NWSAM
Where All Students are Honored Students and The Future Is In Your Hands!
We look forward to helping you pursue your interest in animal therapies with the Northwest School of Animal Massage.
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Introductory Courses (Online Free Courses)
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Introduction to Animal Massage
Enjoy our Free Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.
Discover the benefits of animal massage in this short introductory online course.
You will need to register to access the course and you have 30 days to enjoy the course.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Introduction to Animal Acupressure
Enjoy our Free Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.
Discover the benefits of animal acupressure in this short introductory online course.
You will need to register to access the course and you have 30 days to enjoy the course.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Introduction to Horse Temperament Typing
Enjoy our Free Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.
Discover the benefits of Horse Temperament Typing in this short introductory online course.
You will need to register to access the course and you have 30 days to enjoy the course.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Introduction to Animal Aromatics
Enjoy our Free Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.
Discover the benefits of animal massage in this short introductory online course.
You will need to register to access the course and you have 30 days to enjoy the course.
Instructor: Joan Sorita
Location: Online
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FUNdamentals of Animal Bodywork
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Animal Massage Certification
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Performance Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Rehabilitation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Performance Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Rehabilitation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Large Animal Performance Massage Practical -JUN24
This 4-day practical provides the supervised hands-on training necessary to complete the Performance Massage certification.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Hood River, Oregon
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 06/11/2024 — 06/14/2024 -
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical JUL24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Small Animal Massage Foundation online course.
Date: July 15th-19th Location: Vashon, Wa
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 07/15/2024 — 07/19/2024 -
Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical JUL24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Largel Animal Massage Foundation course.
Dates: July 29th-Aug 2nd. Location: Vashon, Wa
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 07/29/2024 — 08/02/2024 -
Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical SEP24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Largel Animal Massage Foundation course.
Dates: Sept. 23-27, 2024. Location: Vashon, Wa
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 09/23/2024 — 09/27/2024 -
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical OCT24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Small Animal Massage Foundation online course.
Date: October 21-25, 2024 Location: Vashon, Wa
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 10/21/2024 — 10/25/2024 -
Small Animal Rehabilitation Massage Practical-OCT24
This 4-day practical session provides the supervised hands-on training needed to complete our Rehabilitation Massage certification.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Oregon Humane Society – Portland, OR
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 10/15/2024 — 10/18/2024 -
Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical DEC24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Largel Animal Massage Foundation course.
Dates: Dec. 9-13, 2024. Location: Cave Creek, AZ
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Lone Mountain Farm
Student Limit: 8
Date(s) of Class: 12/09/2024 — 12/13/2024 -
Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical DEC24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Small Animal Massage Foundation online course.
Date: December 16-20, 2024 Location: Mesa, AZ
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Arizona School of Integrative Studies – Mesa
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 12/16/2024 — 12/20/2024
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Animal Acupressure Certification
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Small Animal Acupressure Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: Unlimited
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Large Animal Acupressure Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Animal Aromatic Science
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FUNdamentals of Aromatic Science for Animals
Welcome to this short but informative course on animals and aromatics. Anyone who is interested in learning more about this topic will benefit from taking this course.
Instructor: Joan Sorita
Location: Online
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Introduction to Animal Aromatics
Enjoy our Free Online Introductory Series at NWSAM, where the Future is in Your Hands.
Discover the benefits of animal massage in this short introductory online course.
You will need to register to access the course and you have 30 days to enjoy the course.
Instructor: Joan Sorita
Location: Online
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Manual Ligament Therapy
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Equine Manual Ligament Therapy Online
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)
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Canine Manual Ligament Therapy Online
Transform your practice by completing our Practitioner Certification in Manual Ligament Therapy for Canines. 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.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Equine Manual Ligament Therapy JUN24
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 the online course with this 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)
Dates: June 15th-16th, 2024
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Hood River, Oregon
Student Limit: 8
Date(s) of Class: 06/15/2024 — 06/16/2024
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Continuing Education
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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.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
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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.
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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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)
Instructor: Kim Bauer, CAAP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
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Large Animal Massage Certification
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Performance Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Large Animal Massage Distance Learning: Rehabilitation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Large Animal Performance Massage Practical -JUN24
This 4-day practical provides the supervised hands-on training necessary to complete the Performance Massage certification.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Hood River, Oregon
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 06/11/2024 — 06/14/2024 -
Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical JUL24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Largel Animal Massage Foundation course.
Dates: July 29th-Aug 2nd. Location: Vashon, Wa
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 07/29/2024 — 08/02/2024
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Small Animal Massage Certification
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Foundation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Performance Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Massage Distance Learning: Rehabilitation Level
At NWSAM, we supply the information for your mind, which will guide, supplement, and magnify what your heart and body learn through touch.
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Online
Student Limit: unlimited
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Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical JUL24
Your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Small Animal Massage Foundation online course.
Date: July 15th-19th Location: Vashon, Wa
Instructor: Lola Michelin, LMP LAMP SAMP
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 07/15/2024 — 07/19/2024
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Craniosacral Therapy
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Canine Visionary Craniosacral Therapy Intro- MAY24
Level 1: Introduction to VCCST with Tracy Vroom
This is the beginning of your journey where you’ll explore the history and theory behind craniosacral therapy from a visionary perspective utilizing the ancient wisdom of shamanic technologies. You’ll learn a solid base of canine anatomy from the craniosacral perspective, how to feel the cranial rhythm on a dog, practical treatment protocols relating to the anatomy you learned and specific protocols. There will be a combination of lecture and hands-on work each day.Instructor: Tracy Vroom
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 05/24/2024 — 05/27/2024 -
Equine Visionary Craniosacral Therapy Intro- MAY24
This is the beginning of your VECST journey where you’ll explore the history and theory behind craniosacral therapy from a visionary perspective utilizing the ancient wisdom of shamanic technologies. You’ll learn a solid base of equine anatomy from the craniosacral perspective, how to feel the cranial rhythm on a horse, and practical treatment protocols relating to the anatomy you learned. Discover the body’s inner healing system – the power centers, chakras, and how light work can influence them.
Instructor: Tracy Vroom
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 12
Date(s) of Class: 05/30/2024 — 06/02/2024 -
Canine Visionary Craniosacral Therapy Lvl 2 -SEP24
Level 2: The Front End
You’ll be perfecting your ability to feel the rhythm and being in expanded states of awareness, as you learn the front-end anatomy, common pathologies and a protocol specific to issues of the forelimb. Anatomy: neck, withers, forelimb, shoulder girdle, back, ribs & the paw.VCCST is a heart-based modality grounded in ancient wisdom. The work enhances the function and health of the nerves, membranes, tissues, fluids, and joints. It affects all systems of the body. Using a delicate energetic palpation, the practitioner supports the body, mind and spirit of the being so they can re-balance themselves. We work with them without an agenda, always for their highest good.
This 5 level certification program takes you through the entire body section by section so you will obtain a deep and thorough understanding of the canine from a craniosacral perspective. We will explore the dog-human relationship from a unique view. VCST weaves shamanic technology with traditional craniosacral methods. This allows us to see what is actually happening with the dog physically, mentally and emotionally in that moment and locate primary issues affecting behavior, health and performance. We will work with dogs as our master teachers. We also explore the speech of nature, the art of listening in expanded awareness, focus, sourcing, and the interface in relationships. The levels build on each other so must be taken in sequence but you are not required to take them all.
Instructor: Tracy Vroom
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 10
Date(s) of Class: 09/06/2024 — 09/09/2024 -
Equine Visionary Craniosacral Therapy Lvl 2-SEP24
Developed and taught by Tracy Vroom
Visionary Equine Craniosacral Therapy, Level 2
Forelimb, thoracic sling, ribs
You’ll be perfecting your ability to feel the rhythm and developing your feel. You will be learning biomechanics of the forelimb, the thoracic sling, common pathologies, and a protocol to support the forelimb.
Anatomy: muscles and nuchal ligament of the neck, withers, forelimb muscles and joints, thoracic sling muscles, shoulder diaphragm, back muscles, ribs & the hoof.
There will be a combination of lecture and hands-on work each day
This is a prerequisite for levels 3-7.
VCCST is a heart-based modality grounded in ancient wisdom. The work enhances the function and health of the nerves, membranes, tissues, fluids, and joints. It affects all systems of the body. Using a delicate energetic palpation, the practitioner supports the body, mind and spirit of the being so they can re-balance themselves. We work with them without an agenda, always for their highest good.
Instructor: Tracy Vroom
Location: Paxhia Farm Vashon Island, WA
Student Limit: 10
Date(s) of Class: 09/12/2024 — 09/15/2024
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