Medical Massage FOR ANIMALS

Medical Massage FOR ANIMALS CANINE NE COURSE Course Dates: October 26-27, 2012 Fort Collins Marriott INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF Medical Massage FOR ANIMALS Anatomical artwork provided by Dover Publications, An Atlas of Animal Anatomy.

2012 Program Canine Bodywork Techniques for: Veterinary Acupuncturists Pain Medicine Practitioners Veterinary Technicians Curriculum and faculty developed by the International Academy of Medical Massage for Animals, headed by Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA. Develop thinking fingers Become a better diagnostician Improve your pain medicine skills Improve and upgrade your rehab protocols What Is Massage and What Can It Do for My Patients? Massage incorporates several methods of hands-on, low-force techniques that target restrictions and pain mostly in the soft tissues of the body. Massage improves quality of life, controls postoperative or post-procedural pain and stress, and supports mobility as well as functional recovery after injury, trauma, or surgery. Even in human patients with metastatic bone cancer, massage significantly reduces pain. Massage also benefits mood, relaxes muscles, and elevates sleep quality. Research on massage supports its value for treating pain and stress, immune dysfunction, lymphedema, relief of anxiety, nausea, depression, and fatigue, and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. page 1

medical massage for animals: canine COUrSE What Will I Learn? The science of massage Swedish massage techniques Myofascial anatomy relevant for canine massage Muscle physiology in health and disease Palpation skills Causes of limited range of motion The science of stretching How to use stretching safely in practice Massage for relaxation Course Overview: We teach students how to address the needs of veterinary patients and how to integrate massage into a veterinary environment. FRIDAY (7.5 Hours) 8:00 8:30 AM Breakfast 8:30 9:00 AM Introduction to the course and participants 9:00 10:00 AM Massage: Techniques, Scientifically Based Mechanisms of Action, and Evidence-Based Approaches During this session, you will learn about Swedish massage and their impact on the myofascial, neurologic, vascular, and immune systems. We will also discuss contraindications and potential adverse effects of poorly or inappropriately performed techniques 10:00 10:30 AM Canine Massage Demonstration In this active demonstration, you will observe canine massage approaches applied in sequence. 10:30 10:45 AM Break Students learn how to couple tactile awareness with cognitive insights into causes of soft tissue. page 2

2012 Program What is Medical Massage for Animals? FRIDAY (7.5 Hours) CONTINUED 10:45 AM 12:00 PM Palpation Instruction and Basic Massage Techniques (practiced on human classmates) 12:00 1:00 PM Lunch Participants will work in pairs to establish familiarity with the feel of normal versus tense myofascial tissue. Practicing techniques on fellow participants provides opportunities to learn from each other about proper depth and pressure. 1:00 2:30 PM Canine Myofascial Anatomy This myofascial anatomy review will cover muscle groups of the head, trunk, pelvis and limbs relevant to massage and stretching. 2:30 3:30 PM Muscle Physiology in Health and Disease After a review of normal muscle physiology, this session will cover muscle pathophysiology, trigger point pathology, muscle loss, and chronic myofascial pain. 3:30 3:45 PM Break 3:45 4:45 PM Restricted Flexibility vs. Range of Motion: How Can You Tell? In this session you will learn the difference between restricted flexibility from soft tissue origins and limited range of motion due to articular changes. We will also cover the differing palpatory qualities of the end-feel of a joint depending on the articular and peri-articular factors affecting it. 4:45-5:30 PM Canine Hands-On Lab #1- Soft tissue Palpation This lab will demonstrate the soft tissue palpation examination, the feedback it provides, and how to assess soft tissues in a comfortable way for both patient and practitioner. The focus includes muscle quality, patterns of discomfort exhibited by strain and tension patterns, quality of joint movement and restricted flexibility. 5:30 6:00 PM Small Group Discussion & Wrap Up for the Day In small groups led by teaching assistants, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share impressions about their experience treating dogs. page 3

medical massage for animals: canine COUrSE SATURday (8 Hours) 8:00 8:30 AM Breakfast 8:30 10:00 AM Specialized Soft Tissue Manipulations 10:00 10:15 AM Break Certain pathologies require special techniques. This lecture will cover lymphedema massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, cross fiber friction massage and abdominal massage. 10:15 11:00 AM The Science of Stretching: A Rehabilitation Approach This lecture will teach the science of stretching as well as when and how it should be performed, including discussion of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Stretching Instruction on Humans Participants will practice stretching on each other, employing appropriate limb stabilization techniques and listening for feedback regarding the techniques applied. 12:00 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 2:00 PM Massage and Stretching Sequences for the Limbs Students will learn introductory treatment sequences for shoulder, elbow, hip, stifle, and distal limb disorders. 2:00 3:15 PM Massage and Stretching Sequences for the Head, Neck, Back, and Tail Students will learn introductory treatment sequences for axial structures (head, neck, back, and tail). 3:15 3:30 PM Break 3:30 4:45 PM Canine Hands-On Lab #2 Students will have the opportunity to practice their massage and stretching skills on dogs, assessing tissue tension before and after treatment. This is the time to also attend to your own body mechanics. 4:45 5:15 PM Small Group Discussion In small groups led by teaching assistants, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share impressions about their experience treating dogs. 5:15 6:00 PM Relaxation Massage, Practiced on Each Other For the final exercise of the day, you will learn and practice relaxation techniques on each other. page 4

2012 Program Course Focus: Massage helps geriatric patients and those suffering from cancer, trauma, orthopedic, or neurologic illness. What is Medical Massage for Animals? Course Director and Instructors Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA Course Director Dr. Robinson is an osteopathic physician, veterinarian, and medical acupuncturist. She graduated from Harvard/Radcliffe in 1982, the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988, and the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1997 with a doctorate of veterinary medicine and in 2005 with a master s degree in biomedical sciences. She is the Director of the CSU Center for Comparative and Integrative Pain Medicine and heads the Integrative Pain Medicine and Natural Healing service at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Dr. Robinson regularly incorporates medical massage, myofascial release, and medical acupuncture into her daily treatments for small animals and exotics; she passionately supports scientifically based instruction on the therapeutic benefits and scientific basis of soft tissue manual therapy. Jessica Rychel, DVM Instructor Dr. Jessica Rychel works both as an emergency veterinarian and a pain and rehabilitation practitioner. She received her DVM from Colorado State University and is trained in pain medicine, medical acupuncture, medical massage, and physical rehabilitation. She has extensive experience working with acute injuries, difficult postoperative recoveries, chronic pain patients, and geriatric animals. Dr. Rychel also teaches and writes about pain management, physical medicine, and rehabilitation in veterinary medicine. Myofascial dysfunction creates widespread and frequently unrecognized pain and nearly always accompanies sickness and aging. Care, caution, and focus become our foremost concerns when we address soft tissue problems in the geriatric and critical care populations. Lindsey Habermann, DVM INSTRUCTOR Dr. Lindsey Habermann is an emergency physical veterinarian Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation Hospital. She is trained in veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, and pain management. She especially enjoys geriatric and neurologic cases. Rhonda Reich, MA, LMT Instructor Rhonda Reich is a licensed massage therapist and has had a successful practice for the past 32 years. Rhonda received her certification in massage at The Boulder College of Massage Therapy and her Equine Massage Certification in Aspen, Colorado. Much of her time has been spent in the pursuit of excellence in massage education. She worked at The Boulder College of Massage Therapy for 20 years where she developed and instituted many educational programs, including Canine and Equine Massage Therapy. She has a private practice called Happy Tails in which she serves the needs of animals and their companions with massage. She is currently teaching the canine course at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. page 5

medical massage for animals: canine COUrSE Instructors and Teaching Assistants Deanna Rogers Instructor Deanna Rogers is a licensed physical therapist and has been practicing physical therapy for 25 years. She received her masters in physical therapy from Texas Woman s University in 1985. She became board certified through the American Physical Therapy Association as a geriatric physical therapist in 1996. Her human physical therapy career centered on treating seniors in outpatient and inpatient settings and patients with subacute, chronic, post-injury, and post-surgical conditions. Ms. Rogers completed her canine rehabilitation certification in December 2004 through the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and Northeast Seminars. She began her mobile animal physical therapy practice, Good Life Physical Therapy for Animals, in July 2008 and continues to spend most of her practice working with companion animals and their owners in their homes in northern Colorado. She also works part-time at Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation Hospital plus consults with several veterinary clinics in the community and the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Terri Daldos Teaching Assistant Terri Daldos is a certified massage therapist with 18 years experience working on people, horses, and dogs. She graduated from the Boulder College of Massage in 1994, from EquiTouch Systems Inc. in 1995 with a certificate in Equine Sports Massage, and trained in the Lang Method of Canine Massage in 1998. She was also a co-creator of the original Lang Institute of Canine Massage program in 2000 2002. She continued her education in canine massage by graduating from the Colorado State University Medical Massage for Animals: Canine Course in 2008. She is also a 2012 graduate of FitPAWs canine Fitness for Professional Dog Trainers Course. Her practice integrates medical massage, neuromuscular therapy, and myofascial release. Shelley Sheets Teaching Assistant Shelley Sheets has a bachelor s degree in education from Metro State College and has been a practicing massage therapist for 20 years. Shelley has taught massage therapy for Community College of Denver and developed a massage program at Denver Career College. Her massage experience spans the gamut, from working at Craig Hospital on spinal cord and traumatic brain injured patients, to owning her own day spa in Littleton, Colorado. In 2009, Shelley became certified in canine massage. Her ultimate goal is to support senior animals and their companions with massage and counseling through the end of life process and the grief period that follows. Deb Towndrow Teaching Assistant Debbie Towndrow has been in full-time practice as a licensed and certified massage therapist, specializing in canines, since 1998. She is a veterinary technician with an associate s degree in Applied Science from Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology. She received her canine massage certification through the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. Her practice mission is simple: to enhance the quality of life for both humans and animals through therapeutic massage and education. Debbie joined the Medical Massage for Animals program as an instructor in 2008. She has also been on the faculty of Berner University, facilitating the workshop Fundamentals of Canine Massage in 2009 and 2010. Debbie is a member of both the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork and the Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals. Course Uniqueness: We structure the course specifically to meet the needs and educational orientation of veterinary health professionals, taking a solidly scientific and evidence-based approach. The curriculum builds upon the foundational principles of anatomy and physiology. We explore structure-function interrelationships and how we can benefit both with soft tissue manual therapy. page 6

2012 Program Course Focus: We review contraindications to massage and how analgesic medications, recent anesthesia, anticoagulants, and other drugs or supplements may require a modification in technique. Course Strength: We emphasize supervised, hands-on experiential learning to maximize safety and effectiveness for patients receiving massage. What is Medical Massage for Animals? Course Information Session and CE Information The program takes place Friday and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The Colorado Board of Veterinary Medicine and the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians have approved the course for 15.5 continuing education (CE) hours. Location Lectures and laboratories will be held at the Fort Collins Marriott, 350 E. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Accommodations Hotel accommodations are the responsibility of each participant. A $114 per night (plus room tax) reduced rate has been obtained for course participants at the Fort Collins Marriott, 350 E. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact the Fort Collins Marriott reservation line at 800.342.4398 or visit www.marriott. com. Indicate that you are attending the Medical Massage for Animals: Canine Course to receive the special rate. Admission Eligibility Registrants must be licensed veterinarians, veterinary students, or certified veterinary technicians. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians will need to include a copy of their license/certification with their registration form. Veterinary students must include a letter that they are in good standing from the dean s office of their college. Certification of Completion Participants must attend all lectures and laboratories to receive their certificate. Transportation Travel arrangements to and from Fort Collins are the responsibility of each participant. Fort Collins is located approximately 60 miles north of Denver on Interstate 25. Airline passengers should fly into Denver International Airport and use a rental car or shuttle service to and from Fort Collins. Ground shuttle service from the airport to the Fort Collins Marriott can be arranged with Super Shuttle by calling 970.686.9999. Course Cancellation and Refunds CSU and CVMA reserve the right to cancel the course and to change dates or venue of the program. A full refund is given if the course is cancelled. The registration fee is not refundable after the start of the program. Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. If a written request for a refund is made on or before August 17, 2012, 75% of course tuition will be refunded. If a written request is made on or before September 7, 2012, 50% of course tuition will be refunded. All refunds are given minus a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after September 7, 2012. To cancel, please contact the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association at 303.318.0447. In cases of bereavement or exceptional medical circumstances, a request to postpone taking the course to the next schedule year may be considered, provided that the course continues. The request must be submitted in writing and an enrollment change fee of $250 must accompany the request. For More Information For additional information about course content, contact Dr. Narda Robinson at Narda.Robinson@colostate.edu or 970.297.4202. For general information and submission of payments, contact the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, 191 Yuma Street, Denver, CO 80223. P: 303.318.0447 F: 303.318.0450 or email bonnieyordy@colovma.org page 7

medical massage for animals: canine COUrSE Registration Form INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF Medical Massage FOR ANIMALS The Fundamentals of Medical Massage for Animals: Canine Course 2012 Program October 26 27, 2012 Fort Collins Marriott Fort Collins, Colorado Course size is limited to ensure high-quality instruction for all participants. Registrations are accepted on a first-come basis until maximum enrollment is reached. Name: Name on Badge: Degree: Designation: q Veterinarian q Veterinary Technician q Veterinary Student Name of Company/Practice: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Fax: Email: State Where Licensed and Certified/License Number (include photocopy of license/certification) Registration Fees* Early Bird Registration Fees Registration Fees (Register by September 1, 2012) q Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians $1049 $1149 q Veterinary Students $749 $949 q CVMA & CACVT Members (veterinarians/veterinary technicians only) $999 $1129 *The fee includes lecture notes, laboratory supplies, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments during breaks. This application cannot be processed without payment in full accompanying this form along with a photocopy of professional license/certification/credentials. Veterinary students must include a letter from their school verifying that they are in good standing. College faculty members not required to hold a veterinary license must enclose a letter stating that they are employed as veterinarians. We will continue to accept additional registrations up to the start of the program. A confirmation will be sent within 14 days of receipt of registration. Please do not make travel arrangements until written confirmation has been received. If a written request for a refund is made on or before August 17, 2012, 75% of course tuition will be refunded. If a written request is made on or before September 7, 2012, 50% of course tuition will be refunded. All refunds are given minus a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after September 7, 2012. Payment Information q Visa q MasterCard Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: CVV Code: Name on Card: Billing Address Zip Code: Signature: Check Number: Checks should be made payable to the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Return this form to CVMA via fax to 303.318.0450 or by mail to: Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, 191 Yuma Street, Denver, CO 80223. page 8