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Pathways to Learning Animal Acupressure

Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Curriculum

The Tallgrass online and CT@theRanch hands-on core curriculum hours are approved by NBCAAM. There are seven online courses and five days of hands-on retreats required to complete the training program. 

Course Sequence

1. Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine (online)
2. Equine/Canine Acupressure Foundation Retreat (2-days Hands-On)
3. Meridian Theory (online)
4. Meridian Energetics & Functions Hands on Retreat (3-days Hands-On)
5. Acupoint Classification (online)
6. Acupoint Energetics & Landmark Anatomy (online)
7. Health & Pathology (online)
8. Indicators & Assessment (online)
9. Proficiency Verification (online) - (Recommended / Elective)

Join us now to begin or continue your journey in Animal Acupressure! We offer several pathways for you to pursue your love of animals and the healing arts. Read on to see which path works best for you. Know that each course taken is transferable to any of the options available. If you begin taking courses through the Personal Pathway, they may be used for either the International or Practitioner Program as well. Find what's best for you and your animals, or your clients - contact us for an individualized planning interview. 

Personal Pathway

If you are an animal owner and want to learn how to work with and help balance your animals in a holistic and non-invasive manner . . . these classes are for you!

Learn to help your animal recover more quickly from injuries, strengthen their immune system, create healthier digestive processes, build and keep supple muscles and ligaments  - All while improving the bond between you and your horse, dog, or cat!

Tallgrass, the leader in Animal Acupressure Training Courses and Resources since 1990, offers a tried and true integrative method of online and hands-on training.

We invite you to join us for in-person retreats where you participate in hands-on demonstrations and receive one-on-one instruction in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Animal Acupressure.


International Studies Pathway

Are you an animal massage or bodywork professional? These online courses give you excellent additional tools and information you to offer your clients!

Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Resources offers an International Acupressure & TCM Program for either Equine Acupressure or Small Animal Acupressure.

The Program includes the online courses:
1. Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine
2. Meridian Theory
3. Acupoint Classification
4. Landmark Anatomy & Acupoint Energetics
5. Indicators & Assessment, and
6. Proficiency Verification

As you complete each course quiz you receive real-time, interactive guidance, providing feedback as you move through the coursework.
After completing the first online course a Zoom, or similar, meeting is scheduled where we meet and answer any questions you have. We also review the course materials insuring your knowledge base, confidence and understanding.

As you progress through the courses, we schedule more in-person meetings to answer any questions and go over the material as needed. We  support your efforts throughout the training. Once you complete the online courses and the proficiency verification, you will have successfully earned a Certificate of Participation from Tallgrass.

 • Choose your species of study
•  Purchase your first course 
 •  Complete course in sequence shown

This is an adventure in learning and think of how much you will be able to help horses, dogs and cats feel their best.

Practitioner Pathway

The Tallgrass online and hands-on core-curriculum hours are approved by NBCAAM. There are seven online courses and five days of hands-on clinics required to complete the Tallgrass training program. This program is self-paced, and each course fee is paid when you register.
Upon completion of course work learners are eligible to sit for the NBCAAM USA certifying exam.
Hands-On courses are offered thru CT@theRanch.com and, here is their current  Retreat Schedule.  For more information and a course planning interview, contact Lori Perez, LAc at: lori@animalacupressure.com

The Program includes the listed Online and Hands-On courses:
1. Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine
2. Meridian Theory
3. HANDS-ON Acupressure Foundation 2-Day Retreat  
4. Acupoint Classification
5. Landmark Anatomy & Acupoint Energetics
6. HANDS-ON Meridian Functions & Energetics 3-Day Retreat
5. Indicators & Assessment, and
6. Proficiency Verification

Step into action today with Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Resources online classes and unlock the extraordinary healing modality that will revolutionize your approach to animal care. In our TCM approach we integrate the principles and techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine to enhance the transformative power of animal-assisted learning.
Our mission is to equip animal guardians, animal trainers, or healthcare practitioners with the ultimate learning tools for mastering animal acupressure.

Don't miss out on the transformative power of animal acupressure.


Cost Overview

Personal Pathway:           $  500 -  $1,500
International Pathway:   $1,300 -  $1,600
Practitioner Pathway :    $3,445 - $3,675

To Become Dual Certified (Equine & Small Animal)
•  Complete Practitioner Program for the first species.
•  Complete the two (2) and three (3)-day hands-on courses for second  species, as well as Anatomy, Pathology, and Indicators & Assessment   courses for the second species.