Intermediate Course Animal Massage Courses For Pets Animal Acupressure Courses Online

Intermediate Level Courses

- Equine & Small Animal Acupressure

These courses are available to everyone whether or not they are in the Practitioner Certificate Program. Learning Unit or Continuing Education credits will be given to people completing the entire course work including examinations and case studies. We suggest that the following courses be taken in the order listed to gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Online - Meridian Theory – Equine or Small Animal

                8 Units / 30 LUs or 16 CE hours
               Prerequisite: 2 Introductory Courses

     The Meridian Theory is the heart of Eastern Pathology. This course offers an in-depth understanding of how the meridians function within the animal’s body. As it was written in the Spiritual Pivot: “The meridians are where the beginners begin and masters end.” The more you learn about the meridian system and their location, the better your working knowledge of acupressure -- your assessment skills and point selection for treatments will be more effective. The course covers the 12 major meridians and 2 extraordinary vessels. This course includes:

Review of TCM Concepts
Zang-Fu Organ system
Meridian Theory
Location of Meridians
Function and Energetics of Meridians

A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available after successfully passing 8 unit quizzes and the final examination. Fee: Small Animal / Equine - $275.00

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Hands-On - Meridians and Special Conditions I & II – Equine or Small Animal
I. 2 Days / 30 LUs or 16 CE hours

Prerequisite: 2 Introductory Courses
II. 2 Days / 30 LUs or 16 CE hours

Prerequisite: 2 Introductory Course & Meridians & Specific Conditions I.

This course is divided into two sections so that we can cover 6 of the 12 Major Meridians in each section. Following the categorization of the Five-Element Theory, the courses offer greater depth regarding the types of physical and psychological issues presented when particular meridians are not in balance. Participants will learn: to trace each meridian; the key acupoints along each of the meridians; indicators for each of the meridian imbalances; and, Specific Condition Treatments for each of the 12 Major Meridians and two Extraordinary Vessels.

A Certificate of Completion for 60 LUs or 32 CE hours is available after successfully passing the Open-Book, Take-Home Examination, and 6 case studies. Fee: Small Animal / Equine - $725.00

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Online - Introduction to Five-Element Theory – Equine or Small Animal Acupressure
9 Units / 30 LUs or 16 CE hours

Prerequisite: 2 Introductory Courses

This Five Element Theory, also called The Five Phases of Transformation, is one of the basic theories underlying Chinese Medicine and acupressure because it helps to differentiate Patterns of Disharmony. This course introduces the Correspondence Chart so that participants can begin to understand the metaphors used in discerning the different patterns of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Additionally, an acupoint selecting technique using the Command Points, the point classification associated with the Five-Element Theory.

A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available after successfully passing 8 unit quizzes and the final examination. Fee: Small Animal / Equine - $275.00

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Online - Acupoint Classification – Equine or Small Animal
9 Units / 30 LUs or 16 CE hours

Prerequisite: 2 Introductory Classes

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupressure points are categorized by how acupoints can best be used to balance Chi and other Vital Substances within the body. This course covers the major acupoint classifications, the "medicine bag" of TCM, such as: Source, Association, Master, Connecting, Influential, Jing-Well (Ting), etc. You will learn the functions, the location and energetics of key acupoints classifications. Knowing the acupoint classifications provides participants with invaluable tools that are basic and essential in developing treatment plans for specific animal conditions.

A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available after successfully passing 9 unit quizzes and the final examination. Fee: Small Animal / Equine - $275.00

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