IAAT are delighted to offer this course with Liz Tyrrell-Asprey of Animal Phyz, as Course Leader. Liz is a highly-experienced and highly-regarded Animal Physiotherapist, providing physio services to clients from Somerset, Wiltshire and Devon.This Professional Canine Massage Course runs over 6 Months, the approach is highly practical building hands-on experience, skills and underpinning knowledge, throughout the course. The structure of the course comprises two face-to-face learning days per Month, Home Study, CaseStudies, Assessments and a Final Exam. The successful completion of this course enables you to work as a Professional Canine Masseur.
There is a free student membership of IAAT included in the course price.
“Thanks for this, the course was absolutely fantastic, loads of new techniques and additional ways to help keep my doggie clients as comfy as possible. Liz is a brilliant trainer!” Aly
If you pay the deposit to secure the place we will be in touch to work out your payment plan
Who is it for:
The course is for those
– already working with animals and wishing to extend their skills into massage
– those wishing to work in this sector
– IAAT Members and Non Members (non members will be given a complimentary student membership when this course is booked)
Required:
Practical animal handling experience and/or currently working with animals.
Pre-course work – set of questions via email to be completed prior to commencement of the course. A book list will be provided at this stage.
Spring 2025 Dates:
Days 1 & 2 – 17th & 18th March 2025
- Day 1 Introduction, Principles, Anatomy & Canine Behaviour
- Day 2 Muscle Function and Dysfunction & Understanding Canine Massage
Days 3 & 4 – 28th & 29th April 2025
- Day 3 Canine Orthopaedic conditions
- Day 4 Massage Techniques
Days 5 & 6 – 2nd & 3rd June 2025
- Day 5 Gait assessment and Rehab
- Day 6 Skeletal Assessment & Mobilisation techniques
Days 7 & 8 – 14th & 15th July 2025
- Day 7 Specialist Massage techniques
- Day 8 Written and Practical Assessment & Business Practice
Assessments: Modules (written), Case Studies inc. Reflection, Clinical practice, Exam -Theory & Practical
Venue for the eight practical training days:
Ashwick Church Rooms, Heckley Lane, Ashwick, Oakhill, Somerset, BA3 5BE
Payments:
Non-refundable deposit payable on confirmation of a place £150 this is deducted from the course fee, interest-free payment plans can be agreed on an individual basis once deposit is paid.
Please call us on 07927 445934 or email on info@iaat.org.uk if you have any queries or would like to discuss this in more detail.