Whole Horse Assessment
Every visit starts by looking at the whole horse — posture, movement and energy — to understand what's really going on, not just the obvious symptom.
Equine Shiatsu · Midlothian & the Lothians
Sue's Horse Shiatsu
For happy, healthy horses. Gentle, whole‑horse treatments that help your horse move comfortably, perform confidently and feel their best.
Welcome
Equine Shiatsu: Gentle, whole‑horse bodywork
I'm Sue Mitchell, a qualified and insured equine shiatsu practitioner based in Midlothian, working with horses across Edinburgh, East & West Lothian and the Borders.
Shiatsu works with the whole horse to rebalance the body's systems, drawing on the principles of traditional oriental medicine to re-energise weak areas and reduce tension in the body. Shiatsu affects how physical systems in the body function, such as the nervous, circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems, which supports the body’s natural self-healing abilities and promotes a sense of relaxation and wellbeing.
Each session is shaped around what your horse needs in that moment, using sensitive, mindful and quiet touch to move energy along the meridians combined with acupressure, fascia release, massage, gentle manipulations, rotations and stretches.
I work with horses of all types, from happy hackers to competition horses and ex‑racehorses. I'm called on for everything from stiffness and soreness to regular maintenance that keeps a horse performing at its best.
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How I Work
A considered approach, tailored to your horse
Every session begins with a full assessment — no two treatments are ever quite the same.
Shiatsu & Fascia Work
Energy work along the meridians combined with gentle fascia release, massage, rotations and stretches, to ease tension and restore free movement.
Performance & Rehabilitation
Addressing tightness, pain and other problems, supporting recovery after injury or surgery, and regular maintenance sessions that help prevent illness and injury, and keep your horse performing at its best.
The magic of Shiatsu
Every horse tells a story through touch and movement Sue Mitchell · Sue's Horse Shiatsu
Why Choose Sue
Qualified care you and your horse can trust
Qualified
Diploma (3 years) in Equine Shiatsu, Scottish School of Equine Shiatsu
Regular CPD and further training.
Peace of Mind
Fully insured with Balens Insurance
Professional Registrations:
tESA, the Equine Shiatsu Association
IAAT, The International Association of Animal Therapists
Multi-disciplined
Working with the feel of touch, energy, breath, harmony and balance. Combining the science of fascia, physiology and anatomy with a 3000year old healing philosphy based on meridians, 5 Elements and Yin / Yang.
Whole‑Horse Approach
Treating the root cause, underlying patterns and inter-system relationships, not just the symptom or discomfort.
Conditions Helped
When your horse will benefit from shiatsu
Shiatsu supports a wide range of physical, systemic and behavioural conditions. It is equally valuable for general maintenance for wellbeing and preventing injury and illness. Shiatsu is ideal for horses in work or competition, elderly horses and for horses with metabolic disorders.
Stiffness
Pain
Sore Back
Lameness
Stress
Recovery
EMS / PPID
Elderly horses
Behaviour Change
Poor performance
"Not quite right"
Services
Ways I can help you and your horse
Shiatsu
One‑to‑one equine shiatsu sessions tailored to your horse, from first assessment through to ongoing maintenance care.
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Talks & Demonstrations
Easy‑to‑digest, informative talks to help you build a deeper understanding of your horse's body, behaviour and shiatsu.
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Mindset & Confidence
Working with riders and owners to improve or develop confidence, resilience and connection. Regain the joy of riding. Enhance your Mental Toughness for a competitive edge.
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What horses (and their owners) say
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Sue has been seeing my young ex-racer, Sutoo, regularly and I can really see the difference in my horse. She was thin and quite closed off and now she's gained weight, gained muscle and is growing in personality and confidence. Sue is so calm and gentle with her. It's fascinating to watch her relax away tensions and stiffness. I would definitely recommend Sue's Horse Shiatsu!
Helena Robson · Owner, Midlothian
We watched as he walked up the hardstand and my daughter exclaimed ‘Look how easily he’s moving, Mum!’ ‘That was a tight corner, too!’ There was honestly a lightness to him, that has been missing of late - thank you so much for releasing that! PS - Insulin levels have halved.
The tension in his neck, back and hindquarters is much less and he's moving better. He was easily doing transitions into canter for the first time when his rider rode him in the school. He's never gone so well before.
Sue tailored Cristbal's sessions to take into account his early lack of handling. He quickly responded to her energy work and loved his sessions. I noticed that he stands more squarely in the stable now and is generally quieter and more relaxed.
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Based in Midlothian, Scotland
Serving Edinburgh, East & West Lothian, Midlothian and the Borders