Clinical Canine Massage Diploma – Level 5 Ofqual regulated

• Ofqual-mapped and Awarded in Partnership with Gatehouse Awards
  This formally accredited qualification is aligned with the UK’s national qualifications framework.
• Clinically Validated by University Research
  Developed in collaboration with the University of Winchester, the Lenton MethodÒ of neuromyofascial release is supported by rigorous clinical trials and published in Vet Record (British Veterinary Association). The only course to be supported by this thorough research.
• Learn 4 disciplines of canine massage; Swedish massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage and myofascial release, both the direct and indirect approach
• Face to face learning for practical sessions in the classroom with live dogs and actual clinic days with real clients guided and supervised by our team of experienced tutors all working in the field of canine massage in private practice and in veterinary surgeries.
• Master the Lenton Method – a 3 tiered approach to neuromyofascial release includes the 7 Series of Lenton Method protocols to achieve results in just 1-3 sessions, a claim that can’t be matched by any other provider
• Competency in over 60 techniques plus the Lenton Method provides you with a large toolbox of techniques to address the individual needs of you canine client and their presenting symptoms and pathologies. We don’t do routines because every dog is an individual and should be treated that way.
• Access to the Canine Massage Guild
  Graduates of this Diploma become eligible for full membership of the Canine Massage Guild, the leading association in this field. Guild membership supports referrals, CPD access to a range of other, industry lobbying, and peer community and is only open to graduates of this course to ensure the gold standard of service to the dogs, owners, allied professionals and vets we work with.
• Future-Proof Qualification
  We designed this Diploma to meet not just current professional standards, but to anticipate forthcoming regulatory shifts in the canine rehabilitation sector. When you train with us, you are secured against future requirements in industry credibility and legitimacy.
• Comprehensive online school – to compliment your studies you will also have access to  our massive online school with live and recorded tutorials, videos, quizzes, live support sessions with our team of tutors, case study clinics for advice and much more

Over two years of integrated theoretical and hands-on training, you will master:

• Advanced canine anatomy, physiology, and pathology of soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurological pathologies
• Assessment frameworks for soft tissue and orthopaedic dysfunction
• The full Lenton Method: structured palpation, body mapping, fascial techniques, and treatment protocols
• Case management and treatment planning, including rehabilitative progression and reassessment methods.
• Ethical practice, legislation (Veterinary Surgeons Act, Exemptions Order, animal welfare), record-keeping, and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team alongside other allied professionals and veterinary practice
• Communication with veterinary and allied professionals
• Business setup, marketing strategy, risk management, and professional development

You will engage in clinical casework, observed practical assessments, written assignments, and reflective portfolios that bridge academic knowledge with applied practice.

Our practical sessions are delivered face to face in person under guidance and supervision of a tutor. We also provide foundational massage techniques online with live tutorials to get you ready for work in the classroom where you will develop these skills to more advanced massage and assessment skills to ensure you are confident and competent in the art of canine massage therapy.

• Duration: 2 years (part-time) 1 year option for vets, nurses and therapists from other modalities who can prove they reach the RPL (Required Prior Learning) necessary for canine anatomy and physiology alongside other criteria. Details on request.
• Learning Modes:
  • Home study modules with curated reading, lectures, and quizzes
  • Regular live webinars and tutorial for guidance and Q&A
  • Intensive practical sessions (on-site B61) where you treat real canine clients under tutor supervision
  • Case study externship to provide the bridge between student to therapist
• Tutor Support: Low student-to-tutor ratio ensures individualised coaching
• Assessment Methods:
  • Practical assessment
• Demonstrations with tutors and live dogs
  • Written examinations and critical essays
  • Case study portfolios with reflective analysis
  • Anatomy & physiology portfolio

Full details can be found HERE

By the end of this Diploma, you will be professionally equipped to:

• • Provide clinically informed massage therapy for dogs with soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurological or myofascial dysfunction
  • Collaborate with veterinary and allied rehabilitation professionals
  • Run an independent practice or join multi-disciplinary teams
  • Adapt to evolving regulation and maintain recognised professional standards

Who should apply:
This Diploma is suitable for:

• Animal therapists or massage practitioners wishing to specialise in canine work
• Veterinary nurses, physiotherapists, and allied professionals
• Individuals passionate about canine wellbeing with readiness to commit to rigorous study
• Adults wanting a career change working with dogs

Time & Physical Demands:
You must be prepared for intensive practical work. We coach you in the biomechanics for treatment for both you and the dog so we are able to treat with their consent and comfort.

Either 1 payment of £6042.60 (inclusive of VAT and a discount of 10%)

Or

A payment plan is available; early full payment may carry a discount.

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To apply:

1. Download and review the FULL PROSPECTUS (update on its way) and the Diploma specification HERE
2. Complete and submit our SELF ASSESSMENT FORM and email it back to us today to admin@k9-massage.co.uk
3. Complete a few short questions on canine massage therapy
4. Participate in a short, friendly qualifying interview to enable you to ask any questions you may have on the course and for us to assess your suitability for the course
5. Enrolment follows approval, and your home study begins at the start of the intake cycle
6. You are allocated a private tutor, access to the online school, in person practical dates and a schedule of online tutorials

Student will also be required to buy their own books from the Reading List, a Massage Couch and a Student T Shirt.

Location of Practical sessions:
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire, UK
B61 9LA

Practical Days begin at 9am or 8.30am and finish approximately 5.30pm

Practical dates released 1 year prior to practicals.  There are no options to complete this part of the course on line.

This is the definitive professional qualification for serious canine therapy practitioners. It sets you apart as someone who works with credibility, speaks the language of science and veterinarians, and is built for tomorrow’s industry standards.

Quite simply there is no other course like it. Backed by 15 years of proven delivery methods, a professional therapist register, evidence based research, tutors who back you every step of the way and a toolbox of massage techniques that work, the Lenton Method is only available through us and provides results in 1-3 sessions in 95% of dogs (according to research by Winchester University published in the Vet Record by the British Veterinary Association)

Begin your journey here with training that commands respect, stands on evidence, and opens doors in the canine rehabilitation world. Apply today. Limited spaces.