Holistic Healing On The Hoof is owned by Karen Brookes, who attained Equinenergy's Equine Body Worker^® certification in 2004. In the same year, she achieved an NVQII in Horse Care & Management and Riding.  Karen then went on to study human massage, completing ITEC diplomas in Holistic Massage and Sports Massage in 2005.

Karen has attended the following courses:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Equine Anatomy and Physiology
• Holistic massage
• Sports massage
• EBW Certification course with Debranne Pattillo, EMEBW
• Advanced Equine Sports Massage with Debranne Patillo, EMEBW
• Equine Nutrition, Supplements and Parasitology with Sue Tracy, Msc, EBW, BHSIV, BHSIT
• Understanding Farrier Science and Current Trends with Simon Curtis, FWCF, HonAssocRVCS
• Equine Myofascial Release with Ruth Mitchell-Golladay, PT, ESMT, CMT
• Human Myofascial Release with Ruth Mitchell-Golladay, PT, ESMT, CMT
• Indian Head Massage
• Motor Control and Exercise-based Rehabilitation with Narelle Stubbs, B.AppSc (PT), M.AnimSt (Animal Physiotherapy)
• On Site Seated Massage 

As a member of the International Equine Body Workers Association (IEBWA) and the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA), Karen's clients are reassured that they receive services from a fully qualified and insured therapist who undertakes continued professional development. Karen is also registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).