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What is Equine Sports Massage?

Writer's picture: Dr. Angelique BarbaraDr. Angelique Barbara

Equine Sports Massage is a form of massage therapy that focuses on equine athletes, allowing them to perform optimally and reduce the chance of injury by maximizing range of motion and decreasing muscular restrictions. Horse athletes are often times asked to perform maneuvers that can cause repetitive stress injuries. Like human athletes, they can benefit from maintenance bodywork as well as recovery treatments.



What is the Equine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy Certification?


Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy literally means making changes in the muscles to achieve proper function. This is a form of sports massage that rather than just focusing on the massage techniques, it also addresses physical therapies and exercises and can further improve the horse's function and ability to perform at an optimal level. Practitioners who complete our certification course receive the prestigious title of Equine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapist (EMFT).



Benefits of Becoming Certified as an EMFT

Wether you are looking to start a career as an Equine Massage Therapist or are already certified and are looking to add additional credentials to your name, this course is for you. In this 200 hour course, you will learn multiple massage techniques including Swedish, Shiatsu, Myo-fascial Release, Gua Sha and more. You will also learn in depth examinations, physical therapies, saddle evaluation, how to run an Equine Massage business, how to interact with veterinarians and much more. 

  • 200 hour course can be completed at your own schedule and you will always have access to the course material

  • Course is online and can be completed from any location

  • Feedback is provided to you through out the course and students are accessed through video submissions, case studies and online exams

  • Our course has been reviewed and approved through the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork (IAAMB), holding it up to their strict standards. Students are eligible to become a member of IAAMB once they complete the course.



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*Due to the way the Wisconsin education law is written, our certification courses are not available to those who plan to practice in the state of WI. 

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