ENROLMENT PAGE
Certificate in Canine Remedial Massage OR Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy OR Both
The next course starts March 2025
ACRA Accredited Courses
Limited places in each course
Compulsory 3-Day live workshops
10 months (240+hrs) to complete each course
3-Day in-person clinic placement
ENROLMENT IS NOW CLOSED AND WILL RE-OPEN IN 2025
IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU ENROL, PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE READ ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE COURSE INFORMATION PAGES FIRST.
LISTED ON THIS PAGE - PRICING & PACKAGES FOR
1. CERTIFICATE IN CANINE REMEDIAL MASSAGE
2. CERTIFICATE IN CANINE HYDROTHERAPY
3. DUAL CERTIFICATION IN MASSAGE & HYDROTHERAPY
CANINE MASSAGE CERTIFICATE COURSE
IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU ENROL, PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE READ ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE COURSE INFORMATION PAGE. IF YOU HAVEN'T YET THEN CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW NOW:
MASSAGE COURSE
- Online MASSAGE Course
- 19 MASSAGE Modules
- Virtual MASSAGE Workshop
- Practical Assignments
- Recognised Certification
- 5 Star Support Team Access
- In-Person Clinic Placement
MASSAGE COURSE
(Payment Plan)
- Online MASSAGE Course
- 19 MASSAGE Modules
- Virtual MASSAGE Workshop
- Practical Assignments
- Recognised Certification
- 5 Star Support Team Access
- In-Person Clinic Placement
PAYMENT PLANS Note: Your first payment will occur the day you enrol and then on the same date each month via automatic deduction until complete. (Overdue payments will incur fees). Want a custom plan? Get in touch with us here
"Thank you so much Michelle and the hardworking support team!! I have loved learning everything and can't wait to get my business up and running and help doggos lead the best lives they can!"
- Amber - Canine Academy Graduate
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CANINE HYDROTHERAPY CERTIFICATE COURSE
IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU ENROL, PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE YOU READ ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE COURSE INFORMATION PAGE. IF YOU HAVEN'T YET THEN CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW NOW:
HYDROTHERAPY COURSE
- Online HYDRO Course
- 19 HYDRO Modules
- Virtual HYDRO Workshop
- Practical Assignments
- Recognised Certification
- 5 Star Support Team Access
- In-Person Clinic Placement
HYDROTHERAPY COURSE
- Online HYDRO Course
- 19 HYDRO Modules
- Virtual HYDRO Workshop
- Practical Assignments
- Recognised Certification
- 5 Star Support Team Access
- In-Person Clinic Placement
PAYMENT PLANS Note: Your first payment will occur the day you enrol and then on the same date each month via automatic deduction until complete. (Overdue payments will incur fees). Want a custom plan? Get in touch with us here
“I had no prior skills in this industry and this course gave me the skills as well as the confidence to take hydrotherapy sessions in a clinic. Best career move I ever made”
– Emilie - Canine Hydrotherapist
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CANINE DUAL CERTIFICATE COURSE
Enrol Below to Become Dual Qualified as a Certified Canine Hydrotherapist AND a Certified Canine Massage Therapist in 2024
Choosing to complete both qualifications gives you everything you need to help even more dogs to move and feel better. Completing both the Certificate Course in Canine Remedial Massage and the Certificate Course in Canine Hydrotherapy is possible and many students choose this path each time enrolment opens. Please see below for details.
ENROLMENT IN BOTH COURSES
Your second course with the Academy is called a PLUS course. To enrol in both courses and gain a dual qualification please read through all of the information and choose from the enrolment options below.
COURSE CONTENT
The first 11 modules of each of the courses are the same due to covering Canine Anatomy and common canine pathologies. Therefore, you would complete those modules only once and the marks are shared across both courses.
WORKSHOPS
You will have two workshops to attend and although there is some crossover you must attend both workshops in entirety to receive a pass for this module in each course. Each workshop is 3 days in duration and runs from 8:30am - 5pm AUSTRALIAN EASTERN TIMES.
COMMENCEMENT
You will gain access to both courses at the same time on the scheduled start date. We recommend logging in and working through one course first until you have completed the initial 11 foundational modules. Then from module 12 onwards you will need to log into both courses and complete the relevant study and assignments.
STUDY TIME
Completing one course requires an average of 5-7 hours of study per week for an average student with no prior experience and no recent study completed. Therefore, completing two courses at once would require 10-14 hours of study per week. However, because the first 11 modules are the same you would only need 5-7 hours per week for the first 6 months (completing one module every two weeks).
TIMING
It's important to secure your place in BOTH courses as soon as possible if you are wanting to achieve dual certification in the same year before the courses sell out (which they usually do). You can potentially add a second course on later in the year but that's only possible if a place becomes available.
PRICING
Because the first 11 modules are the same there is a discount applied to the second course. Currently that discount is AU$1000/US$700 off the standard (paid in full) course price. This discount has already been applied to the prices below. There are also payment plans available.
“Completing both courses together gave me the skills and the confidence to be able to accept so many more cases into the clinic”
– Jasmine - Canine Hydrotherapist & Canine Remedial Massage Therapist
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IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU ENROL, PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE YOU READ ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE COURSE INFORMATION PAGES FIRST. IF YOU HAVEN'T YET THEN CLICK THE BUTTONS BELOW NOW:
DUAL QUALIFICATION
(Hydro & Massage)
- DUAL Online Course
- 19 Modules x BOTH courses
- 2 x Virtual Workshops
- 2 x Practical Assignments
- 2 x Recognised Certification
- 5 Star Support Team Access
- 2 x In-Person Clinic Placement
DUAL QUALIFICATION
Payment Plan
- DUAL Online Course
- 19 Modules x BOTH courses
- 2 x Virtual Workshops
- 2 x Practical Assignments
- 2 x Recognised Certification
- 5 Star Support Team Access
- 2 x In-Person Clinic Placement
PAYMENT PLANS Note: Your first payment will occur the day you enrol and then on the same date each month via automatic deduction until complete. (Overdue payments will incur fees). Want a custom plan? Get in touch with us here
Want to read the 2024 Course Information Pages again?
Canine Remedial Massage Course
Completing this certificate course in canine remedial massage gives you the skills, knowledge and experience to be able to adequately evaluate and then provide a quality remedial massage to a canine patient and support their mobility, relaxation, or recovery.
With over 21 years of personal experience, and five years of teaching, you'll be learning the latest and most up to date methods and scientifically proven techniques from the best in the industry.
This certificate course in canine remedial massage gives you the qualification you need to either start your own canine massage business or be hired to work in a veterinary clinic, canine rehabilitation clinic, dog groomers, dog kennel or dog resorts.
Canine Hydrotherapy Course
Complete this certificate course in canine hydrotherapy and spend your days using hydrotherapy to support canine patients to improve their health, maintain or resume their mobility and speed up their healing process from injury or surgery.
Our evidence based syllabus (founded on over 21 years experience) and scientifically proven techniques ensure you are learning the latest and most up to date methods from the best in the industry.
This certificate course in canine hydrotherapy will give you the qualification you need to either start your own canine hydrotherapy business or be hired to work in a veterinary clinic, canine rehabilitation clinic, dog groomers, dog kennel or dog resorts.
Industry recognition:
ACRA ACREDITED (AUSTRALIA):
All Canine Certificate Courses are accredited by the Australian Canine Rehabilitation Association (ACRA). The ACRA is the governing body for the practise of Canine Rehabilitation and Canine Hydrotherapy in Australia.
Students who successfully complete our Certificate Courses are eligible to apply for ACRA Membership, display the ACRA logo as a mark of quality, and apply for professional indemnity insurance with Insurance House.
IAAMB/ACWT APPROVED EDUCATION PROVIDER (INTERNATIONAL):
The Canine Health & Wellbeing Academy is proud to have met the high standards and approval of the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork AND the Association of Canine Water Therapy as a Preferred Education Provider. This ensures we maintain an exceptional standard of education and student learning experience.
Students are able to apply to IAAMB for student membership which entitles them to access to liability insurance, continuing education, mentors and business support.
Learn from the best - Your Instructor - Michelle Monk
Canine Physiotherapist with 22+ years clinical experience
Hi I'm Michelle, and over twenty two years ago I began the transition from human physiotherapist to canine physiotherapist. I had always had a huge love for dogs and was disappointed to discover that they didn't have access to the same quality rehabilitation services as we as humans do. I became determined to change that and have dedicated my life to it.
I went on to do my Masters in Animal Physiotherapy, open my own canine rehabilitation clinic, and designed and built the first underwater treadmill in Australia. I now get to help others around the world make the transition into the industry that has had such a positive impact on my life.
There's something so immensely satisfying to see a dog's life extended, to witness a dog walk again after being told it couldn't, and to have a dog recover fully from injury or surgery knowing it's because of the therapy provided by one of my qualified graduates. I feel so fortunate to experience this every single day and now I want you to be part of this too.
Michelle Monk
Canine & Human Physiotherapist
Founder Canine Health & Wellbeing Academy
Owner of Dogs in Motion Canine Rehabilitation Clinic
What our students have to say:
"Thank you very much Michelle and the team, for your commitment in sharing your knowledge and passion in this special field, for being ever so encouraging to all of us and giving us the support we need, to take this first step into this area of work. This course has really broadened my knowledge and I am truly appreciative of it! Cheers to Canine Health & Wellbeing Academy!"
- Hwee Khim Seng - Canine Remedial Massage Therapist
Please pass on my thanks to Michelle for a great course and helpful, considered feedback every step of the way. Much appreciated!
Catherine Rains - Canine Remedial Massage Therapist
“Coming from a professional corporate background, I understood the need to surround myself with like-minded people, increase my knowledge/training and develop a support network, particularly as I work as a sole trader. The Hydrotherapy course delivered on all fronts.”
– Marie – Canine Hydrotherapist
“Since completing the course and gaining my certificate I am now employed and working in the career of my dreams and loving it. I highly recommend the Academy courses if you wish to start a career in Animal Health Care.”
– Alison – Canine Hydrotherapist