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July 12 - 14 2008
Certification in Equine Massage Therapy*> Download Certification in Equine Massage Therapy course description here! < Instructor: Arlene White, PT, M. Animal Studies Physiotherapy
July 15 - 20, 2008
Course Description - This comprehensive 6-day program provides participants with a fundamental understanding of the anatomy, muscle physiology, and the application of massage therapy to the equine patient. Students will be instructed on different massage therapy techniques and learn how to perform a full body assessment and massage. Half of each day is spent in our classroom, and the other half is spent performing hands-on body work with horses. Our courses are taught by highly trained equine professionals; this is the only program instructed by a Physical Therapist who holds a Masters Degree in Animal Physiotherapy. Courses are limited in size to allow students individual one-on- one time with the instructor. Skills learned in this course will allow graduates to bring benefit to horses, their owners and their veterinarians. Upon completion of this program you will be awarded with a Certification in Equine Sports Massage Therapy. Learning Objectives
Course Outline Day 1 Classroom/Lab 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1 hour lunch break)
Equine Acutherapy
(Acupressure, Laser Acutherapy, TENS), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Trigger Point Therapy (Ah Shi Points) Introduction Course for Certified Equine Rehabilitation Therapists/Technicians
Instructor Dr. Shannon Budiselic, HBSc, IVAS, (Cand), CERT, DVM November 1 - 2, 2008 $675.00 Objectives It is becomingly increasingly accepted that trigger-points and myofascial-pain may contribute to referred pain syndromes resulting in musculoskeletal pain, biomechanical imbalance and decrease or loss of function in horses. The use of acupuncture (in particular) is a widely accepted, clinically proven, and very Ancient method of traditional healing, practised in the fields of human medicine, veterinary medicine and physiotherapy. Other useful subsets of Acutherapy (acupuncture without needles) utilised for treating Acupoints and Trigger Points (Ah Shi Points) include acupressure, laser acutherapy and TENS acutherapy. In the field of animal rehabilitative therapy, the use of Acutherapy is an essential modality for managing the musculoskeletal pain and general quality of life of patients. In addition to it's musculoskeletal benefits, the rational use of Acutherapy may contribute to general patient wellness by balancing energy flow throughout the body, resulting in a multi-systemic, physiological response.This course is designed for students and graduates of the ARI Equine Rehabilitation Certification program (CERT therapist or CERT technician) or equivalent (CERP program of the University of Tennessee). Students should have at least completed the introduction course as a minimal requirement for the course, and ideally, have completed the entire program (not necessarily having completed their case study) for maximum benefit. The course is designed to present the basic theoretical principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a basis for the practise of Acutherapy modalities including acupressure, laser acutherapy, TENS acutherapy). The theoretical (scientific and evidence-based) concepts of Acutherapy will be discussed in addition to the practical application of Acupoint therapy in rehabilitation cases (classroom and live case examples). After completing the course, students should have a basic understanding of the relevant principles of TCM as it applies to the practise of Acutherapy. Students will be comfortable with the meridian-transpositional system of finding relevant and useful Acupoints on live animals, be able to identify "diagnostic" indicator Acupoints and treat the points in a rational manner with respect to the patients history, diagnosis, current rehabilitation/veterinary assessment and plan. The incorporation of Acutherapy practise will be discussed with respect to modality, legal aspects and other clinical concerns (ie. working with veterinarians & physiotherapists, constructing useful examinations forms, rechecks, contraindications to therapy etc.). Although acupuncture (dry-needling, moxibustion) will be demonstrated, the practise of this modality itself will not be taught (the practise of veterinary acupuncture in North America is restricted to practise by IVAS or CVA certified veterinarians or physiotherapists under the supervision of a veterinarian certified in veterinary acupuncture). Course Outline (2 days) Day 1 (Morning) - Powerpoint Lecture (8 am - 12 pm) Introduction
Day 1 (Afternoon) - Practical Wet Lab (1 pm - 5 pm)
Day 2 (Morning) - Powerpoint Lecture (8 am - 12 pm)
Day 2 (Afternoon) - Practical Wet Lab (1 pm - 5 pm)
Cost: $675.00 Minimum of 8 students *Prerequisite(s): CERT or CERP grads (therapists and technicians) should and will be given priority. Students should have at least taken both of these modules:
Required Reading: Zidonis, Nancy, Amy Snow and Marie Soderberg. 1998. Equine Acupressure - A Working Manual. Tallgrass Publishers. Denver, Colorado. 152 pp. [A great, inexpensive text that I recommend to all my clients. This book will get you started, but you will likely be hungry for more ... see Recommended Reading. This book contains meridian charts and a useful, but basic set of "recipes" to get therapists started with acupressure treatment. The only problem I have with this book is that the points are not described anatomically, which is a problem, thus a more advanced text will be required for this purpose. Therapists may find that the meridian charts are general enough to be "client friendly," such that you can leave your "point prescriptions" on the charts for the client to treat in between rehabilitation sessions. ISBN 0-9645982-2-1].Recommended Reading: Acutherapy/TCM References Schoen, Allen M. 2001. Veterinary Acupuncture - Ancient Art to Modern Medicine. 2nd Edition. Mosby. St. Louis, Montana. 628 pp. [For CERTs/CERPs that are seriously interested in providing their patients with the benefit of Acutherapy, it is important to have at least one veterinary acupuncture book. This book is a recommended text for veterinarians studying the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) course, so it is a little advanced but is an excellent source of information for the specific anatomical location of Acupoints and the fine-points of treating various equine disorders that many therapists may encounter in the field. ISBN 0-323-00945-X].Xie, Huisheng, Vanessa Preast (Ed.). 2007. Xie's Veterinary Acupuncture. Blackwell Publishing. Ames, Iowa. 359 pp. [Another recommended text for students of the veterinary IVAS program. ISBN 9780813812472].Veterinary Rehabilitation/Animal Physiotherapy Reference McGowan, Catherine, Lesley Goff and Narelle Stubbs. 2007. Animal Physiotherapy - Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Animals. Blackwell Publishing. Ames, Iowa. 258 pp. [Fundamental general resource for all CERTs or CERPs (therapists and technicians). ISBN 978-1-4051-3195-7].About the Instructor (Shannon Budiselic, HBSc, IVAS (Cand), CERT, DVM) Dr. Shannon Budiselic obtained her DVM degree (with Distinction) from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. Upon completing her degree, she accepted an internship position (Equine surgery, medicine, ambulatory) at the Okotoks Animal Clinic (Okotoks, Alberta). During her tenure at the clinic, Dr. Budiselic became specifically interested in the new field of veterinary rehabilitation and it's potential for musculoskeletal injury treatment, injury prevention and restoration of athletic performance equilibrium.As a result of her special interest in equine performance, lameness and equine wellness, Dr. Budiselic pursued post-graduate training as a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Therapist (CERT) through the Animal Rehabilitation Institute in Loxahatchee, Florida (graduating from the program in Winter 2007/2008 with her CERT certification). Dr. Budiselic owns Equilibrium Sport Horse Therapy & Consulting, a mobile veterinary rehabilitation practice. The majority of Dr. Budiselic's patients include both performance and recreational dressage horses, show-jumpers and three-day eventers. Dr. Budiselic is expecting to obtain her IVAS acupuncture and TCM certification in Spring/Summer of 2008. In addition to conventional Western medical practices and veterinary rehabilitation modalities, Dr. Shannon Budiselic has utilised all methods of Acutherapy to benefit the rehabilitation and performance needs of her patients with success (musculoskeletal issues including lameness, imbalances and equine back pain in particular). Animal Rehabilitation InstituteMassage Therapist/Body Worker Intensive Acupressure and Trigger Point Therapy (Ah Shi Point) Course Instructor Dr. Shannon Budiselic, HBSc, IVAS (Cand), CERT, DVM) November 8 - 9, 2008 (1 & 1/2 days) $550.00 Objectives It is understood that trigger-points and myofascial-pain syndromes can result in referred pain syndromes resulting in musculoskeletal pain and loss of function. The use of acupuncture (in particular) is a widely accepted, proven, and very Ancient method of traditional healing, practised in the fields of human medicine, veterinary medicine and physiotherapy. In the field of animal massage therapy and other manual therapies (body and energy-work), acupressure is a useful Acutherapy modality for managing the musculoskeletal pain and general quality of life of patients. When added to a massage or body-work session, acupressure therapy and Trigger Point therapy is an invaluable means of controlling referred pain cycles and managing myofascial-pain syndromes in equines. The equine Massage Therapist or Body-Worker (or Owner), educated in Acutherapy techniques is an invaluable member of a horse's wellness team, as the practise of acupressure may help to "balance" horses and return them to function sooner with repeated therapies between rehabilitation sessions (with a CERT/CERP or other qualified rehabilitation professional).This course is designed for students or graduates of an equine massage therapy or body worker program. Students should have at least (recently) completed one comprehensive course in equine anatomy, as the anatomic landmarks of the Acupoints require a solid knowledge of equine anatomy (soft-tissue and bony anatomy). The course will briefly discuss the basic theoretical principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a basis for the practise of Acutherapy. The theoretical and practical aspects of Acupoints, meridian therapy and their incorporation into the treatment of musculoskeletal cases will be emphasized with classroom case studies and hands-on demonstrations and discussions. After completing the course, students should have a basic understanding of the relevant principles of TCM as it applies to the practise of Acutherapy. Students should be comfortable with the meridian-transpositional system of finding acupoints on live animals, be able to identify major Acupoints and identify patterns in the patient's musculoskeletal condition with respect to the patient's history, rehabilitative diagnosis (including veterinary and physiotherapeutic) and current rehabilitation/veterinary assessment and plan. The incorporation of Acutherapy practise into a massage therapist's or body-worker's practise will be discussed with respect to modality, legal aspects and other clinical concerns including: working with Rehabilitation Professionals (including CERTs/CERPs, Veterinarians, Physiotherapists), constructing useful assessment forms, recheck evaluations, contraindications to therapy etc. Day 1 (Morning) - Powerpoint Lecture (8 am - 12 pm)
Day 1 (Afternoon) - Practical Wet Lab (1 pm - 5 pm)
Day 2 (Morning) - Powerpoint Review Lecture (8 am - 9 pm)
Cost: $550.00 Minimum of 8 students Prerequisite(s): Basic Equine Anatomy background required (ideally, students should be graduates or students enrolled in an Equine Massage Therapy or Body Worker program). Required Reading: Zidonis, Nancy, Amy Snow and Marie Soderberg. 1998. Equine Acupressure - A Working Manual. Tallgrass Publishers. Denver, Colorado. 152 pp. [A great, inexpensive text that I recommend to all my clients. This book will get you started, but you will likely be hungry for more ... see Suggested Reading. This book contains meridian charts and a useful, but basic set of "recipes" to get therapists started with acupressure treatment. The only problem I have with this book is that the points are not described anatomically, which is a problem, thus a more advanced text will be required for this purpose. Therapists may find that the meridian charts are general enough to be "client friendly," such that you can leave your "point prescriptions" on the charts for the client to treat the patient in-between rehabilitation sessions once you've demonstrated the point and acupressure technique to them. ISBN 0-9645982-2-1].Suggested Reading (Advanced Resources): Acutherapy References Schoen, Allen M. 2001. Veterinary Acupuncture - Ancient Art to Modern Medicine. 2nd Edition. Mosby. St. Louis, Montana. 628 pp. [One recommended text for veterinarians studying the IVAS course, so it is a little advanced but is an excellent source of information for accurately identifying acupoints. ISBN 0-323-00945-X].Animal Rehabilitative Therapy References McGowan, Catherine, Lesley Goff and Narelle Stubbs. 2007. Animal Physiotherapy - Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Animals. Blackwell Publishing. Ames, Iowa. 258 pp. [Fundamental general resource for all CERTs and CERPs (therapists and technicians) and gives massage therapists and body-workers an idea as to the scope and practise of animal rehabilitative therapy and how their contribution can affect the outcome of the patient as part of the animal's health and wellness team. ISBN 978-1-4051-3195-7].About the Instructor (Shannon Budiselic, HBSc, IVAS (Cand), CERT, DVM) Dr. Shannon Budiselic obtained her DVM degree (with Distinction) from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. Upon completing her degree, she accepted an internship position (Equine surgery, medicine, ambulatory) at the Okotoks Animal Clinic (Okotoks, Alberta). During her tenure at the clinic, Dr. Budiselic became specifically interested in the new field of veterinary rehabilitation and it's potential for musculoskeletal injury treatment, injury prevention and restoration of athletic performance equilibrium.As a result of her special interest in equine performance, lameness and equine wellness, Dr. Budiselic pursued post-graduate training as a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Therapist (CERT) through the Animal Rehabilitation Institute in Loxahatchee, Florida (graduating from the program in Winter 2007/2008 with her CERT certification). Dr. Budiselic owns Equilibrium Sport Horse Therapy & Consulting, a mobile veterinary rehabilitation practice. The majority of Dr. Budiselic's patients include both performance and recreational dressage horses, show-jumpers and three-day eventers. Dr. Budiselic is expecting to obtain her IVAS acupuncture and TCM certification in Spring/Summer of 2008. In addition to conventional Western medical practices and veterinary rehabilitation modalities, Dr. Shannon Budiselic has utilised all methods of Acutherapy to benefit the rehabilitation and performance needs of her patients with success (musculoskeletal issues including lameness, imbalances and equine back pain in particular). |