ANIMAL MASSAGE LEVEL ONE
Do you have a senior pet?
Do you think your pet doesn’t like the way you touch him or her?
Do you want to keep your animal in tip, top shape for as long as possible?
Are you or your animal stressed or suffering from anxiety?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then this course is for you. This level one certification course will give you the basics of everything you need to know about massaging your pet at all stages of his life. Massage is not only a benefit for older animals with arthritis and/or chronic pain, but it is also beneficial for dogs who are afraid to be touched, suffer from anxiety, and to help develop body awareness in puppies. It is scientifically proven that when you caress an animal, happy endorphins are released for you and your pet. This means that the simple act of petting your dog, cat, horse can relieve both of your anxieties and help both of you feel better. In this course, you will learn how to caress and massage your animal the correct way
I realize this sounds a little silly… It is natural to respond this way if you have a cuddle muffin for a pet. However, this course will help you learn other techniques that can help your pet throughout all stages of its life. As a senior, our animals begin to have arthritis. Massaging them while you pet them will help relieve their pain and help them to feel less stiff, if you know how to do it.
Did you know that like people, animals have meridians that run through their body that can become blocked or stressed?
Each acupuncture meridian point corresponds to a function in your animal’s body. If your cat has kidney disease, the bladder meridian will be more stressed. If your horse is bucking it may be because it has stress points along multiple meridian lines. The simple act of massaging your animal regularly and the correct way, can help keep your pet stay healthy as long as possible.
Created by Tamara Shaw, internationally recognized animal bodyworker and holistic practitioner with over 20+ years experience working with people and animals, this course is guaranteed to teach you the best way to caress your animal with confidence. You will learn how to recognize possible challenges your pet is having before they manifest and get on-top of the problem before it becomes worse. And the quality time you spend with your pet helping them feel better will deepen your bond and connection with them.
This course will cover the following topics:
- The benefits of massage ;
- The contraindications to massaging your pet – when not to massage your pet;
- Multiple Massage techniques;
- The superficial muscles of your animal;
- How to prepare your animal for a massage session;
- The basic massage routine;
- How to develop sensitivity in your hands;
- How to recognize the signs of inflammation; and
- How to recognize problems and prevention.
The certification course includes a written evaluation and a one-hour hands-on assessment via video conference with Tamara to answer any additional questions you may have that weren’t answered during the course that are specific to you and your pet’s needs. During this video conference, you will also learn massage techniques specific to your dog’s needs.
The private video conference can also be done in-person with Tamara for no extra cost.
At the end of this course, you will have all the tools to massage your pet confidently and to make your quality time together a time where both of you are learning, caring, and deepening your bond.
WHO IS THIS COURSE RECOMMENDED FOR?
This course is for all animal lovers, pet owners, and anyone who is interested in becoming a professional animal bodyworker and energetic practitioner.