Animal Acupressure Colorado Cohort JUN26

Start Your New Career as an Animal Acupressure Professional by Summer!

OVER 150 HOURS OF INSTRUCTOR ASSISTED ONLINE CONTENT  -  PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON TRAINING  - SUPERVISED CASE STUDIES

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION UPON COMPLETION OF CASE STUDIES  (NBCAAM / WA WTB/ CO DPOS)

ENJOY SMALLER CLASS SIZE and FLEXIBLE HYBRID LEARNING with the TOP Instructor in the field, Kim Bauer, CAAT, LAMT, SAMT.

PRACTICAL TRAINING  to be held June 24th-28th. (must complete online prereq in advance)   

Hosted by our friends at the NEW RMSAAM campus in Sedalia, Colorado.

If you have been waiting to take this acclaimed Animal Acupressure Program with internationally recognized instructor Kim Bauer, the Time is NOW!

Start the 3-month online learning program now and be ready to join your classmates in Colorado in June.

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Join Lorre Mueller  (Trinity Equine Services) and Lola Michelin (NWSAM) for an immersive exploration day of equine bones. This workshop is designed for animal bodyworkers who want to deepen their anatomical literacy through touch, discussion, and open-ended discovery.

Learn Manual Ligament Therapy as developed by Arik Gohl and modified for animals by Lola Michelin. NWSAM is the exclusive provider of MLT Certification.

The instructors for the course will be Lola Michelin and Kim Bauer, trained by Kris De Ceulaer, DVM, Ph.D. Dr. De Ceulaer is a veterinarian in Belgium who specializes in osteopathy, acupuncture and Chinese Food Therapy. Additionally she holds a Ph.D in Veterinary anatomy. The course includes an online course with Kris De Ceulaer, DVM and a one-day hands-on practical to practice the techniques.  

Learn the location and function of the Equine Fascial Lines as well as how to identify indicators of tension along a line.

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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)

The instructors for the course will be Lola Michelin and Kim Bauer, trained by Kris De Ceulaer, DVM, Ph.D. Dr. De Ceulaer is a veterinarian in Belgium who specializes in osteopathy, acupuncture and Chinese Food Therapy. Additionally she holds a Ph.D in Veterinary anatomy.  

Learn Equine Craniosacral Therapy.  Join NWSAM and guest instructor Tracy Vroom (Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage) for the first level of training in this unique visionary style.  Dates: May 12-15, 2026  Cost: 1400.00

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Discover the benefits of animal acupressure in this short introductory online course with Kim Bauer.

Enjoy our Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.

Discover the benefits of animal massage in this short introductory online course with Lola Michelin.

Discover the benefits of Horse Temperament Typing in this short introductory online course with Kim Bauer.

At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.

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Join NWSAM for a 5-Day In-person Practical as part of our Equine Foundation Massage Certification program. 

This exciting 5-day immersive course provides you with the supervised hands-on training that can be combined with our online studies for professional certification. April 13-17th, 2026    9:00AM-5:00PM  Cost: $1000 (does not include $100 registration fee) Location:  Paxhia Farm   Vashon, WA

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At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.

At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.

Join NWSAM for a 5-Day In-person Practical as part of our Performance Massage Certification program. 

This course focuses on performance massage techniques for canine athletes, working and breeding dogs. June 15th-19th, 2026    9:00AM-5:00PM  Cost: $1000 (does not include registration fee) Location:  Hood River, Oregon 

Join NWSAM for a 5-Day In-person Practical as part of our Equine Rehabilitation Massage Certification program. 

This exciting 5-day immersive course provides you with the supervised hands-on training that can be combined with our online studies for professional certification in Rehabilitation Massage. May 18th-22nd, 2026    9:00AM-5:00PM  Cost: $1000 (does not include the $50 registration fee) Location:  Vashon, WA

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Sketching the Unseen is a 2‑day, hands‑on workshop designed to give equine professionals practical educator tools they can use in lessons, sessions, and client communication. Through simple, functional sketching and structured observation, you’ll learn how to help clients see what’s happening in their horses with more clarity and confidence. Taught by equine bodyworker and sketch artist Olga Surmacheva, hosted by NWSAM.

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Join NWSAM for a 5-Day In-person Practical as part of our Canine Foundation Massage Certification program. 

This exciting 5-day immersive course provides you with the supervised hands-on training that can be combined with our online studies for professional certification. April 13th-17th, 2026    9:00AM-5:00PM  Cost: $1000 (does not include $100 registration fee) Location:  Paxhia Farm   Vashon, WA

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At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.

At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.

At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.

September 1st-5th, 2025    9:00AM-5:00PM  Cost: $1000  Location:  Paxhia Farm  Vashon, Wa.

Prerequisite:  Completion of  Small Animal Rehabilitation Massage Distance-Learning course. This 5-day practical session provides the supervised hands-on training needed to complete our Rehabilitation Massage certification. Skills covered during this week include manual lymphatic drainage, pre-surgical and post-surgical massage, circulatory techniques and massage designed to assist with relief from inflammation and proper scar tissue formation. Rehabilitation massage is not a substitute for proper veterinary care and programs are designed with full health intakes, including veterinary referral and consult. Cost of this course is $1000, which includes materials and a $100 registration fee. May 18th-22nd, 2026  Location: Paxhia Farm  Vashon,WA

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.