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Benefits of Learning Online

  • Complete from Anywhere

    This course is available in all countries and can be completed from any location.

  • Work at Your Own Pace

    This course can be started at any time and doesn't have deadlines so you can work at your own pace. You can also log back in at any point in the future to review the material.

  • Optimal Learning Experience

    Our use of presentations and demonstrative videos make the learning process easy and fun.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Requirements

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    1. Welcome to the course!

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    2. Teaching Assistant

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    3. Student Achievement Program

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    4. Introduction to Canine Massage

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    5. Terms and Conditions

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    6. Follow Dr. Angel for more holistic animal care tips!

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    1. Animal Massage Laws by US State

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    2. How to Upload Video Assignments from YouTube

    3. Manual for Download

    4. Recommendations

    5. Consent and Release Form

    6. Practice Hours Log Sheet

    1. Cellular Biology

    2. Cellular Biology Quiz

    3. Anatomy Terms

    4. Anatomy Terms Quiz

    5. Canine Skeletal System

    6. Skeletal Anatomy Quiz

    7. Palpating Bony Landmarks

    8. Canine Joints

    9. Joints Quiz

    10. Canine Musculature System

    11. Canine Musculature Quiz

    12. Canine Internal Organs

    13. Internal Organs Quiz

    14. Canine Cardiovascular System

    15. Cardiovascular Quiz

    16. Canine Lymphatic System

    17. Lymphatic System Quiz

    18. Canine Epithelial System

    19. Epithelial System Quiz

    20. Canine Nervous System

    21. Nervous System Quiz

    22. Canine Senses

    23. Canine Senses Quiz

    24. Massage and Anatomy

    25. Massage and Anatomy Quiz

    26. Palpation with Dr. Michele Broadhurst

    1. Canine Biomechanics

    2. Dog Gaits Video

    3. Biomechanics Quiz

    4. Evaluating Lameness

    5. Evaluating Lameness Quiz

    6. Causes of Lameness

    7. Causes of Lameness Quiz

    8. Canine Pathology

    9. Pathology Quiz

    10. Canine Vitals

    11. Vitals Quiz

    12. Canine Evaluation Homework Demo

    13. ROM Neck Demo

    14. Canine Evaluation Grading Rubric

    15. Canine Evaluation Homework

    1. Massage Preparation for the Therapist

    2. Massage Preparation Notes

    3. Massage Preparation for the Dog

    4. Preparation Quiz

    5. Contraindications to Massage

    6. Heartworms

    7. The Power of Intent

About this course

  • 6 x $210.00
  • 146 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content

Become Certified as a Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapist!

Start your new career working with dogs!

This course has been designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in canine massage therapy. It offers a certification program that equips you with the necessary foundation knowledge, as well as fundamental and advanced massage techniques, essential for effectively practicing Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy.

There no deadlines. Start when you want and work at your own pace!

Our instructors are readily accessible for phone calls or virtual meetings at no extra charge!

The course is entirely online and includes powerpoint slides, video presentations, demonstrative videos, along with homework assignments and quizzes. Animal massage laws vary from location to location so be sure to check your local laws before practicing.
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Reviews

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Deb Singh

5 star rating

“Easy to follow and understand. ”

“Easy to follow and understand. ”

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Lori Carter

5 star rating

“I am so happy after finishing the first section, i learned alot and cant wait to learn more!”

“I am so happy after finishing the first section, i learned alot and cant wait to learn more!”

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Margot Anderson

5 star rating

“What did you do during Covid? I took my Canine Massage Certification Course through holisticanimalstudies.org. It kept me engaged, expanded my mind and gave me a new career, all before Covid was even over! Worried about a second wave? Get prep...”

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“What did you do during Covid? I took my Canine Massage Certification Course through holisticanimalstudies.org. It kept me engaged, expanded my mind and gave me a new career, all before Covid was even over! Worried about a second wave? Get prepared, and get ready to take one of the holisticanimalstudies.org courses!”

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Melanie Lewis

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“Very detailed”

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Instructor

Instructor Bio:

Dr. Angelique Barbara (affectionally called Dr. Angel by many of her clients) is a Doctor of Chiropractic who holds additional degrees in Veterinary Science (B.S.), Equine Science (Minor) and Veterinary Pathobiology (M.S.).  Dr. Barbara has been passionate about animals her entire life and has spent the majority of her life studying animals (both in the classroom and in the field).  She developed her first animal bodywork seminar in 2009.  Since that time, her seminars have grown both in number and popularity and she has fine tuned her seminars and techniques to optimize the learning experience.  Dr. Barbara was one of the first practitioners to start utilizing kinesiology tape on animals and she was so impressed with the results that she decided to develop an entire seminar dedicated to the taping applications she developed.  Her background in both the clinical and research animal health care world as well her experience as a human chiropractor give her a unique perspective on animal bodywork, which is evident in her courses. Dr. Barbara has publications in the Journal of Veterinary Science and Microbiology and has presented her research at the Conference of Researchers in Animal Disease (CRAWD) and the International Equine Conference of Laminitis and Diseases of the Hoof.  She is a member of Alpha Zeta Honorary Fraternity, American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horse and is the founder of Angel's Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit sanctuary home for animals. 

Dr. Angelique Barbara

Founder and Instructor

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Student's Testimonials

“Dr. Angel is an excellent instructor who always answers emails promptly and thoroughly. I was very impressed with her level of knowledge and how organized the Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy Course is. She cares a lot about her students and our canine companions. I would highly recommend any of her courses!"”

Ontario, Canada

Helen Baker

“As a veterinary professional with over 10 years experience, I'm always looking for options that can help our furry friends live the most fulfilling and pain free life possible. In our certified animal rehab practice we use multiple modalities to help improve their quality of life. When I began considering expanding my knowledge and earning a certification in canine massage, I researched many different programs across the country but none seemed to be exactly what I was looking for until I came across Dr. Angel's courses. The self paced online program was a perfect fit for me. The information provided along with the assignments both held me accountable and helped me learn in a comprehensive manner. I have now been able to successfully integrate massage into my practice. I'm so glad I came across this program!"”

Florida, USA

Danielle Lee

“It's a great class. Lots of great information. Self paced for those of us with busy schedules. I highly recommend you check this out. Even if it's just to learn how to massage your own pet.”

Florida, USA

Nora Brooker

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FAQ

  • Is it possible to learn these techniques online?

    Yes, Dr. Angel has structured her courses to allow all types of learners to be able to assimilate the material and successfully practice the techniques. There are hands on homework assignments throughout the course where you have direct feedback by Dr. Angel or one of her teaching assistants or instructors before moving forward.

  • What exactly will I be certified in and who is the certification by?

    You will be certified by Angel's Animals as a Certified Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapist. The certification implies that you are proficient in the techniques taught in the course. The certification is not affiliate with any state licensing and the practitioner must check their local laws before practicing. Our program is pre-approved through IAAMB, allowing you to become a member at the completion.

  • Do I need access to a dog to take this course?

    Yes, you need access to dogs to complete the assignments and case studies.

  • Why do I need experience handling dogs before taking this course?

    Dogs can bite, especially when they are in pain or scared. While Dr. Angel goes over safe handling and dog behavior in the course, it is important to have real life experience with dogs to safely practice massage and bodywork with them.

  • Will this course allow me to sit for the NBCAAM board exam?

    No, since NBCAAM require hands on class time and this course is online, it will not qualify you to sit for their exam. Completing this course will NOT qualify you to practice animal massage in the states that require the NBCAAM exam however you can enroll in other in person programs in addition to our course to gain the hours needed. Our course also covers all the material found on their exam so it is a good review before sitting for their exam.

  • How do the payment plans work?

    When you enroll in a payment plan the first payment is made at the time of enrollment and the following payments will automatically be charged to your card every 30 days until the course is paid in full. For example, if you enroll on March 9th, your following payment will be on April 9th and so on. A section of the course is made available to you as each payment is made.

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