Course
Information and Curriculum
“Equissage
is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic
Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved
Provider. Both the equine and canine programs provide 50 hours
of continuing education."
THE
ACCUMULATING DATA OF SCIENCE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE BONDING
AND THERAPEUTIC SUPERIORITY OF HANDS-ON ANIMAL/HUMAN MASSAGE
INTERACTION OVER THOSE MODALITIES WHICH INCORPORATE THE USE OF
ANXIETY-GENERATING, ALIEN MECHANICAL DEVICES".
-World Federation
of Alternative Therapies
Mission Statement
To ensure
that our students are receiving the most thorough, complete
curriculum available. Firmly hold to the offering of our
curriculum at our facility at a reasonable and fair cost.
In doing so, we will make the therapy more
accessible to those wanting to pursue a career as a Certified
Equine Sports Massage Therapist. This gives more and more Equine
Athletes the opportunity to be freed of pain and tension through
the amazing power of touch and the Equissage Therapy.
Regarding Vet Laws
We have
received many inquiries from prospective students regarding
veterinary regulations in various states, including Virginia.
While these laws do exist none have been enforced. The reason:
When a person wants a massage, he or she does not need
permission from a doctor, nor does the therapist need to get
permission from a doctor before performing a massage. Massage is
not veterinary medicine nor is it human medicine. If a
COURT were to rule on this law, it would most likely and
logically be declared unconstitutional.
Course Information
The Equissage Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certification
Program is an intense 5-day course that will cover all aspects
of sports massage on the equine athlete and prepare you for a
career as an equine health care professional. The coursework
will take place Monday through Friday at our Equissage facility
in San Diego, California. We spend a lot of time in the
classroom, and many hours in the barn demonstrating and
practicing the strokes and the sequence.
* A major emphasis is made on the application of massage
techniques; massage strokes, and the Equissage sequence.
We practice on our very appreciative Equine Volunteers either
here at the ranch or at a local horse rescue.
* Students will learn the basic anatomy and physiology of
muscles and each of their functions.
*Students will learn basic anatomy of the horse as it
pertains to massage and to problems that can be relieved by
massage.
*Students will also learn to be aware of the specific
conditions which may affect the horse if those muscles become
strained, pulled, tired, tense, sore, or not adequately
nourished through blood and lymphatic circulation.
*We also cover proper business practices and marketing your
services.
Students successfully completing the program will receive
50 hours of continuing education hours, as approved by the
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork (NCBTMB).
When a student graduates from Equissage they are completely
confident to begin working on these noble athletes and ready
to start their new careers in the lucrative industry of
alternative animal health care.
Equine
Sports Massage Therapy Certification
Curriculum
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Textbook |
THE (HOW TO) MANUAL OF SPORTS MASSAGE FOR THE
EQUINE ATHLETE - MARY A. SCHREIBER, CANDELWYCK PRESS, MIDDLEBURG, VA
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Day
1 |
- Distribution
of course materials.
- History of
massage and its use on animals.
- Review of
promotional video - detailing the founding of
Equissage and its achievements
- Introduction
to sports massage for humans, including
practical application of the recognized strokes
used in the therapy.
- Review of the
video: Sports Massage For the Equine Athlete".
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Day
2 |
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Instructor demonstration of Equissage on Equine
Subject, with questions and answers and "hands
on" opportunities for all students.
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Day
3 |
- Instruction on
equine muscle anatomy and physiology.
- Instruction on
Stress Point Therapy.
- Discussion
(and "hands on" opportunities) of therapeutic
sequence of the application of equine sports
massage.
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Day
4 |
- In depth
review of the equine muscle system, including
instruction on the performance problems caused
when particular muscles are not functioning with
full capacity. More "hands on"...form and
function.
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Day
5 |
- Review of all
material covered thus far...Exam.
- Day long
practical application on various equine
subjects.
- Course
concludes with discussion of successful business
and marketing plans, including advertising and
promotional guidelines and ongoing plans for
development of ESMT network.
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Costs
The fee for
the 5 day Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certification Course is
$1195.00. This will include the textbook “ How to Manual of
Sports Massage for the Equine Athlete”, the video “Sports
Massage for the equine Athlete, and a series of audio CD’s and
handouts used in learning the Equissage curriculum.
(purchase by credit card using Add to Cart button
below)
If you are
interested in taking the course, please fill out the
application and send it to us with a $300.00
non-refundable deposit. (purchase
by credit card using Add to Cart button below)
For
additional information or questions, please email us at
info@equissagecalifornia.com
or call
760-473-9893.
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"The (How To) Manual of Sports Massage
for the Equine Athlete"
at $49.95 (incl. S&H). Considered the
"Bible" of Equine Sports Massage, this
best seller has sold more than 5,500
copies and has been translated into 3
different foreign languages.
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"Sports Massage for the Equine Athlete" This 55 minute instructional video is available
for $69.95 (incl. S&H). It is the all
time best selling video on the
application of Equine Massage Therapy.
Also available on DVD.
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You can
purchase either of these via pay pal or send a check or money
order to
Equissage
California Inc.
6511 Camino Del Rey
Bonsall, CA 92003
760-473-9893
