SMALL ANIMAL ACUPRESSURE
Introductory, Individual & CE Courses

Choose from these in-depth Intro Courses ~ Choice to upgrade to the Certification in Small Animal Acupressure later ~ NBCAAM CE Approved

Small Animal Acupressure
Non-Certification Courses

Small Animal Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine (OTCM)

This course provides an in-depth overview of how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupressure practices can be applied to small animal well-being care. Students will learn about the fundamental principles of TCM, acupressure points for animals, and how to integrate these holistic techniques into the overall well-being of small animals.

$260.00 USD

Small Animal Meridian Theory

The Meridian Theory Online course offers an in-depth understanding of how meridians function within your animal’s body. Knowledge of the meridian system is essential to eastern pathology. As your knowledge of the meridian functions grows, your working acumen of acupressure will be enhanced. Your assessment skills and point selection for acupressure sessions will become more effective.

$260.00 USD

Small Animal Acupoint Classifications

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupressure points are categorized by how they can best be used to rebalance Chi within the body. For instance, each Acupoint Classification has distinct characteristics, functions and energetics, and best practice uses. TCM uses theoretical concepts which group acupoints based on their similarity of actions and relationships. Acupoint Classifications are considered the “Chinese Medicine Bag” because they provide the “tools” to create an appropriate session plan for each individual animal. When combined, the theoretical nature of Acupoint Classifications along with the indicators and Patterns of Disharmony observed, the practitioner has ability to select the most effective acupoints to use for an acupressure session.

$280.00 USD

Small Animal Five Element Theory

The Five-Element Theory online course provides an in-depth description of the correspondences and officials of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. You will learn how the Five-Element Theory is applied to Chinese Medicine for assessment, acupoint selection, and the acupressure session. Additionally, the course shows several point selection techniques to be used during the Point Work segment of the session protocol. These techniques include use of the creation and control cycles.

$260.00 USD

Tallgrass Animal Acupressure

Intellectual Content

Original Content from Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis - Pioneers in Animal Acupressure training. You are still learning from the best!

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All Courses Approved for NBCAAM CE Courses 

Receive CE Credit per each course.

Certificate of Completion emailed to you after successful completion of your course

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Upgrade to the Practitioner in Small Animal Acupressure Certification Course

If you decide you LOVE studying Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupressure, you can upgrade to the certification program. 

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Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Founders

 Amy Snow

Has been in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1976 and has worked with dogs and horses since childhood. She studied at the International Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Colorado, USA.

Amy integrated her love of animals with Chinese Medicine and other eastern bodywork modalities 22 years ago when she joined Nancy Zidonis with whom she co-authored 8 animal acupressure texts including 

Acu-Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure, Acu-Horse: A Guide to Equine Acupressure, and Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure. 

Additionally, she contributes articles to publications in the US, Canada, Australia, and England. Amy is a founder of the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage and served on its initial board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nancy Zidonis

Nancy Zidonis, is a pioneer in the field of animal acupressure. She wrote the first equine and canine acupressure handbooks. Nancy, along with Amy Snow, is the founding partner of Tallgrass Publishers and Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute.

Nancy began her work in animal acupressure over 35 years ago. She has studied and worked extensively in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine for animals and veterinary homeopathy.

She is the co-author of 8 acupressure books, including Acu-Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure, Acu-Horse: A Guide to Equine Acupressure, and Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure. 

Ms Zidonis is also the co-author of four DVDs, meridian charts, and canine and equine acupressure Apps along with numerous articles for publications. In conjunction with Hocking College, Tallgrass developed the premier online Animal Acupressure Program. She studied at the International Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Colorado, USA. Nancy also holds a diploma from the  British Institute of Homeopathy Veterinarian Diploma. Nancy is also a founding member of the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage, and served on its initial board.