Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute

Address:

Borwal, NSW

Australia

34° 28' 40.08" S, 150° 25' 5.1096" E

Student Contact Information

Phone number:

303-681-3033

Fax number:

303-681-2999

Email address:

tallgrass@animalacupressure.com

Web address:

http://www.animalacupressure.com

Majors/Degrees/Certificates

Accreditation:

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Approved Provider (USA), State of Colorado Board of Education: Private Higher Education Vocational School (USA), Application submitted: The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) (UK).

Majors:

Equine Acupressure, Small Animal Acupressure, Equine & Small Animal Acupressure Combined.

Degrees:

Certified Practitioner

Specialties:

Alternative therapies and massage schools

Independent Studies/Distance Learning

School Information

Type of School:

International Specialty School, Independent Study

Tuition Costs:

(US) Full program approx. $4,100

Facilities:

Rental of ranches (studs) and farms in the United States, Canada, England, Australia, and Israel for hands-on classes are selected on the bases of class size and availability of horses on which to work.

Class ratio:

Five online courses and five hands-on courses.

Showing:

Acupressure Demonstrations given at Equine Affaire in the US, and other major equine events in the US, UK, Australia, and Israel (the Czech Republic soon, too)

Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute offers a comprehensive training program in equine and small animal acupressure. The course work entails five online courses and five hands-on courses to attain the designation of a Certified Equine Acupressure Practitioner. Participant learns the basic underlying Traditional Chinese Medicine Theories of Acupressure which includes: Yin-Yang Theory, Five Phases of Transformation, and Meridian Theory. Additionally, the courses cover Acupoint Classifications. Landmark Anatomy, 8 Principles, Four Examinations, Pathogenic Factors, pulses and tongue assessment, along with a complete acupressure session protocol. The curriculum is designed for adult learners: hands-on courses are offered throughout the year at different locations in the United States, Canada, England, Australia, and Israel. All online theory courses are available through the Tallgrass website at all times worldwide.

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