Ruth Mitchell
Ruth is an author, physical therapist, massage therapist, equine bodyworker, and lifetime animal lover. Ruth received her graduate degree in physical therapy from The University of Iowa in 1972 and opened a private practice in Dallas in 1978. She then attended The Institute of Natural Healing Sciences in Colleyville, Texas and became Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in 1991.
Ruth began her Myofascial Release education in 1987, has taken all of the John Barnes MFR courses (including equine), and was a Senior Instructor/Coordinator, Co-lecturer and Primary Lecturer for John Barnes, teaching over 130 courses for him from 1988-2002. From 1999 until her resignation in June 2001 she was the Primary Lecturer for the Barnes Equine MFR courses. Since then, Ruth has taught myofascial release at facilities in California, Canada, England, Australia and South Africa.
Ruth began working with horses in 1990, is a Certified Equine BodyWorker (through Equinology, Inc) and now specializes in the equine population. She is the owner of Equine Therapeutic Center, Inc. based at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, where she provides therapy for horse and rider.
Ruth’s book, Facilitated Healing Through Myofascial Release – Putting the Pieces Together for Horse and Rider was first released in 2001.
