EQMT (Equine Massage Therapist) Classes are offered in 100 or 300 hour course of study (as per WA State laws) and in three formats:
1. On-campus: Lecture and hands-on training. This is an annual class starting in September. One day a week on Tuesday.
2. On-line: via the internet on the Langley Equine Studies website, enrollment is year-round. This class utilizes weekly lesson plans and is time sensitive. WA State residents are required to attend hands on training in person. Six free practical days are included with course tuition. If additional hours are desired or needed a student may purchase Lab 101. International or International or out-of-state student’s whose own region/states do not require licensing and or mandatory hands-on hours are not subjected to Lab -101, these students will receive hands-on instruction via video labs.
For out-of-state students who desire the one-on-one in-person live instruction, the lab is an extra option. If students want to qualify for the “National” NBCAAM certification exam, then the hands-on hours are required.
The EQMT 100 and 300 hour series of classes are a full body massage approach specializing in traditional “Swedish” Massage techniques and is not limited to “Sports” massage only. Sports massage is taught in the course (especially Stress Point work) but is not the only emphasis. Langley Equine Studies specializes in rehabilitative care, foundation massage, myo-fascial release, structural integration and neuro-muscular body work. We also introduce our students to adjunct therapies such as micro-current stimulation, sound-wave and light therapy.
The EQMT 100 series of classes are for licensed human massage therapist, who wants to add “equine” massage to their license or certifications.
- WA State Students: On-line includes 16 weekly lessons (100 Hours).
- Out-of-State Students: On-line includes 16 lessons and how to videos (doesn’t require “Lab”, but it is highly recommended.
- For states who do not regulate equine massage the hands-on lab is not required but it is highly recommended.
- Students will need to be able to send video representation of their massage skills to instructor throughout the course, for practical evaluation.
The EQMT 300 series of classes are for students who do not have a human massage license. This course includes 40 weekly lessons. This 300-hour course is offered on-campus and on-line.
- WA State Students: In the on-line class for WA State students 6-free hands-on days (on campus) are included in the class. If additional days are needed the student will have the option to purchase a lab for more hands-on instruction.
- Out-of-State Students: On-line students from states that do not regulate equine massage, includes 40 Lessons and “how to” videos. This option doesn’t require Lab-101 but it is highly recommended. Students will need to be able to send video representation of their massage skills to instructor through-out course, for practical evaluation. This course is an in-depth comprehensive class, requiring considerable effort, time and dedication. A student needs to be self-motivated and self-disciplined. The curriculum is similar to what is taught in human massage colleges.
YOU WILL LEARN
Anatomy & Physiology:
Systems of the body & Functions
Kinesiology: Study of movement
Massage Technique: Basic to Advance
Pathology: Equine diseases
Muscles & Fascia
Conformation vs Posture
Gait analysis
Fitness & Nutrition
Business Practices
First Aid / Behavior & Handling
Trigger Point Therapy
Acupressure Point Therapy
Myo-fascial Release
Equine Fitness & Injury Prevention
Fundamentals of Equine Massage
Advanced Equine Sports Massage
Aromatherapy For Horses
