Utah Laws & Education
Utah State Law for Equine Massage
"Upon written referral by a licensed veterinarian, the practice of animal massage therapy by a massage therapist licensed under Chapter 47b, Massage Therapy Practice Act, who has completed at least 60 hours of animal massage therapy training, including quadruped anatomy and hands-on training, approved by the division ,"
Education
Do you want to become an Equine Massage Therapist? Do you want to manipulate the soft tissue of the body to improve overall health of the body? Where should you start?
Dopl Licensing Requirements:
Utah Licensed Massage Therapy program:
https://myotherapycollege.com/
This is a high quality massage program! This school is one of the top in the nation.
Equine Bodywork Programs:
Melisa Deppe Perschon is here in Utah. She has a hands on program that meets the equine requirements by the state of Utah. Call/Text 385-405-1418 (Let her know the TPEB referred you.)
https://www.therasageemc.com/ (RACE certified!)
https://holistic-animal-studies-by-angels-animals-llc.thinkific.com/
Balance Through Movement Method by Celeste-Leilani Lazaris
BTMM is made for anyone and everyone! I share Celeste's methodology and add pillar work into my massage therapy session, because I've seen it work! She works closely with vetrinarians and other equine professionals.
"The primary focus is toning the nervous system, developing the body through supporting spinal integrity and subsequently, protecting the body from nerve compressions. " - Celeste-Leilani Lazaris
Click the button below to be redirected to the BTMM website.
DOPL License Look Up
Is you massage therapist licensed? It is important to know this because of the law in Utah as well as their knowledge and quality of work they provide. LMTs have extensive education and training, when it comes to pathology and anatomy. This is required to avoid any contraindication and to correctly manipulate the soft tissue to benefit the overall well-being of the horse/person.
Need to verify a license? Follow the link below.