Alice is also highly esteemed for her certification as a Lazaris Nerve Release Practitioner of The Balance Through Movement Method, which was developed by Celeste Lazaris. Our proprietary manual therapy was developed to help release fascial holdings that keep the joints restricted and cause compression over the main nerve highways in the body. Lazaris Nerve Release Technique™ facilitates release of the bracing muscles that prevent horses from accessing their bodies for effective in-hand and under saddle development and incorporates proprioceptive exercises to help the horses retain the work in between sessions.
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Committed to bettering the lives of the horses she works together with, Alice also uses therapeutic grade essential oils in her practice for aromatherapy, the Equine Raindrop Technique, and the Emotional Release. Alice is also certified in Craniosacral Therapy and uses this modality in conjunction with the other modalities listed and treats each horse as an individual, tailoring the session to their specific needs. Alice’s knowledge and skill set is centered around helping your horse feel and perform his best with both a physiological and emotional emphasis.
Horses have always been part of Alice’s life. (French pronunciation: “Alease”) As a little girl, Alice took every opportunity to be around horses at the local stable, where she developed a love not only for riding, but the animal themselves. This love for horses is what ultimately inspired her to pursue a path in equine bodywork and bringing wellness to equine partners.
Alice began her journey by first becoming a Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist. Her work as a CESMT allowed her to help many horses by using traditional massage techniques and modalities. However, Alice was not done in her pursuit to further her skill and education in this area.
Next, she took on the role of a Masterson Method Certified Pracitioner which enabled her to affect the deeper muscles, releasing tension in the key junctions of the horses’s body that most affect performance. Alice also obtained certification as a Masterson Method Equine Specialist allowing her to help create positive change in the lives of people and horses in a therapeutic setting by teaching program staff, volunteers, and participants how to practice very basic, yet highly effective principles of The Masterson Method.
Alice is passionate about and gifted in teaching others interested in becoming a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner. She was added to The Masterson Method Educational Team as both a Coach and Mentor for students in fieldwork and is also an Instructor for the Equine Specialist Program, Advanced 5 Day Instructor as well as a traveling and HUB Weekend Seminar Instructor, where students learn how to recognize and use the visual responses of the horse to their touch to find and release accumulated stress in key junctions of the body that most affect performance. These techniques have been successfully taught to thousands of owners, therapist, and trainers worldwide, enabling them to open new levels of communication with their horse. Alice also conducts interactive demonstrations, where participants learn basic Masterson Method principles and light touch techniques.
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Qualifications/ Experience
Qualifications:
~Masterson Method Certified Practitioner (MMCP)
~Lazaris Nerve Release Practitioner (LNRP)-Balance Through Movement Method
~Masterson Method Equine Specialist (MMES)
~Masterson Method Instructor: Advanced 5 Day Course, Weekend Seminar (hub and travelling) and MMES
~Masterson Method Coach & Mentor
~Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist (CESMT)
~Craniosacral Therapist (CST)
Experience:
~Successfully partnered with thousands of horses of various breeds and disciplines for bodywork sessions.
~CESMT (2016)
~MMCP (2018)
~MMES (2019)
~CST (2023)
~LNRP (2024)
~Assistant to Jim Masterson at various expos and two day course
~Instructed various Masterson Method courses
~Coach and Mentor for students of The Masterson Method
Other areas of study include the following:
Jillian Kreinbring - Functional Anatomy
Balance Through Movement Method
The Trust Technique
Holistic Animal Studies
Essential Oils for Equine
"Alice Long of 4 White Socks Equine Massage & Aromatherapy really cares passionately about what she does. She invests the time to study and discover solutions to better serve her customers...."
Gena Clifton
"Alice was nothing short of a savior for my retired horse who just couldn't seem to find physical or emotional happiness....."
Maegan Hill
"Alice is amazing. She educates you all the way through. Her patience and understanding of horses makes this a great experience for equines and owners. Thank you so much. Both of my boys are feeling much better."
Diane White
"Alice is amazing with all of my horses! They truly enjoy her visits every time. Very informative on what she's doing and any issues or problems. Cares about all her clients and making them feel their best!"
Diane White