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 7 year old Thoroughbred cross. This special mare is Amanda's first horse, and has been with her for over three 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 rehabilitaion. 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. They are now schooling at First level Dressage, but also love to spend time hitting the trails.
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 7 year old Thoroughbred cross. This special mare is Amanda's first horse, and has been with her for over three 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 rehabilitaion. 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. They are now schooling at First level Dressage, but also love to spend time hitting the trails.
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-
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-
Memberships:
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
2009 to Present-NAPW: National Association of Professional Women, www.napw.com
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
2009 to Present-NAPW: National Association of Professional Women, www.napw.com
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.
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.
