19/05/2026
I'd like to introduce myself; my name is Wendy Bannerot. I'm the director and principal therapist at Equine Edge Rehabilitation. My parents always said my first word was 'horse,' and I reckon that'll probably be my last word as well. I grew up in the USA, graduated from the University of Delaware with an AS, BSAG in equine, and have other qualifications, including an advanced diploma in equine acupuncture, a diploma in equine Bowen therapy, and equine shiatsu.
I moved to Australia and founded Equine Edge Rehabilitation circa 2006. My passion has always been in helping horses maintain high levels of performance and recover/repair faster and stronger, so they have less chance of re-injury.
To that end, I developed a 50-acre property on the Sunshine Coast where we treat and rehab all sorts of injuries, including but not limited to suspensory, collateral ligament desmitis, SDFT/DDFT lesions, muscle tears, dorsal spinal impingement (kissing spine), anhidrosis, etc.
I also have a mobile unit that widely travels, assessing horses for musculoskeletal pain and performing routine body maintenance.
As a therapist, I use several different modalities in treating injuries and for maintenance. I do hands-on muscle work, acupuncture, cryotherapy, shockwave therapy, and laser therapy.
Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect with each therapy.
Muscle work involves massage, trigger point release, myofascial stretching and release to improve range of motion, compensation patterns, general stiffness, and soreness.
Acupuncture involves needles placed at acupoints to stimulate nerves, release endorphins, and improve blood flow, used for pain management, muscle spasms, back pain, etc.
Cryotherapy constricts blood vessels and reduces inflammation, swelling, and pain. Commonly used after exercise and for acute conditions, think of it as spray-on ice that brings tissue down to subzero temperatures for short periods.
Shockwave therapy delivers bursts of acoustic and compression wave energies through a transmitter that stimulate blood flow, reduce pain, and enhance healing, typically used for ligament and tendon injuries, muscular and nerve pain.
Laser (CL4 equine) high-powered light energy is delivered deep into tissue to reduce pain, inflammation, and to speed up cellular repair.
Generally, both with the rehab/rehabilitation facility and the mobile treatments, I will liaise with your veterinarian, look at any scans or x-rays that are available, and speak to them about a treatment program. In the absence of an injury requiring veterinary care, I will assess the horse and speak to you about which therapies I feel would be the most valuable in your circumstance. Feel free to contact me if I can help you further.
