The Animal Institute of Holistic Health™

Thank you for your interest in The Animal Institute of Holistic Health™ and our work here at The Center for Animal Awareness. Our goal is to provide the highest level of training in the field of holistic healthcare for animals. Sharing healing ways is a matter of survival. Not only for the many species of animals, but for the environment, humanity and every living thing. Our goal is to create and expand on models for wholeness, balance, harmony, beauty, meaning, unity, health and optimal well being. We feel one of the greatest ways to realize this vision is through education. Education is no longer a luxury, but a responsibility. 

The diverse programs available at The Animal Institute of Holistic Health™ encompass information that has been researched, proven, time-tested and event driven. These modalities have their roots in the deepest and oldest ancestral wisdom handed down from time immortal. Courses are also based on current strategies that have their roots in the oldest forms of medicine. Today's holistic modalities are also based on the latest scientific research. We are so fortunate to have the availability of this wealth of information. It is also crucial to remember that information can also be hazardous when used improperly, even with the best intentions. Finding qualified therapists, veterinarians who support complementary care and other team members for your animals ultimate mental, physical and spiritual care should be followed with reverence. Today, most animals live in environments controlled by or in some way impacted by humans. Taken away from the natural order of their existence, most animals live in survival mode.

Education can make the difference in our own survival as we live in a symbiotic relationship with all living things. Animals and humans coexist and have deep, often mystical partnerships. Our vision is to continually improve new ways to bring love and healing to this relationship. Knowledge can also erase ignorance as an excuse for the unethical treatment of animals and the neglect they suffer.

Educating animal therapists who are caring, knowledgeable and professional takes this philosophy to the highest level. One of the most important roles of the animal therapist is that of Teacher. Working one-on-one with a private client, holding seminars, clinics and classes, speaking to large groups and publishing articles are just a few of the many ways to reach animals by educating humans. Education for animal owners or those who work with animals allows all involved to take a more active role in their care and treatment. Sharing a more balanced and integrated approach to animal healthcare has proven to increase the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health of animals and their humans. This program also seeks to increase the emotional bonding with animals, owners and practitioners through client and staff education, while still maintaining a professional and successful business. 

We provide a holistic approach where humans can participate by learning prevention, rehabilitation, restoration and maintenance care. Education increases awareness and brings about the necessary changes in the way we look at animals and the care they are given. Holistic Therapy offers a diverse range of options in healthcare based on widely held beliefs on healthy lifestyles, the results of disease-causing activity and behavior and the healing principles that restore balance. The programs offered at The Animal Institute of Holistic Health™ cover a wide range of natural, integrative and alternative therapies (see the attached curriculum). These vast and diverse resources add a new dimension to conventional veterinary treatment and create a bridge between the two, allopathic and holistic, benefiting animals and owners alike. A professional and educated Animal Therapist is a great asset for the animal health community in bringing about the restoration of harmony.

A career in Animal Therapy requires education, experience, time, dedication and a genuine desire to provide the best care for the animal, acting with the greater good of the animal as the primary goal. Like dropping a pebble into a still pond, the ripple effect of education continues long after the initial classroom experience is over. The work continues with each person that is willing to learn and pass on the knowledge. As a practitioner, you are a benefit. As a teacher, you are a gift.
 
Bennie Jean Kuehnle, Executive Director
Animal Therapy Associate Program

SOME OF THE SUBJECTS COVERED IN THIS PROGRAM: (Programs in Equine and Small Animals)
Anatomy and Physiology
Benefits and Contraindications of Treatments
Vital Signs, Physical Assessment and Evaluation Process
Nutrition/Exercise
Communication and Behavior Modification
Saddle-Fit
Physical Therapy for the Rider
Muscle/Soft Tissue Injury/Treatment
Biomechanics of Movement
Personal Safety/Approach/Restraining Techniques
Massage, Sports Massage, Pre-event/Post-event Massage and related modalities
Acupressure Basics (Advanced Course Referred to Equine Acupressure-Colorado)
EFT Basics
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Pre-Purchase Exam
Adjunct to other therapies (chiropractic, acupuncture, etc)
Stress Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy
Bowen (Certified Course referred to Carol Bennett, Touch Balancing)
Hydrotherapy
Iridology
Reflexology
Energy Therapies/Light/Color Therapy/Gemstones
Essential Oils (Earth Angel Oils)
Herbs
Homeopathic Therapy
Dowsing
Environmental Maintenance
Therapeutic grooming
Machines (LED, Pulsed Magnetic Therapy, etc.)
Illnesses/Injuries/Conditions
Miscellaneous Treatments
Hands-on bodywork
Internship

Some courses are offered as basics only as they apply to principles of therapy. Certification for specific programs are available through recommended schools. For example, we offer basic principles of Acupressure. For Certification in Acupressure you will be referred to a Certified School in Acupressure that we highly recommend.
Business/Marketing (How to build your business and your team)

Certification in Animal First Aid and CPR (including the Premier Holistic Addendum)
Extended Courses are added as required
Advanced courses

NOTE:  Students who have completed the course will be notified when new modules are added to the course as our system evolves. These additional programs are always offered at no charge. Complete mentoring and consultations are provided at no charge to students. 

THE ANIMAL INSTITUTE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH™