Qi horse

Jackie Pelosi-Harris is a certified equine sports massage and Qi Gong practitioner based in Big Sur, CA. Her approach to equine care 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 and now serves as her West Coast affiliate.  She also assists in teaching the Wilson Meagher Method of equine sports massage course in Maine.  Her experience spans equine athletes across multiple disciplines and levels of sport from international competitors to companion horses.

Jackie undertook a traditional apprenticeship in Chinese energy medicine with Grand Master Hong Liu.  Over 16 years of study and practice with Master Hong, she treated both humans and animals before focusing her work on horses.  She carries forward an authentic lineage of Qi Gong, uniquely adapted to equine care.

Jackie brings over 20 years of experience in massage, energy medicine and veterinary emergency and critical care nursing.  She is a licensed RVT in California, holds a B.Sc. in pre-veterinary medicine from the University of Connecticut, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Equine Science at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Veterinary Studies.  She is also a longtime student of Ray Berta whose quiet wisdom continues to influence how she listens to and works with each horse.

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

    When a sound horse starts switching leads, drifting, has difficulty coming through from behind or his behavior changes or refuses jumps, the precise soft tissue techniques of Wilson Meagher Sports Therapy can help. The foundation of this work is in improving the overall well-being of the horse through restoring complete ease of motion and freedom in the body while also accurately addressing the specific problem in motion. While all horses have the same muscular anatomy and physiology, specific muscle groups are emphasized differently in the various disciplines and levels. This method identifies stress points in the muscle and then through its techniques, alleviates muscle restriction, tightness and pain.

  • 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 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.