About Us
Equissage is the oldest and leading trainer of animal massage therapists in the world. Since 1991, Equissage has graduated more than 10,000 Equine and Companion Animal Massage technicians, from every state and 19 different countries around the world.
Our instructors are trained professionals under the leadership of Mary Schreiber who developed the first such certificate program in equine sports massage therapy. Equissage does not “certify” its graduates to teach their own programs. Only instructors “Certified by Equissage” and Mary Schreiber are allowed to administer the Equissage curriculum.
Corinne Bowie started riding over 40 yrs. ago in many different disciplines. It didn't take long for her to notice just how much massage could help our equine friends as she spent many an hour doing just so. Time went on and her love for helping and her love of horses and anatomy lead her to massage school for humans.
Soon after, she had the great privilege of learning from Jack Meagher(pronounced Marr), "Father of Sports Massage" and author of "Beating Muscle Injuries for Horses". Since 1986 she has been very busy massaging equines and humans and has been teaching classes in both. Her schooling has gone beyond sports massage(although that being her favorite) and she loves to share her knowledge with any one who will listen. Corinne is a graduate from Equissage and is now a certified Equissage Instructor.
Our Program
Why we are so proud of our program!
We do more than just learn a massage sequence for the equine. We have a simple but progressive way to learn and understand the muscles.
How???
First, we use a very popular anatomy coloring book which we use each day. Then we paint the muscles on a horse, and then do our sequence over the painted equine. It all comes together very nicely. The feedback has been fantastic.
Let's not forget the skeletal system. We have on the premises an actual skeleton of a horse. This comes in very handy in getting a firm grip on the relationship between muscle and bone.
We take an in-depth look at the whys. We help the student to reason as to why a particular muscle or muscles may need extra attention and then how to address this.
Our guest speakers help us to understand the importance the outside environment plays into a horse's muscular problems.
We finish the week with some additional massage techniques and alternative therapies for when Sports Massage may not be indicated.
Our time together will be a busy one but being familiar with your pre-class material will help us get a lot done.
A Note from One of Our Students
Thank you so much for your time and attention. I am glad you and your class were my first exposure in my new career path. ~Daren F.
Contact
Corinne Bowie L.M.T., CESMT
3600 Hwy. 15
Oxford, NC 27565
Phone: 919-693-2551
Email: Equestriantouch@gmail.com
Location
Equissage, North Carolina is located just 40 minutes from the RDU airport and Raleigh Horse Complex.