Equine, Canine & Feline Acupressure Certification Courses

Professional Level I Courses (Equine, Canine, & Feline)

Master the foundations of animal acupressure through Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, meridian systems, and species-specific techniques.

Each Professional Level I course covers:

• Core TCM Foundations: Acupressure theory, Vital Substances, and Zang-Fu organ systems

• Meridian Mastery: Identify major meridian pathways and accurately locate key acupoints for your chosen species

• Assessment Skills: Four Examinations (Looking, Listening/Smelling, Asking, Palpating), Vitality Rating, and energy flow evaluation

• Point Categories: Source, Alarm, Master, Influential, Connecting (Luo), and Jing-Well Points

• Species-Specific Anatomy: Skeletal and muscular landmarks for accurate point location

• Hands-On Techniques: Safe, effective touch adapted to each animal's comfort and body language

• Photopuncture Introduction: Red and near-infrared light therapy as a complementary tool

• Practical Applications: Support for anxiety, digestion, respiratory function, mobility, allergies, and more

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Five Element Theory for Animals (Professional Level II or Independent Study)

Deepen your practice by mastering the Five Element Theory—a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

This advanced course teaches you to:

• Elemental Constitutions: Understand Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water elements and their influence on animal behavior, health, and emotions

• Creation & Control Cycles: Apply elemental relationships to assessment and point selection

• Energy Pattern Assessment: Identify Hot/Cold, Excess/Deficiency, Yin/Yang, Acute/Chronic, and Interior/Exterior patterns

• External Pathogen Recognition: Work with Wind, Cold, Heat, Damp, Dryness, and Summer Heat

• Seasonal Shift Support: Adjust sessions based on seasonal energy changes

• Advanced Session Planning: Create tailored protocols using elemental constitution, Command Points, and case study analysis

Foundations for Owners Courses (Equine & Canine) 

Perfect for pet and horse owners who want to support their animal's wellness at home. These accessible courses teach foundational acupressure techniques without the advanced professional-level content. Learn key points and simple sessions to help with everyday health and behavioral support.​

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What’s Included in Your Acupressure Course

​All Professional Level I Courses & Five Element Theory include:

• NBCAAM Continuing Education Credit (approved for CE hours)

• ​Downloadable Resources

• Lifetime Course Access

• Direct Instructor Support

• Certificate of Completion 

Note: Foundations for Owners courses provide certificates of completion but are not NBCAAM-recognized, as they are designed for personal use rather than professional practice.

Have questions about the courses or certification? See our FAQs page here.​​