Shantel Resume

 

Shantel Perreal 

B.Ed., B.Sc., RMT, CMT, HECO

Teacher | Human & Equine Massage Therapist | Equine Chiropractor | Equine Osteopath | Equine & Canine Acupuncturist


Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada


EDUCATION

  • 2020: Bachelors of Holistic Health Sciences
  • 2019: Masters in Herbals
  • 2017: Currently working towards Ph.D. and Doctorate in Natural Medicine
  • 2016: B.H.S. (Bachelor of Health Science) Completed
  • 1984–1987: Bachelor of Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 1987–1989: Bachelor of Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta


CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

  • 1997: Edmonton Massage Therapy School, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 1998: Advanced TMJ Study with Dr. Buck (Orthodontist), Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2000: Myo-Fascia Techniques, Bodyworks (Dave Hensbel), Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2001: Active Release, AMTWP Conference, Banff, Alberta
  • 2001–2004: Herbology & Homeopathy, Ontario College
  • 2001–2002: Cranial Sacral Level 1 & 2, Upledger Institute, Calgary, Alberta
  • 2002: Sports Therapy, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2003: Reflexology, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2004: Joint Mobility, AMTWP Conference, Calgary, Alberta
  • 2009: Bowen Technique, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2009–2012: Equine Osteopathy Studies, Vluggen Institute, Austin, Texas. Completed all 14 modules.
  • 2013: Diploma in Equine Osteotherapy, Holistic Equine & Canine Therapy Clinic, Brisbane, Australia
  • 2013: Equine Acupuncture, International College of Equine Acupuncture
  • 2013: Kinesio Taping, Dr. Beverly Gordon, North Carolina
  • 2015: Diploma in Equine Therapeutic Acupuncture


MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS

  • Alberta Trail Riding Association (ATRA)
  • Alberta Association for Animal Owners Rights (AAAOR)
  • Alberta Equine Federation


RIDING & HORSEMANSHIP

  • Began riding and training horses with her father, Glenn Jacobi, at age 3
  • Colt starting with Ray Hunt
  • John Lyons Certified Trainer (Trained with Steve Worklund)
  • Parelli Program Level 3 with Don Holliday


PRIVATE PRACTICE

  • 1999–2012: Owner/Operator of Alternative Healing Massage Therapy Inc. with clinics in:
    • Edmonton (2 locations)
    • Fort Saskatchewan
    • Two Hills
  • 2007–Current: Owner/Operator of Equine Remedial Therapy Inc.


PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITES, & VIDEOS

  • 2013: Osteopathy and Dressage Video Collaboration with Will Faerber, Art2Ride
  • Video Blog with Caitlin Scott, The Rehabilitation Shatir (2013)
  • www.equineremedialtherapy.com
  • Processed Food and Beet Pulp and Why I Don’t Use It
  • The Impact of Our Body on Our Horses’ Body
  • Tennessee Walking Horse Magazine, Spring 2013


RESEARCH PROJECTS

  • Equine Nutrition Study with University of Alberta Agricultural Department (Sponsored by Three Feathers Naturals Inc.)
  • Ongoing collaboration with Angel Roberts, DVM (Neck fractures and other equine issues)
  • Saddle fitting research with Vickie Keam (Osteopath and Certified Saddle Maker/Fitter)
  • Herbal treatments for worm infestations
  • Vitamin & Mineral Deficiency Studies


SUMMATION

Shantel Perreal is a certified Equine Therapist raised in High Prairie, Northern Alberta, in a family with five generations of horsemanship. She combines her extensive education in natural medicine, massage therapy, and osteopathy with her lifelong passion for horses to address behavioral and physical challenges. Shantel specializes in holistic approaches that integrate osteopathy, acupuncture, proper nutrition, and exercise to restore equine health.

She travels across Canada and internationally, providing consultations and treatments, and collaborates with renowned experts in equine therapy. Currently, Shantel accepts horses for rehabilitation at the Canadian Equine Therapy Institute.


REFERENCES

For a list of references, please email: helpinghorses@gmail.com