Reviews of Horse & Balance Shiatsu:
The reviews listed on this page are those posted on my Google page and social media accounts. A big thank you to everyone who has placed their trust in me!
“I met Sophia during a shiatsu workshop over two years ago, and we hit it off right away. When I met my mare two years ago, I thought a shiatsu session would do her a world of good. So I took the time to put into practice what Sophia had shown us during the workshop to give my old girl an idea of the treatment. Then I brought in Sophia, who helped her—and still supports her today!—to let go of her past and move forward happy and comfortable in her hooves. Even today, Nupsia still receives treatment with almost one shiatsu session every season (when I don’t forget), and it helps her immensely, both physically and mentally. I recommend Sophia 1000%! Thank you for supporting us, Nupsia and me.”
Clara T., December 2025
“Sophia offers a particularly comprehensive introductory shiatsu workshop. She readily shares her knowledge and guided me through this practice with great kindness and patience. Being in a small group allowed us to receive immediate feedback and make progress. Over the two days, I was able to learn various techniques so that I could feel somewhat comfortable practicing on my own once I got home. Thank you for your warm welcome and for sharing your knowledge!”
Solenn L., August 2025
I reached out to Sophia to help my little Keeper, a 5-year-old retired race trotter. When he first arrived at my home, things were difficult at first, both physically and emotionally.
Keeper was a horse I fell in love with at first sight, but once he arrived home, I sensed he was haunted by his past; he struggled to settle down and trust, and our relationship was sometimes complicated.
We set up a three-month shiatsu treatment plan, with one session per month.
From the very first session, Keeper released a great deal of emotional tension, as if he had been holding onto anger for a long time.
For two days, I couldn’t get close to him, but after this release, he calmed down, and his body seemed more relaxed.
During the second session, I found a horse with a livelier look in his eyes, and in his behavior: he who at times had been afraid of contact, who was reluctant, I was surprised to see him come toward me willingly, eager to be with me.
Following the third session, Keeper is now a horse who knows himself better, who lives fully in his body, and who seems more at peace with himself. I truly feel that he has “come back to life,” that he is much more balanced and serene, both physically and emotionally.
Sophia’s work has been a real blessing for us. Her kindness, her advice, her keen ability to listen to the horse, and the quality of her guidance have worked wonders. I highly recommend her to all owners concerned about the well-being of their animals.
Flavie C., May 2025
“Sophia is a wonderful person who truly listens to both people and our four-legged companions. Highly professional and passionate, she takes the time needed to do her work, providing a detailed report, personalized advice, and follow-up for each individual. The shiatsu session with my three horses was beneficial; the results are breathtaking and remarkable; the harmony within the herd is clearly established, and each horse has found its place—they’re truly at ease. For me, it was a relaxing experience, a rebalancing of energy—I loved it. Next up will be a session for my dogs. I recommend Sophia 200%.”
Justine D., August 2024
"Sophia came to give Alice—a feisty mare who’s been suffering from one injury after another—a treatment. After her session, Alice, who had been struggling immensely to move, experienced a surge of energy, and her movement seemed to unlock.
Thank you, Sophia, you have magic hands!
I highly recommend her ++++"
Marine B., June 2024
“I highly recommend shiatsu, and especially Sophia’s, for her approach that is both intuitive and thoughtful… and breaks away from standard protocols.”
Sabrina N.M., April 2024
“I tried shiatsu with Sophia for my dog. It was incredible—truly amazing—and the results exceeded my expectations!”
Rebecca M., April 2024
"Since his shiatsu session, Chipper has been much more relaxed and calm in his overall demeanor. He shows almost no signs of discomfort when being saddled, despite the ulcers that are still healing; at work, too, he has more energy and stops less often, although he still needs frequent breaks at the start of a session because of the ulcers. We were able to do a full weekend training session at the stables without him experiencing any physical or mental distress.
Outdoors, the problematic section wasn’t met with a flat-out refusal, and we were able to get as close as possible before I dismounted to help him. He went through it very tense but managed to control his emotions to pass by my side.
Thanks to Sophia for bringing comfort to his daily life and helping him cope after the shock of parting ways with his stablemate! “
Lucile M., March 2024
“Violette really needed this first shiatsu session, and it was delivered with great professionalism, gentleness, and empathy. She enjoyed it just as much as I did—I highly recommend it!”
Isabelle B., December 2023
“My horse really enjoyed his Shiatsu session; he was able to release a lot of tension and finished the session feeling very relaxed. I hope to be able to treat him to more sessions soon.”
Elodie G., June 2023
“A big thank you, Sophia, for your empathetic listening, which brought such relief to both Louchi and me! Thank you for the care you put into both the treatment and our conversations!”
Céleste S., May 2023
"I took a shiatsu introductory workshop with Horse & Balance at the start of summer—it was a wonderful experience sharing time with Sophia and the other participants. My relationship with my horse has clearly evolved since then, and I could see the results the very next day after the workshop! New techniques that quickly became part of our pre- or post-session routine, and a horse that has become much more relaxed over time and is now able to express himself: one of my best and most useful workshops this year! “
Agathe D., July 2023
“I fell in love with Ulvano, a small rescue horse suffering from chronic laminitis, who was saved by the association Les Sabots de Rio in Saône-et-Loire. I decided to sponsor him and help with his comfort care. I reached out to Sophia, and we decided on a year-long treatment plan: frequent sessions at first so he could benefit as much as possible and find relief quickly, and then gradually spacing out the sessions to maintain the well-being they provide. Since then, Ulvano has been feeling better and better; he’s relaxing, he’s eager for Sophia’s attention and she senses his expectations, he’s even managed a little gallop and seems a bit happier. It’s boosted his spirits but also improved his posture—often slumped over, we can see him stretching his body; this little horse is truly transforming month by month. Thank you, Sophia, for the help you’re giving him! “
Véronique M., November 2022
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