Professional Certifications in Canine Myotherapy and Myofacilitation
Welcome to the wide world of dogs and their varied lifestyles, involving sports, activities, exercise routines and all of the common and unfortunately probable Musculo-skeletal issues our dogs seemingly are faced with nowadays. 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 massage can stimulate, so that the body can fully reap the benefits of each massage treatment, this enables positive treatment plans to become constructive resolutions.
Certification awarded in this course has been developed specifically to canine anatomy when evidence-based data and research of treatment outcomes were 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.
Originally this course was created in Australia in 1997 through the NCTM and was commonly known as ‘CMT’.
Leap forwards to 2023 and the launch of the very specific and long-awaited Animal Naturopathic Medicine Ēducātum (ANME) online program, we have again further developed and renamed the course to match the ongoing development of, how to best work with our Canine friends giving tremendous support to their Musculo-skeletal system.
Students learn how to apply traditional massage techniques working specifically into each muscle 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 remedial exercises to manage chronic muscular pain, reducing inflammation and maximising Musculo-skeletal function.
Students can access the Course Outline of the Canine courses by clicking on the course LINK below to be redirected to the Online Learning Portal to find out more:
After completion, students have the opportunity to continue their studies in order to obtain the Full Canine Naturopathic Medicine qualification. Refer to the Canine Naturopathy course page for details.
Those wishing to enrol on the basis of RPL (recognised prior learning) will need to contact administration for details of the RPL process prior to enrolment with Academic Transcripts of their previous study in Canine Myotherapy or Massage, or hold an applicable qualification in Canine Science studies (post-graduate/ veterinary medicine).
Subjects Include:
- Canine Anatomy.
- Canine Superficial and Deeper Muscle Actions – Origin & Insertion Points.
- Canine Conformation.
- History of Massage – Principles & Concepts.
- Directional & Latin Terminology.
- Contraindications to Massage.
- Fundamentals of Muscle Injury.
- Muscle Physiology.
- Exercise Physiology.
- Visual Observations: 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 (muscle facilitation).
- Canine Proprioceptive Pole Therapy Exercises.
- Occupational Health & Safety Considerations.
- Massage Report Writing.
- Canine Behaviour.
- Please note: There is a compulsory one-on-one guided virtual private lesson for each student to complete with their course lecturer. Dates are confirmed for students to select in their final course unit.
