EQUINE MASSAGE/MUSCLE THERAPY CERTIFICATE

250 hour program

REQUIREMENTS:
It is strongly suggested that all applicants attend an introductory seminar such as our "Introduction to Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy" or an intro class offered by another program. It is no longer required that the applicant has attended or graduated from a human massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy program, or is either a chiropractor or veterinarian.

However, it has been noted by the staff that individuals with a human massage background and ample experience around horses have proven to adapt to the rigors of the course more easily.

**Basic understanding of horse anatomy is a must. Before the first day of class, the student must be able to name and locate the general superficial muscle, deep muscles, joints and bony landmarks. Required readings and 1st months preparation material will be sent with confirmation and receipt of application and deposit.

**Experience around horses is required. The student must feel comfortable palpating, grooming, picking up feet, leading and trotting the horse on the line etc.

**If you have no prior experience around horses and want to apply, we may refer you to another school and a shorter program to get you feeling comfortable around the horse. After that you may re-apply. (We are in the process of putting together a 1 week preparation course to be taught by grads of this program).

People that have done this and then attend our program comment that our program seems like more of an advanced program and get more out of it.

**Important note:

Due to the way this program is set up, you MUST have the time to commit and complete the hands on and academic requirements. IF you foresee ANY reason that you might not be able to complete the requirements or you are not a self starter or motivated for a course that requires independent study. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

**We move at a fast pace, explain thoroughly and expect the student to keep up.

Again, if you are still interested in the field and this course is not for you, we will try to refer you to an easier course.

If you cannot find people in your area to intern/extern/observe, please contact us and we may be able to refer you to some.

The student MUST HAVE ACCESS to therapists for hours, horses for case studies, a facility to complete volunteer hours and preferably computer access for student/teacher correspondence and research.

Contact Mike at mscott@equinemmt.com for acceptance.




LENGTH OF PROGRAM:
• Classes are held for 4 day sessions (3 different meetings) usually Wed.- Sat. in order to have a Sat. night stay (if necessary) for cheaper flights, enjoy a Sun. return home and time to settle into your daily routine. Classes are 9am-4pm.

• The second week long session is held approx. 3 months from the 1st session.

   The final session will be approx. 3 months from the 2nd session

• Between the meetings, the student must meet course requirements

(see table below). There will be 3 packets sent to the specified instructor for careful monitoring. During specified segments, the requirements will be:

  • 15 case studies (total 45)
  • 15 intern/extern hours (total 45)
  • 5 volunteer hours and research project time (total 15).

BREAKDOWN OF HOURS:
Classroom hours, homework, research etc. 130
Internships 45
Documented case studies 45
Volunteer Hours 15
Presentation of class project, final written test and final practical test 15
Total 250
Investment $3500.00
Bank Check or Money Order payable to: Mike Scott


OUTLINE:
Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology and Massage Technique are taught at every class meeting and are emphasized throughout all hands on work. Innovative methods are used to help the student learn these topics, as well as gait analysis, in a fun, intuitive and easy to retain fashion.

SADDLE FITTING:
Mike is a certified saddle fitter and director of The School of Saddle Fitting and Flocking. www.saddleguy.com The importance of saddle fitting and the effects on the horse will be covered at various times throughout the course.


PRESENTATIONS:
Guest speakers may be asked to present their area of expertise from time to time. This could include but not be limited to: acupuncture, chiropractic, lameness evaluation and awareness. Also emphasized will be the importance of ethics, boundaries, business practices and ways to effectively communicate and set up a referral network with other equine professionals.

CADAVER LAB:
This lab, run in conjunction with Tufts Veterinary Hospital in MA. has proven to be a huge asset to the participants of the program. All are invited to see, touch and question the structures, systems and different apparatus' of the horse. This course is highly recommended for the student but is SEPARATE from the program. The lab is generally held in April (annually).

INSTRUCTORS:
The Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy Program is co-taught by director Mike Scott who has also authored the book and DVD titled "The Basic Principles of Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy" and the DVD "ADVANCED MUSCLE THERAPY" for the horse. His co-instructor is Joyce Falese from MA who has worked with Mike since 1995. Joyce also 'appears' in the Advanced Muscle Therapy DVD and has co-written articles with Mike. Class one is taught by Joyce. Classes 2 and 3 are taught by Mike and/or Joyce depending on geographic location. Class size is limited to a 8 student maximum.

Assitant instructors that have graduated the program are added when necessary.


Refund Policy

  • A $1000.00 deposit is required at time of application.
  • Payment is due in full 1 month prior to the beginning of class.
  • In the event that Mike needs to cancel (highly unlikely) before the class starts a full refund will be issued.
  • If you must withdraw up to 30 days before class, you will receive a full refund minus a $150.00 administration fee .
  • If you must withdraw within the month before class, you will receive NO refund. If in the event of an emergency, we will make every effort to apply your tuition to an upcoming class that is agreeable to both parties.
  • We keep the class enrollments small to insure proper attention. For this reason, it is difficult to take people in at the last minute. Please apply well in advance to be prepared. This also makes it difficult if not impossible to fill a slot in the event of someone withdrawing at the last minute.

    PLEASE TAKE NOTE.....If for ANY reason a student must withdraw from the class once it commences, there will be absolutely

    NO REFUND given. If the student needs to make up classes, retest or require any tutors additional time, there will be a fee assesed that will go directly to the instructor.

    Life throws many curve balls but this course is designed to cover all material necessary to complete. Instructors are committed only to the time involved during the course.

 

For Information and Application Contact Mike at:
Mike Scott

809 Kirkwood Circle
Camden, SC 29020
803-422-5894 or e-mail: mscott@equinemmt.com

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