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and others like me who help animals. That's what's most rewarding about my job- helping horses get better
to be useful and happy again. Equine bodywork and healing is my passion. It is an amazing life-long
journey." Debbie Antognoli
Debbie was led down the path of healing bodywork by her equine companion, KandyKiss. Kandy was
diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. During this time, she met Suzie Franz, a physical therapist and
owner of Indian Creek Equine Rehabilitation Center. Debbie attended Suzie's nine day Equine Massage
School and become certified in Equine Sports Massage Therapy in 2003.
Equine massage was a natural stepping stone for Debbie's formal education: B.S. Animal Science and
A.A.S. Stable Management.
Debbie also incorporates Photon Laser healing, acupressure, and aromatherapy for a uniquely designed
approach to each massage.
As a life-long horse owner and national level competitor, Debbie has the skills and confident manner
necessary for working around horses.
A new journey began April 5, 2006 when Debbie enrolled in human massage therapy school at The Healing
Arts Center St. Louis, MO. This is a 600 hour curriculum. She graduated in June, 2007 and is Nationally
Certified a Licensed Massage Therapist in Illinois and Missouri.
She opened her human massage practice, "Bloom...where your health blossoms" in January 2008. Check
out www.bloommassagetherapy.com
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Expanding her knowledge and skills in the art and science of equine massage and healing, Debbie has
attended the following classes and seminars:
May 2008
May 2-4, Precision Neurol Muscular Therapy, St. Louis, MO
April 2008
April 21-22, Equine Myofascial Release with Jean-Pierre Houdebaigt, Tufts Veterinary College & Bear Spot
Farm, MA
SEPTEMBER 2007
National Certification for Therapeutic Massage(NCMT). Licensed in Missouri and Illinois for human massage
therapy.
APRIL 2007
April 20th John Sharkey NMT presents: "Physiology, Trigger Points and Stretching" Lecture, Worcester,MA
John Sharkey is an exercise physiologist, and owner of the prestigious National Training Centre, Dublin
Ireland, and course director of the first Equine Neuromuscular Certification Program. He is a member of the
medical team of the Olympic Council of Ireland and has held this position at the Sydney and Athens Olympic
games and has been re-appointed for the 2008 Olympics to be held in China. John was also a technical
expert sub-committee member of the National Sports Medicine Institute (UK) and is a member of the
International Advisory Board of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (JBMT). John brings more
than 20 years of international presentation experience and a unique and exciting teaching style to anatomy,
physiology and Neuromuscular Therapy. John Sharkey is also a founding member of the Sports Massage
Association (UK) and a director of the European Health Fitness Association (EHFA). Over the past few years,
John has developed the equine neuromuscular program in Ireland.
April 21-22 Two day Equine Cadaver class at TUFTS Veterinary Hospital, Grafton, MA. This two day lab is
conducted by Nancy Thompson D.V.M., and sponsored by Mike Scott
MARCH 2007
Four hour Human Cadaver class, Logan School of Chiropractics, St. Louis, MO
JANUARY-MARCH 2007
Myo-fascial Release Technique- Anne Kaufman instructor. Completed100 hours of instruction.
SPRING 2006- June 2007
The Healing Arts Center, St. Louis, MO, 600 hours in human massage therapy training.
FALL 2005
Reiki ll attunement taught by Beverly Chapman, Chicago, IL
Pranic Healing- taught by Tom Tessereau, The Healing Arts Center, St. Louis, MO
SUMMER 2005
Hoof Clinic Seminar- taught by Rick Burten, Master Farrier, Peoria, IL
SUMMER 2004
Advanced Equine Massage And Saddle Fit class -taught by Mike Scott owner/teacher of
Equine Muscle/Massage Therapy School, Camden, South Carolina
Reiki l, Connecting with Your Spiritual Guides, and Communicating with All Living Things-
taught by Beverly Chapman, Chicago, IL