08.26.08
Where Can I Learn Animal Massage?
In the past few years, several well-known massage schools have added animal massage courses to their curriculum, and there are also several that focus solely on animal massage. If you decide you want to apply to one of their programs, I suggest interviewing some of their earlier graduates to make sure you’ve picked the right school for you. There are also many that offer distance learning, which I am not so sure is the right way to go. For the theoretical part, sure, but in my opinion, you do need the hands-on training under the supervision of a professional massage therapist.
karan Pickering said,
October 17, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I am a qualified massage therapist and am intersted in learning cannine massage, I live in cambridgeshire and wondered if you could tell me where mt nearest course would be.
Many Thanks
Karan Pickering
ccoyle said,
October 23, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Hi Karan
I’m not really familiar with the animal massage schools in the UK (I’m in the US), but I just did a quick search online, and I found one place, http://www.theicat.co.uk, that mentions canine massage classes. I’m not sure if that’s close to you or not… Also, check out the member directory at iaath, they have a few members in the UK who might be able to point you in the right direction.
Good luck!
Cattie
sandra said,
December 12, 2008 at 1:51 pm
My rabbit has arthritis in his shoulder joint. Do you know of any where in the Philadelphia area that teaches animal pet massage?
ccoyle said,
December 12, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Hi Sandra!
I’m sorry to hear about your rabbit’s arthritis. It seems nobody can escape that particular health issue these days. I have not yet been able to find small animal massage school in PA, but if you are interested in distance learning, check out the school listings on my other blog: http://animalmassageguide.com/animal-massage-schools/
I am also constantly updating that list, so check back often.
Also, here is a link to animal massage therapists in PA:
http://www.petmassage.com/info/members.htm#PA
I hope you find a course, or a therapist, that works for you!
ccoyle said,
December 12, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Karan, I just wanted to let you know that I will be posting a list of animal massage (and other alternative therapy) schools in the UK on my other blog: http://animalmassageguide.com
I am currently working on it, but it should be up next week at some point.