Equine Muscle Release Therapy - EMRTâ„¢ was developed in 1990 by Equine Veterinary nurse Alison Goward Dip. SM.RM. 1988 Dip BT. 1989 Principal Director Equus College of Learning & Research. Senior Instructor Bowtech 1994. Senior lecturer [QINS] Queensland Institute Natural Sciences 1988. Principal [QSMI]. Queensland Swedish Massage Institute 1993.