Canine Massage and Energy Work
10 Hour CE Course 
Description
This course explores the energetic dynamics between people and dogs with detailed text, photographs and charts. It includes the concepts behind a variety of massage practices, positional release techniques, acupressure, healing touch and chakra balancing. The textbook author, Jonathan Rudinger, RN, LMT, is the president of The International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork. This course does not teach hands-on skills.
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| Materials and Test Shipped to You | Contents: Text and workbook with multiple-choice test shipped to you. | $120 | |
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| Text Materials Shipped and Test Online | Contents: Text shipped to you. Online multiple-choice test. | $120 | |
Content Outline
Energy Work Concepts Applied to Dogs
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0.5 Hour |
Benefits of Massage for Dogs
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0.5 Hour |
| Benefits for Older Dogs and for Dogs Before and After Surgery | 0.5 Hour |
Language Defines the Culture
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0.5 Hour |
| The “Pushing Tree” Exercise | 0.5 Hour |
| Increasing Sensory Awareness | 0.5 Hour |
| Key Elements of Assessment | 0.5 Hour |
| Touching Energy Movements Stretching |
0.5 Hour |
| The Energetic Body Chi Acupressure Points/Acupoints |
0.5 Hour |
| Traditional Asian Medicine: Yin & Yang Accessing and Following Meridians |
0.5 Hour |
| Auras, Energy Shells and Chakras Applications of Chakra Information Reality Check |
0.5 Hour |
| Filters | 0.5 Hour |
Essential Intangibles
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0.5 Hour |
| Human Body Mechanics The Dog’s Body Mechanics |
0.5 Hour |
| Human Energy Mechanics The Dog’s Energy Mechanics Release and Grounding |
0.5 Hour |
| Ruffling and Smoothing Pain Drain and Energy Boost Stillness and Quiet |
0.5 Hour |
| The Assessment Sequence Respiratory Enhancement Contraindications Session Sequence Response at End of the Session |
0.5 Hour |
| This is the Future of Holistic Animal Care Elizabeth’s Poem | 0.5 Hour |
Suggested Reading, Annotated Bibliography, Open-book Test and Course Evaluation |
1 Hour |
Testimonials
I really enjoyed learning about pet/dog massage and how we can better relate to our furry friends. In addition, I would like to say that being in an environment (work in sports facility) it is really fascinating to learn more about energy work. It will also come in useful to our own pets.Charlotte, CA
The course was thorough, and informative I really enjoyed participating.Carole A. Eastwood CLMT
I knew the connection with my own dog was strong, but through this course I was able to deepen my understanding of her and myself and connect on levels I never thought possible. A wondrous side effect has been an understanding of energy work and energy systems in general that previously was only conceptual. My work with humans has deepened and my work with dogs has only just begun. My deepest gratitude to the author and Health Positive!.Beverly J. Sparks, CMT
I am very impressed with your courses! I found this course very interesting and now would like to learn even more about this subject.Barbara Beucher LMT
The course was excellent and informative! The materials were well presented and clearly defined.Annetta S. Muska
I think this is a wonderful opportunity to begin a journey with the animals that we share our lives with.Jody L. Hansen, NCTMB
The material was well-presented, well-organized and clearly described. It is an excellent reference book with detailed information that I will continue to refer to.Johanna Jaffer, MSHA, NCBTMB, Hellerwork Practitioner
This was a wonderful course for animal massage and energetic healing techniques.Joshuah Keane, Federal Way, WA
Info and examples brought insight into the way I communicate with my three dogs and a greater understanding of their needs. Admiration for our dogs energy-reading abilities.Pam Fox-Ries - MT - Las Vegas, NV
This course offers a great review of energy in general. It also elevates the experience of \'dog\' for both the animal and the human.Patrick Black, CMT, NCTMB
Inspirering.Trina Cox - LMT, NTS
This course provides advanced training in PetMassage with more emphasis on energy work that you can use on your own dog(s). It suggests a plethora of exercises/meditations for you and your dog as well as a recommended PetMassage routine.Wendy Goldniak, CMT
Learning Objectives
- Correctly identify the scope of the practice outlined in this course.
- Identify the physical, emotional and behavioral benefits of massage for dogs.
- Identify the benefits of massage for older dogs and for dogs before and after surgery.
- Identify at least five nonverbal areas of communication between the dog and human, including the signs of acceptance or refusal to massage.
- Describe the key elements of the “pushing the tree” exercise.
- Describe the massage exercises that help increase the therapist’s sensory awareness.
- Identify the key elements of the assessment procedure.
- Identify the benefits and contraindications for each of the following: grounding strokes, compression, stroking, skin rolling, body rolling and rocking, stretching the coat and limbs, percussion, and integration.
- Describe the different types of Chi; identify at least five acupressure points and their locations on a dog, and describe the effects to the dog when the points are touched.
- Identify the meridians’ properties and direction and recognize the contraindications to meridian work.
- Describe the three lower energy shells; identify the chakras and their properties, and recognize the location of each chakra.
- List the major filters through which a dog relates to him/herself and the environment.
- Define intention and entrainment and their relationship to massage.
- Describe the table requirements necessary for the therapist and the dog’s comfort, safety, rhythm and flow during the massage.
- Recognize the body mechanics that enhance and restrict the flow of chi and list the high-energy points on a dog.
- Compare and contrast the purposes of ruffling and unruffling and recognize the importance of motionless holding.
- Describe the assessment sequence; identify common contraindications to treatment; recognize the recommended session sequence, and list the possible post-session responses of the dog.
- Identify the author’s perspectives about the future of holistic animal care.
- Identify at least one method to support the growth of holistic animal care.
Sample Text
"We know that the Yang meridians run primarily from front to back and top to bottom. Yang is on the dorsal and lateral (upper and outer) parts of the body.
We know that Yin meridians run primarily from back to front and from bottom to top. Yin is on the ventral and medial (lower and inner) parts of the body.
#1. Cranial, or near the head: Start at the insides of the front paws. Yin. Slide your hands up the inside (medial) legs to the sternum, chest, throat and to the chin. Yang. Allow your hands to flow up the sides of the jaw to the ears. Slide your hands around the front of the ears and allow them to slide back over the top of the head down to the sides of the neck to the shoulders. Continue to stroke down the outside (lateral) of the forelegs to the outside toes. Repeat this circular motion at least 6 times." (PetMassage Energy Work With Dogs by Jonathan Rudinger RN LMT, 2nd ed., 2003, p. 122)
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According to the exercises that connect yin to yang meridians near your dog’s head, start at the insides of the front paws and slide your hands
- up inside the legs to the sternum, chest, throat and to the chin
- up along the outside of the legs to the shoulders, neck and ears
- up inside the legs to the elbow then outside the legs to the scapula, withers and ears
- up along the outside of the legs to the upper arm then along the shoulder point to the dewlap
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This is an excellent way of learning without STRESS.A. Kubinek, LMT, NCTMB
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