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Owner Education offered through Holistic Animal Studies
Empower Yourself with Holistic Tools to Support Your Own Animals' Health and Well-Being
You know your animal better than anyone—and with the right knowledge, you can play a direct and meaningful role in their care. The Owner-Based Courses offered through Holistic Animal Studies are thoughtfully designed to help animal guardians gain practical, hands-on skills in holistic wellness therapies that can be safely and effectively applied at home.
Whether you’re looking to support your animal’s mobility, ease discomfort naturally, promote emotional balance, or simply deepen your connection, these courses provide the guidance and confidence to take an active role in their health. From massage and acupressure to aromatherapy, first aid, cold laser therapy, and more—these accessible programs are an empowering way to bring holistic care into your everyday life.
Why Owner-Based Learning Matters:
You don’t have to be a professional to make a powerful difference. Learning how to use holistic modalities at home means you can offer your animals regular support between veterinary or practitioner visits, catch early signs of imbalance, and build a stronger bond through mindful, healing touch and presence.
Benefits of Our Owner-Based Courses:
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Gain confidence in supporting your animal’s health naturally
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Learn safe, non-invasive techniques to ease pain and promote relaxation
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Reduce stress and anxiety through touch-based therapies and energy work
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Support recovery and aging with gentle, at-home interventions
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Strengthen the emotional and physical bond with your animal
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Enhance your understanding of your animal’s unique needs and responses
Topics Include:
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Canine and Equine Massage
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Acupressure Techniques for Home Use
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Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Safety
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Equine and Pet First Aid
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Cold Laser Therapy at Home
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Holistic Nutrition Foundations
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Energy Healing & Animal Communication
Holistic Healing Begins at Home
Whether you’re just beginning your journey into holistic care or looking to expand your knowledge for your own animals, these owner-based courses offer an accessible, supportive, and deeply rewarding way to make a lasting impact on your animal’s well-being—right from your own hands.
Massage for Horse Owners
Hands-On Care to Support Your Horse’s Comfort, Performance, and Well-Being
As a horse owner, you play a vital role in your horse’s day-to-day health—and learning massage is one of the most impactful ways you can support their comfort, recovery, and connection with you. The Horse Owner Massage Course through Holistic Animal Studies is designed specifically for non-professionals who want to learn safe, effective, and practical techniques to enhance their horse’s physical and emotional wellness right from home.
This course teaches you how to confidently apply massage techniques that release tension, improve circulation, ease muscular discomfort, and promote relaxation—all without needing a professional certification. Whether your horse is in training, recovering, aging, or simply in need of more support between professional sessions, you’ll gain the tools to make a real difference with your own hands.
What You’ll Learn:
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The fundamentals of equine anatomy and muscle groups
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Safe and effective massage techniques for horse owners
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How to recognize tension, discomfort, and areas of imbalance
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Techniques to support relaxation, movement, and performance
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How massage promotes circulation, reduces stiffness, and aids recovery
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Best practices for building trust and comfort during bodywork
Why Horse Owner Massage Matters:
Regular massage not only helps your horse feel better physically—it also strengthens the bond between you. Through gentle touch and intentional care, you’ll learn to recognize subtle signs of tension, support their recovery after exercise, and bring them into a calmer, more balanced state both physically and emotionally.
Course Benefits:
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Empower yourself with hands-on wellness techniques
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Help your horse feel and perform at their best
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Reduce muscle soreness and improve range of motion
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Promote relaxation, trust, and emotional well-being
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Provide ongoing support between professional sessions
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Learn from a trusted holistic approach with lifetime access
Your Hands Can Make a Difference
The Horse Owner Massage Course gives you practical, approachable skills that you can use every day to support your horse’s well-being—because no one is better positioned to care for your horse than you.
Dog Massage for Owners
Comfort, Connection, and Wellness—Right at Your Fingertips
Your dog depends on you for love, care, and support—and now you can do even more to enhance their health and happiness through the power of touch. The Dog Massage for Owners Course through Holistic Animal Studies is designed specifically for dog parents who want to learn safe, simple, and effective massage techniques to support their dog’s comfort, mobility, and emotional well-being.
Whether your dog is a playful pup, a hardworking companion, or a senior in need of extra support, this course provides you with practical, hands-on skills to ease muscle tension, reduce stress, improve circulation, and deepen your bond—all from the comfort of your home.
What You’ll Learn:
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Basic canine anatomy and massage safety
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Step-by-step massage techniques for relaxation and mobility
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How to recognize areas of tension or discomfort in your dog
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Ways to support your dog’s health through regular bodywork
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Tips to create a calming massage experience your dog will love
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How massage complements veterinary and holistic care plans
Why Dog Massage at Home Makes a Difference:
Massage is more than just a feel-good experience—it’s a powerful wellness tool that can enhance your dog’s physical and emotional health. By learning to provide this care yourself, you’re giving your dog regular, proactive support that promotes healing, balance, and connection every day—not just between vet or practitioner visits.
Course Benefits:
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Promote relaxation and reduce anxiety in your dog
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Support healthy joints, muscles, and circulation
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Ease discomfort from aging, injury, or overexertion
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Build trust and strengthen your bond
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Gain lifelong skills to enhance your dog’s quality of life
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Access easy-to-follow, expert instruction with lifetime access
Be Your Dog’s Everyday Wellness Partner
The Dog Massage for Owners Course offers an approachable, rewarding way to take an active role in your dog’s care and comfort, giving you the tools to make a meaningful impact on their well-being—one gentle touch at a time.
Equine Acupressure for Horse Owners
Holistic Healing Beyond Muscles and Joints—Empower Your Horse’s Health Naturally
Acupressure is a powerful, time-honored modality that goes far beyond addressing simple aches and pains—it supports the entire body system, helping to restore balance, enhance vitality, and promote healing on both a physical and energetic level. The Equine Acupressure for Owners Course offered through Holistic Animal Studies is designed to give horse owners safe, accessible, and effective techniques to help care for their horses naturally—without the need for invasive interventions.
Unlike conventional approaches that target symptoms, acupressure works with the body’s energy meridians to address the root causes of imbalance. Whether your horse is dealing with digestive issues, emotional stress, hormonal imbalances, immune challenges, or performance recovery—this course teaches you how to offer support with your own hands, right from the barn.
What Sets This Course Apart:
You’ll gain access to over 50 detailed protocols, covering a wide range of common equine conditions and concerns—from colic support and respiratory issues to anxiety, reproductive health, and more. Even more uniquely, personalized support is available throughout the course, allowing you to request custom acupressure protocols tailored specifically to your horse’s individual needs.
What You’ll Learn:
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The fundamentals of equine meridians and energy flow
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How to safely and effectively locate and apply acupressure points
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Techniques to support physical, emotional, and systemic health
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Step-by-step protocols for common equine ailments and imbalances
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How to integrate acupressure into your horse’s regular care routine
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The connection between energy balance and overall well-being
Course Benefits:
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Reduce pain and discomfort without medications
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Support immune function, digestion, hormones, and emotional balance
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Enhance performance, recovery, and stress resilience
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Promote long-term wellness through preventative care
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Deepen your connection with your horse through mindful healing touch
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Enjoy lifetime access and continued support as your horse’s needs evolve
Empower Your Horse’s Healing — One Pressure Point at a Time
With the Equine Acupressure for Owners Course, you’ll not only gain the confidence to support your horse naturally—you’ll also have the tools and expert guidance to provide individualized care that goes far beyond traditional approaches.
Feline Massage for Owners
Gentle Touch, Holistic Care — Support Your Cat’s Comfort, Health, and Healing Naturally
Cats are masters at hiding discomfort, but their bodies often tell a different story. The Feline Massage for Owners Course from Holistic Animal Studies offers cat guardians the opportunity to learn safe, effective massage techniques that go far beyond pampering—providing real, therapeutic support for your cat’s physical and emotional well-being.
Designed specifically for owners, this course not only teaches you how to confidently apply feline-specific massage techniques, but also introduces you to powerful complementary therapies including Kinesiology Taping and Cold Laser Therapy. These evidence-based modalities further enhance healing, mobility, and overall wellness—giving you a well-rounded, holistic approach to at-home care.
What You’ll Learn:
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Safe and effective feline massage techniques
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Feline anatomy and common areas of tension
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How to recognize subtle signs of physical discomfort or stress
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Introduction to Kinesiology Taping for gentle support of muscles and joints
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Introduction to Cold Laser Therapy for non-invasive pain relief and tissue healing
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How to create a calming environment for massage and bodywork
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Integrating holistic touch into your cat’s daily care routine
Why Holistic Bodywork Matters for Cats:
Cats are sensitive, intuitive beings that respond deeply to intentional, therapeutic touch. This course empowers you to go beyond basic comfort and become a true wellness advocate for your feline companion—helping them age gracefully, recover more quickly, reduce anxiety, and live more comfortably. You’ll also learn how to apply advanced techniques safely at home, giving you tools to make a meaningful difference in your cat’s health journey.
Course Benefits:
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Improve flexibility and reduce stiffness in joints and muscles
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Support immune, circulatory, and nervous system function
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Ease discomfort related to aging, injury, or chronic conditions
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Reduce stress, anxiety, and behavioral tension
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Enhance healing with gentle taping and light therapy options
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Strengthen the bond between you and your cat through mindful care
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Lifetime access and expert guidance at your fingertips
A Holistic Way to Support Your Cat — Right from Home
The Feline Massage for Owners Course gives you the practical skills and holistic tools to become an active participant in your cat’s well-being—blending the healing power of touch with complementary therapies to enhance comfort, connection, and quality of life.
Acupressure for Cat and Dog Owners!
Natural Healing at Your Fingertips — Support Your Pet’s Health and Well-Being from Home
Acupressure is a powerful and holistic tool that offers far more than just relief for sore muscles and joints—it supports the body from the inside out by working with your pet’s natural energy systems. The Small Animal Acupressure for Owners Course from Holistic Animal Studies is designed to empower you with practical, effective techniques to care for your pet naturally, right from the comfort of home.
Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupressure stimulates specific points on the body’s energy meridians to help restore balance, support internal organ systems, ease discomfort, and promote emotional calm. Whether your pet is experiencing stress, digestive issues, aging challenges, or general imbalances, acupressure offers a gentle, non-invasive way to bring lasting relief and enhanced wellness.
What You’ll Learn:
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How to locate and apply acupressure points safely and effectively
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Understanding the body’s energy meridians and how they influence health
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Techniques to calm anxiety, support digestion, boost immunity, and more
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How to integrate acupressure into your pet’s regular care routine
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Step-by-step guidance in applying therapeutic touch with confidence
Extensive Healing Protocols + Personalized Support
This course includes access to over 50 detailed acupressure protocols that address a wide range of common conditions and wellness goals. From mobility issues and allergies to behavioral concerns and chronic health support, you’ll have the tools to help your pet feel their best.
You’ll also have the unique option to request personalized support, with the ability to consult and receive custom protocol guidance tailored to your pet’s individual needs.
Course Benefits:
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Holistic support for both physical and emotional wellness
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A natural way to reduce stress, tension, and discomfort
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Boost immune system, circulation, and organ function
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Help aging pets feel more comfortable and supported
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Deepen your bond through healing, intentional touch
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Gain lifetime access to course materials and ongoing guidance
Support Your Pet’s Wellness — Naturally and Holistically
With the Small Animal Acupressure for Owners Course, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to care for your pet’s whole health in a meaningful, hands-on way—creating a nurturing environment for long-term balance and vitality.