NWSAM offers a variety of programs at campuses throughout the United States and Canada.
The Class Schedule will show you a chronological list of all currently scheduled classes.
Our Course Catalog allows you to search for just the classes you are interested in according to the track you desire (Large Animal or Small Animal or both), the campus location, class type (distance learning or resident training) or by modality.
Below is a brief overview of the programs we offer.
ENRICHMENT COURSES
These are our two-day and three-day seminars and workshops offered in a range of topics:
FUNdamentals of ANIMAL MASSAGE
Introduction of Aromatherapy
Reiki I / Reiki II / Reiki III
Connective Tissue Massage I and II
Shiatsu for Animals
Acupressure for Animals
PLUS THREE LEVELS OF MASSAGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Professional vocation training for those seeking a career in animal massage.
Our Level 100 courses are available in a classroom-based format at our Redmond, WA facility or in our Distance Learning + Practical format. Level 200 and Level 300 are currently offered through our unique Distance Learning + Practical Format. Study from the comfort of home at your own pace and with the help of our excellent distance-learning instructors. Then choose from among our many five day practicals to complete the hands-on portion of your training.
Maximum Flexibility! Top Quality Instruction! The Best Hands-On Experience!
NEW FOR 2008!! "HOW TO" Skill Camps
Train and Present Effectively
Forging a Better Business Plan
Be Your Own Marketing Guru
Building Better Bridges
Learn Business Survival Skills
Courses Offered
Enrichment Course: Advanced Aromatherapy Five day intensive course will cover the fundamentals of chemistry, biology of essential oils and aromatherapy lifestyles
Animal Acupressure (TallGrass Animal Acupressure) We are pleased to announce that we are now offering animal acupressure classes through our reciprocal relationship with the world-famous TallGrass Animal Acupressure school
Enrichment Course: Reiki III In this course, you will learn to project your healing energies beyond your immediate environment to provide distance healing
Enrichment Course: Aromatherapy Learn the basic concepts of aromatherapy and how essential oils can be safely used for animals
Enrichment Course: Connecitve Tissue Approaches II
An in depth look at Connective Tissue (with a focus on fascia) and several of it's "wow" characteristics, including tensegrity, piezo-electricity, sol/gel states, and visco-elasticity
Enrichment Course: Connecitve Tissue I An in depth look at Connective Tissue (with a focus on fascia) and several of it's "wow" characteristics, including tensegrity, piezo-electricity, sol/gel states, and visco-elasticity
Enrichment Course: Shiatsu Techniques learned in this two-day workshop can be used for self-care and in the care of your dogs, cats or horses
Enrichment Course: Animal Communication Your animals are talking! Are you listening? Join nationally recognized animal communicator Polly Klein in this exciting two-day class on telepathic animal communication
Level 300: Large Animal Massage Distance Learning The Level 300 LAMP Distance Learning Course explores techniques designed to assist horse's in accessing their natural healing abilities in the face of injury or illness
Level 200: Small Animal Distance Learning The Level 200 SAMP Distance Learning course looks at the unique challenges faced by the athletic dog and dogs in service roles
"How To" Train and Present Effectively Our "How To' Skill Camps are two-day camps that will help you explore new skills and techniques designed to grow your business and create the success you desire for yourself
"How To" Learn Business Survival Skills Ride the waves of business in this basic bookkeeping and record management course so that there is sure to be smooth sailing ahead
