Holistic Animal Health Online Classes and Distance Learning Programs

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Since many of us don’t live close to areas where the classes we want to take are taught, we have put together a list of online classes and distance learning programs and all the different ways you can study from home.

This list is organized alphabetically by modality rather than location (and then alphabetically again under each modality), since it doesn’t really matter where in the world you are when studying this way. You will see that some schools are listed several times; this is because many teach more than one modality through online courses. And not all are solely by distance, there are some that combine distance learning with on-site practical training (as stated in the course descriptions below).

If you would like to add your holistic animal health online classes to this list, you can sign up here.

If you are a practitioner and would like to add your listing to one of the practitioner pages, see this page for more information.

Acupressure

Power of Touch for Animals
Megan Ayrault
Phone: (206) 719-5311
Email: megan@PowerOfTouchForAnimals.com
Website: www.poweroftouchforanimals.com
Online courses in acupressure for dogs and horses

Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage
P.O. Box 1491
Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone: (303) 669-4227
Toll Free: (866) 903-6462
Fax: (303) 379-4494
Email: information@rmsaam.com
Correspondence courses in canine massage, small and large animal acupressure theory, canine and equine anatomy, aromatherapy and essential oils for animals, fundamentals of TCM, meridian pathways and building an animal massage / acupressure business

Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute
12420 Blue Terrace Way
Castle Pines, CO 80108
Phone: (303) 681-3030
E-mail: tallgrass@animalacupressure.com
Website: www.animalacupressure.com
Online courses in Equine and Small Animal: Pathology, Essential oils and acupressure, Acupoint Energetics and Landmark Anatomy, 5-ElementTheory, Acupoint Classification, Meridian Theory, Understanding Horse Types and Temperaments, Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Animal Acupressure Business Practices

To learn more, see the Tallgrass guest post, and my reviews of Acu-Dog (book) and Introduction To Small Animal Acupressure (DVD)

Acupuncture

Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine, Inc.
9700 West Hwy 318
Reddick, FL 32686
Phone: (800) 891-1986
Fax: (866) 700-8772
Email: barbara@tcvm.com
Online courses in evidence-based veterinary acupuncture, veterinary herbal medicine, veterinary food therapy (open to licensed veterinarians only), and TCVM for Veterinary Technicians (combo of online and on-site training)

Anatomy & Physiology

Equinology
PO Box 1192
Gualala, CA, 95445
Phone: (707) 884-9963
Fax: (707) 884-9983
E-mail: office@equinology.com
Distance learning courses in canine anatomy and behavior and equine anatomy; on-line courses in equine first aid, nutrition, dental care, neurology, muscle physiology and pathologies

Galen Therapy Centre
Julia Robertson
Broomfield Barn
Coolham Road
Shipley, West Sussex RH13 8PF
Phone: +44 (0)845 3751 767
Email: mail@caninetherapy.co.uk
Home study courses in canine anatomy and physiology

Lang Institute for Canine Massage, The
P.O. Box 2786
Loveland, CO 80539
Phone: (877) 669.3929
Email: lang@dogmassage.com
Canine massage certification program through a mix of home study, on-site practicums and online webinars. Also offer free standing video classes in subjects such as physiology and pathology

Mending Fences Animal Wellness, LLC
Theresa Gagnon
Deer Trail, CO
Phone: 508-864-9840
email: Theresa@mendingfencesequine.com
Website: www.MendingFencesEquine.com
Online courses in animal anatomy and physiology

PetMassage, Ltd.
3347 McGregor Lane
Toledo, OH 43623
Toll-Free (US only): 1-800-779-1001
Local phone: (419) 475-3539
Fax: (419) 475-4425
E-Mail: info@PetMassage.com
Distance learning courses in canine anatomy, creating and marketing a canine massage business (both are part of the foundation workshop), and energy work for the aging and dying dog

Animal Communication

Anima Mundi Incorporated
Penelope Smith
1415 W. Libby Loop Road
Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone:
Fax:
Email: penelope@animaltalk.net
Study at home courses in basic Animal Communication

Animal Spirit Healing & Education
P.O. Box 509
Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone: (815) 254-8325 or (815) 531.2850
E-mail: info@animalspiritnetwork.com
Teleclasses, webinars, and courses on demand in animal communication, energy healing, grief support, canine, feline and equine behavior, business and marketing

Animaltalk Africa
Wynter Worsthorne
P.O. Box 1776
Sunvalley 7985 Western Cape
Phone: (+27) (0)78 115 4894
Email: Info@animaltalkafrica.co.za
Animal communication correspondence courses

Gurney Institute of Animal Communication, The
Carol Gurney
3715 North Cornell Road
Agoura, CA 91301, USA
Phone: (818) 597-1154
Fax: (818) 991-1081
Email: Admin@GurneyInstitute.com
Animal communication webinars and (free) teleconferences

Integrated Animal, The
18505 NE Bald Peak Road
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 704-7499
Email: info@integratedanimal.com
Animal communication home study classes

Joan Ranquet
Harmony Farm
Duvall, WA
Phone: (425) 333-6888 or (888) 882-7208 V.M
Email: Online contact form
Animal communication classes

Lightfoot Way; The
Houston, TX & Livingston, MT
Phone: 713-822-4382
Website: www.TheLightfootWay.com
Since 2006. Offering in person and distance learning opportunities in animal communication, nutrition, muscle testing, crystal therapy, color therapy, flower essences, energy work, Sacred Animal Spirit Alchemy, EFT/tapping, aromatherapy, homeopathy, massage, TCM and more. Professional Animal Communicator and Animal Wellness Coach certification programs available.

Marta Williams
Animal Communicator
P.O. Box 1166
Middletown, CA 95461
Phone: (707)987-1092
Email: marta@martawilliams.com
Animal communication and intuitive and energy healing teleclasses

Reach Out To Horses
Anna Twinney
PO Box 17177
Golden, CO 80402
Mobile: (805) 350 1406
Email: info@reachouttohorses.com or anna@reachouttohorses.com
Animal communication and business webinars

Sue Becker
272 Grand River Blvd.
Kitchener, Ontario
Canada N2A 3H4
Phone: 519-896-2600
Email: info@suebecker.net
Animal communication telecourses

Voice of the Animals
Julie Lines
Newton Solney, Staffordshire
Phone: +44 (0)1283 701998 or (0)7968 038279
Email: julie@voiceoftheanimals.org.uk
Workshops, classes and webinars in animal communication. Learn more in this guest post by Julie

Aromatherapy / Essential Oils

Essential Animals
Nayana Morag
Wiveliscombe, Somerset
phone/fax +44 (0)1823 680490 or 07979 515 812
Animal PsychAromatica distance learning courses

Frogworks
Frances Fitzgerald Cleveland
Kaeru Studio
6810 N Roxborough Park Rd
Littleton, CO
Phone: (303) 973 8848
Email: Online contact form
Home study program in using essential oils with people and animals

Healthy Happy Horses, Naturally
Catherine Bird
PO Box 670
Randwick, NSW 2031
Phone: +61 02 9314 7002
Equine Aromatherapy Correspondence courses

Natural Healthcare Service 4 Animals
Horsehay Farm
Duns Tew Road
Middle Barton, Oxfordshire, OX7 7DQ
Phone: +44 1869 349955
Fax: +44 1869 340969
Email: courses@nhs4animals.com
Distance learning diploma and certificate programs in Essential Oil Therapy for Animals. The certificate course is all distance learning and the diploma program is distance learning plus a 3-day on-site practical

Pat Ki Equine Therapies
115 Swarcliffe Road
Harrogate, HG1 4QY
Phone: +44 (0) 1423 888528
Email: patkitherapy@hotmail.com
Home study courses in Bach Remedies for You and Your Horse and Aromatherapy for horse owners (theory only)

Treetops
8863 17 Sideroad
R.R. #1
Lisle, Ontario L0M 1M0
Phone: (705)434-0831
Email: info@treetopsweb.com
Canine herbal and aromatherapy online courses, online diploma courses in canine and equine massage (also available as paper based distance learning and online on demand programs)

Bach Remedies / Flower Essences

Australian Bush Flower Essences
45 Booralie Road
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
Phone: 61 2 9450 1388
Fax: 61 2 9450 2866
Email: Online contact form
Australian Bush flower essence workshops and courses worldwide and online

Natural Animal Centre
Penhill
Trawsmawr, Near Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA33 6ND
Phone: +44 (0) 870 991 3334
Fax: +44 (0) 1267 236005
Email: natural@globalnet.co.uk
Equine, canine, feline and small animal behavior and Bach flower remedy books and DVD courses (coming 2014)

Power of Touch for Animals
Megan Ayrault / Kim Bauer
Phone: (206) 719-5311
Email: megan@PowerOfTouchForAnimals.com
Website: www.poweroftouchforanimals.com
Online course in Bach Flower Essences for Animals

St. Francis’ College of Natural Animal Health Ltd.
PO Box 919
Tauranga 3140
Phone: +64 7 544 3000
Fax: +64 7 544 0001
Email: info@stfranciscollege.co.nz
Certificate and Diploma distance learning courses in natural animal health (courses include homeopathy, herbal medicine, flower essences, nutrition, etc.)

Behavior

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The
The University of Edinburgh
Easter Bush Campus
Midlothian EH25 9RG
Tel: +44 (0)131 651 7300
Online MsC in Equine Science program, online continuing ed courses in Equine Digestion and Nutrition, Equine Orthopaedics, Equine Behaviour and Welfare, Equine Reproduction, Equine Exercise Physiology, and Equitation Science. Open to students with a degree in veterinary science, biological sciences, zoology, animal/equine science, pharmacology/pharmacy, but they also state that “candidates with a relevant background and alternative qualifications may be accepted onto the programme and are encouraged to contact us for further details”

Biomechanics

Australian College of Animal Tactile Therapy
111 Spillers Road
Macclesfield, Victoria
Phone: +61 3 5986 9788
Email: inquiries@acatt.net
Equine Diploma and Certificate courses (massage, health, nutrition, biomechanics, handling, rehabilitation, and more). Courses offered fully online throughout Australia and
internationally.

Business

Power of Touch for Animals T.E.A.M.
Online membership and mentorship program for animal bodywork professionals
Megan Ayrault
Phone: (206) 719-5311
Email: megan@PowerOfTouchForAnimals.com
Website: www.poweroftouchforanimals.com

Reach Out To Horses
Anna Twinney
PO Box 17177
Golden, CO 80402
Mobile: (805) 350 1406
Email: info@reachouttohorses.com or anna@reachouttohorses.com
Animal communication and business webinars

Crystal Therapy

The Lightfoot Way
Houston, TX & Livingston, MT
Phone: 713-822-4382
Website: www.TheLightfootWay.com
Since 2006. Offering in person and distance learning opportunities in animal communication, nutrition, muscle testing, crystal therapy, color therapy, flower essences, energy work, Sacred Animal Spirit Alchemy, EFT/tapping, aromatherapy, homeopathy, massage, TCM and more. Professional Animal Communicator and Animal Wellness Coach certification programs available.

EFT

Also see the EFT helps a dog with aggression post, where Allison Culver is the featured practitioner

Healing Touch

Healing Touch for Animals
P.O. Box 632171
Highlands Ranch, CO 80163-2171
Phone: (303) 470-6572
Email: info@healingtouchforanimals.com
Website: www.healingtouchforanimals.com
3-day courses and Certification program in Healing Touch for Animals and the Komitor Healing Method, Inc. (HTA/KHM) in various locations in the United States and The Netherlands. The Level 1 course, for pet owners and aspiring practitioners, is also available as an online course.

Herbal Medicine

College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies
PO BOX 474
Rozelle, 2039, NSW
Phone: Sydney +61 2 8006 2025, Hong Kong 8125 6570, USA 303 800 5460
Fax: +61 2 8208 9891
Distance learning programs in Chinese and Western herbal medicine and acupuncture for veterinarians; herbal medicine and natural animal therapies for vet techs and nurses; a few classes for pet owners (natural therapies, first aid, monitoring the general health and well-being of companion animals)

Homeopathy

College of Natural Health and Homeopathy (CNHH)
Head Office
Po Box 26145
Epsom, Auckland,1032
Freephone: 0800 264 432
Phone: +64 9 630 7601
Email: receptionak@cnhh.ac.nz
Web: http://www.cnhh.ac.nz
Courses: NZ Diploma in Acute Prescribing with Homeopathy (Human and Animal Health), Diploma in Homeopathy (Human Health), Diploma in Homeopathy (Animal Health)
Studying is done so fully online and part-time. We have open enrollments, meaning you can start anytime!

Kinesiology Taping

Angel’s Animals – Holistic Seminars
Email: dr.angeliquebarbara@gmail.com
Website: www.HolisticAnimalStudies.org
Angel’s Animals – Holistic Seminars offers online courses for animal professionals in Equine and Canine Massage, Equine and Canine Kinesiology Taping and Animal Neuro-myofascial Release Technique. These courses were developed by Dr. Angelique Barbara, a chiropractic physician who holds additional degrees in Veterinary Science and Veterinary Pathobiology.

Massage

Australian College of Animal Tactile Therapy
111 Spillers Road
Macclesfield, Victoria
Phone: +61 3 5986 9788
Email: inquiries@acatt.net
Equine Diploma and Certificate courses (massage, health, nutrition, handling, biomechanics, rehabilitation, and more). Courses offered fully online throughout Australia and
internationally.

Bancroft School of Massage Therapy
333 Shrewsbury St.
Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: (508) 753-9757
Toll Free: (866) 352-9409
Small animal massage certification courses through distance learning with 16 classes online, 32 classes on site in Worcester and 39 hours of internship. For more, also see the Featured School: Bancroft School of Massage post

Equissage
P.O. Box 447
Round Hill, VA 20142
Phone: (540) 338-1917
Toll Free: (800) 843-0224
Fax: (540) 338-5569
Home study equine and canine massage certification programs

Massage Awareness, Inc.
Town Square at Wellington
11924 Forest Hill Blvd.
Suite 22-102
Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 383-8205
Fax: (561) 383-8206
Email: doginfo@massageawareness.com
Home study certificate courses in equine and canine massage (with on-site practical training)

Northwest School of Animal Massage
PO Box 670
9704 SW 156th Street
Vashon, WA 98070
Phone: (206) 463-1425
Fax: (206) 463-1459
Website: www.nwsam.com
Distance learning (combined with on-site practicals) certificate courses in equine and small animal massage. Also see the Northwest School of Animal Massage post.

Power of Touch for Animals
Megan Ayrault
PO Box 56
Kirkland, WA 98083
Phone: (206) 719-5311
Email:megan@PowerOfTouchForAnimals.com
Website: www.poweroftouchforanimals.com
Online classes in equine and canine massage

Muscle Testing / Kinesiology

Naturopathic Medicine

American Council of Animal Naturopathy
P.O. Box 15505
Rio Rancho, NM 87174-5505
Phone: (505) 221-6108
Email: info@animalnaturopathy.org
Courses online in Small Animal Naturopathy (Animal Health Coach), Carnivore Nutrition,
Philosophy of Natural Dog Training & Defusing Reactivity, Equine Naturopathy and The Metal-Less Horse.
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Naturopathic College of New Zealand Ltd
4 -6 Lynton Street
PO Box 5109
New Plymouth
New Zealand
Phone: 0800 759 0218 or +64 6 753 8016
Fax: +64 6 753 8160
Email: online contact form
1-year (or 1 ½ part time) distance learning certificate courses in Applied Complementary Animal Health

Nutrition

University of Edinburgh
www.coursera.org
In partnership with many universities around the world, free online classes in equine nutrition, animal behavior and welfare, and canine theriogenology

Other

International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC)
Webinars covering a wide range of subjects, including: identifying pain in dogs and cats, palliative care, homeopathy and other complementary therapies, hospice business management, etc.

Touch Click Calm, LLC
Julie Robitaille, CAMT, CPDT-KA – Founder
P.O. Box 2382
Plainville, MA 02762
Phone:
Email: julie@tactdogs.com
Webinars in TACT – Touch Associated Clicker Training, a combination of massage and clicker training

Reiki / Energy Healing Therapies

Animal Reiki Source
Kathleen Prasad
369-B Third St., #156
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: (415) 420-9783
E-Mail: info@animalreikisource.com
Website: www.animalreikisource.com
Online, in person, and correspondence courses in Reiki for animals. For more about Kathleen, see the Reiki post where she is the featured practitioner, and also the post where she offers Reiki to a horse and cat

Rob Fellows
Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Email: refer rob@reiki4dogs.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 7811 333166 or (0)1746 552009
Dog, horse and cat Reiki home study courses

Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA)
369-B Third St., #156
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: (415) 420-9783
E-Mail: info@animalreikisource.com
Teleclasses in Reiki for animals for Reiki practitioners. Learn more about the Shelter Animal Reiki Association

Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing
Rose De Dan
3814 SW Lander Street
Seattle, WA 98126
Phone: (206) 933-7877
Email: info[at]ReikiShamanic[dot]com
Website: www.ReikiShamanic.com
A Wild Way to Heal: in practice for 25+ years, my work is inspired by domestic and wild animals who have issued a call to action. I teach Reiki and shamanic teleclasses for all levels (available worldwide), and conduct events like A Walk on the Wild Side to bring animals and people together in ceremony for personal and global healing.

Shamanism

SpiritHealer School of Shamanism
Carla Meeske
Glendale, AZ
Phone: (623) 776-6922
Email: carla@spirithealer.com
Distance learning workshops and online certificate programs in Shamanic Animal Communication and Shamanic Healing Techniques for Animals through webinars, video courses and teleclasses. Also see my interview with Carla Meeske

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute
12420 Blue Terrace Way
Castle Pines, CO 80108
Phone: (303) 681-3030
E-mail: tallgrass@animalacupressure.com
Website: www.animalacupressure.com
Online courses in Equine and Small Animal: Pathology, Essential oils and acupressure, Acupoint Energetics and Landmark Anatomy, 5-Element Theory, Acupoint Classification, Meridian Theory, Understanding Horse Types and Temperaments, Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Animal Acupressure Business Practices

If you would like to add your holistic animal health distance learning classes to this list, sign up here.

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