 Matrix's 50 States Campagin:
Best-Vet Instructor Certification
"Helping People Help Horses"
In 2013, Matrix is starting a campaign to establish Certified Best-Vet Instructors in all 50 states, as well as other countries. Our goal is to spread the knowledge (and training) of the advanced biofeedback Best-Vet device. Equestrians in every discipline should know about the at-home therapy tools they can use to help their horses, and have therapists available for full treatments. For body workers, adding microcurrent therapy can greatly reduce their physical strain, which improves career longevity while multiplying the benefits to the horse.
If you love horses and enjoy helping people, finding problems, and healing horses, then the Certified Best-Vet Instructor program is for you. A Certified Best-Vet Instructor has the knowledge and ability to treat horses safely and effectively with the Best-Vet device. They are also qualified to teach individuals how to use the device for personal use on their own horses.
The Best-Vet and Best-Vet Pro are easy to operate and the treatments are physically undemanding, which is ideal for equine therapists. The Instructor Certification Program is about using the Best-Vet and Best-Vet Pro for veterinary use in a safe manner and using various techniques for optimal results.
Is it for You?
Becoming a Certified Best-Vet Instructor has many benefits and provides individuals with long-lasting skills and knowledge.
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For people who love helping heal horses
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Treat & Train - how to use the Best-Vet
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Economical & limited time commitment
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Versatile treatments
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Compatible with other therapies
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Certification Course is easy and fun
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Benefits: Earn a little extra income
Call or email Matrix for more information
| Basic FAQ (Click on Question to View Answer) |
The certification program is open to adults 18 and older who own horses or have a history of working with horses. Individuals must be reputable and Matrix reserves the right to refuse anyone that it deems to not be suitable for this program for any reason. Matrix can also cancel an individual’s right to represent the Best-Vet or other Matrix products.
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Where can I get trained to be a certified Instructor?
Most training occurs at the Matrix facility in Oregon, or can be scheduled at other locations by request. Information about hosting a general clinic or a Best-Vet certification course is available by request. Email Matrix for details.
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What are benefits of becoming a Certified Best-Vet Instructor?
- Economical & Limited Time Commitment
- Versatile Treatment
- Compatible with other therapies
Certified Instructors have the opportunity to be listed as a provider on the Matrix site, receive referrals and payments for trainings, and other incentives. Becoming a Certified Best-Vet Instructor also invites you into a special family that is interested in spreading the word about how special these “smart” microcurrent devices are. At times other therapy tools can be easier to use, but microcurrent with biofeedback is fundamentally unique with it’s ability to help find problems and assist in healing them in a single motion.
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How do I become certified?
It is a two-part process.
- Part 1: Certification starts with purchasing a device and taking an onsite or telephone training from Matrix.
- Part 2: Turning in completed case studies, demonstrating training criteria to a Matrix representative and passing a written exam.
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There is already a Certified Best-Vet Instructor in my state, can I still get certified?
Yes! The more Certified Best-Vet Instructors the better - it means there are more people spreading the word and the knowledge of these invaluable devices.
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About Microcurrent Therapy
The Science Behind Microcurrent Therapy by Matrix Therapy Products
Microcurrent (often called MENS) is extremely small pulsating currents of electricity. Microcurrent units produce electrical current just above the levels of the electrical exchanges that occur at a cellular level in the human body. This is why microcurrent is readily accepted by the body’s cells when applied to the body using conductive electrodes.
The theory behind microcurrent therapy is that by introducing a surface application of microamperes to the body to it can restore lost positive and negative electrons. These electrons are the very essence of every living cell. The body is able to utilize this outside source of minute electrical currents to accelerate its own healing mechanisms.
| Microcurrent is a very low-level of electrical current that operates in the microamperes (amperes scale), and microcurrent therapy is the surface application of this current. |
When cells are damaged they become electrically imbalanced. Because microamperes are close to the electrical level of the body’s cells, the application of microcurrent is able to help re-balance a cell’s electricity. This returns damaged cells to a normal state and initiates cellular activity. Electrical current naturally takes the path of least resistance through the body, which means at the site of an injury the body’s electrical current will go around the defect rather than through it.
It is an ongoing process to heal damaged cells, and microcurrrent - like the body's own electrical current - likes to go around the injury, taking the path of least resistance. However by applying microcurrent to the site of an injury, the microamperes current is able to pick up where the body fails. Through regular microcurrent treatments, the current is able to gradually close the gap and help heal the damaged area. This helps stimulate healing and will accelerate the body’s healing process, as well as increasing the level of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). It is important to note that each unit has varying specifications and it is necessary to match your device selection with your animal's specific needs in order to improve the treatment outcomes. Devices such as the advanced biofeedback units (BEST devices) interact with the body, providing a dynamic treatment that typically results in shorter recovery time.
ATP (Adenosine triphosphate): ATP is considered by some biologists as the “currency of life.” It is a dynamic reservoir of energy that is integral to the function of nearly every cell in the body. For instance ATP is used in muscle contraction, protein biosynthesis, and nerve transmission. One of the exciting elements of microcurrent therapy is that research has shown that application of microamperes can increase the level of ATP production by up to 500%. This is extremely important because at the site of an injury ATP supplies can often become diminished. Also, unlike other forms of electric therapy, microcurrent has a cumulative effect on ATP levels. Therefore by applying microcurrent ATP levels can be increased and in turn the body’s healing process accelerates.
 The type of device used can affect
the speed of results, biofeedback units (shown) can provide faster results
than other types of devices.
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Microcurrent Benefits
Microcurrent therapy has many known benefits and is an excellent foundation for other types of therapies. Some benefits include:
- Improved circulation and dilated blood vessels.
- Increased amount of red blood cells.
- Nerve repair and healing without scar tissue.
- Stimulating lymph circulation.
- Elimination of wastes and toxins.
- Increased ATP production up to 500% (ATP=adenosine triphosphate)
- Increased excretion of fluids through the kidneys.
- Lengthening the connective tissue, reducing or preventing formation of adhesion and reducing the danger of fibrosis.
- Improved circulation and nutrition to joints.
Differs from TENS
Based on FDA classification, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units covers the complete range of units that use electrical current applied through the skin. However, traditional TENS units are in the milliamperage range whereas microcurrent units are in the much lower microamperes range. Microcurrent devices start with a microampere (uA), which is one millionth of an amp, rather than a milliampere (mA), which is one thousandth of an amp. The popular TENS units in the higher milliamperage range are commonly used as a prescription for pain control as an alternative to prescription drugs. The difference between typical TENS units and microcurrent units is that the use of milliamperes blocks pain signals to the brain, verses microamperes which provide pain relief and stimulate healing.
Amperes Scale |
| Amp |
A |
1 ampere |
stuns human nerve sheath |
| Milli |
mA |
1,000/1 ampere |
stuns human nerve sheath |
| Micro |
uA |
1,000,000/1 ampere |
just above human range |
Nano
(millimicro) |
nA |
1,000/1 micro |
human body range |
Pico
(micromicro) |
pA |
1012/1 micro |
human body range |
Using Microcurrent Therapy
The variety of units and accessory electrodes available make it possible to customize treatments to match your needs - lenght of treatments, methods, frequency, etc.
A few conditions microcurrent helps:
- Annular, check, and suspensory ligament injuries
- Tendon injuries
- Hoof conditions
- General body soreness
- Boosting immune system
- Healing wounds
- Speeding up the healing process
To learn more about microcurrent therapy check out the following articles on Therapy Products' main website: Best-Vet Treatment Pictures, Locating Lameness, About the Matrix Microcurrent Patch, Device Comparision, Silver Knit Products Treatment Tips, and Using the Mini Roller. You can also peruse the entire directory of Articles by Matrix for additional information.
Have more questions? Feel free to contact Matrix directly.
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