Hi, I’m Wendy —


I’m a lifelong horse lover, registered nurse, certified equine massage therapist, and BEMER practitioner. Equine Restore & Recover was born from my heart for healing and my deep connection with horses.


This blog is where I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned through education and hands-on experience—starting with equine circulation and wellness, my journey with my mare, Rosie, and her battle with laminitis and insulin resistance, and tips for both horse and human health and recovery.


Thanks for being here—I hope this space becomes a helpful resource on your own wellness journey. 💛

Wendy’s Wellness Blog | Equine Restore & Recover

Longevity Starts Small: The Role of Microcirculation in Healthy Aging

Longevity Starts Small: The Role of Microcirculation in Healthy Aging

Longevity Starts Small: The Role of Microcirculation in Healthy AgingWendy McLaughlin, RN, CEMT
Published on: 04/06/2026

Microcirculation is the tiny blood vessel network that helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues while supporting waste removal and healthy aging & longevity.

Human Wellness
Your Nervous System: The Body’s Built-In Safety Officer

Your Nervous System: The Body’s Built-In Safety Officer

Your Nervous System: The Body’s Built-In Safety OfficerWendy McLaughlin, RN, CEMT
Published on: 06/05/2026

Your nervous system’s primary job is safety. Learn how this impacts stress, healing & wellness.

Human Wellness
The Path I Took… Could Have Ended Very Differently

The Path I Took… Could Have Ended Very Differently

The Path I Took… Could Have Ended Very DifferentlyWendy McLaughlin, RN, CEMT
Published on: 30/03/2026

The path I took wasn’t easy—or expected. A raw and honest reflection on growing up in the 70s, surviving the choices I made, and finding gratitude in the life I have today.

Barnside Thoughts
Barnside Thoughts: How Horses Help Humans Heal

Barnside Thoughts: How Horses Help Humans Heal

Barnside Thoughts: How Horses Help Humans HealWendy McLaughlin, RN, CEMT
Published on: 15/03/2026

How can horses help calm the human nervous system? This Barnside Thoughts reflection explores the science of co-regulation and how a horse’s quiet presence can help restore a sense of safety and healing.

Barnside Thoughts