Online Courses

This course has been designed for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in Equine Massage Therapy. By completing this certification course, you will acquire all the essential knowledge, as well as both fundamental and advanced massage techniques, necessary for proficiently practicing Equine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy (EMFT).

This course is entirely conducted online and includes a collection of powerpoint presentations, video demonstrations, and instructional videos. Moreover, it encompasses homework assignments and quizzes to enhance your understanding. Additionally, our instructors are readily available for phone calls or virtual meetings without any extra charges.

This course has been designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in Canine Massage Therapy. It offers a certification program that equips you with the necessary foundational knowledge, as well as fundamental and advanced massage techniques, essential for effectively practicing Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy (CMFT).

The course is entirely online and includes powerpoint slides, video presentations, demonstrative videos, along with homework assignments and quizzes. Our instructors are readily accessible for phone calls or virtual meetings at no extra charge!

This course has been developed for individuals who are interested in incorporating feline bodywork into their animal massage practice. The certification attained from this course equips you with the essential knowledge needed to become a proficient feline massage practitioner. Additionally, the course covers other modalities such as craniosacral therapy, kinesiology taping, laser therapy, and more.

This course has been designed for cat owners, who desire to administer therapeutic massage techniques to alleviate their cats' bodily pain and discomfort. It encompasses topics such as feline anatomy, behavior, evaluation, massage techniques, kinesiology taping, and supportive therapies.

This comprehensive online course will teach you everything you need to know about massaging your own horse(s)! The easy-to-learn format enables you to learn multiple massage techniques, including Swedish, Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, and more, from the convenience of your own home and at your own pace. Our courses have no expiration date, so you can take as much time as you need to complete it. You can also log in at any point in the future to review the material! This course is a must for every horse owner!

Canine massage is an essential part of pet care since most dogs will experience some level of body pain and discomfort throughout their lives. Young, active dogs are prone to minor injuries that can result in chronic issues if left unaddressed. The majority of senior dogs suffer from arthritis and joint degeneration. Incorporating bodywork into your dog's routine from a young age can prevent future discomfort as they age and minimize the risk of injury and intervertebral disc disease. Even if your dog is already a senior and has never had a massage before, it is never too late. Massage and bodywork have the potential to alleviate pain, improve function, and slow down degeneration. Many pet owners seek non-medication alternatives for their aging pets, and massage provides the perfect solution.​

Dive into the fascinating traditional chinese medicine and take a holistic approach to your equine patients. This course offers in depth but simplified TCM understanding to allow you to confidently perform acupressure or to create a unique protocol.

In this course you will learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians and acupoints and how they can influence the horse's health and wellbeing. This comprehensive course has over 100 lessons and will prepare you to start incorporating acupressure treatments into your equine massage practice.

Want to learn more about acupressure and Chinese Medicine but you're not interested in a certification? This course is for you. Learn how you can help your horse with specific ailments through our Equine Acupressure Non-Certification Course. 

Dive into the fascinating traditional chinese medicine and take a holistic approach to your equine patients. This course offers in depth but simplified TCM understanding to allow you to confidently perform acupressure or to create a unique protocol.

In this course you will learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians and acupoints and how they can influence the dog or cat's health and wellbeing. This comprehensive course has over 100 lessons and will prepare you to start incorporating acupressure treatments into your animal massage practice.

Want to learn more about acupressure and Chinese Medicine but you're not interested in a certification? This course is for you. Learn how you can help your furry friends with specific ailments through our Small Animal Acupressure Non-Certification Course. 

​Become certified in Equine Craniosacral Therapy and learn how to enhance the flow of cerebral spinal fluid to optimize wellness and elevate your practice to new heights.

This online course is available to equine health professionals (certified equine massage therapists, veterinarians, certified equine chiropractors and osteopaths and other equine bodyworkers). Our instructors are available to our students for phone calls or virtual meetings at no additional cost!

​Become certified in Canine Craniosacral Therapy and learn how to enhance the flow of cerebral spinal fluid to optimize wellness and elevate your practice to new heights.

This online course is available to canine health professionals (certified canine massage therapists, veterinarians, certified canine chiropractors and osteopaths and other canine bodyworkers). Our instructors are available to our students for phone calls or virtual meetings at no additional cost!

​This course was specifically designed to educate equine professionals and owners on the proper application of kinesiology tape for horses. The course covers the fundamentals of kinesiology tape, provides a comprehensive explanation of its mechanisms, and demonstrates various techniques to effectively reduce pain, offer muscle and joint support, diminish inflammation, enhance proprioception, and stimulate energy flow along specific meridians. Equine professionals have the opportunity to obtain certification by enrolling in the certification course.​

Take your taping skills to the next level with this advanced course by Hestaband's founder Christa Veinotte! Learn pelvis, stifle and lymphatic kinesiology taping applications for specific conditions in this advanced taping course. Students must have completed a kinesiology taping course (either through our program or any other program) to qualify to enroll in this 2 hour course. Approved for 2 CEU's through IAAMB and NBCAAM. 

If you would like to take advantage of the benefits of kinesiology tape for your own horses, this is the course for you! Learn how to apply kinesiology tape to decrease pain, reduce swelling, improve blood and lymph flow, support joints and muscles and increase proprioception with this comprehensive online course.

Our certification course was created to instruct dog professionals, such as massage therapists, chiropractors, veterinarians, vet techs, trainers, groomers, and others, on the proper application of kinesiology tape to dogs. This course provides an overview of kinesiology tape, its mechanism of action, and demonstrates various applications, including pain reduction, muscle and joint support, inflammation reduction, increased proprioception, and Aroma-taping.

Our non-certification course was designed to teach dog owners how to apply kinesiology tape to their dogs for pain relief, support, and to expedite healing after an injury. Learn how to safely and effectively apply tape to your dog. 

This on-line course is offered to veterinarians, chiropractors, doctors of osteopathy and certified animal massage therapists to teach them how to release and align the bodies of small and large animals using Neuro-myofascial Release Technique. This comprehensive curriculum consists of subjects such as animal anatomy, neurology, background of ANMR, gait evaluation, causes of lameness, nutrition, supplementation, other aspects of holistic care, Animal Neuro-Myofascial Release Technique and soft tissue work. This course covers protocols for both small animals and horses. You will have the option to become certified in both small and large animals or either. 

Gain mastery in Animal Reiki and enhance your ability to channel healing energy to animals with this comprehensive online course.

Included in course:

• Reiki Level I (course and distance attunement)

• Reiki Level II (course and distance attunement)

• Reiki Level III (course and distance attunement)

• Equine, Canine and Feline Behavior and Handling

• Ho'oponopono Hawaiian Forgiveness Technique

Taught by Master Reiki practitioner, Dr. Angel

This online course will provide you with comprehensive knowledge and skills to embark on a career as an Equine Aromatherapist, or enhance your equine bodywork practice by incorporating aromatherapy. The course encompasses various important aspects, including the history of essential oils, safety guidelines, the chemistry of essential oils, how to blend oils, carrier oils, which oils are safe for usage on horses, and the specific ailments that can benefit from each oil. It also includes a comparison of different brands, real-life case studies, and their applications. You can commence this course at any time, and there is no expiration date, allowing you to work at your own pace. Upon completion, you will be awarded the prestigious title of Certified Equine Aromatherapist.

Learn how to safely and effectively utilize essential oils with your horse to aid in stress relief, healing, digestion, overall wellbeing and repel insects. 

This online course will provide you with comprehensive knowledge and skills to embark on a career as a Small Aromatherapist, or enhance your small animal bodywork practice by incorporating aromatherapy.

The course encompasses various important aspects, including the history of essential oils, safety guidelines, the chemistry of essential oils, how to blend oils, carrier oils, which oils are safe for usage on dogs and cats, and the specific ailments that can benefit from each oil. It also includes a comparison of different brands, real-life case studies, and their applications.

This online course will provide you with comprehensive knowledge and skills to utilize essential oils on your dogs and cats.

The course encompasses various important aspects, including the history of essential oils, safety guidelines, the chemistry of essential oils, how to blend oils, carrier oils, which oils are safe for usage on dogs and cats, and the specific ailments that can benefit from each oil. It also includes a comparison of different brands, real-life case studies, and their applications.

Raindrop therapy is a unique method that utilizes essential oils along the body of the animal to enhance their function, mood, and overall wellbeing.

This course will equip you with all the necessary information to safely and efficiently administer raindrop therapy to horses and dogs.​ 

Add Laser/Light Therapy to your Practice!

Course Contents:

• History of Light Therapy

• Science behind Light Therapy

• Difference between Lasers and Red Lights

• How to utilize protective eyewear (for animals and practitioner)

• General Laser Protocols for wounds, nerve regeneration, pain reduction and more

• Small Animal Cold Laser Applications

• Equine Cold Laser Applications

• Red Light Therapy Applications

• Introduction to Acupoints

• Stimulation of Acupoints using Therapeutic Light

• Combining Laser with other Bodywork Modalities

Learn how to use cold laser and red light pads with your dogs, cats and horses!

Course Contents:

• History of Light Therapy

• Science behind Light Therapy

• Difference between Lasers and Red Lights

• How to utilize protective eyewear (for animals and practitioner)

• General Laser Protocols for wounds, nerve regeneration, pain reduction and more

• Small Animal Cold Laser Applications

• Equine Cold Laser Applications

• Red Light Therapy Applications

• Combining Laser with other Bodywork Modalities

When your dog has arthritis, it will likely offload the painful joint, weakening that limb and forcing other body parts to bear the extra load. This can lead to secondary complications and discomfort over time.

The Home treatment for arthritic dogs course is specifically designed to help your dog overcome overall pain by strengthening weakened areas, enhancing mobility, and rebalancing their weight distribution for a more comfortable and active life, as well as many additional strategies like weight management, supplements and home modifications.

Enroll in our online course and become a Certified Holistic Equine Nutritionist! Gain comprehensive knowledge about equine nutrition from a holistic perspective. This course thoroughly covers topics such as the equine digestive system, body scoring, various types of forages (including hay and grasses), essential vitamins and minerals, water intake, herbs, supplementation, and much more! You can complete this 20-hour course at your convenience, with 10 hours dedicated to online classroom sessions and the remaining 10 hours dedicated to performing nutrition case studies.

Learn how to properly feed your horse! Gain comprehensive knowledge about equine nutrition from a holistic perspective. This course thoroughly covers topics such as the equine digestive system, body scoring, various types of forages (including hay and grasses), essential vitamins and minerals, water intake, herbs, supplementation, and much more! Learn how often you should be feeding your horse, what types of feed they should consume, how to feed for certain conditions and more!

Enroll in our 20-hour online course and become a Certified Holistic Carnivore Nutritionist (eligible for 10 CEUs)! This comprehensive program delves into topics such as the digestive system of canines and felines, crucial nutrients, nutrigenomics, processed pet foods, raw diets, transitioning carnivores to appropriate diets, and much more!

Been wanting to transition your cats and/or dogs to a raw diet but not sure where to start? This comprehensive course will take you step by step and also delves into topics such as the digestive system of canines and felines, crucial nutrients, processed pet foods and much more! Discover the health transformations your pet will undergo by transitioning him to a species specific raw diet!

This certification course adopts a comprehensive, holistic approach to teaching the anatomy and physiology of the horse's hooves and mouth, including bonus material. Elevate your equine practice by gaining insights into how the horse's foot can affect their health and wellbeing. The course features high-quality photographs, including hoof dissections, and elucidates the significance of attaining a thorough understanding of the internal and external anatomy of the hoof and mouth. The horse's feet play a crucial role in their soundness and overall wellbeing. As an equine bodyworker, augmenting your knowledge of equine anatomy will empower you to make informed decisions while devising tailored treatment plans for your clients.​

This course (taught by animal communicator, Michelle Molotte) will teach you the silent language of communicating with animals, while guiding you on how to create profound, intimate, and meaningful exchanges with the animals you love, thereby transforming your life. 

Included in the course:

• 5 hours of course material and 5 hours of case studies = 10 hour course

• Introduction to Animal Communication

• Preparing to Communicate with Animals

• What is Animal Communication (How Does it Work?)

• How to Set up a Session

• How to Receive Messages from Animals

• How to Send Messages to Animals

• Human Palm Reading (Heart Lines)

• Introduction to Medical Scanning

• Putting it all Together

• Full Reading Demonstration Video

• Certification following case studies and online examination

This course has been specifically designed for professionals working with horses, whether you are an equine bodyworker, nutritionist, trainer, farrier, transporter, owner, or handler. This program is catered to fulfill your needs. It provides an opportunity for you to improve your credentials by obtaining a certification in Equine First Aid.

Covered in the course:

Basic First Aid

• Taking Vitals

• Determining What is Abnormal

• Horse Body Condition Scoring

• Methods of Restraint

• Types of Wounds

• Bandaging Wounds

• Wound Aftercare

• Non-wound Emergencies

• PSSM in Horses

• Colic

• Hot, Cold and Hydrotherapy

• Injections

Advanced First Aid

• Shock, Poisons and Burns

• Nebulizers

• Snake and Insect Bites

• Eye Injuries

• Identifying, Treating and Preventing Squamous Cell Carcinomas in Horses

• Lameness

• Hoof Packing

• Teeth

• CPR

• Trailer Safety

• Stretches

Learn how fit Western saddles for your clients! Many saddle fitting courses on the market focus on English saddles, so this course is designed specifically for those who deal with western riders. Learn the history of Western Saddles, how to evaluate the fit for the individual horse, padding, fitting difficult horses, different types of Western saddles and more!

This course is available to veterinarians only. Using ozone in your veterinary practice will greatly enhance your skills as a healer. Ozone can be utilized for acute emergencies, chronic ailments, and promoting overall health and well-being. Enroll in this online course to establish a strong understanding of ozone's history, the necessary equipment, and how to use ozone safely and efficiently in your practice. Once you complete the course, you can submit case studies to earn certification in Animal Ozone Therapy (CAOT).

This course was designed to educate veterinarians on integrating Mistletoe therapy into their practices.​

Discover how integrating Mistletoe therapy into your practice can positively impact the quality of life for your oncology patients, while simultaneously reducing tumor growth and complementing other treatment forms.

In this course, you will acquire knowledge on the various aspects of incorporating Viscum album into oncology. You will understand when and why it can be beneficial, its mechanism of action, protocols specific to companion animals, relevant research findings, and insights from the speaker's personal case experiences.

Are you ready to start your animal bodywork practice but unsure of where to begin? Or are you already running your business but finding it difficult to attract clients? This course aims to assist you in learning the necessary steps to legally establish, brand, advertise, develop, and sustain your business. Dr. Angel will provide essential business insights and guide you in applying them to your animal bodywork practice. 

Included in Course:

• Unlimited access to course (complete at your own pace and always have access to the material as it is updated frequently)

• Free enrollment in our business community where you can interact with other animal bodyworkers and share business tips

• Free advice for your business from Dr. Angel and her teaching assistants

Learn the importance of fascia and how to release it in small and large animals in this 3 hour continuing education course that is approved through IVCA and NBCAAM. 

Learn how to deal with uncooperative dogs, cats and horses while assessing and treating them. Learn proper retraining methods to reduce risk and injury to the animals, yourself, staff and owners. Learn how to customize your treatment protocols based on what the animal will respond best to. This course is approved for 3 hours of continuing education credits through IVCA.