Theresa Mueller
Founder, HEAL - Holistic Equine Academy of Lymphedima
Theresa Mueller is the visionary founder of the Holistic Equine Academy of Lymphedema (HEAL), whose journey is fueled by faith, personal transformation, and a passionate commitment to equine wellness.
Credentials & Expertise
Holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master’s degree
Nationally Certified Massage Therapist (Therapeutic Massage & Body Works)
Certified Manual Lymph Drainage & Complete Decongestive Therapy (Lymphedema Therapist)
Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist
Certified Equine Lymphedema Therapist (Hannover Veterinary School, Germany)
Continually deepens her expertise through advanced studies in massage, nutrition, and equine wellness
Mission & Vision
Mission: Raise awareness, educate, and empower equine practitioners to address lymphatic disorders, including chronic progressive lymphedema and chronic swelling
Vision: Train 1,000 equine lymphatic practitioners globally by 2030 to better manage these disorders and elevate the quality of life for horses everywhere
Values That Guide Her Work
HEAL’s curriculum and philosophy are anchored in five foundational values:
Integrity – Built on trust, honesty, transparency, and principled action
Education – A transformative force for practitioners and the horses they serve
Diversity – Embracing diverse perspectives to enrich learning
Collaboration – Working jointly to revolutionize how equine lymphatic disorders are understood and treated
Empowerment – Inspiring independent, entrepreneurial equine care professionals
Theresa’s own story—rooted in her upbringing and a meaningful father-daughter “career talk”—adds deep emotional resonance to her mission, underlining the power of education and resilience.
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