Animal Massage Schools – USA
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Animal massage schools in the US (and one in Canada) listed by state. For a quick overview of the more comprehensive canine massage programs offered, check out my “Comparison of Canine Massage Programs in the US” post. If you know of a school that belongs on this list, please contact me.
ALABAMA
Clayton College of Natural Health
2140 11th Avenue South
Suite 305
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: (877) 782.8236
Fax: (205)323.8231
E-mail: programadvisor@ccnh.edu
Holistic Care for Companion Animals program (encompasses bodywork, herbs, aromatherapy, flower essences, TCM, nutrition)
ARIZONA
Arizona Institute of Healing Arts for Animals New
419 W. Upper Round Valley Rd. / HC6 Box 1327
Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: (928) 474-4921
Fax: (928) 468-2073
Email: TPSAZ@yahoo.com
Equine and Canine massage therapy diploma courses. Oriental therapy technician diploma course. Classes on site or by correspondence.
Spirit Learning New
Carla Meeske
Glendale, AZ
Phone: (623) 776-6922
Email: carla@spirithealer.com
Workshops in Shamanic Animal Communication and Shamanic Healing Techniques for Animals. On site and distance learning.
CALIFORNIA
Animal Reiki Source
369-B Third St., #156
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: (415) 420-9783
E-Mail: info@animalreikisource.com
Classes, workshops, seminars and internships in animal Reiki. On site training, teleclasses and correspondence courses.
Barbara Janelle New
4951 La Ramada Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Phone: (805) 967-1717
Email: bjanelle1@cox.net
Animal communication workshops at various locations in the US and Canada, TTouch Companion Animal workshops in Marlboro, VT.
Caninology
PO Box 1192
Gualala, CA, 95445
Phone: (707) 884-9963
Fax: (707) 884-9983
E-mail: office@equinology.com
Canine massage, myofascial release and craniosacral techniques. Canine Body Worker® Certification courses.
Equine CranioSacral Workshops
Maureen Rogers, Equine Consultant
P.O. Box 696
Aptos, CA 95001
Phone: (831) 642-2210
Email: info@equinecraniosacral.com
Equine and Canine Craniosacral workshops in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe
Equinology
PO Box 1192
Gualala, CA, 95445
Phone: (707) 884-9963
Fax: (707) 884-9983
E-mail: office@equinology.com
Equine sports massage, complementary modalities and health care. Equine Body Worker® certification courses.
The Gurney Institute of Animal Communication New
3715 North Cornell Road
Agoura, CA 91301, USA
Phone: (818) 597-1154
Fax: (818) 991-1081
Email: Admin@GurneyInstitute.com
Animal communication workshops and certification program.
Ojai School of Massage
619 West El Roblar Drive
Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805) 640 9798
Fax: (805) 646 4612
Email: osom11@gmail.com
Equine and Canine certification courses
COLORADO
Aspen Equine Studies, Inc.
0019 Cliff View Circle
Parachute, CO 81635
Phone: (970) 285.5644
Email: thefithorse@kathyduncan.com
Equine massage certification programs
Boulder College of Massage Therapy
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 530-2100
Toll Free: (800) 442-5131
Canine massage certification program on site
EquiTouch® equine massage therapy
Loveland, CO
Phone: (800) 483-0577
Equine massage therapy courses on site
Healing Touch for Animals®
P.O. Box 632171
Highlands Ranch, CO 80163-2171
Phone: (303) 470-6572
Toll Free: (866) 470-6572
Email: office@healingtouchforanimals.com
Weekend workshops teaching Healing Touch for Animals® and Komitor Healing Method, Inc. (HTA/KHM) throughout the United States, in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, The Netherlands and in parts of Europe.
The Lang Institute for Canine Massage
P.O. Box 2786
Loveland, CO 80539
Phone: (877) 669.3929
Email: lang@dogmassage.com
Canine massage courses
Prairie Winds Equine Massage Therapy College
16007 NCR 7
Wellington, CO 80549-2107
Phone: (970) 568-3986
Equine massage certification courses on site
Reach Out To Horses New
Anna Twinney
PO Box 17177
Golden, CO 80402
Mobile: (805) 350 1406
Email: info@reachouttohorses.com or anna@reachouttohorses.com
Courses and workshops in Animal Communication, Animal Reiki and Natural Horsemanship. Various locations in the US, UK and Europe.
Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage
P.O. Box 1491
Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone: (303) 669-4227
Toll Free: (866) 903-6462
Fax: (303) 379-4494
Email: information@rmsaam.com
Canine and equine massage & acupressure certificate programs, on-site or distance learning. Reiki, Aromatherapy and Essential Oils for Animals, Anatomy, Colic, and Animal Communication workshops. Campuses in Littleton, Longmont and Carbondale.
Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute
4559 Red Rock Drive
Larkspur, CO 80118
Phone: (303) 681-3033
Toll-Free: (888) 841-7211
E-mail: info@animalacupressure.com
Equine and small animal acupressure, Tui Na and aromatherapy courses and Practitioner Certification Program on line and on site in various locations in the US, Australia and the UK
CONNECTICUT
Equi-Myo New
3942 Phelps Road
West Suffield, CT
Phone: (860) 668-2307
Email:
Canine and Equine Trigger Point Myotherapy courses and workshops. On site and distance learning.
FLORIDA
Animal Dynamics
9791 NW 160th Street
Reddick, FL 32686
Phone: (352) 591-6025
Toll Free (866)845-3387
Email: admin@animaldynamics.com
Equine massage clinics and programs on site
Animal Healing Arts New
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Phone: (727) 776-1212
E-Mail: eve@evelucia.com
Animal Healing Arts Practitioner Certification training, canine and equine massage workshops and certification programs, canine and equine bamboo therapy workshops in several locations in Florida.
Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine, Inc.
9700 West Hwy 318
Reddick, FL 32686
Phone: (800) 891-1986
Fax: (866) 700-8772
Email: barbara@tcvm.com
Animal acupuncture programs, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) diagnostics, TCVM for Vet Techs, Veterinary Tui-Na, Food Therapy, Herbology. Certification programs: Veterinary Aucpuncturist, Veterinary Herbologist, Veterinary Tui-Na Practitioner, Veterinary Herbalist. Master’s Degree in TCVM.
Massage Awareness, Inc.
Town Square at Wellington
11924 Forest Hill Blvd.
Suite 22-102
Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 383-8205
Fax: (561) 383-8206
Email: doginfo@massageawareness.com
Home study courses in equine and canine massage
The Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage, FL New
Lucky Dog Sports Club
300 S. Central Avenue,
Jupiter, Florida 33458
Phone: (866) 903-6462
Email: information@rmsaam.com
Canine and equine massage & acupressure certificate programs.
GEORGIA
Options For Animals
College of Animal Chiropractic
PO Box 3682
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone: (309) 658-2920
Fax: (678) 721-2523
Email: Options4animals@aol.com
Basic and advanced animal chiropractic courses
ILLINOIS
Animal Spirit Healing & Education
P.O. Box 509
Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone: (815) 254-8325 or (815) 531.2850
E-mail: info@animalspiritnetwork.com
Classes and certificate programs in holistic animal care and intuitive healing arts.
Companion Animal Touch Therapies New
38285 N. Sheridan Rd. #48
Beach Park, IL 60087
Phone: 847-782-1963
Fax: 847-782-5725
Email: info@companionanimaltouchandtherapies.com
Small Animal Massage Therapy seminars in Illinois and Wisconsin
Holistic Touch Therapy Dog Massage
C. Sue Furman, Ph.D.
6801 Meacham Road
Kinmundy, IL 62854
Phone: (618) 245-2153
On-line and on site canine massage courses
INDIANA
Midwest Natural Healing for Animals
4101 N. Old Mill Rd.
Milan, IN 47031
Canine and equine massage therapy courses on site
Motion For Life
Cathy Cowell
6995N 750W
Orland, IN 46776
Phone: (260) 829-6363
Online contact form
Equine Myofascial Release seminars in various locations in the US.
MASSACHUSETTS
Bancroft School of Massage Therapy
333 Shrewsbury St.
Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: (508) 753-9757
Toll Free: (866) 352-9409
Small animal and equine massage certification courses. On site or distance learning
Hoof, Paw and Claw New
9 Stone Drive
Northborough, MA 01532
Phone: (508) 393-3684
Email: info@reikiforcritters.com
Reiki and Animal Communication workshops in Massachusetts
Wilson & Meagher Sports Therapy
Jo-Ann Wilson
P.O.Box 1155
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 772-9702
Email: wmst4@yahoo.com
Equine massage courses, workshops, mentoring and apprenticeship programs
MISSOURI
Equine Myofascial Release
Tamara Rapier, RPT
3176 Bradley Drive
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
Cell/Work: (573) 694-0350
Home: (573) 295-6897
E-mail: inquiry@equinemyofascialrelease.com
Equine Myofascial Release seminars in various locations in the US.
MONTANA
Western Montana School of Equine Massage
PO Box 989
Corvallis, MT 59828
Phone: (406) 961-5407
Toll Free: (800) 821-0014
Email: info@equinetouchmontana.com
Equine massage and Reiki/acupressure certification courses on site.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
New England Academy of Therapeutic Sciences
173 Goldmine Rd.
Dublin, NH 03444
Phone: (603) 563-7760
Fax:(603) 563-7760
Email: info@neats.com
600+ hour Equine Holistic certificate program consisting of a home study course interspersed with three, two week intensive training sessions at their equestrian center in southern New Hampshire.
NEW MEXICO
Tellington Touch Training
P.O. Box 3793
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 455-2945
Toll Free: (866) 488-6824
Email: info@TTouch.com
Courses in TTouch for horses, dogs, cats and other companion animals throughout the US, Canada and Europe
NORTH CAROLINA
Center for Massage & Natural Health
530 Upper Flat Creek Rd.
Weaverville, NC 28787
Education Center Telephone: (828) 658-0814
Retreat Center Telephone: (828) 658-8198
Therapy Center Telephone: (828) 252-0058
Education Center Fax: (828) 645-6799
Retreat Center Fax: (828) 658-1351
Email: info@centerformassage.com
Equine massage certification courses on site
OHIO
Integrated Touch Therapy, Inc.
P.O. Box 652
Circleville, OH 43113
Phone: (800) 251-0007
Fax: (740) 474-2625
Email: wshaw1@bright.net
Certification courses in large and small animal massage
PetMassage, Ltd.
3347 McGregor Lane
Toledo, OH 43623
Toll-Free (US only): 1-800-779-1001
Local phone: (419) 475-3539
Fax: (419) 475-3539
E-Mail: info@PetMassage.com
Canine massage training on site or through home study
OREGON
Animal Acupressure Massage Training Center
2040 W 18th Ave
Eugene, OR
Phone: (541) 513.5153
Canine, Feline, and Equine massage certification courses
Animal Natural Health Center
Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM, PhD
Eugene, OR
Phone: (541) 520-1891
Email: richard@drpitcairn.com
Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy
Camelidynamics
Marty McGee Bennett
18380 Pinehurst Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 318-5026
Online contact form
Workshops and clinics in TTEAM for camelids.
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) New
1730 South College Ave., Suite 301
Fort Collins, CO 80525 USA
Phone: (970) 266-0666
Fax: (970) 266-0777
Email: office@ivas.org
Basic course in veterinary acupuncture Oct 2011 – April 2012 in Portland. Also offer distance courses in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine
PENNSYLVANIA
Postural Rehabilitation Seminars
Fincastle Farm
305 Nottingham Road
Nottingham, PA 19362
Phone: (717) 529-0526
Email: equinesportsmed@mac.com
Equine and Canine Postural Rehabilitation seminars (for licensed vets, chiropractors and PTs only).
SOUTH CAROLINA
Equine Massage and Saddlefit School
809 Kirkwood Circle
Camden, SC 29020
Phone: (803) 424-1887
E-mail: mscott@equinemmt.com
Equine and canine massage intro classes, equine and canine massage/muscle therapy certificate programs, advanced muscle therapy courses, equine massage/muscle therapy post graduate mentorship
TEXAS
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) New
1730 South College Ave, Suite 301
Fort Collins, CO 80525 USA
Phone: (970) 266-0666
Fax: (970) 266-0777
Email: office@ivas.org
Basic course in veterinary acupuncture Oct 2010 – Feb 2011 in San Antonio. Also offer distance courses in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine
The Lightfoot Way New
CR 65
Rosharon,TX 77583
Phone: (713) 822-4382
Online contact form
Classes and workshops in holistic animal care, animal communication, Reiki, nutrition, kinesiology, homeopathy, EFT, flower essences, aromatherapy, crystal and color therapy and animal massage.
VERMONT
Horsetail Herbs New
Kelley Robie
134 Manley Road
Milton, Vermont 05468
Phone: (802) 893-0521
Email: Online contact form
Herbal and Natural Remedies workshops, 8-month herbal apprenticeship
VIRGINIA
Equissage
P.O. Box 447
Round Hill, VA 20142
Phone: (540) 338-1917
Toll Free: (800) 843-0224
Fax: (540) 338-5569
Courses in Equine and Canine massage therapy. On site or home study.
WASHINGTON
La Paw Spa New
261043 Highway 101
Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: (360) 582 9663 or (425) 222 9663
Fax: (360) 681 8440
Email: cindy@lapawspa.com
Canine Aquatic Therapy courses
Northwest School of Animal Massage
PO Box 670
Fall City, WA 98024
Phone: (425) 222-3703
Toll free: (877) 836-3703
Fax: (425) 222-4573
Certification courses in small and large animal massage. On-site or distance learning.
Cindy Rackley New
WA
Phone: (360) 825-6949
Email: info@cindyrackley.com
Animal communication and Reiki workshops, Energy Medicine courses
WISCONSIN
The Healing Oasis Wellness Center, LLC
2555 Wisconsin St.
Sturtevant, WI 53177-1825
Phone: (262) 898-1680;
US Toll free: (866) 203-7584
Fax: (262) 886-6460
Email: contact@healingoasis.edu
Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy program, Veterinary Massage and Rehabilitation Therapy program, Advance Neurology Program
VISITING COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Animal Connection Network™
Phone: (970)259-4629
Animal Bowen courses in various locations in the US
Margrit Coates Animal Healing New
PO Box 1826
Salisbury
Wiltshire SP5 2BH
Email: margrithealer@hotmail.com
Equine healing workshops in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.
Upcoming classes in USA
June/July 2010: Pet and Equine healing in Seattle.
The Equine Touch
Equine touch courses in various locations throughout the US and Canada
Treetops
New Brunswick and Ontario Canada
Phone: (866) 919-8733
Email: info@treetopsweb.com
Canine and equine massage certification programs. On site or distance learning.
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1730 South College Ave., Suite 301
Fort Collins, CO 80525 USA
Phone: (970) 266-0666
Fax: (970) 266-0777
Email: office@ivas.org
Basic course in veterinary acupuncture Oct 2011 – April 2012 in Portland. Also offer distance courses in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine
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I live in New Zealand and looking for the school of animal healing. is there somewhere in New Zealand ?
Chiemi
Hi Chiemi!
It’s been on my to do list for a while now to add schools in New Zealand to my Australian list – thank you for reminding me. I will get working on it asap, so check back in a week or so.
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