Non-Veterinarian Modules

The program for non-veterinarians is comprised of sixteen consecutive modules (5 days each) over 4 years. Modules for each “class” are offered four times per year, specifically tailored with propaedeutic modules in anatomy, physiology, neurology, and endocrinology for understanding the osteopathic philosophy, principles, and biomechanics. Intended for: equine body workers, massage therapists, practitioners in other modalities such as Equine Touch, Bowen, Masterson Method, etc., as well as farriers, dentists, veterinary technicians, etc.

The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy & Education – USA

8757 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34476

Course: 9 am – 2 pm | break | 3 pm – 6 pm

Module 2

Front Limb

Module 3

Hind Limb

Module 5

Sacrum

Module 8

Cervical Spine

Module 10

Diaphragm/Ribs

Module 11

Cranio – Sacral

Module 12

Cranial Nerves

Module 13

Fascia

Module 14

Colon

Module 15

TMJ

2026 – 2027 Schedule – Ocala, FL

US NV 16 – Module 8 – Cervical Spine – August 9 – 13, 2026

US NV 17 – Module 5 – Sacrum – September 7 – 11, 2026

US NV 18 – Module 2 – Hind Limb – October 4 – 8, 2026

US NV 16 – Module 9 – Thoracic and Lumbar Spine – October 25 – 29, 2026

US NV 15 – Module 14 – Colon – November 2 – 6, 2026

US NV 17 – Module 6 – Visceral Part 1 – December 13 – 17, 2026

US NV 16 Module 10 – Ribs and Diaphragm – January 3 – 7, 2027

US NV 18 Module 3 – Hind Limb – January 9 – 13, 2027

US NV 19 Module 1 – Propaedeutic Part 1 – January 23 – 27, 2027

US NV 15 Module 15 – TMJ – March 3 – 7, 2027

US NV 17 Module 7 – Visceral Part 2 – March 22 – 26, 2027

US NV 18 Module 4 – Propaedeutic Part 2 – March 27 – 31, 2027 – Online

US NV 19 Module 2 – Front Limb – April 2 – 7, 2027

US NV 16 Module 11 – Cranio-Sacral – April 8-12, 2027

US NV 17 Module 8 – Cervical Spine – June 5 – 9, 2027

US NV 15 Module 16 – Review and Theory (Written) Exam – June 11 – 14, 2027

US NV 18 Module 5 – Sacrum – June 16-20, 2027

US NV 15 – Practical Exam – August 11 – 12, 2027 – TENTATIVE – Pending confirmation with REDOI

US NV 19 Module 3 – Hind Limb – August 20 – 24, 2027

US NV 16 Module 12 – Cranial Nerves – August 26 – 30, 2027

US NV 17 Module 9 – Thoracic and Lumbar Spine – September 2 – 6, 2027

US NV 18 Module 6 – Visceral Part 1 – October 1 – 5, 2027

US NV 17 Module 10 – Ribs and Diaphragm – December 1 – 5, 2027

US NV 16 Module 13 – Fascia – December 7 – 11, 2027

US NV 19 Module 4 – Propaedeutic Part 2 – December 12 – 16, 2027 – Online

For courses offered in Waldfeucht-Obspringen, Germany, please visit: Vluggen Institute – Europe