Introduction to Animal Massage

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Course introduction:
We've designed this course specifically for animal caregivers interested in bringing the healing modality of massage home to their dogs (or cats!).  
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​At-home massage can be used for numerous situations and animal lifestyles such as: 

• Pain control for arthritis
• Faster recovery times after surgery or injury
• Relief for anxiety, stress, or grief
• Improved human-animal bonding
• Pre- and post-workout for athletic animals
• Palliative & hospice comfort care

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​Classroom time: 4 classroom hours (+ 1hour lunch break)
​Cost: $180 USD
Biosecurity:

• Class sizes are small
• Masks are worn inside the building at all times

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Pre-requisites:

• Education & experience: None
• Age: At least 18 years old of at time of enrollment​​​​​​​

​ Required supplies: 

• Note-taking supplies (pen & paper)
• A face mask, worn while in common community areas

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Curriculum:
​This course will cover the following topics:​​

• History of massage
• Physiology of massage
• Practical canine anatomy ​

• Body mechanics & safety
• Basic massage techniques & strokes
• Massage sequence & hands-on practice!

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Upcoming classes:​
​All classes run from 10:30a-3:30p (1hr lunch break).
All classes held at the Cultivate Wellbeing Lafayette Waypoint​​​

Saturday, August 2, 2025
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025
Saturday, December 6, 2025

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Our Instructors:
Our instructors are veterinarians, technicians, and animal massage therapists eager to share their knowledge and love of animal massage with you.  In addition to expertise in their field, they bring a passion for utilizing massage as a healing modality throughout all animal life-stages and lifestyles. Meet our instructors.