About Me
Donna Clark, MMCP (Masterson Method ™ certified practitioner)
 with graduates of Level 1, Phase 1 Masterson Method ™ certification course in Fairfield, Iowa in May 2009. (for a Masterson Method ™ training schedule please visit www.mastersonmethod.com |
Donna began her education with an intense study of human anatomy and physiology and received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Temple University. She practiced for 20 years before moving to Hawaii and becoming certified and licensed in human massage. There she learned the healing wisdom of the ancients while studying with a Kahuna, Margaret Machado (Aunty Margaret).
Upon returning to the Mainland, Donna reconnected with her lifelong love of horses. At 55 she purchased her first horse, a 16 yr. old Palomino mare. Donna had Goldie for a year before she suffered a severe injury, broken withers. She was told she would not ride Goldie for 8 months to a year. Communicating with Jim Masterson and studying his DVD, she was riding her in 8 weeks. The Vet was amazed and Donna was convinced how profound this work is and the ensuing results. All horses heal differently from injuries, but Donna was convinced the Masterson Method ™ improved Goldie's ability to heal. Additionally, through the process of the work, Donna was able to 'check in' on Goldie's issues and assist her in in finding comfort.
 with graduates of Level 1, Phase 2 Masterson Method ™ certification course at Stanford Equestrian Center, August 2009. |
Donna embarked on becoming certified in Iowa, worked on 80 hours of case studies and completed the Masterson Method ™ Certification at Stanford's Equestrian Center, working on Grand Prix level dressage horses and champion hunter-jumpers. Donna's practice now includes all horses, from dressage, hunter-jumpers, cutting, reining, and barrel racers and every level of riding.
Having the opportunity to study with Jim Masterson, who developed a method of equine bodywork that has proven effective on horses in the international show and competition circuit and who served as the equine massage therapist for the United States Equestrian Team (endurance), raised Donna's awareness around the key junctions of the horse and how they relate to performance. Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork ™ (Masterson Method ™) opens the door to an interactive process and dialog with the horse, aiding the horse in the release of tension in those key junctions that most affect performance and producing real time results.
"The positive effect equine massage and bodywork can have on the performance, rhythm, fluidity of gaits, relaxation, and general wellbeing and behavior of a horse, without any gimmicks, special equipment or substances, and often in a short time, convinced me to become a longtime student of this practice."
