About Charlie

Charlie Baldwin has over sixteen years experience as a professional massage therapist, beginning her career working on the human body and has continued her education to become fully qualified to work with horses as well.

Due to Charlie’s holistic overview and background, she approaches each treatment considering the integrated systems and complete client health as a whole, taking into account physical, social and mental well-being. 

Her life long love of horses and passion for the massage industry bought about a change of direction for Charlie’s career in 2015 and the unique merging of horse and rider treatments together was born. She recognised how her specific skills and abilities to work with the body could also hugely benefit the ridden horse, as well as supporting the riders needs, where there are many external factors that can effect the natural musculoskeletal balance and biomechanics required in all disciplines of riding.

Her passion for equine sports therapy stemmed from having ridden since childhood and getting that burning obsession with horses that stayed with her throughout the years, as she continued with her equine education, to now - caring for and supporting her veteran horse. Her empathy for animals, teamed with her interest and knowledge of the anatomy, naturally bought up questions about the horse and rider relationship and how it could be improved upon.

Charlie saw how vital it is that we keep the musculoskeletal system healthy and well balanced, not only to optimise performance but for eliminating pain and discomfort in the body, that can so easily go unnoticed!  

 Charlie went on to further her education and skills achieving:

• Level 3 Sports Therapy UK, under Tim Paine and other renowned sports science tutors.

• Equine Rehabilitation and Sports Massage Therapy with Equissage Europe, under the amazing tuition of Hypnotherapist and chartered Physiotherapist Helen Woolley.

• Charlie attends CPD training on a regular basis, in both equine and ‘human’ therapies, to ensure that she is up-to-date with relevant evidence based research, new techniques and modalities within her scope of practice. 

• More recently, Charlie completed a qualification in Sharron Wheeler Scar Work Therapy, the application of specialised techniques to help relieve discomfort, pain and restriction associated with the formation of scar tissue in the body.

Charlie is a very professional, personable and thorough practitioner with a genuine passion for what she does. She has a patient and calm manner around horses and delivers a unique service to benefit both horse and rider that is vital in any riding partnership. 

For more information and to book a treatment please contact Charlie.