Shantel Perreal – B. Ed., B.Sc., RMT, CMT, HECO

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

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

EDUCATION

2017 – Shantel is currently working towards PhD and Doctorite in Natural Medicine
2016 – B.H.S. (Bachelor of Health Science) Completed
1984/1987 University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Bachelor of Education
1987/1989 University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Bachelor of Science

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

1997 Edmonton Massage Therapy School, Edmonton, Alberta
1997/1999 Grant McEwen College, Edmonton, Alberta Massage Therapy
1998 Studied with Dr. Buck, Orthodontist, Edmonton, Alberta Advance TMJ
1999-2000 University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Physiotherapy

2000 Bodyworks, Dave Hensbel, Edmonton Alberta City Myo-Fascia Techniques
2001 AMTWP Conference, Banff Alberta Active Release
2001 Upledger Institute, Calgary, Alberta, Cranial Sacral Level 1 & 2
2003 Grant McEwen, Edmonton Alberta, Reflexology
2009 Grant McEwen College, Edmonton, Alberta Bowen Technique
2002 Grant McEwen College, Edmonton, Alberta Sports Therapy
2004 AMTWP Conference, Calgary, Alberta Joint Mobility
2001-2004 Ontario College, Herbology & Homeopathy
2009-2012 Vluggen Institute, Austin, Texas – Equine Osteopathy Studies
2013 Holistic, Equine & Canine Therapy Clinic, Brisbane, Australia – Diploma for Equine Osteotherapy
2013 International College of Equine Acupuncture
2013 Dr. Beverly Gordon, North Carolina. Kinesio Taping

MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS

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

RIDING & HORSEMANSHIP

Rode & trained with her Father, Glenn Jacobi since age 3
Colt starting with Ray Hunt
Trained with Steve Worklund, became a John Lyons Certified Trainer
Parelli Program with Don Holliday Level 3

PRIVATE PRACTICE

1999-2012 Alternative Healing Massage Therapy Inc

Shantel owned and operated 4 Clinics

Edmonton
Edmonton
Fort Saskatchewan
Two Hills

2007-current Equine Remedial Therapy Inc
Private Equine Osteopathy Practice

PUBLICATIONS/WEBSITES/VIDEOS

Osteopathy and Dressage Video Collaboration with Will Faerber, www.art2ride.com
May, 2013
Video Blog with Caitlin Scott
The Rehabilitation Shatir, 2013
www.equineremedialtherapy.com
https://www.edmontonridinglessons.com/1/post/2014/04/two-weeks-later-the-riders-changes.html
Processed Food and Beet Pulp and Why I don’t use it
The Impact of Our Body on our Horses Body
Tenessee Walking Horse Magazine, Spring 2013

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Equine Nutrition Study with University of Alberta Agricultural Department, sponsored by Three Feathers Naturals Inc.
Ongoing Research and collaborative work with Angel Roberts DVM including neck fractures
Saddle fitting collaboration with Vickie Keam, Osteopath and certified saddlemaker and fitter
Researching herbals to control worm infestations
Vitamin & Mineral deficiencies

SUMMATION

Shantel Perreal is a certified Equine Therapist who was raised around horses and cattle in High Prairie, Northern Alberta.

Armed with the knowledge of 5 generations of great horsemanship in her large and loving family, Shantel earned many awards and much praise for her talents with horses both in and out of the show ring. Her background and achievements helped to jump start her career as a horse trainer.

It was during this time that Shantel noticed a link missing in some of these “problem” horses sent to her. She discovered that their personalities and actions did not match their problems and reactions. This caused her to search for NEW answers.

By first starting out with human nature and anatomy, Shantel earned her diploma Bsc, then massage therapy & rehabilitation. Fascinated by what she was discovering, she broadened her education and certifications to include homeopathy, herbology, acupuncture, and chiropractics. Shantel has the unique ability to cross over and apply this knowledge to horses as well.

Always eager for more knowledge, Shantel continued to take classes wherever she could find them that would aid in her study. It was during one of these classes in Calgary that the word Osteopathy tickled Shantel’s ear. Upon further digging she KNEW she had found what she was looking for!

Shantel embarked upon 4 grueling years of study including Anatomy, Physiology, Neurology, Visceral, Myology, & Cranial Sacral, and has completed her Equine Osetopathy in Texas. Shantel took the final exam and received a diploma in equine osteopathy therapy in Australia. Shantel also received equine and canine acupuncture in Australia. She not only found the previously missing connection between the “behavioural” problems and actions, she now had the skills necessary to FIX them! Shantel finds herself traveling all over Canada and world, helping where ever she can.

Shantel surrounded herself with a team of specialists who shared her constant craving for knowledge & quest for answers; like Janus Marque the U.S. Olympic Jump Team Equine Physio Therapist, and Helen Smith from HEC from Australia.

Fueled by the desire to share these findings with others, they are not only changing the way people interpret their horse’s behaviour and actions, they are also helping to change the way horses view their owners, their jobs, and the overall happiness of their life .

Shantel is now taking on horses at Canadian Equine Therapy Institute for Rehabilitation. A combination of Osteotherapy, proper nutrition and exercise will bring your horse from lameness to health.

REFERENCES

Email helpinghorses@gmail.com for a contact list

Canadian Equine Therapy Institute

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