Testimonials
Gloria taught me how to walk. When I apply her lessons I can walk all day with no knee pain. Even at the end of the day my knees do not hurt. This is a first for me. Gloria is truly a gift to humanity. In my life, she is an answer to years of asking the Spirit-Who-Moves-Thu-All-Things to help me overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. And the thing is, her lessons are deeply enjoyable, fun,relaxed, and simple; yet they are profound beyond words.
Sincerely, Gratefully, and Humbly,
JC Smith - Tucson, AZ
Gloria worked with my horse for approximately three hours. During the 'session' I noticed my horse became more and more relaxed and was very receptive to what work was being done to/with him. Gloria's explanations were clear and easy to follow. I left feeling confident that I could continue the work on my own and have done so. Gloria has since been readily available to answer questions that have come up. I look VERY forward to working with her again.
Molly V - Northern CA
I am 58 years old and my occupation requires that I drive for several hours of every work day. Over the years, I have developed stiffness in my back and knees. Gloria Hester is a friend of our family. She was visiting us for a few days, and asked if I would let her show me how Somatic movement and yoga might help my mobility issues. I was very skeptical since I had once been hurt by a chiropractor. She spent a little over an hour working with me. First she evaluated my stance and observed my walk. Then she had me lie down on the floor and she very carefully checked for muscles that were very tight. She worked by asking me to consciously contract and relax specific muscle groups. Then she moved parts of my body in ways they had not moved for some time. There was nothing forceful about this work. It just reminded my body of movement patterns it had forgotten. When the session was over, without thinking I stood up in the middle of the room without any help. This is something I have not been able to do in a very long time. (I used to have to pull myself up by holding on to a heavy piece of furniture.) A few minutes later, I was in the kitchen and dropped something on the floor. I bent over and picked it up. This too was something I had not been able to do in years. Gloria gave me homework – walking in a very specific way and doing some stretches on the floor. I really appreciate her help and know it has improved my quality of life.
R. Hicks - North, GA
The moment I looked at my mare Macy, with her head lowered and eyes soft, I knew she was ready for you to begin helping her to heal. Macy enjoyed her session with you and I can really see the benefits through her movement, her back and in her eyes. Thank you so much!
Linda - Tucson, AZ
The first thing I noticed about Gloria was her warm smile. In some order after I saw her lovely hands and supple relaxed body. I so much appreciated her asking me and the horses if she could work with them. It was obvious she has extensive knowledge on how the horse works anatomically and innately. Her training stresses safety for handler and horse as well as not stressing the horse. The beauty of the somatic work is how sensible it is. One could be on a deserted island and as long as you have hands you can do wonders. I also like how the caregiver for the horse can learn the"simple pickup" and fit that into the busiest schedule and greatly benefit their horse. Gloria also has an intuitive sense about "DLR- doesn't look right". She picked up on my horses metabolic unrest and he has since been diagnosed as foundered with a slight rotation to one of his front feet. Gloria truly loves what she is doing as shown by her long hours with each horse and it's not about the money. I look forward to her return to watch and work with her on my best friend - my horse. He says to put in a good word from him.
Aloha,
Gubby - Kauai, Hawaii
I just wanted to say thanks for the clinic. I’ve been fighting the fall blues/mid life crisis. So I was not the happiest individual this weekend. I should say month. So yesterday I got to ride in the afternoon. The change was immense for me. I had room in my center and room to move my hips up and down. Not to be so stiff. So the riding changed immediately. Ten sleep was much more through. I did some somatics with him before and after I rode because he is so tight in his back and short-loined, a lot of which is his mirror of me and some his confirmation. Any way it was much easier to keep him loose and forward and I was able to sit and be with him at the canter. I could actually move with my core and find my feet in the stirrups without tightening up. So a big success for Ten sleep! I feel like the walking exercises really helped with the rotation and feeling that shortening 
as the horse lifts your hip. Same with Seedkadee, great canter day yesterday. She is much more sensitive and will not push through my blocked seat. Yesterday we actually went together.It was actually fun. So thanks and I hope others experienced the change in their riding also.
