Our Story
Founded in 1994, we are here to revolutionize the field of equine sports therapy and increase awareness of equine care and comfort for generations to come. Founder, Joan Sorita has been a horse enthusiast for over 50 years. Also having a passion for healing it was natural for her to find outlets in the industry for Equine Sports Massage. Joan also acquired specializing in Canine and People massage. After almost 20 years in the Northwest TCS has grown to become one of the most successful Equine Sports Therapy businesses on the West Coast.
Now you can find us traveling the hunter jumper and NRHA circuits around the country. We have worked internationally across both sides of the Atlantic. We love our work and our passion is providing the best therapy for you and your horses.
Joan Sorita
Joan Sorita joined with fellow colleague, Lola Michelin to form NorthWest School of Animal Massage (2001). Together they created courses for small and large animal massage; with graduating students being able to be certified and licensed in animal massage all over the world. Due to the popularity of the schools curriculum, they’re teaching expanded to classes being taught in Utah, Hawaii, California, Washington, and now World Wide. Education has always been the backbone for our practice.
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OWNERCasey Sorita
In 2004 TCS became a family business. Joan’s daughter, Casey a graduate of NWSAM and NABCAAM Certified followed in Joan’s footsteps to become now a very sought after Equine Sports Therapist traveling World Wide. You can now find her primarily on the Hunter Jumper West Coast Circuit along with Spruce Meadows, Indoors back East and the Top shows for the NRHA.
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