Bailey Johnson was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska where she started her career with animals at the young age of 14. She spent three years as a vet assistant at a small animal clinic before deciding to pursue education in equine science at the University of Wyoming.
While in Wyoming she received a wrangler position at Brush Creek Ranch, a luxury guest ranch in Saratoga, WY where she led guest rides, took part in caring for a herd of 184 horses, and assisted with moving cattle on horseback. During her time at the ranch and in courses at UW, Bailey found a passion for equine massage therapy. When asked why she is passionate about massage specifically, she said, “I have seen first hand the positive power that bodywork can have on a horse and I want to be a part of that process.” Since pursuing her education in equine massage, Bailey has spent 107 hours of hands on training with instructors, and documented 13 case studies including 78 individual massages for a course instructor.
She now holds a certification from Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage in Equine Therapeutic Massage Therapy(ETMT). Moving forward she is continuing to work towards a certification in Equine Sports Massage Therapy and Equine Advanced Massage Therapy which allows her to work with not only general horse health, but also sport/performance and senior horse health.
About Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure & Massage
Bailey is certified under the Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure & Massage in Therapeutic Equine Massage Therapy.
RMSAAM is a state-approved institution of higher education, also approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, the Registry of Alternative & Integrative Veterinary Medical Education, and the International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork.
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