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Equine Pathology Course - Larkspur, CO - July 11 & 12, 2009 |
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Taught by Dr Bill Harnetty of Hocking College, the Equine Pathology course provides an overview of common equine pathologies. Dr Harnetty will discuss Each pathology and include a description of the issue, its clinical signs, treatment patterns and information on prevention. This course provides equine bodyworkers with additional tools and information to help them assess the horse and recognize conditions requiring immediate veterinarian attention. Live demonstrations of equine handling and safety procedures and a partial dental examination are included in this course.
NOTE: The Equine Pathology Course is offered as an online and hands-on course. Participants taking both the online and hands-on lab courses will have the opportunity to reinforce their knowledge of common equine pathologies, vital equine health signs, dental issues and much more. The lab and online courses are designed to complement each other. If both Equine Pathology courses are taken, the cost of the 2nd course is 1/2 price, or $175.00
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 20 CE hours is available after successfully completing the course final examination. Fees: Hands-on Course – $350.00.
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cost $350.00 |
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Tui Na, Chinese Meridian Massage - Equine & Canine - Larkspur, CO -July 13 & 14, 2009 |
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Taught by Dr Shauna Cantwell, DVM. Tui Na regulates meridians, promotes circulation of Chi and Blood, and strengthens the immune system. The techniques you learn can be applied in musculoskeletal conditions, arthritis, peripheral nerve disorders, wei syndromes and internal conditions. Lecture and hands-on on learning.
Dr Cantwell currently on faculty at the University of Florida veterinary college and teaches equine acupuncture and Tui Na and has her own complementary and alternative medicine practice for horses and small animals in Newberry, FL.
NOTE: This course is an advanced level and participants need to have completed the Introductory and Intermediate Tallgrass courses, or their equivalent, prior to registration.
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cost $350.00 |
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Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure - Toronto, Canada - July 24 (6-9pm), July 25 (9-5pm), July 26 (9-5pm), 2009 |
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North America
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
Since Acupressure is based on TCM, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your animals feel their best.Students studying either Equine or Small Animal Acupressure may attend this course.
There are no prerequisites to this course. NOTE: This course is almost full! |
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cost $365.00 |
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Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure - Hood River, OR - August 7 (6-9pm), 8 (9-5), 9 (9-5), 2009 |
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
Since Acupressure is based on TCM, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your animals feel their best.Students studying either Equine or Small Animal Acupressure may attend this course.
There are no prerequisites to this course.
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cost $365.00 |
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Meridians & Specific Conditions 1 & 2 - Equine or Small Animal - Hood River, OR - August 10-13, 2009 |
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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: indicators for each of the meridian imbalances; key acupressure points along each of the meridians; and Specific Condition Treatments for each of the 12 Major Meridians and two Extraordinary Vessels.
NOTE: These courses are required for the Practitioner Certificate Program.
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cost $700.00 |
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Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure - Comberbach, Cheshire, GB - Sept 5 & 6, 2009 |
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United Kingdom
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
Since Acupressure is based on TCM, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your animals feel their best.Students studying either Equine or Small Animal Acupressure may attend this course.
There are no prerequisites to this course. |
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cost $379.00 |
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Meridians & Specific Conditions - Comberbach, Cheshire, GB - Sept 7 - 10, 2009 |
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United Kingdom
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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: indicators for each of the meridian imbalances; key acupressure points along each of the meridians; and Specific Condition Treatments for each of the 12 Major Meridians and two Extraordinary Vessels.
NOTE: These courses are required for the Practitioner Certificate Program.
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cost $730.00 |
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Indicators & Assessment - Comberbach, Cheshire, GB - Sept 12 & 13, 2009 |
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United Kingdom
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Participants learn the basics of how to identify imbalances of yin and yang in an animal and understand how Chi functions along with how exogenous, emotional and other pathogenic factors that can cause imbalances. The course offers an overview of methods used to assess patterns of disharmony including the Yin-Yang Theory, Four Examinations, Eight Principles, and Zang-Fu Theory, Pulses, and Tongue Assessment. This course requires reading assigned texts prior to attending the course and successful completion of an introductory course.
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available after successfully passing an Open-Book, Take-Home Examination.
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cost $379.00 |
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Revise & Study Day - Comberbach, Cheshire, GB - Sept 14, 2009 |
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United Kingdom
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This day is devoted to student review of Acupoints - location and energetics; Meridians - function & location; TCM concepts and theory. During the first half of the day concept lectures are provided with the second half of the day spent in hands-on review.
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cost $25.00 |
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Practicum & Blue Book Exam - Equine or Small Animal - Comberbach, Cheshire, GB - Sept 15, 2009 |
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United Kingdom
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1/2 Day / Hands-on & Written Exam Prerequisite: 300 LUs or 164 CE hours of course work.
The Practicum is the culmination of the Practitioner Certification Program. It is an opportunity to integrate all that has been learned in the previous courses and demonstrate a level of competency in: assessment of animal issues and conditions; developing a treatment plan based on knowledge and understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and application; and, performance of acupressure treatments on either horses or dogs. The intent is to have participants continue to learn and share knowledge with other participants and the instructors.
The instructors will evaluate each participant individually regarding theoretical knowledge and direct application of acupressure. The instructors are responsible for determining the participant’s competency level and designation of a Practitioner Certification. Upon successful completion, participants receive their Tallgrass Equine or Small Animal Practitioner Certification, which qualifies as a certificate of achievement in the field of animal acupressure, and which allows them to sit for the NBCAAM examination.
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cost $305.00 |
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Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure - Worcester, MA - Oct 2 (6 - 9pm) 3 (9 - 5 pm) & 4 (9 - 5 pm), 2009 |
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North America
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
Since Acupressure is based on TCM, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your animals feel their best.
Students studying either Equine or Small Animal Acupressure may attend this course.
There are no prerequisites to this course.
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cost $390.00 |
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Meridians & Specific Conditions - Worcester, MA - Oct 5 - 8,(9 - 5 pm each day), 2009 |
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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: indicators for each of the meridian imbalances; key acupressure points along each of the meridians; and Specific Condition Treatments for each of the 12 Major Meridians and two Extraordinary Vessels.
NOTE: These courses are required for the Practitioner Certificate Program.
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cost $735.00 |
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Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure - New York, NY Oct 16, (5 - 9 pm) 17 (9-5) & 18(9-5), 2009 |
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North America
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
Since Acupressure is based on TCM, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your animals feel their best.Students studying Small Animal Acupressure may attend this course.
There are no prerequisites to this course.
NOTE: Please note: Registrations are being taken by the Open Center. Please visit their website at http://www.opencenter.org, contact the Open Center directly at 212.219.2527 to register. Thank you! |
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cost $300.00 |
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Introduction to Equine Acupressure - Danville, CA - October 23 (6-9pm), October 24 (9-5pm), October 25 (9-5pm), 2009 |
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
Since Acupressure is based on TCM, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your animals feel their best. Students studying Equine Acupressure may attend this course.
There are no prerequisites to this course.
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cost $365.00 |
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Equine Acupressure Level 1 - Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH - Oct 30 (pm) 31 & Nov 1, 2009 |
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North America
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
There are no prerequisites to this course.
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cost $386.00 |
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Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure - Fair Oaks, CA - April 23 (6-9pm), April 24 (9-5), April 25 (9-5), 2010 |
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
Since Acupressure is based on TCM, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your animals feel their best.Students studying either Equine or Small Animal Acupressure may attend this course.
There are no prerequisites to this course.
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cost $365.00 |
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