Equine advanced massage is a beautiful blend of techniques for seniors and horses who are recovering from an injury or surgery.

This 5-day course teaches the following: (35 live seminar hours and 72 home study hours)

• Massage techniques to support senior, geriatric, and horses in rehab

• Techniques to improve quality of life, help manage pain and inflammation, improve proprioception and improve range of motion

• Rehab massage tools for injury and post-op recovery

• Gentle stretching for senior and post-op horses

• End of life care and support

• Common conditions and injuries of senior horses

• Discussion of rehab situations 

• Discussion of accepted protocols currently being used in veterinary medicine

• Manual lymphatic drainage massage techniques

• Introduction to holistic modalities – chakras, applied kinesiology, essentials oils, herbs, sound therapy, energy work, craniosacral therapy, and color therapy

• Continued development of assessment and palpation skills

• Gait analysis

• Anatomy focused on the lymphatic system, tendons, ligaments, joints, and the nervous system

For more information and to enroll, please email our office at information@rmsaam.com

Terri O’Hara will be offering an Animal Communication retreat for more information contact her at: Animalwize@aol.com

Masterson Method weekend course taught by Kim Hollstein

Equine Sports Massage will prepare you to work with horses who participate in any type of riding and working life. We learn to work with horses who are in all disciplines… weekend warriors; competition horses –  dressage, eventing, endurance, jumping; trail horses; retired racehorses; and everyone in between.

This 5-day course teaches the following: (35 live seminar hours and 123 home study cognitive hours)

• In-depth equine anatomy  – more muscles and organ systems

• Introduction to kinesiology

• Pre-massage considerations for athletes

• Massage strokes and techniques of sports massage

• Discussion on the importance of saddle fit, dentistry, hoof care

• Introduction to the basics of stretching

• Post-massage considerations specific to athletes

• Body assessment, gait analysis, conformation vs. compensation

• Specific conditions relating to athletes

• Building your practice in the sports industry

• Pathologies relating to athletes

• Common injuries and current rehab protocols

For more information and to enroll please email us at information@rmsaam.com

Mark Rashid Five Day Intensive for more information contact info@happydogranch.org

This comprehensive course prepares you to begin your career in equine massage. You'll learn a full massage sequence so you'll feel confident once your class is completed and you begin your case studies. The hands-on practice during your class gives you valuable time with experienced instructors who work in the field. 

We provide free mentoring throughout your process.

This 5-day course teaches the following: (35 live seminar hours and 72 home study hours)

• Introduction to anatomy and physiology

• Pre-massage considerations

• Massage strokes and techniques for therapeutic massage

• Post-massage considerations for horses and their guardians

• Building and marketing your practice: confidentiality, developing/maintaining records, preparing case histories, developing case studies, marketing strategies, and insurance

• Pathologies – common equine diseases, and current information on medications and treatments – holistic and allopathic

• Gait observation as it relates to muscle imbalances, compensation patterns, conformation issues, injuries, and surgeries

• Horse handling – behavior, communication, intention, herd dynamics, and barn safety

• Introduction to nutrition

This course is the pre-requisite for Equine Sports Massage and Advanced Equine Massage.

All our courses are credentialed by the State of Colorado by the Division of Private Occupational Schools. This course is approved by Washington state. NBCAAM and NCBTMB approved course.

For more information and to enroll, please email us at information@rmsaam.com

Healing Touch for Animals taught by Carol Komitor

Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM) offers Advanced Canine Massage. Classes run from 9-5.

Learn more and register here.

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Mark Rashid Five Day Intensive for more information contact info@happydogranch.org

Canine Sports Massage 

The next step in your certification. This level will focus on advanced massage techniques and topics including massage for the canine athlete. This course is not just for the hard-core dog agility world, this curriculum contains vital information for all active and sporting dogs.

This 4-day course teaches the following: (28 live seminar hours and 122 home study hours)

• In-depth canine anatomy – more muscles and organ systems

• Introduction to kinesiology

• Pre-massage considerations with athletes

• Massage strokes and techniques for sports massage

• A massage protocol 

• Introduction to the basics of stretching

• Post-massage considerations specific to athletes

• Body assessment, gait analysis, conformation vs. compensation  

• Building your practice in the sports industry

• Pathologies relating to athletes

• Common injuries and current rehab protocols

Location: Happy Dog Ranch, Sedalia, CO

To enroll or for more details, please email the office at information@rmsaam.com

Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM) offers Canine Massage - Level 1. Classes run from 9-5 (MT).

Learn more and register here.

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This comprehensive course prepares you to begin your career in equine massage. You'll learn a full massage sequence so you'll feel confident once your class is completed and you begin your case studies. The hands-on practice during your class gives you valuable time with experienced instructors who work in the field. 

We provide free mentoring throughout your process.

This 5-day course teaches the following: (35 live seminar hours and 72 home study hours)

• Introduction to anatomy and physiology

• Pre-massage considerations

• Massage strokes and techniques for therapeutic massage

• Post-massage considerations for horses and their guardians

• Building and marketing your practice: confidentiality, developing/maintaining records, preparing case histories, developing case studies, marketing strategies, and insurance

• Pathologies – common equine diseases, and current information on medications and treatments – holistic and allopathic

• Gait observation as it relates to muscle imbalances, compensation patterns, conformation issues, injuries, and surgeries

• Horse handling – behavior, communication, intention, herd dynamics, and barn safety

• Introduction to nutrition

This course is the pre-requisite for Equine Sports Massage and Advanced Equine Massage.

All our courses are credentialed by the State of Colorado by the Division of Private Occupational Schools. This course is approved by Washington state. NBCAAM and NCBTMB approved course.

For more information and to enroll, please email us at information@rmsaam.com

Mark Rashid Ten Day Intensive for more information contact info@happydogranch.org

Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM) offers Canine Massage - Level 1. Classes run from 9-5 (MT).

Learn more and register here.

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Healing Touch for Animals Level 3

Ken Bain with Trigger Point Therapy for Dogs sponsored by Rocky Mountain School of Acupressure and Massage. Contact RMSAAM for more information at: information@rmsaam.com

Canine Sports Massage 

The next step in your certification. This level will focus on advanced massage techniques and topics including massage for the canine athlete. This course is not just for the hard-core dog agility world, this curriculum contains vital information for all active and sporting dogs.

This 4-day course teaches the following: (28 live seminar hours and 122 home study hours)

• In-depth canine anatomy – more muscles and organ systems

• Introduction to kinesiology

• Pre-massage considerations with athletes

• Massage strokes and techniques for sports massage

• A massage protocol 

• Introduction to the basics of stretching

• Post-massage considerations specific to athletes

• Body assessment, gait analysis, conformation vs. compensation  

• Building your practice in the sports industry

• Pathologies relating to athletes

• Common injuries and current rehab protocols

Location: Happy Dog Ranch, Sedalia, CO

To enroll or for more details, please email the office at information@rmsaam.com

Mark Rashid Ten Day Intensive. For more information contact info@happydogranch.org

Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM) offers Canine Massage - Level 1. Classes run from 9-5 (MT).

Learn more and register here.

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Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies 4 Day Intensive with Dr. Duey Freeman and Kimberley Beck