful for the knowledge and inspiration gained from this training, and I wholeheartedly recommend the Postural Rehabilitation Seminar to my fellow practitioners in the field.

Lance E. Cleveland DC

Gulfport, Mississippi

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