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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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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Large Animal Foundation Acupressure Practical AUG2022
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: 8
Date(s) of Class: 08/01/2022 — 08/05/2022 -
Small Animal Foundation Acupressure Practical AUG2022
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: 8
Date(s) of Class: 08/01/2022 — 08/05/2022
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Animal Aromatic Science
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Aromatic Sciences for Animals Foundation Certification
Learn the science of scent and how it affects an animals health and well-being in this blended learning course.
Instructor: Joan Sorita
Location: Online
Student Limit: 12
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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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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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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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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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Equine Performance Show Circuit Internship
To Be the Best, Learn From the Best
Have you always wanted to work on top-level equestrian athletes in an exciting show environment?
Join NWSAM Graduates Casey Sorita and Ross Alexander for an education-packed two-week Internship on the road.
Travel to some of the most coveted A-Circuit Hunter-Jumper and Reining competitions to enhance your massage skills and learn advanced techniques and modalities.
Learn about laser therapy, kinesiology taping, BEMER and more. Perfect your skills while earning credit.Location: Online
Student Limit: 4
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Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical AUG2022
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 Therapist Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 10
Date(s) of Class: 08/15/2022 — 08/19/2022 -
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical SEP2022
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 Therapist Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 10
Date(s) of Class: 09/26/2022 — 09/30/2022 -
Large Animal Rehabilitation Massage Practical-SEP2022
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: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 6
Date(s) of Class: 09/20/2022 — 09/23/2022 -
Small Animal Rehabilitation Massage Practical-SEP2022
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: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 6
Date(s) of Class: 09/20/2022 — 09/23/2022 -
Large Animal Performance Massage Practical – OCT2022
This 4-day practical provides the supervised hands-on training necessary to complete the Performance Massage certification.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 6
Date(s) of Class: 10/11/2022 — 10/14/2022 -
Small Animal Performance Massage Practical-OCT2022
This 4-day practical provides the supervised hands-on training necessary to complete the Performance Massage certification.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 6
Date(s) of Class: 10/11/2022 — 10/14/2022 -
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical OCT2022
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 Therapist Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 10/17/2022 — 10/22/2022
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FUNdamental Courses (One Day BodyWorkShops)
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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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Equine Equi-Tape Practitioner Training
Learn kinesiology taping skills for horses in this one-day workshop.Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 08/20/2022 — 08/20/2022
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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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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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Equine Performance Show Circuit Internship
To Be the Best, Learn From the Best
Have you always wanted to work on top-level equestrian athletes in an exciting show environment?
Join NWSAM Graduates Casey Sorita and Ross Alexander for an education-packed two-week Internship on the road.
Travel to some of the most coveted A-Circuit Hunter-Jumper and Reining competitions to enhance your massage skills and learn advanced techniques and modalities.
Learn about laser therapy, kinesiology taping, BEMER and more. Perfect your skills while earning credit.Location: Online
Student Limit: 4
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Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical AUG2022
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 Therapist Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 10
Date(s) of Class: 08/15/2022 — 08/19/2022 -
Large Animal Rehabilitation Massage Practical-SEP2022
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: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 6
Date(s) of Class: 09/20/2022 — 09/23/2022 -
Large Animal Performance Massage Practical – OCT2022
This 4-day practical provides the supervised hands-on training necessary to complete the Performance Massage certification.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 6
Date(s) of Class: 10/11/2022 — 10/14/2022
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Manual Ligament Therapy / M.A.P.s / All Other CE Courses
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SURE FOOT Practitioner Workshop with Wendy Murdoch
This workshop is designed for Equine Professionals who would like to become SURE FOOT® Equine Stability Program Practitioners or are interested in a more in-depth understanding of the SURE FOOT® Equine Stability Program.
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 08/06/2022 — 08/07/2022 -
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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Equine Manual Ligament Therapy
Transform your practice by completing our Manual Ligament Therapy for Equines course. During this blended learning course, you will learn the Foundation and Science of Manual Ligament Therapy. Learn specific releases for various regions of the body to dramatically reduce hypertonicity in the muscles and restore balance and stability of the joints while improving patterns of movement. Based on osteopathic techniques developed by Arik Gohl and adapted for animals by Lola Michelin.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 8
Date(s) of Class: 06/25/2022 — 06/26/2022 -
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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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 Foundation Massage Practical SEP2022
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 Therapist Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 10
Date(s) of Class: 09/26/2022 — 09/30/2022 -
Small Animal Rehabilitation Massage Practical-SEP2022
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: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 6
Date(s) of Class: 09/20/2022 — 09/23/2022 -
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical OCT2022
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 Therapist Foundation course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 10/17/2022 — 10/22/2022 -
Small Animal Performance Massage Practical-OCT2022
This 4-day practical provides the supervised hands-on training necessary to complete the Performance Massage certification.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 6
Date(s) of Class: 10/11/2022 — 10/14/2022
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