Shelayne Fico

Shelayne Fico is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and Level II Animal Aromatherapy Specialist with a special focus on horses. Through Shelayne Fico EquiBalance, she offers equine aromatherapy, red light therapy, and her signature Horse Harmony Touch™ sessions.

Her approach is centered on safety, careful observation, and respect for each horse as an individual. She uses aromatic self-selection, allowing the horse to respond to an aroma rather than forcing its use. Each session is guided by the horse’s reactions and may include aromatherapy, red light therapy, gentle touch, and techniques drawn from her training in Fear Free practices and equine acupressure.

At Shelayne Fico EquiBalance, care is never one-size-fits-all. Sessions are customized to support comfort, relaxation, emotional balance, healthy movement, and overall well-being.

Shelayne’s philosophy centers on using essential oils and other complementary therapies as natural, supportive options alongside traditional care. By drawing on her training in clinical and animal aromatherapy, red light therapy, Fear Free practices, and equine acupressure, she offers a holistic approach tailored to each horse.

Shelayne also provides consultations, demonstrations, clinics, and educational resources to help horse owners better understand the safe and responsible use of essential oils. She is the author of Beyond the Barn: Essential Oil Fundamentals for Horse Owners.

Certifications: Clinical Aromatherapist, Equine Aromatherapist, Equine Light Therapy

Education: Clinical Aromatherapist: Aromahead Institute, Essemtial Oil Vet, Janet Roark DVM: Animal Aromatherapy Level 2, Photonic Health: Equine Light therapy Level 1

Area of Expertise: Equine Aromatherapy, red light therapy, acupressure

Types of Horses: all