Amanda Moretz has been involved with horses for over 25 years. She started riding at a young age, and spent most of her teen years working as a stablehand at local barns. It was during her teen years she began to pursue an interest in Dressage that she still is following today.
Since 2000, Amanda has been working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in multiple practices across the East coast. She spent over three years at the University of TN Veterinary School as an Oncology technician and then also as the Equine Medicine technician. After the veterinary school, Amanda worked at Georgia Veterinary Specialists before starting human massage school in 2012.
It was from her studies as a technician that she started to see the benefit of alternative therapies such as massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic work. It only seemed natural to take the path of learning the art of massage therapy to further her career with horses.
In January of 2012 Amanda started her education to become a licensed human massage therapist. She is very excited for this opportunity and the possibilities it will allow her to offer her clients!
In her off time Amanda enjoys spending time with her mare, Saving Grace a 10 year old Thoroughbred cross. This special mare has been with her for over four years now. Gracie was one of Amanda's first patients and has helped further Amanda's education. In the spring of 2009 Gracie was diagnosed with EPM and began medical treatment and her rehabilitation During the healing process Amanda incorporated massage into the treatment plan and saw great results. Both Amanda and Gracie credit the skill of the veterinarians at the University of TN Vet School who helped Gracie make a complete recovery from the EPM.
Gracie and Amanda have been out at local schooling shows this past summer and fall to get back into the show ring. The goal is to next year attend rated shows at Training Level and continue to train at home with instruction from local trainers. In the past Amanda and Gracie have been blessed to work with Jim Koford, Tom Poulin, Cathy Fox, Laura Wolfe, and Pam Kimble.
Since 2000, Amanda has been working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in multiple practices across the East coast. She spent over three years at the University of TN Veterinary School as an Oncology technician and then also as the Equine Medicine technician. After the veterinary school, Amanda worked at Georgia Veterinary Specialists before starting human massage school in 2012.
It was from her studies as a technician that she started to see the benefit of alternative therapies such as massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic work. It only seemed natural to take the path of learning the art of massage therapy to further her career with horses.
In January of 2012 Amanda started her education to become a licensed human massage therapist. She is very excited for this opportunity and the possibilities it will allow her to offer her clients!
In her off time Amanda enjoys spending time with her mare, Saving Grace a 10 year old Thoroughbred cross. This special mare has been with her for over four years now. Gracie was one of Amanda's first patients and has helped further Amanda's education. In the spring of 2009 Gracie was diagnosed with EPM and began medical treatment and her rehabilitation During the healing process Amanda incorporated massage into the treatment plan and saw great results. Both Amanda and Gracie credit the skill of the veterinarians at the University of TN Vet School who helped Gracie make a complete recovery from the EPM.
Gracie and Amanda have been out at local schooling shows this past summer and fall to get back into the show ring. The goal is to next year attend rated shows at Training Level and continue to train at home with instruction from local trainers. In the past Amanda and Gracie have been blessed to work with Jim Koford, Tom Poulin, Cathy Fox, Laura Wolfe, and Pam Kimble.
Education:
St Petersburg College 2002-2004; Associates in Veterinary Technology.
Animal Medical Center 2004-2005; Internship in Veterinary Technology.
School of Massage/Muscle Therapy 2009; Certification in Massage/Muscle Therapy. Taught by Mike Scott and
Joy Falese in Camden, SC.
Jack Meagher Institute Seminar 2010; 3 Day Sports massage Seminar. Taught by Mike Scott/Robert Altman.
AHSA School of Massage Therapy January 2012-November 2012;
Animal Medical Center 2004-2005; Internship in Veterinary Technology.
School of Massage/Muscle Therapy 2009; Certification in Massage/Muscle Therapy. Taught by Mike Scott and
Joy Falese in Camden, SC.
Jack Meagher Institute Seminar 2010; 3 Day Sports massage Seminar. Taught by Mike Scott/Robert Altman.
AHSA School of Massage Therapy January 2012-November 2012;
Associations:
2009 to Present- IAAMB: International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork, www.iaamb.org
2004 to Present- NAVTA: National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, www.navta.net
2008 to Present- AAEVT: American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, www.aaevt.org
2004 to Present- NAVTA: National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, www.navta.net
2008 to Present- AAEVT: American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, www.aaevt.org
Presentations:
Blount County 4H; 2009- Different Career Paths in the Horse World/ What is Massage Therapy?
TN Valley Pony Club; 2010- Equine Massage for the Horse Owner and Demonstration.
Lakeway Pony Club; 2010- What is Massage Therapy? and Demonstration.
ACTHA Competitive Trail Competition Jamestown, TN; 2011- Massage Therapy for the Competition Horse.2012 Back Country Horsemen of N GA 5th Anniversary Benefit Ride, 2012- What is Massage Therapy? and Demonstration.
Pine Trace Pony Club; 2012- Basics of Massage Therapy for Rider and Horse with Demonstration.
TN Valley Pony Club; 2010- Equine Massage for the Horse Owner and Demonstration.
Lakeway Pony Club; 2010- What is Massage Therapy? and Demonstration.
ACTHA Competitive Trail Competition Jamestown, TN; 2011- Massage Therapy for the Competition Horse.2012 Back Country Horsemen of N GA 5th Anniversary Benefit Ride, 2012- What is Massage Therapy? and Demonstration.
Pine Trace Pony Club; 2012- Basics of Massage Therapy for Rider and Horse with Demonstration.