NWSAM
Where All Students are Honored Students and The Future Is In Your Hands!
We look forward to helping you pursue your interest in animal therapies with the Northwest School of Animal Massage.
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Introductory Courses (Online Free Courses)
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Introduction to Animal Massage
Enjoy our Free Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.
Discover the benefits of animal massage in this short introductory online course.
You will need to register to access the course and you have 30 days to enjoy the course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Introduction to Animal Acupressure
Enjoy our Free Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.
Discover the benefits of animal acupressure in this short introductory online course.
You will need to register to access the course and you have 30 days to enjoy the course.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Introduction to Animal Aromatics
Enjoy our Free Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.
Discover the benefits of animal massage in this short introductory online course.
You will need to register to access the course and you have 30 days to enjoy the course.
Instructor: Joan Sorita
Location: Online
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Introduction to Horse Temperament Typing
Enjoy our Free Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.
Discover the benefits of Horse Temperament Typing in this short introductory online course.
You will need to register to access the course and you have 30 days to enjoy the course.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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FUNdamentals of Animal Bodywork
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Animal Massage Certification
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Performance Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Performance Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Rehabilitation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Rehabilitation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Rehabilitation Massage Practical-OCT23
This 4-day practical session provides the supervised hands-on training needed to complete our Rehabilitation Massage certification.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Oregon Humane Society – Portland, OR
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 10/10/2023 — 10/13/2023 -
Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical OCT23
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Largel Animal Massage Therapist Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 10/16/2023 — 10/20/2023 -
Large Animal Performance Massage Practical OCT23
This 4-day practical provides the supervised hands-on training necessary to complete the Large Animal Performance Massage certification.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 10
Date(s) of Class: 10/24/2023 — 10/27/2023 -
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical JAN24-AZ
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Small Animal Massage Foundation online course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Arizona School of Integrative Studies – Mesa
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 01/22/2024 — 01/26/2024 -
Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical FEB24-AZ
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Large Animal Massage Foundation online course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Arizona School of Integrative Studies – Mesa
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 02/05/2024 — 02/09/2024 -
Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical APR24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Largel Animal Massage Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 04/15/2024 — 04/19/2024 -
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical APR24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Small Animal Massage Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 04/01/2024 — 04/05/2024
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Animal Acupressure Certification
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Small Animal Acupressure Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: Unlimited
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Large Animal Acupressure Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Foundation Acupressure Practical APR24
In this 5-day practical, you will receive the hands-on training needed to successfully apply the principles learned in the Small Animal Foundation Acupressure online learning.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 10
Date(s) of Class: 04/08/2024 — 04/12/2024 -
Large Animal Foundation Acupressure Practical APR24
In this 5-day practical, you will receive the hands-on training needed to successfully apply the principles learned in the Large Animal Foundation Acupressure online learning.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 10
Date(s) of Class: 04/08/2024 — 04/12/2024
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Animal Aromatic Science
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Holiday Animal Aromatics Gift Workshop
HOLIDAY ANIMAL AROMATICS GIFT WORKSHOP
Give the gift of healing.
Come to an informative workshop and make a gift, too!Instructor: Joan Sorita
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 20
Date(s) of Class: 12/09/2023 — 12/09/2023 -
FUNdamentals of Aromatic Science for Animals
Welcome to this short but informative course on animals and aromatics. Anyone who is interested in learning more about this topic will benefit from taking this course.
Instructor: Joan Sorita
Location: Online
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Introduction to Animal Aromatics
Enjoy our Free Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.
Discover the benefits of animal massage in this short introductory online course.
You will need to register to access the course and you have 30 days to enjoy the course.
Instructor: Joan Sorita
Location: Online
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Manual Ligament Therapy
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Equine Manual Ligament Therapy Online
Transform your practice by completing our Practitioner Certification in Manual Ligament Therapy for Equines. During the online portion of this blended learning course, you will learn the Foundation and Science of Manual Ligament Therapy. This will set the stage for you to learn specific releases for various regions of the body. MLT dramatically reduces hypertonicity in the muscles and restores balance and stability of the joints while improving patterns of movement. Manual Ligament Therapy (MLT) is based on osteopathic techniques developed by Arik Gohl and adapted for animals by Lola Michelin.
Combine this online course with the 2-day hands on training for certification.
Online: self-paced instruction in anatomy of the joints and ligaments as well as the theory and history of MLT.
Day One On-Site: On-site instruction and practice.
Day Two On-Site: More on-site instruction followed by a proficiency practical.
The hands-on portion of the training is limited to 8 students for optimal learning.
Total Cost: $750US ($250 for the online portion and $500 for the hands-on portion)
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Canine Manual Ligament Therapy Online
Transform your practice by completing our Practitioner Certification in Manual Ligament Therapy for Canines. During the online portion of this blended learning course, you will learn the Foundation and Science of Manual Ligament Therapy. This will set the stage for you to learn specific releases for various regions of the body. MLT dramatically reduces hypertonicity in the muscles and restores balance and stability of the joints while improving patterns of movement. Manual Ligament Therapy (MLT) is based on osteopathic techniques developed by Arik Gohl and adapted for animals by Lola Michelin.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Continuing Education
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Visceral Therapy for Dogs and Horses
Visceral Therapy builds on the general principles of osteopathy to include a special understanding of the organs (viscera), blood vessels and nerves of the body. Visceral Techniques can help relieve imbalances and restrictions in the interconnections between the movements of all the organs and structures of the body.
Kris De Ceulaer, DVM, Ph.D is a veterinarian in Belgium who specializes in osteopathy, acupuncture and Chinese Food Therapy. Additionally she holds a Ph.D in Veterinary anatomy.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
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Horse Temperament Typing
This online course has been created to share information with you about the eleven Horse Temperament Types as explained by Madalyn Ward, DVM. Dr. Ward has been a pioneering voice in the field of holistic horse care for over two decades and she breaks new ground with the Horse Temperament Typing system.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Equine Fascial Lines
Learn the location and function of the Equine Fascial Lines as well as how to identify indicators of tension along each line.
This online course has been approved for 10 hours of CE credit with NBCAAM, 5 of which are hands-on hours. There is an optional in person workshop worth 7 additional hands-on hours. (CE-1358)
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Large Animal Massage Certification
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Performance Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Rehabilitation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical OCT23
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Largel Animal Massage Therapist Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 10/16/2023 — 10/20/2023 -
Large Animal Performance Massage Practical OCT23
This 4-day practical provides the supervised hands-on training necessary to complete the Large Animal Performance Massage certification.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 10
Date(s) of Class: 10/24/2023 — 10/27/2023 -
Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical FEB24-AZ
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Large Animal Massage Foundation online course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Arizona School of Integrative Studies – Mesa
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 02/05/2024 — 02/09/2024 -
Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical APR24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Largel Animal Massage Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 04/15/2024 — 04/19/2024
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Small Animal Massage Certification
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Performance Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Rehabilitation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Rehabilitation Massage Practical-OCT23
This 4-day practical session provides the supervised hands-on training needed to complete our Rehabilitation Massage certification.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Oregon Humane Society – Portland, OR
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 10/10/2023 — 10/13/2023 -
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical JAN24-AZ
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Small Animal Massage Foundation online course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Arizona School of Integrative Studies – Mesa
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 01/22/2024 — 01/26/2024 -
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical APR24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Small Animal Massage Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 04/01/2024 — 04/05/2024
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Craniosacral Therapy
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Canine Visionary Craniosacral Therapy Intro- SEP23
Level 1: Introduction to VCCST with Tracy Vroom
This is the beginning of your journey where you’ll explore the history and theory behind craniosacral therapy from a visionary perspective utilizing the ancient wisdom of shamanic technologies. You’ll learn a solid base of canine anatomy from the craniosacral perspective, how to feel the cranial rhythm on a dog, practical treatment protocols relating to the anatomy you learned and specific protocols. There will be a combination of lecture and hands-on work each day.Instructor: Tracy Vroom
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 09/28/2023 — 10/01/2023 -
Equine Visionary Craniosacral Therapy Intro- SEP23
This is the beginning of your VECST journey where you’ll explore the history and theory behind craniosacral therapy from a visionary perspective utilizing the ancient wisdom of shamanic technologies. You’ll learn a solid base of equine anatomy from the craniosacral perspective, how to feel the cranial rhythm on a horse, and practical treatment protocols relating to the anatomy you learned. Discover the body’s inner healing system – the power centers, chakras, and how light work can influence them.
Instructor: Tracy Vroom
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 09/22/2023 — 09/25/2023
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