Practitioner Series

The practice of massage can be integrated into any and every life-stage and lifestyle. However, working with 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:

Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
Faster recovery times after surgery or injury
Non-pharmaceutical pain control
Palliative & hospice comfort care
Improved human-animal bonding
Pre- and post-workout for athletic animals
Relief for anxiety, stress, or grief
Injury prevention and conditioning

Our instructors are veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and 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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Pre-requisites

Certification Requirements

Curriculum Philosophy

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: