Musculoskeletal Assessment
A detailed evaluation of movement patterns and postural symmetry to identify underlying imbalances and tension points before they become performance-limiting issues.
Progress Tracking
Meticulous documentation of every session. We track changes in posture and performance over time to ensure that every stride brings your horse closer to their peak potential.
Our Mission at Balanced Strides Inc.
Every horse deserves to move without limits. I specialize in therapeutic massage, stretching, and bodywork designed to:
Enhance Performance
Prevent Injury
Strategic bodywork to help your horse reach their full potential.
Identifying and addressing postural imbalances before they lead to strain.
Support Wellbeing
Regulating the nervous system to promote physical comfort and mental ease.
Horses give us their strength, their heart, and their honesty. My role is to give back to them through thoughtful, educated, and deeply intuitive hands-on care—ensuring every partnership can flourish from a place of balance.
What We Offer
Comprehensive mobile equine bodywork in Southern Alberta, dedicated to enhancing performance and comfort through holistic musculoskeletal care.
Hands-On Bodywork
Targeted manual therapy combining specialized myofascial release and musculoskeletal alignment techniques designed to restore physical freedom and emotional regulation.
Owner Education
Empowering owners with customized stretches and therapeutic techniques to maintain results between visits, fostering a collaborative partnership in your horse’s care.
Meet the Practitioner
Christa Chapple
Certified Equine Massage Therapist & Bodyworker
Christa is an Equine Massage Therapist certified through The School of Equine Massage and Rehabilitation Therapies, specializing in advanced musculoskeletal therapy, effleurage, pettrisage, trigger point therapy, passive stretching and myofascial release. Her approach focuses on direct manipulation of muscles and fascia to reduce soreness, increase range of motion and promote long-term postural rehabilitation and nervous system regulation to ensure your horse moves with freedom and balance.
Certified through The School of Equine Massage and Rehabilitation Therapies
Fully Insured Professional
Registered Alberta Corporation
The Journey to Balanced Strides
From Human Service to Equine Health
For years, my professional life was defined by service in high-stress environments, most recently in ambulance dispatch. Holding space for people in their most difficult moments required a level of constant alertness and resilience that eventually led me back to my truest sanctuary: the barn.
While I have spent my life helping people, horses have always been my grounding force. I have always possessed an innate ability to tune into their frequency and communicate in a language that transcends words. After a lifetime of experiencing how horses heal us, I am honored to finally return that care to them.
Technical Expertise & Intuitive Care
My path into equine bodywork grew from a simple observation: horses often carry silent burdens that affect every movement they make. To better understand these complexities, I trained at The School of Equine Massage and Rehabilitation Therapies, where I became a Certified Equine Massage Therapist and Bodywork Practitioner.
Today, my work moves beyond simple massage into the complex systems of musculoskeletal alignment and myofascial release. I combine this technical training with a lifelong intuition for horse behavior to clear physical roadblocks and restore postural balance.
Professional Credentials
Balanced Strides Inc. is dedicated to clinical excellence and professional integrity in equine musculoskeletal health.
01 Certification
Equine Massage Therapist & Bodyworker
Expert certification through The School of Equine Massage and Rehabilitation Therapies, specializing in advanced musculoskeletal therapy and movement analysis.
02 Expertise
Movement Specialist
Deep specialization in myofascial release, nervous system regulation, and comprehensive postural rehabilitation for equine athletes.
03 Legitimacy
Corporate Registration
Balanced Strides Inc. is a registered Alberta Corporation, operating with complete transparency and official business standing.
04 Safety
Fully Insured
Your horse is in safe hands. We carry full professional liability insurance, ensuring peace of mind for every barn visit.
Note: Equine bodywork is a complementary therapy and does not replace professional veterinary medical care. We work in alignment with your horse's healthcare team.