About Saskia Struik, B.Ed

Be Free, The Way of Quiet Presence & Harmonic Attunement

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Who I Am

I am a practitioner of quiet depth, subtle precision, and deep listening - to the body, breath, nervous system, the unseen story, and the living intelligence that moves through humans and horses.

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My work is shaped by years of immersive study, multiple lineages of practice, thousands of hours with horses and people, and a lifelong devotion to understanding regulation, harmony, and relational presence.

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It is also the authentic expression of my own healing path - one that continues to refine the clarity, steadiness, and humility I bring to every session.

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A core guide in my personal and professional life is the Tao Te Ching, whose teachings on softness, humility, and non-forcing quietly inform the foundation of Quiet Presence.

 

Professional Background & Credentials

• B.Ed - Bachelor of Education

• Certified Qigong & Meditation Instructor (Tao Alchemy Arts - Minke de Vos)

• Taiji & Qigong Practitioner - nearly a decade of study with Danny Lay (Dharma-Zen Taiji Studio)

• Reiki Master Practitioner (Usui Shiki Ryoho - Kimberley Buckler)

• Equine Hanna Somatics® Educator (Level 1)

• Basic Straightness Training Instructor (2025, 2026)

• Tallgrass Equine Acupressure Practitioner

• Acutonics® Practitioner - in training (studies with Theresa Lee Morris, Erin Taylor, and others)

• Training in Classical Shamanic Practice (Foundation for Shamanic Studies - Wade Prpich)

• Masterson Method Certified Practitioner (MMCP)

• Masterson Method Equine Specialist (MMES)

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How I Work

At the centre of everything I offer is Quiet Presence -
a way of seeing, listening, and meeting another being without pressure, agenda, or force.

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Whether I am supporting a human or a horse, the principles remain the same:

• Ease first

• Softening first

• Harmony first

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From there, the body, mind, and spirit are able to reorganize naturally.

My sessions are not about fixing, but about creating the conditions in which restoration becomes possible.

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I work relationally 

• with the whole being

• with the nervous system

• with the lineage field

• with the environment

• and with the moment itself

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This is practice rooted in the Tao.

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Who I Support

Humans come to this work when they are experiencing:

• Overwhelm or emotional fatigue

• Difficulty regulating

• Transitions, loss, or relational shifts

• Subtle energetic or somatic discomfort

• A longing for deeper clarity and purpose

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Horses benefit when they need:

• Somatic release

• Improved balance or posture

• Support during rehabilitation

• Clearer communication with their person

• Help unwinding stored tension or bracing

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Quiet Presence & Harmonic Attunement

These two paths - one for humans, one for horses - are interwoven.

 

When a person softens, the horse feels it.
When a horse settles, the person breathes differently.
Healing becomes a shared field.

This is relational practice shaped by the Tao.

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You Are Welcome Here

Whether you seek personal healing, a deeper relationship with your horse, somatic clarity, or a quiet place to rest your nervous system - this work is here to support you.

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Quiet Presence.
Harmonic Attunement.
A return to your essence.