{"id":51,"date":"2018-09-19T09:24:35","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T09:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/?page_id=51"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:09:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:09:20","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/?page_id=51&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"About Me \u2013 Karen Wild, PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I am\u00a0<strong>Karen Wild<\/strong>, a\u00a0<strong>PhD in Biology<\/strong>\u00a0specializing in\u00a0<strong>neurophysiology and anatomy<\/strong>. After completing my thesis, I worked as a research and teaching assistant at the\u00a0<strong>Institute of Anatomy and Cellular Neuroanatomy, University of Ulm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With over\u00a0<strong>40 years of experience with horses<\/strong>in Germany and Sweden, I understand how crucial a\u00a0<strong>relaxed and balanced horse<\/strong>\u00a0is for fluid movement and harmonious riding. My scientific background and practical expertise allow me to address issues such as\u00a0<strong>muscle tone, pain, tension, and proprioception<\/strong>effectively.<\/p>\n<p>In 2010, I earned my\u00a0<strong>Equine Sports Massage Therapist diploma<\/strong>\u00a0and founded\u00a0<strong>Hands for Horses Sweden<\/strong>. This training covers\u00a0<strong>equine anatomy<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>muscle and digestive physiology<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>nutrition<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>movement analysis<\/strong>, and the impact of training sessions on horse health.<\/p>\n<h2>Specialized Services<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond traditional massage, I focus on\u00a0<strong>fascia therapy<\/strong>, an essential connective tissue that influences both\u00a0<strong>mobility and mental well-being<\/strong>. I offer\u00a0<strong>Equine Fascia Trauma Release (EFTR\u00ae)<\/strong>\u2014a rare and advanced technique in the\u00a0<strong>Stockholm area<\/strong>. Additionally, I integrate\u00a0<strong>proprioception exercises<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Kinesio taping <\/strong>to enhance body awareness and recovery.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose Me?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u2714<\/strong> PhD-level expertise in anatomy and physiology<br \/>\n<strong>\u2714<\/strong> 40+ years of hands-on equine experience<br \/>\n<strong>\u2714<\/strong> Advanced fascia therapy techniques (EFTR\u00ae)<br \/>\n<strong>\u2714<\/strong> Personalized care for optimal horse health<\/p>\n<h2>Book Your Session<\/h2>\n<p>Ensure your horse\u2019s\u00a0<strong>long-term health and performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udcde <strong>+46 70 203 56 24<\/strong> <strong>Contact me today<\/strong>\u00a0to schedule an appointment or learn more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-353\" style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\" src=\"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kontaktamig-1-261x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kontaktamig-1-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kontaktamig-1.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>For scientific insights on fascia, visit my homepage:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thefasciaspecialist.se\/\"><strong>The Fasciaspecialist<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am\u00a0Karen Wild, a\u00a0PhD in Biology\u00a0specializing in\u00a0neurophysiology and anatomy. After completing my thesis, I worked as a research and teaching assistant at the\u00a0Institute of Anatomy and Cellular Neuroanatomy, University of Ulm. With over\u00a040 years of experience with horsesin Germany and Sweden, I understand how crucial a\u00a0relaxed and balanced horse\u00a0is for fluid movement and harmonious riding.&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/?page_id=51&#038;lang=en\">L\u00e4s mer <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">About Me \u2013 Karen Wild, PhD<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-51","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/51","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=51"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/51\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":995,"href":"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/51\/revisions\/995"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/handsforhorses.se\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=51"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}