Certified Practitioner in
Small Animal Acupressure
300-hour NBCAAM Approved Course
250 hours of Online / Distance Study
50 Required Hours Hands-On Training
Jump in NOW - June is the last month of Spring Enrollment!
START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY
Combining the renowned Tallgrass Animal Acupressure curriculum with the guidance, mentorship, and support of SchoolAIT
ANIMAL ACUPRESSURE IS:
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Safe & Effective – A gentle choice to support animal wellness.
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Promotes Overall Well-Being – Balancing body, mind, and spirit.
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Supports Aging Gracefully – Providing comfort through life’s later stages.
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Deepens Trust & Connection – Strengthening the bond between animals and humans.
No Matter Where You’re Starting From
ANIMAL ACUPRESSURE
Belongs in Your Journey
Whether you’re a seasoned Small Animal Bodyworker or just beginning your certification process, SchoolAIT / Tallgrass ANIMAL ACUPRESSURE offers powerful reasons to step onto this rewarding path.
For the Experienced Small Animal Bodyworker
Acupressure doesn’t replace what you do - it elevates it
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Enhance Your Results - Combine meridian energetic pathways with bodywork for deeper impact
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Expand Your Skills - Address both musculoskeletal and internal imbalances
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Grow Your Business - Stand out with advanced training and attract more clients
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Build Client Trust - Offer more comprehensive wellness options
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Deepen Small Animal Connection - Heighten awareness, presence, and partnership
For Those New to Small Animal Bodywork
Small Animal Acupressure is the perfect first step into
Canine and/or Feline Bodywork
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Start Strong - Lay a holistic foundation in equine wellness
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Safe & Effective - Learn techniques that respect the horse while getting results
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Gain Credibility - Certification ensures you’re recognized as a professional with ability to sit for NBCAAM Small Animal Acupressure Board Exam
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Connect Deeply - Develop trust and awareness with animals from day one
What's Included In This
Certification Course
Welcome Package
🐕 Acu-Dog Book by Nancy Zidonis & Amy Snow
🐕 Meridian Chart from Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Resources
🐕 SchoolAIT goodies
8 Well-Organized Online Modules with unlimited access
Immerse yourself in Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory and Acupressure Skills with proven Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Intellectual Materials and SchoolAIT support:
Multiple Ways to Stay Connected & Engaged
Assignments reviewed by instructors (each module)
Four (4) Private Coaching Calls during your online studies
Special Community Group for Acupressure Certification Students
Two (2) Private Coaching Calls after graduation
Hands-On 5-Day Live Intensive (required)
Spend 5 days with supportive instructors & fellow students
Experience the timeless power of acupressure to nurture balance & vitality
Scheduled & paid separately from the online portion (Link Here)
Must complete Module #5 (Energetics & Landmark Anatomy) prior to attending
Graduation Package & Continued Support
🎓 Celebrate your success as you begin your career in Small Animal Acupressure or add advanced skills to your current Equine Bodywork Practice
Ongoing encouragement & community support
GET STARTED ON YOUR JOURNEY TO BECOME A CERTIFIED SMALL ANIMAL ACUPRESSURE PRACTITIONER
TODAY!
CLICK THE LINK TO VIEW PAYMENT OPTIONS pymt plans available
We offer three
Acupressure Certification Enrollment Periods per Year
Spring Enrollment: April, May & June
Fall Enrollment: August, September & October
Winter Enrollment: December, January & February
Watch for Early Bird Specials the first month of each enrollment period
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NICE TO MEET YOU
Hi, I'm Kim Kizzier Sherrodd - owner and director of SchoolAIT (School of Applied Integrative Therapy).
All of us at SchoolAIT are thrilled to have teamed up with Tallgrass Animal Acupressure to bring you the best of each of our offerings and gifts in this one amazing certification package.
SchoolAIT has become a top school for Equine Bodywork Certification and similar resources. We are honored to step forward as the next stewards of the powerful tradition Nancy and Amy have created, continuing to offer the Tallgrass Animal Acupressure intellectual content with the SchoolAIT approach to teaching and connecting with our students.
We will continue building on the Tallgrass foundation while bringing fresh energy, expanded opportunities, and a vibrant future to the field of equine and small animal acupressure and animal wellness worldwide.
Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow have been pioneers in bringing Animal Acupressure to the world for over 30 years through
Tallgrass Animal Acupressure.
They set a gold standard in education, training, and inspiration for practitioners around the world. Their work has elevated animal wellness and touched countless lives — both human and animal.
Hi, I'm Kim Bauer, Director of Acupressure studies, SchoolAIT.
Besides growing up as your typical horse crazy girl, I have a BA in Philosophy and a Master of Arts in Teaching and have been teaching since 1992. I started at the middle school level before moving down to elementary school and my summer breaks found me taking classes in equine acupressure and massage so I could better support my own horses. Needless to say I was immediately hooked!
I went on to get certified with Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute and was a member of their first graduating class. About the same time a friend introduced me to the Northwest School of Animal Massage programs and I jumped into their classes to add more skills.
After obtaining dual certification from both schools I was asked to be an instructor for each school. This was the perfect blending of my teaching background with my passion for animal bodywork. So in 2005 I took a leap of faith and left my elementary school teaching job to start my own business, Animal Ease Therapies. Additionally I started teaching animal acupressure and animal massage classes for Tallgrass and NWSAM.
I look forward to working with you as you move through the equine and/or small animal acupressure program at SchoolAIT.
