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We look forward to helping you pursue your interest in animal therapies with the Northwest School of Animal Massage.

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  • Continuing Education

    • 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.

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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.

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      Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
      Location: Online

    • 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)

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      Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
      Location: Online

    • Canine Visceral Therapy Practical MAY23

      Learn Visceral Therapy Techniques with Dr. Kris De Ceulaer, DVM, Ph.D, exclusively at NWSAM.

      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.

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      Instructor: Dr. Kris De Ceulaer, DVM, Ph.D
      Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
      Student Limit: 16
      Date(s) of Class: 05/20/2023 — 05/20/2023

    • Equine Visceral Therapy Practical MAY23

      Learn Visceral Therapy Techniques with Dr. Kris De Ceulaer, DVM, Ph.D, exclusively at NWSAM.

      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.

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      Instructor: Dr. Kris De Ceulaer, DVM, Ph.D
      Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
      Student Limit: 16
      Date(s) of Class: 05/21/2023 — 05/21/2023

    • Functional Anatomy with Jillian Kreinbring AUG23

      An eye opening and practical biomechanical lecture series for equestrians
      of all levels who want to learn more about how to train sound horses.

      o Learn what to look for in healthy movement and muscular development
      o Discover what creates a healthy posture in riding horses
      o Connect how the horses’s body moves in concert with balance and collection
      o Evaluate a horse’s posture and anatomy from a new perspective
      o Add tools to develop horses’ postural strength to enhance their well-being

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      Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
      Student Limit: 25
      Date(s) of Class: 08/18/2023 — 08/20/2023