Practitioner Series
The practice of massage can be integrated into any and every life-stage and lifestyle. However, working with animal massage as a therapeutic modality and intentionally integrating the practice of massage into an animal's healthcare requires a special degree of training and proficiency.
Our practitioner series is designed for individuals not only interested in earning their certification in animal massage, but also focusing on the therapeutic benefits, medical applications, and becoming part of the veterinary health care team.
Here are a few medical applications of therapeutic massage:
Here are a few medical applications of therapeutic massage:
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Our instructors are veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and pet massage therapists eager to share their knowledge and love of animal massage with you. Our curriculum is data-based, practical, and designed to equip students to integrate into the veterinary team.
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Practitioner Series Classes
Please note: Only a basic massage certification (PRACT01 & PRACT02) is required to practice animal massage professionally in Colorado. NBCAAM certification is not required. However, we encourage all of our students to attempt NBCAAM certification.
Basic Therapeutic Animal Massage Certification
To practice as an animal massage therapist in Colorado, students must complete the following:
To practice as an animal massage therapist in Colorado, students must complete the following:
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Practitioner 01
Introduction to Animal Massage Therapy |
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Practitioner 02
Body Mechanics & Practical Physiology |
To be eligible to sit for the NBCAAM board certification exam, students must ALSO complete the following:
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Practitioner 03
Massage as a Therapeutic Modality |
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Practitioner 04
Business Concepts & Implementation |
