Welcome to the website of Nicolett Geldermann
- Living Anatomy of the Horse
It is my mission to help your horse reach optimal performance and well being.
I am a licensed Equine Manual Therapist DIPO certified by the German Institute for Horse Osteopathy. My training is based on physiotherapeutic principles for horses and ponies, which involves muscle and fascia treatments, joint mobilisation, precise joint adjustments and rehabilitation. I further may use the modalities of Kinesiology Taping, Laser Therapy and Dry Needling to support the primary treatment.
The aim of Manual Therapy is to reduce pain, restore normal spinal joint function and optimize muscular balance.
The sessions are approximately 45 minutes and usually include a trot up and general movement inspection to assess movement and symmetry.
For soundness concerns and injury prognosis I will then work in collaboration with Veterinarians, Farriers, Equine Dental Vets and other experts to plan rehabilitation and to recover wellness.
- Nicolett Geldermann -
Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education endorsed in clinical Education
University of Otago
December 2023
Masters Degree in Science of Education
University of Cologne
June 1994
Diploma in Horse Breeding Training and Care
Agricultural Chamber, Rhineland
September 2002
Equine Therapist DIPO
German Institute for Horse Osteopathy/ DIPO Dülmen
September 2010, Licence No 03091002
Dry Needling certificate
July 2017
Flexible Taping certificate
June 2018
FEI Permitted Equine Therapist
April 2018
Manual Therapie Module
July 2017, June 2022
Each year DIPO students attend a practical horse training (ridden theory and practice) open day at Olympian and World Champion, Ingrid Klimke’s barn. Germany 2018. (Nicolett pictured third from left)
Discussing Hoof balance and how it influences movement. DIPO Dülmen 2019
Participating in a Manual Therapy class. Germany 2017
