Advanced Professional Certification in Canine Remedial Myotherapy and Myofacilitation
Welcome to the wide world of dogs and their varied lifestyles, involving sports, activities, exercise routines and the all-too-common Musculo-skeletal issues our dogs seemingly are faced with nowadays.
Prior to this course’s inception here in Australia in the early 1990’s where it was formerly known as ‘CMT’, time was spent to ensure the course was specifically tailored to the canine structure. Communication with Veterinarians and other canine professionals, canine necropsy analysis, were all a part of the canine specific guidelines with proven evidence-based treatment outcomes, that would see this course standout and stand the test of time.
This highly anticipated professional certification launching in 2026 has been redesigned specifically with years of evidence-based data of treatment outcomes that have been continually reviewed. The course is designed for all humans with a genuine love of dogs and an interest in improving their health, wellbeing, movement, performance, agility and quality of life at every stage of their life.
More than ever a large percentage of dogs are requiring surgery and ongoing treatment programs. It is also unfortunate that a large number of dogs are carrying compensational soft tissue injuries that first go unnoticed. Until over some time the dysfunction further exacerbates other unwanted joint, ligament, muscle-tendon and skeletal injuries.
Therefore, by focusing on the canine anatomy and physiology, we are also able to understand how muscles move the skeleton, in conjunction with the importance of nerve receptors within the muscle cells and the overall neurological relationship and positive influence that remedial Myotherapy and Myofacilitation can stimulate, so that the body can fully reap the benefits of each treatment, this enables positive treatment plans to become constructive resolutions.
Students learn how to apply traditional remedial Myotherapy and Myofacilitation techniques with the awareness of all positive physiological effects being initiated to aid the healing processes. There are a variety of techniques within this course that celebrate the steps to our foundational naturopathic approach of looking at the body with a ‘whole-body-balance’, to achieve the desired outcomes.
Students will be guided on specific techniques that are appropriate, effective, and targeted to dysfunction, along with positive physiotherapeutic exercises to manage chronic muscular pain, reducing inflammation and maximising Musculo-skeletal function.
All theory components are delivered online.
All initial practical units are supported via video and will include one-on-one tutoring via video calls. This is when your lecturer can guide you on your application of the techniques and discuss the comparisons of tone, texture, depth, duration and outcomes. This is a relaxed and easy way to practice the application of the techniques with one-on-one guidance, highlighting the positive outcomes and any aspects of what to practice before the next tutoring video call.
After all online components, including the video calls, have been assessed, students do have an opportunity to attend a two-day concentrated ‘in-person’ practical workshop where the lecturer can answer questions and give further tactile guidance where required.
Upon graduation, this course will enable the certified student to work as a professional with Industry Association Accreditation and insurance. The student will understand the rationale behind the correct application of all Sports and Remedial Myotherapy and Myofacilitation techniques, and why negative kinetic forces throughout the dogs’ body can contribute to pain and dysfunction. Every student will learn the ‘why and how’ to stimulate positive physiological responses that are required for each individual dog, along with the understanding of what is required to reduce the numerous Repeat Strain Injury (RSI) impactions including exercise physiology and conditioning.
Subjects Included:
- 13 units of Foundational Anatomy and Physiology
- Canine Superficial and Deep Muscles
- Canine Skeletal System.
- Muscle Actions and Origin/Insertion Points.
- Directional and Latin Terminology.
- Latin Terminology
- Contraindications to Massage.
- Fundamentals of Muscle Injury.
- Muscle Physiology.
- Exercise Physiology.
- Visual Observations: Static and Dynamic Gait Analysis, Biomechanical Function/Dysfunction.
- Tactile Observations: Soft Tissue Assessment.
- Massage Techniques: including clinical, remedial, therapeutic and sports massage, myofascial release, trigger points, stress points, muscles spasm release, deep tissue release, muscle-tendon junction release, soft tissue mobilisation, Myofacilitation.
- Canine Proprioceptive Pole Therapy Exercises.
- Pre and Post Event Sports Massage.
- Canine Stretching.
- Occupational Health & Safety Considerations.
- Clinical Case Report Writing.
