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Mitchell School of Equine Massage Therapy

The Mitchell School of Equine Massage Therapy is an online school created to instruct students in equine massage therapy.

Visit www.mitchellsemt.com to learn more.

07/23/2026

Research around Equine Massage Therapy continues to develop.

Current studies suggest massage may influence stress indicators, relaxation behaviours, mobility, and sensitivity to pressure. But professional education matters because the work requires more than knowing where to place your hands.

Students need to understand anatomy.
They need to recognize normal and abnormal responses.
They need to work within scope.
They need to communicate professionally.
They need to know when to refer.

That is the difference between interest and practice.

07/19/2026

One space has become available for our September intake.
This program is for the student who is ready to take Equine Massage Therapy seriously — not as a quick certification, but as a professional path.
Over 15 months, students develop their understanding of anatomy, practical skill, professional communication, weekly barn practicals, examinations, and the standards required to step into this work responsibly.
This is hands-on.
This is structured.
This requires commitment.
For the right student, this space may be the beginning of something much larger.
Based in London, Ontario.
Please message us directly to inquire.

07/18/2026

Equine massage therapy operates within a professional healthcare framework.

Students are trained to understand their role within it.

07/15/2026

Some students learn best by reading. Some learn best by watching.
And some only truly understand the work once their hands are on the horse, guided by an instructor, with time to ask questions and practise.

Equine Massage Therapy is a hands-on profession and the learning has to reflect that.

07/07/2026

This program requires consistency—not convenience.

07/03/2026

One of the most important parts of Equine Massage Therapy is learning how to observe.
Before hands-on work begins, a trained practitioner is already gathering information.

How does the horse stand?
How does the horse respond to touch?
Where does the horse brace?
What changes when the horse relaxes?
What should be referred to another professional?

Massage is not guessing.

It requires anatomy, palpation, professional judgment, and a clear understanding of scope.

07/01/2026

This Canada Day, we are reflecting on what it means to build education close to home.

Our program is based in London, Ontario, and designed for students who are serious about developing a professional future in Equine Massage Therapy.

Small business matters.
Education matters.

The horse industry needs trained, thoughtful, committed practitioners.
Proud to be part of that work here in Ontario.

06/30/2026

Happy Birthday to our visionary founder Tracey Mitchell

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to raising the standard of massage therapy and shaping the next generation of skilled professionals. Wishing you a day as rewarding as the impact you've made on our community 🎂

06/29/2026

Horses in work are constantly adapting.

Training, travel, competition, growth, age, footing, saddle fit, recovery time, and daily management all influence how a horse feels in their body.

Equine Massage Therapy is not about making dramatic claims. It is about understanding anatomy, recognizing tension, supporting comfort, and knowing when another professional should be involved.

For the equine athlete, the details matter: relaxation, mobility, recovery, and careful observation.

That is why education matters.

06/26/2026

This program prepares students for independent work in the equine industry.

Address

PO Box 1060
St. Marys, ON
N4X1B7

Website

http://www.mitchellsemt.com/

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