EMMETT Technique Practitioner

What this means for your pet

A structured, assessed training programme in a gentle, non-invasive technique. Level 5 Ofqual recognition via CHP. Small UK presence for animal work.

About this accreditation

A light-touch muscle release therapy using specific combinations of light finger pressure to create a neurological response that releases muscle tension. The 5-level practitioner course with Module 6 assessment takes approximately 10-12 months. Recognised by IAAT and accredited by CHP.

Who can hold this accreditation

Must complete 5 course levels and pass a written and practical assessment at Module 6 Review. No specific prior qualifications in animal therapy mandated.

Referral requirement

The legal position is nuanced — light-touch therapies don't clearly fall under 'manipulative therapy' in the Exemptions Order. Most responsible practitioners seek veterinary consent.

Professional oversight

Legal basis

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 — legal position on referral requirement unclear for light-touch therapies

Accredited providers (32)

• Alex BarrieMassage TherapistReading, RG1 1AA
• Alison WattMassage TherapistKeith, AB45 1AA
• Angela Staffordallied professionalCongleton, CW12 3RQ
• Anita DaviesMassage TherapistSouth Wales, CF83 1JD
• Caroline PitcherMassage TherapistSevenoaks, CT1 1AA
• Cathy HallMassage TherapistBo'ness, Falkirk, FK1 1AA
• Claire EasterMassage TherapistBanff, AB10 1AA
• Claire LedgerMassage TherapistTicehurst, Wadhurst, BN1 1AA
• Elaine MitchellMassage TherapistLeven, KY1 1AA
• Elaine PompMassage TherapistDunfermline, KY1 1AA
• Esme NewmanMassage TherapistBarry, CF10 1AA
• Fiona RossMassage TherapistAB22 8FD
• Georgina LangleyMassage TherapistTaunton, TA4 3TT
• Gillian CruickshankMassage TherapistHuntly, AB10 1AA
• Ian McClumphaMassage TherapistChesterfield, DE1 1AA
• Isla InnesMassage TherapistCollieston, AB10 1AA
• Jane WillmottMassage TherapistWingrave, HP20 1AA
• Jill DaglessMassage TherapistSouthsea, SO14 1AA
• Jonathan Roulston-TunnellMassage TherapistAscot, RG1 1AA
• Judith JohnsonMassage TherapistSA1 5NQ
• Julia TerryMassage TherapistCambridge, CB1 1AA
• Katherine LarcombeMassage TherapistTregaron, SY23 1AA
• Larri Davison-BowesMassage TherapistLampeter, SY23 1AA
• Lynne DeakinMassage TherapistStretton-on-Fosse, GL1 1AA
• Mark HarrisMassage Therapistcheltenham, GL50 1HN
• Martin GornyMassage TherapistOkehampton, EX1 1AA
• Mel BaldwinMassage TherapistBattle, BN1 1AA
• Moira WedelMassage TherapistSettle, YO1 1AA
• Petrina GodfreyMassage TherapistCullompton, EX1 1AA
• Sarah OrrMassage TherapistCowdenbeath, KY1 1AA
• Tony Sherryallied professionalTunbridge Wells, TN3 9HW
• Tony SherryMassage TherapistFrant, CT1 1AA