A spot for Everyone
Choose the certification and learning style that aligns with your goals and species of interest.
Equine Acupressure Certification
- Deep dive into equine meridian theory and anatomy
- Specialized point location for large animal bodywork
- Advanced assessment and nervous system awareness
- Protocol development for performance and rehabilitation
Small Animal Acupressure Certification
- Comprehensive study of domestic species meridians
- Integration of Western anatomy and clinical reasoning
- Focus on emotional and nervous system responses
- Practitioner documentation and ethical scope of practice
Combined Equine & Small Animal Pathway
- Master both species with a single, unified certification
- Deep understanding of cross-species meridian patterns
- Professional business development and practice management
- Advanced clinical reasoning across species
Online Certification Programs
- Flexible, structured education for all learners
- Comprehensive lessons on foundations and clinical application
- Interactive case study development and documentation
- Self-paced learning with expert instructor guidance
- Monthly student & practitioner Zooms
Your Professional Acupressure Pathway
Animal Acupressure Academy was designed to give students a clear, professional pathway into animal acupressure. Students can complete the full academy-style pathway for board examination preparation, or choose the individual components that best fit their goals, experience, location, and timeline.
Build your foundation through our in-depth online acupressure certification program. Students study Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, meridian pathways, acupoint location, species-specific application, Western anatomy, assessment, protocol development, documentation, ethics, and professional practice.
Step 1
Step 2
Hands-On Intensive
Refine your skills through a 5-day in-person intensive with instructor guidance. This step supports point location, meridian tracing, palpation, pressure application, session flow, assessment skills, and confidence working with live animals.
Step 3
Case Studies & Certification
Apply what you have learned through written assignments, video submissions, quizzes, case studies, documentation practice, and a final exam. This process helps students move beyond theory and develop real practitioner confidence.
The full pathway is designed to support students working toward broader professional recognition, including IAHAP Board Examination eligibility. The NBCAAM application pathway is currently in progress.
Online Certification Program
Step 4
Board Exam Preparation
Flexible Enrollment Options
Students do not need to complete every step at once. Each component can be taken separately, allowing you to build your education in a way that fits your goals, budget, and timeline.
Option 1
Online Certification Only
Option 2
Hands-On Intensive Only
Option 3
Full Professional Pathway
For students who want to complete the professional online program and earn certification through online coursework, assignments, case studies, and final exam. This is 150+ hour course.
For students who have already completed approved acupressure education or want additional in-person refinement, technique support, and practical training hours.
Online Certification Program + 5-Day total Hands-On Intensive + case study development + board examination preparation support. This is the most complete pathway for students pursuing professional recognition.
Price:
2 day - $700 CAD / $525 USD
3 day - $1000 cad /$750 USD
Price:
$2500 CAD
$1825 USD
Price:
$3900 CAD
$2800 uSD
Continuing Education Bundle
Students pursuing board examination pathways may also choose to add a continuing education bundle for an additional 100 hours of training. This bundle is designed to deepen acupressure knowledge, expand clinical reasoning, and support ongoing practitioner development.
Price: $800 cad / $585 USD
Online Program
Designed for all levels of learners who want flexibility without compromising on depth. Our online certification pathways provide a complete, professional-level education that bridges Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern animal bodywork.
Foundations of Acupressure
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Deep dive into meridian theory and the anatomical basis of animal acupressure.
Understanding energetic patterns and clinical reasoning through TCM principles.
Western Anatomy & Systems
Point Location & Palpation
Integrating Western body systems with Traditional Chinese Medicine for holistic assessment.
Mastering precise acupoint location and pressure application for professional results.
Pattern Recognition
Protocol Development
Identifying energetic imbalances and nervous system responses in live animals.
Creating customized treatment plans based on individual animal needs and history.
Professional Documentation
Case Study Development
Learning ethical scope of practice and business development for acupressure practitioners.
Practicing clinical reasoning and documentation through real-world case studies.
and more....
Hands-On Workshops
Morgan — Stable Mind and Body
Lori Perez — Crowning Touch Clinics
Based in Canada, Morgan provides hands-on instruction that bridges Traditional Chinese Medicine theory with Western bodywork principles. Her approach focuses on nervous system awareness, meridian tracing, and professional assessment skills.
Located in Colorado, Lori offers intensive live animal practice sessions. Her instruction emphasizes clinical reasoning, pressure application, and session flow, helping students refine their skills with expert guidance.
Acu-Proformance Series - Level 1
Essential Elements Acupressure Point Location Lab
- Duration: 2-Day Hands-On Certification Course
- Species Focus: Canine & Equine
- Location: Colorado, USA (Crowning Touch Clinics with Lori Perez)
This hands-on course introduces students to the essential foundations of animal acupressure through Traditional East Asian Medicine concepts, point location practice, live case studies, and practical protocol development. Students learn how to perform a complete acupressure session protocol while understanding the traditional theories behind acupressure and the modern application of bio-electric therapies.
Students will explore:
- Yin/Yang theory and Five Element theory
- The Four Examinations
- Landmark and directional anatomy
- Governing Vessel, Central Vessel, and Bladder Meridian
- Opening, point work, and closing techniques
- Association points - location, assessment, and functions
- Master, Command, and Indicator points
- Case study assessments, point selection, and protocol practice
- Bio-electric point protocols using sound, light, and micro-current acupressure
- Frequency Specific Micro-current for neural, meridian, and organ pathways
- Course manual and supporting materials
This level is designed to give students practical, ready-to-use skills while building a strong foundation in the Traditional Chinese and East Asian Medicine principles that support animal acupressure.
Hands-On Acupressure Training
In-Person Training Locations
Hands-on classes are currently offered through Crowning Touch Clinics with Lori Perez in Colorado, USA. Morgan with Stable Mind and Body also offers Canadian in-person classes that follow a similar educational structure for students seeking hands-on refinement in Canada.
Registration & Class Logistics
Students registered for in-person events will receive a participant letter or detailed email with clinic location, facility details, suggested accommodations, printable materials, and event logistics. In-person retreat fees are typically payable in full upon registration and are non-refundable for these events.
Our hands-on classes are designed for students who want practical refinement, live animal experience, instructor feedback, and deeper confidence applying acupressure in a professional setting. These classes support students in building point location skills, meridian tracing, assessment, protocol development, and hands-on application with both equine and canine learners in mind.
Acu-Proformance Series - Level 2
East Meets West: Pathways, Patterns, Pathology & Point Mastery
- Duration: 3-Day Hands-On Certification Course
- Prerequisite: Level 1 or approved training
- Location: Colorado, USA (Lori Perez / Crowning Touch)
- Canadian classes (Morgan / Stable Mind and Body) follow similar structure.
This advanced hands-on course expands into the 14 major meridian pathways, point protocols, acupoint function, and Traditional East Asian Medicine approaches to common Western disease patterns. Students deepen their understanding of how to assess patterns, select points, trace meridians, and apply acupressure protocols for common physical and emotional conditions.
Students will explore:
- Basic medical terminology
- Tracing the 14 major meridians
- Point protocols for common conditions
- Location and function of key acupoints
- Acupoint classifications
- Five Element theory for indicators
- The six phases of disease & homotoxicology
- Comprehensive protocol development
- Acupressure and Qi Generator applications
- Extensive hands-on exercises and live practice
Level 2 is designed for students who want to deepen their clinical reasoning, improve point mastery, and better understand how traditional acupressure theory can be applied alongside modern bodywork and wellness concepts.
CE Courses
Advanced continuing education for existing practitioners to deepen clinical reasoning and expand their professional skill set.
Laser Acupuncture
Learn the art of photomobulation in the body with paired Acupoint stimulation
Meridian & Point Kinesiology Taping
Utilizing Kinesiology tape for prolonged stimulation of points and meridians
Acupressure & Nervous System Connection
Understanding the affects of Acupressure on a deeper and systemtic level
Essential Oils & Acupoints
Integrating aromatherapy with specific meridian points for targeted healing.
Acu-Cupping Mastery
Advanced techniques for soft tissue release and energetic flow enhancement.
Terminology & Record Keeping
Deepening clinical reasoning through understanding veterinary terminology
Tentative Class Schedule
Plan your professional journey. Below is our tentative lineup of upcoming certification tracks and continuing education workshops. Dates and locations are subject to final confirmation.
Course Title
Date Range
Format
Location
Equine Acupressure Level 1
June 15 — July 20, 2026
Online
International
Small Animal Hands-on Intensive
August 05 — August 12, 2026
Hands-on
Colorado, USA
Combined Species Certification
Sept 01 — Dec 15, 2026
Online
International
Advanced Equine Assessment (CE)
October 12 — October 19, 2026
Hands-on
Canada