Central Coast Programs
Join Geary Whiting, world renown equine massage teacher and creator of the horse & rider team concept, for a week of in depth training in the art of equine massage. Enjoy an all-inclusive stay in Paso Robles wine country in California’s beautiful central coast while you learn from the best! The Geary Whiting Equine Massage Academy provides a destination location with a hometown feel to provide a one of a kind learning experience.
In Home Study Programs
Enroll in our In-Home Study Program and you can study from the convenience of your own home and barn while becoming proficient in helping your horses as well as your loved ones. Join Geary on a weekly Zoom call to receive in-depth instruction on his unique curriculum and glean wisdom and knowledge from his 30 years of hands-on experience.
Depending on your level of commitment, you can choose to be certified with access to Geary through Zoom or non-certified and work through the curriculum at your own pace.
Touring Programs
Geary offers a Touring Academy to accommodate large groups of students in different locations throughout the country. He will coordinate with a host student to facilitate student sign ups, pre-approve academy teaching facilities and plan class dates. As a host of one of the Touring Academies, you have the potential to earn your own academy certification free of charge. If this is something you would like to be a part of, contact Geary about host requirements.
A unique massage program for both Horse and Rider with an emphasis on the Team Concept.
A Unique Equine Massage Education
Welcome
As you explore my website, it won’t be long before you realize this could be the most important Equine Massage Program you will ever attend. You will soon notice that much of my subject matter is quite different from other schools you have researched. I have selected subjects from my many years of experience as an athletic trainer as well as my shiatsu massage practice, that will benefit the health and well-being of you and your horses.
A Successful Academy Launch & Upcoming Events
About the academy’s achievments
It was a realization of a dream, and a true blessing to be able to host the Geary Whiting Equine Massage Inaugural Academy launch at the beautiful bed rock cave house in Utah.
What a spectacular venue for holding what is to be the kick-off of a truly unique academy.
Click below to learn more about the Geary Whiting Equine Massage Academy and our up-coming classes.
Coming Soon…
Geary is hosting a local saddle-fitting & hoof care half-day clinic in the Paso Robles area. Contact him for more information.
530.410.5270
Sandy Collier, 2011 Cowgirl Hall of Fame Inductee
Horse and Rider Team Concept
Over the last 25 years, I have pioneered a Horse and Rider Team Concept that will allow you to serve not only horses, but the important people in your life (ie. rider, trainer, ferrier, friends and family). The comprehensive program that I have put together is designed to create optimum performance for the horse and rider. My philosophy is simple: “Create a better team by enhancing performance in both athletes.” My clients experience increased awareness, and improved reaction times as well as overall vigor as my techniques address the many concerns of riders and their horses.
“As a result of Geary Whiting’s massage techniques for both Horse & Rider, I have seen an increase in my strength and mobility as a professional athlete and a competitor in this physically demanding sport. Injuries are a way of life when working horses and cattle, however, Geary is the best in the business! If you are serious about your education in the world of performance horses, Geary would be an excellent choice. Speaking from experience, my body and my
horses say thanks to Geary!”
Shiatsu Massage Go With The Flow
Shiatsu massage Is NOT your typical resort massage. It is an alternative technique that applies manual pressure to specific points on the body to relieve tension and pain. Manipulation of the soft body tissues - muscle, connective tissue, tendons, and ligaments - can enhance health and well-being in humans as well as horses.
Why Geary’s Horse Massage Training Is So Special
A Horse Massage Program that will Change your Relationship with Horses.
A Horse Massage Program that will Change your Relationship with Horses. When thinking about attending an Equine Massage program, most likely you are thinking…I’m going to learn how to massage a horse. Have you ever given thought that you may be learning how to not be fearful of being around horses?
Speaking from experience when the horse joins up with you, you will not just feel empowered, you will feel as if you own the world. I speak from my personal experience working on my first horse when adapting Shiatsu Massage from human to horse in 1995, and that of my students who had none to little confidence around horses. When I say Geary Whiting’s Equine Massage Academy will change your life…I MEAN IT!
My academy is not your typical equine massage therapy certification course. As you spend time going through my website, I hope you see for yourself the potential so many others have realized at my academy and begin your journey in making a difference in others’ lives. It is my hope that after attending Geary Whiting Equine Massage Academy, you will fulfill your dreams in the world of equine massage.
An Equine Massage education Tailored to suit your individual needs
The Geary Whiting Equine Massage Academy offers 3 tracks of study, each with keeping the individual student’s best interest in mind.
Track 1
Track 1 is the Central Coast Program which is held in the beautiful wine country of Paso Robles, California. My Geary Whiting Equine Massage Academy provides a destination location with a hometown feel to provide a comfortable learning experience.
Track 2
Track 2 is a touring academy that I offer to accommodate large groups of students in different locations throughout the country. I will coordinate with a host student to set up student sign ups, academy teaching facilities and class dates. As a host of one of my academies, you have the potential to earn your own academy certification free of charge. If this is something you would like to be a part of, contact me about host requirements.
Track 3
Track 3 is my In-Home Study Program. You can study from the convenience of your own home and barn and become proficient in helping your horses as well as your loved ones. Depending on your level of commitment, you can choose to be certified or non-certified.
This is a very comprehensive program!
It is also worth 60 CE’s for those who need to update their required education for human massage.
"It has been a wonderful journey, and I would like to leave you with this thought.When someone thinks what you're going to do is a silly idea, simply tell them, “I have discussed this with my board of directors, Me, Myself, and I, and we collectively think learning Equine Massage is a wonderful idea.”
- Happy Trails Padnas,
Geary Whiting
TFH Instructor (Touch for Health)
CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
COD (Catcher of Dreams): My favorite degree!