Horse & Rider Sports Massage in Suffolk

Charlie Baldwin
ESMT, SMT, IAAMT, N.A.R.E.M.T

Equine rehabilitation, sports & remedial massage therapist

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Charlie Baldwin Sports Massage Suffolk, UK

About Charlie

Charlie Baldwin brings two decades of professional experience as a soft tissue therapist, having begun her career in human bodywork before expanding her expertise into the equestrian field.

Driven by a lifelong passion for horses and riding, Charlie transitioned her focus over a decade ago to create a distinctive approach that integrates both equine and rider care. Through extensive training and a broad range of qualifications, she has developed a specialist service that combines in-depth knowledge of human and equine anatomy with advanced therapeutic skill, delivering a truly holistic approach to performance, wellbeing, and recovery.

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  • Equine Sports massage is specifically targeted to help support the physical demands of the horse across all disciplines. Horses are not anatomically designed to carry the weight of a rider on their backs.

    As practitioners, riders, trainers, farriers & vets, we must work together to help support them in retaining their natural biomechanics and cadence.

  • Do you have previous injuries you haven’t had checked, or rehabilitated properly, as you would with your horse?

    Do you find you are stronger, or more dominant, on one side of your body, or feel a ‘crookedness’ when you ride, which in turn affects your horse’s way of going?

    Do you feel tightness and tension in certain areas, that restricts and limits your posture and abilities in the saddle?

  • Following an equine sports massage treatment, Charlie may prescribe a personalised stretching and mobility plan for the individual needs of each horse.


    The way that these exercises are carried out can hugely influence how effective they are at releasing the body, improving suppleness and mobility, whilst building strength, engagement, encouraging correct alignment and biomechanics.


    There is the option to add a one to one session to your treatment package, either the same day as the treatment or as a stand alone session, however Charlie must have had an initial consultation and treatment with the horse prior.


    Having an extra pair of eyes on the ground whilst you work with your horse can be really helpful to get you started. Charlie is there to offer tips and guidance throughout each exercise and ensure that your sessions have purpose and with maximum benefit to your horse. These sessions can help build confidence and enjoyment from in hand work with those that can often feel a little lost in this area.

  • Charlie has been fully accredited as a Sharon Wheeler Scar Work therapist since 2021.

    Sharon Wheeler Scar work is the application of specialised techniques to help relieve discomfort, pain and restriction associated with the formation of scar tissue in the body.

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  • Charlie has been treating me and my cob Millie for a couple of years now, and I have always been amazed at the difference it makes not just in Millie’s way of going but in the way I feel and sit in the saddle. I have issues with straightness through my back and shoulders which means I’m not completely straight when I ride, to the untrained eye it is not noticeable, but Charlie spotted it and through her massage therapy she was able to help reduce this. Charlie is super friendly and very knowledgable, which always makes for very interesting and enlightening sessions. I have learnt so much from Charlie and I would never use anyone else to take care of Millie or myself.

  • I struggled for many years with migraines and neck/back pain, receiving treatment from various osteopaths, physios, and massage therapists - all to little effect. Since being treated regularly by Charlie, my migraines and neck/back pain have reduced significantly, both in frequency and intensity, greatly improving my quality of life. Charlie combines her extensive knowledge of muscoskeletal anatomy with a detailed assessment approach that is beyond the norm for massage therapy, giving her the necessary insights that result in focused and effective treatments. I highly recommend Charlie, her treatments, and her all-round professionalism.

  • Over the years I've seen Charlie on a regular basis, but for different reasons - from helping my recovery when training, promoting sleep and helping manage stress at work, and most recently with pregnancy aches and pains - treatments with her are an essential part of my self care. Whatever reason you are thinking of seeing her, I'm confident she would put you at ease and you won't be disappointed!

  • I've been seeing Charlie for massages for around four years now and I can't reccomened her highly enough. She is exceptionally professional in her manner, very knowledgeable and able to adjust her skills to your needs.