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Board Of Directors
Michele Haman, President
Michele Haman’s lifelong love of horses led her to various disciplines and interests, including saddle seat, hunters, western, dressage, combined driving, and eventing. She holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Equine Therapy, Equine Science, and Equine Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. She is the founder and owner of Equi-librium Therapy, LLC, based out of Lexington, Kentucky and Wellington, Florida.
With this extensive education and over 30 years of horse experience, Michele loves to help riders / trainers / owners “put the pieces together” whether their horse is having an issue, to help them develop performance horses, or simply to maintain their horses’ comfort as long as possible. For her every animal deserves the best, regardless of whether it’s a high-performance athlete, a pasture companion, or the family pet. She is passionate about helping animals feel and perform their best, and strives to grow and share her knowledge every day.
In addition to her busy daily work schedule, Michele also serves on the Equine Advisory Board for Pulse PEMF. As Vice President and a Board Member for AAETT, Michele provides guidance, enthusiasm, and extensive industry experience to help achieve the organization’s mission of education and credentialing.
With this extensive education and over 30 years of horse experience, Michele loves to help riders / trainers / owners “put the pieces together” whether their horse is having an issue, to help them develop performance horses, or simply to maintain their horses’ comfort as long as possible. For her every animal deserves the best, regardless of whether it’s a high-performance athlete, a pasture companion, or the family pet. She is passionate about helping animals feel and perform their best, and strives to grow and share her knowledge every day.
In addition to her busy daily work schedule, Michele also serves on the Equine Advisory Board for Pulse PEMF. As Vice President and a Board Member for AAETT, Michele provides guidance, enthusiasm, and extensive industry experience to help achieve the organization’s mission of education and credentialing.
Jessenia A. Quinonez, Secretary
Jessenia is a licensed massage therapist with over 15 plus years of experience practicing in New York and Florida. Her professional journey is fueled by a passion for education and a commitment to expanding her network within like-minded professions. Outside of her massage therapy practice, Jessenia dedicates her free time to working with the equine community, showcasing her love for these majestic animals.
Alongside her current professional pursuits, she is concurrently pursuing a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Exercise Science with the ultimate goal of obtaining her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Jessenia's diverse interests and dedication to both human and equine well-being showcase her as a multifaceted and ambitious professional in the health and therapy industry.
Alongside her current professional pursuits, she is concurrently pursuing a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Exercise Science with the ultimate goal of obtaining her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Jessenia's diverse interests and dedication to both human and equine well-being showcase her as a multifaceted and ambitious professional in the health and therapy industry.
Melinda Mueller
Melinda Mueller is a life long horsewoman with an eclectic background. As a young adult she progressed through the highest levels of riding and horsemanship tested by the United States Pony Club. She competed on a national level in games, polocrosse, eventing, and competitive trail and was a member of the USPC International Foxhunting Exchange and National Youth Congress. Mueller worked with several area trainers ranging from dressage to hunter/jumper, eventing, and breeding.
Sage advice encouraged her to pursue an education outside of the horseworld, but after climbing through the media ranks, she discovered PEMF. PEMF has allowed her to return to the barn full time. Her lifelong passion for science, wellness, and problem solving has found its perfect niche as she serves a tri-state area with mobile PEMF, BioEnergetic Scans, and wellness coaching for people and the animals they love.
No longer divided between work and her passion, Mueller continues to pursue her education both in and out of the saddle. She is currently bringing along her homebred half-arab sport horse who is aiming at eventing. She and her husband have a low-key breeding and training farm, Fresh Perspective Farm, LLC.
She is currently serving on the Pulse PEMF Equine Advisory Board and the Board of the American Association of Equine Therapists and Technicians. Mueller is excited to collaborate with other brilliant equine professionals to provide the Equine Community with a comprehensive springboard for their education.
Sage advice encouraged her to pursue an education outside of the horseworld, but after climbing through the media ranks, she discovered PEMF. PEMF has allowed her to return to the barn full time. Her lifelong passion for science, wellness, and problem solving has found its perfect niche as she serves a tri-state area with mobile PEMF, BioEnergetic Scans, and wellness coaching for people and the animals they love.
No longer divided between work and her passion, Mueller continues to pursue her education both in and out of the saddle. She is currently bringing along her homebred half-arab sport horse who is aiming at eventing. She and her husband have a low-key breeding and training farm, Fresh Perspective Farm, LLC.
She is currently serving on the Pulse PEMF Equine Advisory Board and the Board of the American Association of Equine Therapists and Technicians. Mueller is excited to collaborate with other brilliant equine professionals to provide the Equine Community with a comprehensive springboard for their education.
Rev. Esco Buff PhD, APF
Esco is an American Farriers Association (AFA) Certified Farrier (CF), and International Association of Professional Farriers (IAPF) Accredited Professional Farrier (APF) with an endorsement, A NYS Gaming Commission Licensed Farrier, a member of the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame, a Society Only Member of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR), and the Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society (LADIS).
Esco started in the farrier industry trimming and shoeing horses in 1974. Esco was introduced to blacksmithing and farrier work through his membership and association with the Boy Scouts of American while a staff member of Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. Esco was the youngest Scout Master in New York State. Esco is a graduate of New Mexico State Farrier School under Mogan I, “Razz” Rasmussen (1974) and the Illinois State Horseshoeing School. Esco is an Eagle Scout with palms, an Ordained Minister, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Doctorate in Business Administration.
Esco is dedicated to excellence in horse foot care. He has a strong interest in working with all lameness cases including laminitic (foundered) horses as well as limb length disparity horses. Through applying the principles of hoof balance, biomechanics, and holistic body balance, Esco creates sound horses with healthy functioning feet.
Esco also works on other farm animals (pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, chicken…) and exotic animals (hedgehogs, camels, giraffes, zebras, onagers, elephants…)
Esco started in the farrier industry trimming and shoeing horses in 1974. Esco was introduced to blacksmithing and farrier work through his membership and association with the Boy Scouts of American while a staff member of Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. Esco was the youngest Scout Master in New York State. Esco is a graduate of New Mexico State Farrier School under Mogan I, “Razz” Rasmussen (1974) and the Illinois State Horseshoeing School. Esco is an Eagle Scout with palms, an Ordained Minister, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Doctorate in Business Administration.
Esco is dedicated to excellence in horse foot care. He has a strong interest in working with all lameness cases including laminitic (foundered) horses as well as limb length disparity horses. Through applying the principles of hoof balance, biomechanics, and holistic body balance, Esco creates sound horses with healthy functioning feet.
Esco also works on other farm animals (pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, chicken…) and exotic animals (hedgehogs, camels, giraffes, zebras, onagers, elephants…)
Danielle C. Aamodt
Danielle’s equestrian journey began at six and has been a unique path ever since. She earned a B.S. in Equine Studies from Centenary University and worked as a groom, assistant trainer and instructor across multiple states, gaining experience in Dressage, Hunter/Jumpers, Driving, and more. While completing her MBA at Murray State University, she transitioned into equine insurance and event management.
Her career led to over five years as Director of Driving at U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF): managing national programs, sport rules and Committees, and leading athletes to ten FEI World Championships including a U.S. Driving team gold medal at the 2018 World Equestrian Games. Her passion for education also led her to teach undergraduate equine courses at Post University for several years.
Danielle’s love for wild horse herds brought her to the Mustang Heritage Foundation, where she currently develops programs and events promoting mustang adoption. Committed to lifelong learning, she is expanding her expertise in equine behavior as well. She applies horse herd dynamics in her consulting work at Enso Equine Services, guiding “human-herds” toward stronger teamwork and lasting success.
Danielle’s role on the AAETT Board is especially meaningful to her because of her own experience as a frustrated horse owner, seeking solutions that were eventually found in equine bodywork and other modalities. She is passionate about the need for collaboration between all equine professionals to enhance horse care and welfare across the industry.
Her career led to over five years as Director of Driving at U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF): managing national programs, sport rules and Committees, and leading athletes to ten FEI World Championships including a U.S. Driving team gold medal at the 2018 World Equestrian Games. Her passion for education also led her to teach undergraduate equine courses at Post University for several years.
Danielle’s love for wild horse herds brought her to the Mustang Heritage Foundation, where she currently develops programs and events promoting mustang adoption. Committed to lifelong learning, she is expanding her expertise in equine behavior as well. She applies horse herd dynamics in her consulting work at Enso Equine Services, guiding “human-herds” toward stronger teamwork and lasting success.
Danielle’s role on the AAETT Board is especially meaningful to her because of her own experience as a frustrated horse owner, seeking solutions that were eventually found in equine bodywork and other modalities. She is passionate about the need for collaboration between all equine professionals to enhance horse care and welfare across the industry.
Janice Lee Holland, PhD
From a very young age, Dr. Janice Holland was passionate about horses. Growing up in central
Pennsylvania she took advantage of any opportunity to ride and be around horses, leading her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in animal production at the Pennsylvania State University, where she also rode on their Intercollegiate Hunt Seat Team. While at Penn State Janice served as a teaching and research assistant and based on these experiences, she decided to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and work on a Master of Science and doctorate in Animal Science with an Equine emphasis. Janice’s research interests at Virginia Tech focused on nutrition and behavior, and she also assisted with projects on exercise physiology and reproduction. During her time at Virginia Tech, she lived in Blacksburg and Middleburg and developed an appreciation for the sport horse and racing industries. Through her experiences, questions arose on how to help a horse recover from injury
and perform their best, and an interest in modalities was born. Janice owned two Thoroughbreds, one a retired racehorse, who benefitted from the application of modalities throughout their lifetimes, and both horses served to train countless students on the correct application of massage, e-stim, ultrasound,
PEMF, and laser.
Since graduating from Virginia Tech Janice has held positions as a faculty member in equine studies at several colleges and is currently Associate Professor and Director of Equine Studies at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She teaches courses in nutrition, behavior, management, and exercise physiology. She is a frequent writer for The Horse magazine. In addition to her responsibilities as a Board member for AAETT, Janice has served on the Board of the Kentucky Horse Council and the National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics. In addition, she has served and chaired multiple committees for the Equine Science Society.
Janice currently lives in Chambersburg with her husband and multiple cats, with hopes of adding a new horse to the mix in the near future. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, photography, crafting,
and watching a variety of sports with her family.
Pennsylvania she took advantage of any opportunity to ride and be around horses, leading her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in animal production at the Pennsylvania State University, where she also rode on their Intercollegiate Hunt Seat Team. While at Penn State Janice served as a teaching and research assistant and based on these experiences, she decided to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and work on a Master of Science and doctorate in Animal Science with an Equine emphasis. Janice’s research interests at Virginia Tech focused on nutrition and behavior, and she also assisted with projects on exercise physiology and reproduction. During her time at Virginia Tech, she lived in Blacksburg and Middleburg and developed an appreciation for the sport horse and racing industries. Through her experiences, questions arose on how to help a horse recover from injury
and perform their best, and an interest in modalities was born. Janice owned two Thoroughbreds, one a retired racehorse, who benefitted from the application of modalities throughout their lifetimes, and both horses served to train countless students on the correct application of massage, e-stim, ultrasound,
PEMF, and laser.
Since graduating from Virginia Tech Janice has held positions as a faculty member in equine studies at several colleges and is currently Associate Professor and Director of Equine Studies at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She teaches courses in nutrition, behavior, management, and exercise physiology. She is a frequent writer for The Horse magazine. In addition to her responsibilities as a Board member for AAETT, Janice has served on the Board of the Kentucky Horse Council and the National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics. In addition, she has served and chaired multiple committees for the Equine Science Society.
Janice currently lives in Chambersburg with her husband and multiple cats, with hopes of adding a new horse to the mix in the near future. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, photography, crafting,
and watching a variety of sports with her family.
Lisa Miksis
Lisa graduated from Boston College with a degree in Biological Sciences. After building her skills in marketing, operations, and leadership, she joined Respond Systems in 2015 where she currently holds the role of President. Lisa leads the organization in all aspects, positioning the 40-year-old organization as a leader in the veterinary laser and PEMF therapy space. She pushes forth the mission of being at the forefront of laser and PEMF innovation and puts education, research, and development at the top of the list. Lisa has led numerous webinars and training sessions on the best use practices of laser and PEMF and the science behind them.
Lisa Turcotte, NBCAAM representative
Lisa is the owner of Lisa Turcotte Equine Massage located in Central Massachusetts. In addition to her practice she is both the equine program administrator at the The Bancroft School of Massage Therapy and an instructor.
Founder
Henry Siegel, Founder
Henry, the visionary founder of the American Association of Equine Therapists & Technicians (AAETT), organized AAETT’s initial educational conferences in 2017 and 2018, building on an idea first conceived in 2016. These conferences created interest in AAETT and connected industry professionals. Henry formally established the organization in February 2020. After more than three years of exceptional leadership as President, Henry transitioned to the honorary role of Founder in October 2023. During his tenure, he demonstrated unparalleled commitment, innovation, and a deep alignment with AAETT’s core values, significantly advancing the organization’s mission within the supportive and therapeutic care segment of the equine industry.
As Founder, Henry remains a guiding influence, with his vision continuing to shape AAETT’s growth and mission. His transformative contributions have strengthened the organization’s foundation, fostering key relationships and driving innovation that ensures a lasting legacy. AAETT extends its deepest gratitude to Henry Siegel for his enduring dedication and profound impact, which continue to inspire the organization’s work in the equine industry.
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