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Aromatic Sciences for Animals Foundation Certification
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Kim Bauer
LOLA
Montana Banana
adavidcr@icloud.com
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0 Lessons
Aromatic Sciences for Animals Foundation Certification
Montana Banana
Open to access this content
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0 Lessons
Bone Exploration: A Hands-On Journey
LOLA
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.
Not Enrolled
3 Lessons
Canine Manual Ligament Therapy Online
LOLA
Learn Manual Ligament Therapy as developed by Arik Gohl and modified for animals by Lola Michelin. NWSAM is the exclusive provider of MLT Certification.
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Equine Fascial Lines
Kim Bauer
Learn the location and function of the Equine Fascial Lines as well as how to identify indicators of tension along a line.
Not Enrolled
3 Lessons
Equine Manual Ligament Therapy Online
LOLA
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)
Not Enrolled
9 Lessons
FUNdamentals of Aromatic Science for Animals
LOLA
Open to access this content
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0 Lessons
Horse Temperament Typing
LOLA
Open to access this content
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2 Lessons
Introduction to Animal Acupressure
Kim Bauer
Discover the benefits of animal acupressure in this short introductory online course with Kim Bauer.
Aromatherapy for Animals
4 Lessons
Introduction to Animal Aromatics
LOLA
Enjoy our Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.
Not Enrolled
4 Lessons
Introduction to Animal Massage
LOLA
Discover the benefits of animal massage in this short introductory online course with Lola Michelin.
Not Enrolled
10 Lessons
Introduction to Horse Temperament Typing
Kim Bauer
Discover the benefits of Horse Temperament Typing in this short introductory online course with Kim Bauer.
Not Enrolled
5 Lessons
Large Animal Acupressure Distance Learning: Foundation Level
adavidcr@icloud.com
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Large Animal Foundation Acupressure Practical APR26
LOLA
Open to access this content
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0 Lessons
Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical APR26
LOLA
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
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical JUL26
LOLA
Open to access this content
Not Enrolled
5 Lessons
Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Foundation Level
adavidcr@icloud.com
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Performance Level
LOLA
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Rehabilitation Level
LOLA
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Large Animal Performance Massage Practical -JUN26
LOLA
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
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Large Animal Rehabilitation Massage Practical-MAY26
LOLA
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
Not Enrolled
6 Lessons
Small Animal Acupressure Distance Learning: Foundation Level
adavidcr@icloud.com
Open to access this content
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Small Animal Foundation Acupressure Practical APR26
LOLA
Open to access this content
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical APR26
LOLA
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
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical AUG26
LOLA
Open to access this content
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical MAY26
LOLA
Open to access this content
Not Enrolled
5 Lessons
Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Foundation Level
adavidcr@icloud.com
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Performance Level
LOLA
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Rehabilitation Level
LOLA
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Small Animal Performance Massage Practical-JUN26
LOLA
September 1st-5th, 2025 9:00AM-5:00PM Cost: $1000
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon, Wa.
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Small Animal Rehabilitation Massage Practical-MAR26
LOLA
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
. March 23rd-27th, 2026 Location: Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR
Not Enrolled
0 Lessons
Visceral Therapy for Dogs and Horses
LOLA
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.