Certified Myofascial and Manual Therapy Veterinarian

The Certified Myofascial and Manual Therapy program trains veterinarians in evidence-based techniques, hands-on applications, and clinical integration to address soft tissue dysfunction, pain, and patient well-being across diverse veterinary practices.

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Program Overview

The Certified Myofascial and Manual Therapy program is a comprehensive course designed to train veterinarians in a wide range of manual and myofascial therapy styles and techniques. The program integrates foundational science, evidence-based practice, and extensive hands-on application to address soft tissue dysfunction, movement restriction, and pain, while promoting overall patient well-being. Participants will develop advanced palpation skills and learn to select and apply appropriate techniques based on individual patient presentation and clinical goals.

This program emphasizes real-world clinical integration, teaching veterinarians how to incorporate myofascial and manual therapy into diverse practice settings, including general practice, acupuncture/TCVM, rehabilitation and sports medicine, and integrative medicine services. In addition, the course also addresses practical considerations for building, integrating, and sustaining myofascial and manual therapy services within a successful veterinary business model.

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Major Topics

  • Myofascial anatomy, kinetic lines, and fascial networks
  • Palpation skills, functional assessment techniques, and clinical reasoning
  • Multiple styles and techniques of manual and myofascial therapy
  • Clinical application across musculoskeletal, neurological, and internal medical conditions
  • Integration of myofascial and manual therapy in general, acupuncture/TCVM, rehabilitation, and integrative practices
  • Practical business strategies to successfully implement and grow myofascial and manual therapy services

Program Goals

Master advanced palpation and functional assessment skills to confidently identify fascial and soft tissue dysfunction

Gain hands-on proficiency in a wide range of myofascial and manual therapy techniques adaptable to real-world clinical cases

Seamlessly integrate manual and myofascial therapy into multimodal, patient-centered treatment plans

Improve patient comfort, mobility, and quality of life through effective hands-on care

Build and successfully implement myofascial and manual therapy services within your veterinary practice

Certified Myofascial and Manual Therapy Veterinarian

Taught in English

For veterinarians & veterinary students only

Pending RACE-approved CE hours

Curriculum

#Part 1

Manual Therapy: Fundamentals to Advanced Concepts

1h

Manual Therapy: Clinical Applications

1h

Functional Kinesiology

1h

Myofascial Kinetic Lines: The Tensional Network of the Body

2h

Myofascial Therapies: Current Evidence and Clinical Applications

1h

Somatic Dysfunction— the Soft Tissue Component

2h

Common Orthopedic Conditions in Dogs in Myofascial and Manual Therapy

2h

Common Neurological Conditions in Dogs in Myofascial and Manual Therapy

2h

#Part 2

Applied Functional Anatomy and Physiology in Myofascial and Manual Therapy

1h

MM Techniques and Applications 1: Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Treatment, Positional Release Technique, Dry Needling, etc

1h

MM Techniques & Applications 2: Swedish Massage, Sports Massage

1h

MM Techniques & Applications 3: Joint Mobilization, Stretching

1h

MM Techniques & Applications 4: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Neurodynamic/Neural Mobilization, Reflex Release Techniques

1h

MM Techniques & Applications 5: Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Positional Release or Strain-Counterstain

1h

MM Techniques & Applications 6: Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Visceral Techniques

1h

Putting All Techniques Together: A Structural Approach to Clinical Cases

1h

#Online Part

Principles of Assessment in Myofascial and Manual Therapy

2h

Applied Behavior in Myofascial and Manual Therapy

1h

Myofascial and Manual Therapy: Recognizing and Screening for Red Flags

1h

Clinical Applications of Myofascial and Manual Therapy in Osteoarthritis

1h

Clinical Applications of Myofascial and Manual Therapy in Postoperative and Hospitalized Patient Care

1h

Clinical Applications of Myofascial and Manual Therapy in Neurologic Patients

1h

Clinical Applications of Myofascial and Manual Therapy in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Care

1h

#Onsite Part

Muscle Interactive Lab

3h

Essential Gait ad Functional Analysis

1h

Hands-on Lab for Myofascial and Manual Therapy

10h

Interactive Case-Base Learning

2h

Enhancing Myofascial and Manual Therapy with Therapeutic Modalities

2h

Integrating Myofascial and Manual Therapy and Functional Exercises for Lasting Outcomes

1h

Nutrition Support in Myofascial and Manual Therapy

2h

Dietary Supplement and Herbal Supports in Myofascial and Manual Therapy

2h

Myofascial and Manual Therapy in Cats

1h

Myofascial and Manual Therapy in Horses

1h

Myofascial and Manual Therapy in Exotic Companion Animals

1h

Building a Successful Myofascial and Manual Therapy Practice: Practice Management, Business, and Marketing Strategies

1h

Building Your Myofascial and Manual Therapy Team

1h

Practical Myofascial and Manual Therapy Skills for Staff and Pet Owners

1h

Mind-Body Connections and Self-Care in Myofascial and Manual Therapy

1h

Aromatherapy in Myofascial and Manual Therapy

1h

Healing Sound and Music in Myofascial and Manual Therapy

2h

Gaston Project Virtual Meeting Q&A

1h

#Online Part

MM Techniques & Applications 7: Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)

1h

MM Techniques & Applications 8: Logan Technique, Mulligan Concept, Bowen Technique

1h

MM Techniques & Applications 9: Tui-Na

1h

MM Techniques & Applications 10: Cranial/Sacral Therapy, Tuning Fork, etc

1h

MM Techniques & Applications 11: Assisted Devices: Kinesio-Taping, Graston, etc

1h

Case-Based Workup and Clinical Decision-Making

3h

#Onsite Part

Myofascial and Manual Therapy: Review and Functional Integration

3h

Building a Successful Myofascial and Manual Therapy Practice Panel Discussion

1h

Hands-on Lab for Myofascial and Manual Therapy

8h

Student Case Presentation and Discussion

4h

Certification

  • Be a veterinarian

  • Complete all four sessions of the program

  • Successfully pass three online quizzes, each with a minimum score of 70%

  • Successfully pass the Final Written Examination* with a minimum score of 70%

  • Successfully pass the Final Practical Examination#* with a minimum score of 70%

  • Submit one myofascial and manual therapy case report that meets approval standards

  • Remark: The Practical Examination consists of 50% hands-on skills assessment and 50% participation in the Gaston project and case presentation.

Instructors

Dr. Ronald Koh, originally from Malaysia, earned his veterinary degree in Taiwan and has been practicing in the United States since 2009. He is a board-certified specialist in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation with advanced expertise in pain management, acupuncture, manual therapy, TCVM, and integrative medicine.

Dr. Koh is the founder of the canine rehabilitation veterinary certification (CCRV) program at Chi University and serves as a professor there. He previously held faculty positions as clinical assistant professor at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and later as clinical associate professor of Integrative Medicine at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

He holds multiple certifications in acupuncture (CVA), rehabilitation (CCRP, CCRV), pain management (CVPP), medical manipulation (CVMMP), herbal therapy (CVCH), food therapy (CVFT), Tui-na (CVTP), and hospice and palliative care (CHPV), and integrative veterinary cancer care (IVCCP-pending). His professional passions include managing chronic diseases, chronic pain, mobility dysfunction, cancer, and advancing the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound, with the ultimate goal of restoring mobility and enhancing quality of life for animals through a multimodal, holistic approach.

A sought-after national and international speaker, Dr. Koh regularly presents at conferences and teaches workshops not only across North America but also throughout Asia and European countries. He has authored numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed publications on topics including acupuncture, TCVM, rehabilitation, pain management, laser therapy, and integrative medicine.

Outside of his professional life, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and exploring diverse cultures. Fun fact: Dr. Koh speaks five languages—English, Mandarin, Hakka, Cantonese, and Malay.

Dr. Janice Huntingford is a 1984 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph and a Board-Certified Specialist (Diplomate) in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (DACVSMR). She is certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, in Animal Acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, in Chinese Herbal Medicine through Chi University, and is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner. In 2007, Dr. Huntingford opened Ontario’s first saltwater canine therapy pool and canine rehabilitation centre. Dr. Huntingford lectures nationally and internationally on rehabilitation, acupuncture, geriatric medicine, herbals, and pain management to veterinarians and veterinary technicians. She has authored or co-authored several textbook chapters on rehabilitation and published a number of peer reviewed manuscripts. She consults and sits on several advisory boards related to herbal medicine, laser therapy, pain management and holistic medicine. Dr. Huntingford is the director for Chi Canada which offers Veterinary Acupuncture and Canine Rehabilitation Certificate programs in Essex, Ontario.

Dr. Petty is currently a member of the World Small Animal Association Global Pain Council. He is the past president of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. A frequent speaker and consultant; he has published articles in veterinary journals and serves in an advisory capacity to several pharmaceutical companies on topics of pain management. He has taught primary care veterinarians on behalf of Pfizer Animal Health/Zoetis as an ELITE speaker: he has traveled to clinics around the country and the world to teach anesthesia and analgesia, and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain. His book, Dr. Petty’s Pain Relief for Dogs was published in 2016 by WW Norton. He is a frequent contributor to veterinary journals.

Dr. Emily Mangan received her Honors Bachelor of Science and DVM from Oregon State University in 2015 and 2019, respectively. Dr Mangan is certified in veterinary acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, and Tui-na from Chi University, Florida, USA. She is also certified in veterinary medical manipulation from the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute, Florida, USA. She completed an equine rotating internship at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and recently completed an Integrative Medicine Internship at the University of Florida.

Enrollment Options

Semester

2026

Schedule & Tuition

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4

Payment Information

A $150.00 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.

Payment is due 30 days before the start date of each session, course, or event.

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