Qi horse

Jackie Pelosi-Harris is a certified equine sports massage and Qi Gong practitioner based in Big Sur, CA. Her approach integrates the science and precision of Wilson Meagher Sports Therapy with the art of intuition and energy(Qi).

Jackie trained extensively under four-time Olympic U.S. Eventing Team physiotherapist,  Jo-Ann Wilson.  With Jo-Ann’s endorsement, she has worked with U.S. Eventing Team horses, Grand Prix competitors, and Kentucky 3-day contenders.  She is currently the West Coast affiliate of Jo-Ann Wilson and assists in teaching the Wilson Meagher Method of equine sportsmassage biannually at the Downeast School of Massage in Maine.

Jackie studied the healing art of Qi gong through a traditional apprenticeship in Chinese Energy Medicine under Grand Master Hong Liu. During her 16 years of study and practice alongside Master Hong, she treated both humans and animals, before focusing her work on horses.  

Jackie has over 20 years experience in energy medicine, massage and veterinary emergency and critical care nursing.  She holds an RVT credential in California, a B.Sc. in pre-veterinary medicine from the University of Connecticut and is currently pursuing a master’s in equine science at the University of Edinburgh. Jackie works with endurance, eventing, hunter-jumper, dressage, reining, trail and companion horses across California. 

Science - intuition -  Energy

“She meets the horse where they are and knows how to free up physical restrictions. Jackie is a master at working with the deeper energy systems to bring the horse into balance”

— Ray Berta, Master Horseman

Equine Care services

  • Equine Sports Massage

    The foundation of this work is in improving the overall well-being and contentment of your horse through restoring complete ease of motion and freedom in the body. The most overlooked factor in diminished performance is simple muscle tightness. While all horses have the same muscular anatomy and physiology, specific muscle groups are emphasized differently in the various disciplines and levels. The Wilson Meagher Method™ of equine sports massage employs the application of an anatomically accurate series of soft tissue techniques to restore complete freedom and ease of movement in the equine body. This method identifies stress points in the muscle and then through its techniques, alleviates muscle restriction, tightness and pain. This work is specific to the cause of the muscular problem while treating the entire body.

  • Qi for horses

    Medical Qi Gong works with the same meridians (energy lines), points and energy centers as acupuncture without needles, to enhance physical vitality and overall well-being. A deep level of understanding and healing can be achieved through this therapy. A “Qi treatment” incorporates massage and energy techniques to regulate the flow of bio-electromagnetic energy in the body. The result of this work is direct communication with the energetic, physical, and emotional bodies of the horse. The goal of a qi treatment is to correct bio-energetic imbalances and restore the flow of energy through the body’s cells, tissues, and organs. The strengthening of energy flow enhances the horse’s healing potential and increases physical vitality. Qi can be directed into specifIc areas of the horse’s body to support recovery from injury or illness as an adjunct to conventional veterinary care.

    *Medical Qi Gong is not veterinary medicine and does not replace veterinary care.