Here are some comments from NWSAM graduates. These comments are typical of the feedback we consistently receive from students completing our programs.
Our course is an important investment of your time and money. We encourage any prospective student to talk with graduates of our program, and other programs, too!
We are confident you, too, will be delighted with NWSAM.
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I loved the whole class! In particular, I thought the content of information and the way it was presented was very easy to follow. I especially enjoyed learning about essences and intuition.
~ Carrie Small — Small Animal graduate
I can honestly say that taking the course was one of the best experiences of my life! I was nervous when the week long practical came around, but I would do it again in a heartbeat! The work was challenging, but so fun! The hardest part was not leaving the animal shelter with a new companion!!!
~ Elisa Pantelemon Wagner — Small Animal graduate
The whole body of the course was such an eye-opener to me. Money can't buy what I've learned in this course.
~ Elizabeth Sinclair — Small Animal graduate
I love the hands-on work. Really enjoyed the guest speakers and exposure to different modalities. Liked the morning meditations.
~ Jamie Kennedy — Large Animal and Small Animal graduate
I just had to email to tell you how IMPRESSED I was with how you set-up, arranged and taught Level 300. It was interesting, fun, interactive and varied in teaching styles. Kudos! I could see all of the hard work, organization and love you put into this class. You highly exceeded my expectations. Not only did I learn alot, but it was interesting AND I had FUN! You should be very, very proud!
~ Joy Casamento-Walker — Small Animal graduate
I liked all of it. I really like getting all of the detail about the muscles. I liked that the teachers were nice, friendly and approachable.
~ Karen Stone — Small Animal graduate
I'm even more enthused to pursue this avenue of bodywork. This has been one of the best continuing education courses I've ever done. Thank you!
~ Kelly Van Allen — Large Animal graduate
I loved the hands-on time with the horses. The pace of the class was great, well-broken up between lecture and practical. The lectures were very well-done. Great explanations and very interesting.
~ Laura Huddlestone — Large Animal graduate
I feel very lucky to have been able to attend this program. The entire experience was very rewarding and positive. I'm excited to get out and ... start building a new practice!
~ Linda Nylander– Large Animal graduate
Everyone at the school made me feel so special and so important. They went out of their way to make sure students succeeded. I can't thank them enough for giving my life new found joy and a feeling of doing something so special and important in this crazy world. Thank you to Lola and all her staff at NWSAM.
~ Lorna Boydston — Small Animal graduate
Everyone at the school made me feel so special and so important. They went out of their way to make sure students succeeded. I can't thank them enough for giving my life new found joy and a feeling of doing something so special and important in this crazy world. Thank you to Lola and all her staff at NWSAM.
~ Lorna Boydston — Small Animal graduate
I am very impressed with this program and will recommend it to anyone interested in this field. I look forward to continuing my education through the Northwest School of Animal Massage.
~ Lyndsey Durning — Small Animal graduate
Good afternoon. I wanted to take a moment today to personally thank you for the opportunity The Gorilla Grant I was awarded provided me. I completed my SAMP100 practical this past Saturday with a 97! You have an excellent team in Sandy, Lori, Jaime and Rubi. Each one of them helped me get to where I am today. I'm so excited about my future and the great things that I can do for the small animals in my community! I hope to honor your Gorilla and my Peatie with every special soul I come in contact with. Thanks again for everything! Margaret Taormina, CSAMP
~ Margaret Taormina, Oregon Graduate 2013
I found the instructors to be excellent at demonstrating and explaining information. By the time I went to the practical session, I felt very prepared.
~ Polly Klein — Small Animal graduate
Open and accessible instructors! Great variety of techniques! Very patient and non-judgemental. Promotes student success.
~ PT Reap — Large Animal graduate
The respect and trust that this course has taught me about myself will forever enhance my life in anything I do.
~ Ren Matney — Distance Learning Small Animal Massage Graduate
I can't tell you what this means to me. I have a very troubled horse and bodywork is making a huge difference in him and how he goes. This has been one of those "life changing" experiences for me. I will never forget the class, my classmates and you. I learned so much from everyone.
~ Robin Western — Large Animal graduate
Lola! I just wanted to...say with the most sincerest of love and gratitude "Thank you!" from the bottom of my heart. 9 years ago I chose massage school over nursing school. That first session at NWSAM...set me on the journey of my life! That first session of school opened up my world in more ways than I could ever explain. Today I was asked to speak at a clinic in Woodland. People want to hear what I have to say!!! Everyday I get to work on a horse it feeds my soul like no other. I am definitely doing what I am meant to do. For that..... I thank you! Your little school literally changed my life! I am forever indebted to you, Megan and NWSAM!!!!!!
~ Stephanie VanDitmos
Kalamazoo was an amazing experience. I would jump at the chance to do it again. NWSAM instructors are passionate for the work they do offer a caring and supportive environment. Thank you, Lola, for providing us with such a rewarding experience!
~ Sue Okoniewski — Small Animal graduate
