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Lady Woodworker
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Chamberlain
Maine
USA
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 Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 06:27:37 AM
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Has anyone here studied animal massage? Any licensed practitioners out there? Any veterinarians with experience working with animal massage therapy/therapists?
I keep thinking about studying small animal massage (mostly cats and dogs) but it's difficult to find out anything about licensing. The schools themselves say that licensing varies from state to state--and no one seems to be able to direct me to the proper agency in my state (Maine) to find out more. It's too great an investment (both in money and in time) to finish--only to find out that I can't get licensed.
Granted, I only consider doing this as a sideline and a big part of what drives me is the thought of helping shelter animals and other animals in need. That said, I would at least need to be able to make enough money to pay off the tuition and related costs to the training, as well as having a hope of covering ongoing operating costs.
Any advice for me?
Gratefully,
Karen
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 4:25:38 PM
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I explored animal massage years ago and was dismayed to find out that some states are trying to make it illegal without a veterinarian to oversee it. Just another case of too much regulation. the Tellington T-touch method is similar to animal massage but requires you take a course from a T-touch practitioner. and it doesn't require a veterinarian.
Cindy
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
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Zan
New York
New York
USA
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Lady Woodworker
True Blue Farmgirl
259 Posts
Karen
Chamberlain
Maine
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2011 : 05:31:20 AM
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Thanks for the good advice (sorry it took me so long to respond).
Yes, it is discouraging. I'll check out what Hobby Farms had to say about it.
I'll ask my veterinarian too. Thanks Zan.
I had never heard of the Tellington T-Touch method. Thanks Cindy. I'll look into that as well.
Thanks for your input,
Karen
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 4:01:37 PM
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Its funny because I have been looking into animal message too. :) I can't seem to find much info on it though.
I'm getting into a Veterinary program this year so hopefully I will find more info on it there.
Best of luck Karen!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
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P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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