STAFF
DR. MELISSA KIELTY
Dr. Kielty grew up on the East Coast and began riding at the age of six. She received her veterinary degree from UCD in '96 and has owned Pioneer Vet Service for the past 10 years. She balances her practice with a bit of riding. She and her husband, Tom, are busy with the huge job of raising their 3-year-old twins, Peter and Madeleine.
TONY ROMERO
I became involved with horses 20 years ago when I met my wife, Linda. I rode English for 11 years. When I retired, I became active in reining and have owned, shown and bred several Champions, Finalists and Money Earners.Through the years, we have had lots of experience with horse care and rehabilitation and I am looking forward to putting that knowledge to use and learning more!
SUPPORT TEAM
ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Tina Showler is originally from Switzerland and grew up riding Hafingers. She
is a biological science alumni of the University of California, Santa Barbara and received
her veterinary degree from the University of California, Davis. Following a private practice internship in Washington, she worked as an associate in a multidoctor practice in the
East Bay for 7 years. It was during this time, Dr. Showler became certifed in acupuncture
through the Chi Institute in Florida and integrated TCVM into her equine practice. In 2008,
she relocated to be with her family in Sacramento and established her acupuncture practice. Dr. Showler has also completed further education in herbal therapy and advanced
courses in TCVM at the Chi Institute in Florida. Contact her at tshowler@surewest.net or
916-599-0769. More inmformation at <www.balanceyourhorse.com>.
CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Amanda Apesos is specifcally trained in equine chiropractic, and has been a
horsewoman for 23 years. She has competitive experience in hunters, jumpers, saddle
seat, endurance, natural horsemanship and most recently is fascinated by dressage. She
became a chiropractor for the sole purpose of helping horses to move better. By utilizing
precise pressures her work relieves tension and soreness, realigns bones and improves
joint range of motion. Improved joint motion makes for improved overall movement. Contact her at apesosdc@gmail.com or 510-289-1436. More information at <www.apesosdc.com>.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Carol Turanin is an Equinology trained equine bodywork professional, who has
maintained a successful practice since 2002, serving the East Bay. Besides sports massage, she has had additional training including stretching, myofascial release, acupressure, craniosacral therapy, gait analysis, lameness, nutrition, and saddle evaluation. She is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. Prior to becoming
an EBW, Carol worked for several dressage trainers in the area. Her experiences with horses in training and her own horse, Ballatore, prompted Carol to learn more about lameness and injuries, and how to assist in the rehabilitation of the horse. Contact her at 510-207-0471 or cturanin@sbcglobal.net.
NUTRITIONIST
Dr. Mary Stratton-Phelps
We are accepting horses for full rehabilitation which includes: a 12 X 12 deeply bedded stall, all follow up medical care, medicating, and once or twice daily sessions on our free-flow exerciser. Game Ready treatments are also available. Local vets retain their clients, but those who come from out-of-area use Dr. Kielty, our Staff Veterinarian. Rehabilitation services are also available to our boarder's horses, who can remain in their stall and still have full lay-up services. You can choose services customized to your needs or that your veterinarian recommends.
