Holistic Touch Therapy School of Canine Massage
Basic Canine Massage Courses for Pet Parents
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Massage for Flexibility
- 59% of dogs are obese
- Obesity decreases the level of flexibility
- Massage is important in weight management
- Flexibility is key to fun walks & athletic activity

- Learn massage to promote mobility in puppies to seniors
- Master massage moves to maintain & enhance range of motion
- Study videos that demonstrate massage that encourages joint flexibility
Course Tuition: $167
Massage for Fitness
- Learn massage to promote fitness in a vigorous, healthy dog
- Massage encourages healing in dogs challenged with acute or chronic conditions
- Healing improves fitness and quality of life

- 4 Modules each with a 32- to 50-minute webinar
- Videos of appropriate massage strokes
- Downloadable handouts
- Certificate of Completion
Course Tuition: $247
Massage to Ease Arthritis Pain
- 1 in 5 dogs have arthritis
- Arthritis can occur at any age
- 20% of dogs over 1 year have some osteoarthritis
- Massage improves the comfort level of an arthritic dog

- 6 modules, each with a 45- to 50-minute webinar
- Videos demonstrate beneficial massage strokes and stretches
- Treatments including pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
- Downloadable handouts
- Certificate of Completion
Course Tuition: $267
Canine Massage Certification Classes
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Canine Massage Theory & Techniques
- Massage enhances the magical human-canine bond because it can:
- Invigorate the couch potato
- Comfort & encourage healing in the sick or injured
- Stimulate the canine athlete
- Encourage the working dog
- Relax the stressed or anxious
- Build confidence in abused, neglected, or rescued

- Certification as a Certified Canine Massage Therapist
- 12 modules, each with a 50-minute webinar
- Video clip library of 30 Swedish massage moves
- Balance Your Dog: Canine Massage ebook
- Start your own business!
Course Tuition: $1,647
Canine Massage Certification: Arthritis
- Arthritis = osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease
- 20% of dogs over 1 year have arthritis
- 80% of dogs over 8 years have arthritis
- 35% of dogs of all ages have arthritis
- Massage comforts arthritic joints
- Canine Massage Therapist Certificate Awarded

- Certification as a Certified Canine Massage Therapist
- Emphasis on arthritis and neuromuscular disease & treatment
- 50-minute webinar for each of 12 modules
- Video clips of 30 Swedish massage moves
- Balance Your Dog: Canine Massage ebook
- Downloadable handouts
- One-on-one coaching with Dr. Sue
Course Tuition: $1,795

Canine Massage

Equine Massage

First Aid
Holistic Touch Therapy is dedicated to educating animal massage therapists to improve the quality of life for companion and performance animals while celebrating the uniqueness of the human bond with our four-legged friends.