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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.  

Level 100: Maintenance Massage for Animals

Level 200: Performance Massage for Animals

Level 300: Rehabilitation Massage for Animals (in conjunction with proper veterinary care)

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: Reiki I and II
Explore the gentle power of Reiki
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
FUNdamentals of ANIMAL MASSAGE
Learn the basics of animal massage in this exciting two-day workshop
Greening Your Pet
Explore creative ways to reduce your pet's carbon pawprint
LEVEL 100 Large Animal Distance Learning certification course
In order to meet the busy schedules of many of our students, we are happy to provide a distance learning course as part of our Large Animal Massage Practitioner (LAMP) certification
Level 200: Large Animal Distance Learning
The Level 200: Large Animal Distance Learning course explores the world of massage relative to performance animals
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 100: LAMP 100 Practical
PREREQUISITE:  Completion of  Level 100: LAMP 100 Distance Learning Course
Level 100: SAMP 100 Practical
PREREQUISITE:  Completion of SAMP 100 Distance Learning Course
Level 200: Large Animal Practical
PREREQUISITE:  Completion of LAMP 200 Distance Learning course
Level 200:Small Animal Practical
PREREQUISITE:  Completion of SAMP 200 Distance Learning course
Level 300: Large Animal Massage Practical
Prerequisite:  Completion of LEVEL 300 LAMP distance learning course
Level 300: Small Animal Massage Practical
PREREQUISITE:  Completion of SAMP 100 Distance learning course
LEVEL 100 Small Animal Distance Learning certification course
In order to meet the busy schedules of many of our students, we are happy to provide a distance learning course as part of our Small Animal Massage Practitioner (SAMP) certification
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
Level 300: Small Animal Massage Distance Learning
The Level 300 SAMP Distance Course focuses on rehabilitation massage
"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" Be Your Own Marketing Guru
Scale a mountain of marketing ideas to discover the one, true marketing plan for your business
"How To" Build Better Bridges
Create a network of support and relationships that keeps you connected to your clients
"How To" Forge a Better Business Plan
Blaze a trail for your business growth that takes you to the highest summit
"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

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