Faculty: Daniel Halden, DC, PAK, CAC, CVMRT, Lic. Acup., MS-Acup., Dipl. Acup (NCCAOM)
Target audience: Licensed professionals trained in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation or “Animal Chiropractic.”
Objective and goals:
• Students will be able to define and describe the difference between Travell and Jones Trigger Points
• Students will be able to describe and apply manual treatments to address trigger points.
• Students will be able to define and describe manual therapies (massage, myofascial release, stretching, mobilization, traction, hypermobility) addressing joint motion.
• Students will be able to describe how the sacral motion can be improved to influence spinal health.
• Students will be able to examine patients, identify trigger points, and provide valid treatment protocols that may include: NMES/TENS, LASER, PEMF, and or kinesio-tape.
This CE program is approved for 16 Contact Hours by the AHVMA (see below), the College of Animal Chiropractors, and the IVCA by reciprocity.
Note: The AHVMA is an AVMA “Affiliate.”/”Constituent”/”Satellite” organization approved CE are recognized in the following states: AK, AR, CA, CT, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, VT
Additionally, the following states approve courses that are approved by “another state board”: MA, RI, UT
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To all applicants: The Healing Oasis Wellness Center attempts to offer the programs as announced. However, the HOWC reserves the right to adjust program faculty, location, dates, times, and tuition to accommodate unanticipated occurrences. The HOWC is not responsible for any cost/expenses incurred by registrants due to program adjustments or cancellations.
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WHAT LICENSED PROFESSIONALS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE POST-GRADUATE STATE-APPROVED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM: Post-Grad_Cert_VMRT_Program_Testimonials
If you are trying to make a decision, compare COST, TIME AWAY FROM YOUR PRACTICE, and, most importantly, the number of students allowed for the program (to provide an excellent student-to-instructor ratio during hands-on lab and clinical cases).
Dates for the Veterinary Massage and Rehab Therapy Program (NOTE: Tuition cost is $6,189.00.)
VMRT Spring Class – 2025. This program consists of 142hrs of supervised instruction, divided into 4 [four] Modules. A minimum number of students must be met to hold the program.
VMRT Semester Future Classes – This program consists of 142hrs of supervised instruction, divided into 4 [four] Modules. A minimum number of students must be met to hold the program. TBD
A 142 hours Postgraduate State-Approved Certification Program is open to licensed veterinarians, licensed or certified veterinary technicians, licensed physical therapists, licensed nurses, licensed/certified massage therapists, or any other licensed healthcare professional. Length of the program: 4 (four) Modules (Thursday 8:00 AM until Sunday no later than 1:00 PM).
All successful graduates:
Faculty:
Cost of the VMRT Postgraduate State-Approved Certification Program: $6,189.00.
Form of payment: Check (no foreign checks) or money orders drawn on a US Bank account; cash or credit cards (MC / Visa).
*** Please note that there is a 3.5% charge for all CC transactions! ***
Please call the office for those who have successfully completed a postgraduate state-approved certification program in Veterinary Rehabilitation and would like to audit either Module I, II, or III.
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An Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) and face-to-face hybrid of 226 hours of Postgraduate Education Certification are open to licensed chiropractors and veterinarians in good standing with their respective licensing boards. Species: Small and Large Animals. Emphasis: Functional & Clinical Neurology. Length of the program: 5 modules divided into one off-campus (IDL) and four face-to-face Modules (Wednesday at 1:00 PM until Sunday at 1:00 PM). ****PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The first Module of the IDL-Hybrid program begins once you enter the Moodle student section.
Please note that all clinical and practical work is included in the program, and NO EXTERNAL (added) externship is required.
What does the IDL – Hybrid VSMT Course consist of?
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2025 VSMT Spring Class
Registration/Application Form: VSMT Application Form
2025 VSMT Fall Class
Registration/Application Form: VSMT Application Form (SCHEDULED DATES)
All successful graduates:
Full-time faculty:
Some of the adjunct faculty:
Cost of the IDL-Hybrid VSMT program: $8,389.00
Form of payment: Check (no foreign checks) or money orders drawn on a US Bank account; cash or credit cards (MC / Visa).
*** Please note that there is a 3.4% charge for all CC transactions! ***
Some of the books that are used for the VSMT program include:
WAIVER DISCLAIMER For Licensed Non-Veterinary Professionals
All animals used during the hands-on lab have been given a second chance on life and come to us from abuse and neglect in return for their “new lease on life.” They help the student learn and understand the science and the compassion that we as professionals strive for.
To all applicants: The Healing Oasis Wellness Center attempts to offer the programs as announced. However, the HOWC reserves the right to adjust program faculty, location, dates, times, and tuition to accommodate unanticipated occurrences. The HOWC is not responsible for any cost/expenses incurred by registrants due to program adjustments or cancellations.
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We are an educational institution dedicated to the advancement and teaching of the knowledge base (both didactic and practical) in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy (VSMT); Veterinary Massage and Rehabilitation Therapy (VMRT) and functional neurology and anatomy.