Course Features

This comprehensive course is more than just another certification

  • Online Certification with Optional In-Person Intensives

    Complete your certification through in-depth online learning, with optional in-person small animal acupressure intensives available following course completion. These hands-on sessions focus on refining technique, reading animal cues, and adapting acupressure for dogs and cats in real-life settings.

  • Interactive, Application-Focused Learning

    Course assignments are intentionally designed to be engaging and practical, helping you develop confidence in point selection, session timing, and animal response. Emphasis is placed on understanding behavior, nervous system cues, and consent-based application.

  • Monthly Live Learning & Case Discussions

    Students gain access to monthly live meetings for discussion, case features, and collaborative learning. These sessions encourage deeper understanding, peer support, and ongoing growth throughout the certification process.

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction to Acupressure

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    2. Course Requirements

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    3. Species Prefrences

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    4. Species Completion Note

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    5. Submissions of Homework Note

    6. Facebook Group

    7. Did you Join the Facebook Group?

    8. Teaching Assistant/Instructor Contact

    1. Sample Consent Form

    2. Sample Treatment Form

    3. Homework Assignments throughout the Course

    4. Additional Books & Sources

    5. All Channels in Depth

    6. All Channels In Depth (Full download)

    7. Canine Meridian Diagrams

    8. Feline Meridian Diagrams

    9. All Meridian Diagrams (Full Download)

    10. Uploading your Assignment to Youtube

    11. New Meridian Charts Coming Soon!

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    12. Acupressure Field Manual PDF

    13. Acupressure Field Manual WORD

    1. Assessment & Evaluation - Western Approach

    2. Assessment of your Patient

    3. Assessment with TCM

    4. Health & Symptons

    5. Canine Vitals

    6. Evaluating Lameness

    7. Causes of Lameness

    8. Palpation and Chinese Medicine

    1. Anatomy Terms

    2. Canine Anatomy

    3. Canine Skeletal System

    4. Canine Muscles

    5. Canine Joints

    6. Canine Internal Organs

    7. Canine Cardiovascular System

    8. Canine Lymphatic System

    9. Feline Anatomy

    10. Skeletal Anatomy

    11. Muscular Anatomy

    12. Integumentary System

    13. Nervous System

    14. Muscular System Review (Sm & Large Animals)

    15. Directional Terms Diagrams

    16. Anatomy Quiz

    17. Canine Nervous System

    1. Safety working with Small Animals

    2. Spectrum of Fear, Anxiety and Stress in Canines

    3. Behavior and Handling

    4. Canine Restraint and Handling

    5. Spectrum of Fear, Anxiety and Stress in Felines

    6. Proper Cat Handling

About this course

  • $1,400.00
  • 220 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

What You Will Gain From This Certification

Acupressure is a gentle, hands-on modality that stimulates specific points along meridian pathways to support nervous system regulation, circulation, and overall balance. It helps reduce stress, support pain modulation, and improve physical and emotional wellbeing, making it a versatile, low-strain tool that integrates seamlessly with bodywork, rehabilitation, and veterinary care.

  • The ability to support dogs and cats through nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and gentle pain management

  • A clear understanding of small animal acupressure theory, including meridian pathways, acupoint function, and how these systems relate to the nervous system in dogs and cats

  • Access to advanced educational content covering essential oil application at acupoints, moxibustion, acu-cupping, photopuncture or laser acupuncture, and kinesiology taping overlays, adapted specifically for small animals

FAQ

  • Why is acupressure especially effective for dogs and cats?

    Dogs and cats are highly responsive to nervous-system input. Acupressure helps calm stress responses, support emotional regulation, and influence pain and mobility without overstimulation or force. Because it works through neurological and energetic pathways, results are often seen with short, well-timed sessions.

  • What types of issues can small animal acupressure support?

    Acupressure is commonly used to support anxiety and stress-related behaviors, chronic pain and mobility challenges, digestive and immune imbalance, senior and cognitive support, and recovery following injury or medical intervention. It is a supportive modality and works best as part of an integrative care plan.

  • Do I need prior experience to take this course?

    No prior acupressure experience is required. The course is structured to support both practitioners expanding their skillset and those just starting their bodywork process. Concepts are taught clearly and progressively, with strong emphasis on practical use. Some understanding of animal anatomy is encouraged.

  • What will I gain by learning small animal acupressure?

    You will gain a practical, low-strain modality that allows you to support dogs and cats through nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and gentle pain support. Acupressure expands your ability to help animals beyond physical tissue work, giving you tools that influence behavior, stress response, comfort, and overall wellbeing.

  • Why is acupressure such a valuable tool for small animal practitioners?

    Acupressure works through the nervous system and meridian pathways, allowing meaningful change with minimal physical input. This makes it ideal for dogs and cats who may be sensitive, anxious, reactive, or unable to tolerate hands-on bodywork. Practitioners gain an effective method that often produces visible responses in short sessions.

  • What types of results can acupressure support in small animals?

    Acupressure can support stress reduction, emotional regulation, mobility, comfort, digestion, immune balance, and senior wellness. By learning how and when to apply specific points, you gain the ability to support both physical and emotional patterns commonly seen in companion animals.

  • How does this certification expand what I can offer clients or owners?

    Graduates gain a versatile modality that complements rehabilitation, massage, red light therapy, and veterinary care. Acupressure allows you to extend results between sessions, support complex cases, and educate owners on safe home-support techniques — increasing both client satisfaction and long-term outcomes.

  • What makes this small animal acupressure course different from others?

    This program focuses on practical application rather than memorization. It includes comprehensive acupoint and meridian education specific to dogs and cats, as well as advanced training in essential oils at acupoints, moxibustion, acu-cupping, photopuncture or laser acupuncture, and kinesiology taping — all included within one cohesive certification. Not to mention, the most affordable program available with some of the best meridian maps to date!

Testimonial

“ I thought the course was great. The amount of information provided and resources were amazing. I loved the videos used to demonstrate the skills being described and Morgan was awesome with her quick response to questions and the way she was able to explain things in simple terms. Excellent course! I can’t wait to move on to Myofascial Release and Cold Laser!”

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