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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

 

This class was absolutely PERFECT and exceeded all my expectations Beth is well educated and has beautiful energy.  I cannot wait to take another class with her "

Aimee LeCour , Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 2, May 2010

"One of the most important things I learned was how to assess the animal for feedback when in point. The animal really tunes in to confirm you are where you need to be. The instructor, Beth Pelosa, was very reassuring and confident with a tremendous commitment to the students and animals "

Laurinda Solomon , Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, April 2010

 

"The curriculum was exceptional! The instructor encouraged and facilitated learning from each other, which was great.  The things I loved most was the horses, the relaxed and peaceful environment. "

Kelsey, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, April 2010

"The location was great with an inviting learning environment. The instructor was thorough, clear and fun.  One thing she realy impressed upon us was to trust our gut feelings, which is truly important when working with animals.!"

Mindi Counts , Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, April 2010

"Castle Rock was great! I loved how knowledgeable the instructor was, she gave good explanations and I feel honored to have her as an instructor. The most important things I learned were the process of inviting the flow of energy and sensing the energy. Thank you - I look forward to taking another class at RMSAAM!"

Betsy Semones , Reiki Levels 1 and 2 and Animal Practitioner, May 2010

"The instructor was great!  She gave clues to help you remember, she was patient, listened and gave you wonderful feedback."

Stacy Willems, Canine Massage Level 1, April 2010

"Thank you.  This class, and the others I have taken, are helping me to achieve my goals of doing what I love.... and away from my desk job I can make a living doing what I love."

Jennifer Kessler Canine Massage Level 1, April 2010

" Kristi was very real and I liked her very much.  She came from her own experiences.  She was non-judgmental, with a lot of relaxing energy."

Kelsey Blair, Canine Massage Level 1, April 2010

"Kristi Dale (the instructor) made the class very interesting and fun.  She has a caring personality and I would love to take more classes with her."

Vicki Osborn, Canine Massage Level 1, April 2010

"Beth was wonderful and kept the students at ease and provided a wonderful atmosphere for learning. It was so nice to learn a healing art in such a wonderful healing environment."   

Aemi Miller, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, March 2010

"Beth Pelosa (the instructor) was great.  She was very knowledgeable and a fun ball of energy. "

Desiree Attebury, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, March 2010

"Fantastic course! Exceeded my expectations! In the first ten minutes of day one I knew I had picked the right school!"

Liz McLeod , Canine Massage Level 1, (Lake Worth, Florida) March 2010

"I liked everything about Lynda and the location was awesome, above my expectations. I loved the hands on with the dogs."

Julia Meredith , Canine Massage Level 1, (Lake Worth, Florida) March 2010

"Lynda Robbins (the instructor)was very open and caring...excellent! The two most important things I learned were to honor the spirit of the dog, ground yourself and be present. "

Greg Allen , Canine Massage Level 1, (Lake Worth, Florida) March 2010

"Lynda (the instructor) was such a gift to me!  Other than customizing the class to my needs, she really brought her vast knowledge an experience to the massage table to helped me to get the canine anatomy!  Lynda's creativity made learning, easy and exciting!  My Canine Massage Therapy certification class was thorough, interesting and much better than I imagined- thanks to Lynda.  It was a great experience for me and my pup and I wish I had more money and time as I would love to take massage 2 and more of your classes in the future. Thank you, Lisa, for putting together a professional program, much more so than others I looked into.  It was worth every dollar I don't have!"

Randy Handwerger, Canine Massage Level 1, (Lake Worth, Florida) February 2010

"Jenny was very clear and approachable. She knows her material. This was an excellent class. I loved the approachable spirit of Jenny and her style of teaching. I am leaving with the feeling that I can work well with horses in a healing way. "

-Paulette Terrels , Equine Massage Levels 1 and 2, (Palm City, FL) January 2010

"Jenny has good, clear teaching methods and she covered the course material thoroughly, nicely balanced between book, discussion and hands-on. The classroom (Palm City) was close to the animals and I loved hearing the donkey! I loved the holistic approach to this program and Jenny was awesome. "

-Dee DeSoto, Equine Massage Levels 1 and 2, (Palm City, FL) January 2010

"Kristi was awesome! She was informative and knowledgeable. It was interesting to learn about the oils and nutrition in addition to massage. I loved learning about the importance of the ears and tail in massage. The days flew by!"

-Laura Gillice, Canine Massage Level 1, January 2010

"Kristi (the instructor) was friendly, knowledgeable and insightful. She has a good flow and repoire with the students. The most important things I learned were my body stature, massage sequence, and muscle functions. I would definitely take another class with RMSAAM."

-Lynda Been, Canine Massage Level 1, January 2010

"Kristi (the instructor) was very patient and explained things well. She was great, very knowledgeable. I loved the field trip and Frances' oils lecture. I loved the final massage, I felt really connected. The location (Castle Rock) was great."

-Dawn Happel, Canine Massage Levels 1 and 2, November 2009

"Kristi (the instructor) was both wonderful and knowledgeable. I loved the flow of Kristi's massages including her stance. It was a great visual reference. I thought the range of topics was perfect. We covered more then I had anticipated. I also loved that we had lots of practice time on live dogs and that I got to be with 6 dogs everyday!"

-Susan Yanahan, Canine Massage Level 1, November 2009

"Jenny was very knowledgeable, on topic, and brought real life into it. The most important thing I learned was that even though I come from a totally non-horse background that I CAN DO THIS! I loved the class. I learned what I needed to know without even realizing I was learning it sometimes. The environment was very supportive and the instructor was rooting for our success."

-Diane Bostick, Equine Massage Level 1, October 2009

"Jenny was very encouraging, practical and a wealth of knowledge. She knows her stuff! I really enjoyed this class! It was great how it all came together in the end! I also loved the guest speakers and all of the hands on with the horses."

-Desiree, Equine Massage Level 1, October 2009

"Jenny was very positive and constructive with her criticism. The locaton (Littleton) was convenient and comfortable. I loved getting my hands on the horses and feeling that connection!"

-Anita, Equine Massage Level 1, October 2009

"Jenny explains everything thoroughly and has great tips. Learning about pain management and arthritis management modalities was very interesting and important. Keep up the good work!"

-Jane Fritch, Canine Massage Level 2, October 2009

"Learning how important it is to connect to the dog, massage, intention and techniques were my favorite things about this class. The instructors (Kristi and Jenny) were very helpful, knowledgeable, and patient. I enjoyed learning and talking about the over all wellness of the dog. Jenny was great, informative, open to answering any questions and just an awesome woman! The location (Castle Rock) was very convenient.....except for the blizzard! Although my hotel was very convenient to the location Jenny and Kristi were great and picked me up given the weather conditions!"

-Tracy Dunn, Canine Massage Level 1 and 2, October 2009

"Beth (the instructor) has a relaxed presentation style and is an excellent teacher. She is very patient and willing to move at the students' pace. The location was above my expectations. I love all of the hands on work and 5 Elements finally clicked!"

-Bill Pelkey, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 2, September 2009

"Beth is very knowledgeable and a great teacher. I wouldn't change anything about this class or the instructor. The location was convenient and very comfy, above my expectations. I loved watching the animals accept the treatment."

-Heather Lauer, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1 and Level 2, September 2009

"The two most important things I learned in this class were how to calm / adjust the mental state of the dog and unique methods for dealing with different problems The spectrum of alternative methods we were shown was my favorite thing about this class. The instructor (Kristi) was positive and relaxed. "

-Ellen Pena-Secor, Canine Massage Level 1, September 2009

"Jenny is a very experienced and accomplished educator and extremely knowledgeable. The course was simply outstanding."

- Lisa Knaggs, Canine Sports Massage Level 2, August 2009

"I really learned the value of patience, self balance and more patience"

-Joyce McAlister, Canine Sports Massage Level 2, August 2009

"What was really important to me was that I learned alot about injuries and then how to work around them"

-Susan Goldsmith, Canine Sports Massage Level 2, August 2009

"Being able to see results in a horse or dog to me was invaluable"

-William Pelkey, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, August 2009

"Beth taught me so much and set me on a path to learn all I can.  She also helped me acknowledge my own nature and encouraged me to trust it."

- Dee Kaupie, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, August 2009

"I learned so much about the technical terms for muscles, circulation and the immune system."

- Jackie Hynes, Canine Massage Level 1, August 2009

"Lynda was great and one thing that was important to me was that she was also very good at instructing us on what not to do. "

- Alison Traner, Canine Massage Level 1, August 2009

"The most important thing I learned was understanding the anatomy and muscle structure of dogs and the importance of it during a massage."

- Sandra Orefice, Canine Massage Level 1, August 2009

"Lynda was excellent at conveying the importance of being present during the massage and also her teaching of the massage sequence and techniques, I learned so much."

- Magda Vazquez, Canine Massage Level 1, August 2009

"Lynda's knowledge of the hands-on portion coupled with the Marketing Business ideas was of great value"

- Tara Richardson, Canine Massage Level 1, August 2009

"I learned the technical aspects of giving a massge and also the many benenfits"

- George Hand, Canine Massage Level 1, August 2009

"The most important thing I learned was how to observe the horse for feedback " 

- Dianna Smith, Equine Massage Level 1, August 2009

"I liked Sharon's passion towards dogs and the two most favorite things I learned were muscle anatomy and essential oils. I also loved meeting all of the awesome people! " 

- Yuko Martin, Canine Massage Level 1, July 2009 

"Sharon was wonderful! She explained things well and gave one on one when needed. I can't wait for level 2!." 

- Megan Atencio, Canine Massage Level 1, July 2009 

"Sharon was organized and energetic. The Littleton location was lovely, peaceful and condusive to learning." 

- Dee Kaupie, Canine Massage Level 1, July 2009 

"Jenny and Veronica are both awesome. The location was great and I really appreciated learning about the muscles, functions and skeletal information. I would take another class at RMSAAM. " 

- Brian Zikmund, Canine Massage Level 1 and 2, June 2009 

"Veronica really knows her stuff. I love her! I am so happy to have met everyone at RMSAAM. Its indescribable how wonderful it is. " 

- Kathryn Defoe, Canine Massage Level 1 and 2, June 2009 

"Veronica, Jenny and Lisa were all great teachers with something different to offer. The location was so beautiful, peaceful and relaxing, above expectations! I loved learning the business aspect and how to ground myself and be present." 

- Michelle Cole, Canine Massage Level 1 and 2, June 2009 

"Jenny was a great instructor and the location was good but it would be great if you had a location in ND! I loved learning the strokes, techniques and jsut the experience of being here." 

- Samantha Unhjem, Equine Massage Level 2, June 2009 

"I loved the flower essence lecture and learning more about anatomy. The field trip to Dark Star Farm was great. Jenny was supportive and encouraging." 

- Diana Soleil, Equine Massage Level 2, June 2009 

"The location was convenient, comfortable and above expectations. I loved learning to "breathe" and the therapeutic massage sequence. Veronica was knowledgeable, friendly and positive." 

- Justine Hensler, Equine Massage Level 1, June 2009 

"The setting was beautiful and peaceful and Veronica was very supportive and made the lessons interesting. Yes! I would definitely take another class at RMSAAM. " 

- Diane Soleil, Equine Massage Level 1, June 2009 

"Veronica (the instructor) did a wonderful job. It was a great environment with the right amount of students. I loved working hands on with the horses." 

- Samantha Unhjem, Equine Massage Level 1, June 2009 

"Veronica was very knowledgeable. I appreciated her concern for the well-being of the dogs as well as the people in the class. I would absolutely take another class at RMSAAM." 

- Valerie Heath, Canine Massage Level 2, May 2009 

"Veronica was very educated with a strong background. The two most important things I learned in this class were stretching and gait conformation. I also loved the field trip to Dr. Spears' office." 

- Lisa Mulligan, Canine Massage Level 2, May 2009  

"The instructor (Rebecca Blackbyrd) was very informative and able to answer all of my questions. Everything about this class was excellent. I loved learning about heart centered meditation and would definitely take another class at RMSAAM."

 - Jean Nygaard, Reiki Levels 1 and 2 Animal Practitioner, May 2009   

"She (Rebecca Blackbyrd, Instructor) was very knowledgeable and went at a good pace and kept it interesting. I enjoyed the class so much, I am sad I won't be coming back soon. I loved the easy-going atmosphere and learning about (this type of) healing and intention. The location (Littleton) exceeded my expectations. I can't think of any way this class or curriculum could be improved."

 - Linda Glover, Reiki Levels 1 and 2 Animal Practitioner, May 2009   

"Sharon (the instructor) was very professional, knowledgeable and approachable. I was very satisfied with my experience. The location (Littleton) was most enjoyable, comfortable and above my expectations. I got really nervous about the test but everyone put me at ease, re-assured me and gave me encouragement and good energy. I am absolutely taking another class at RMSSAM. "

 - Linda Glover, Canine Massage Level 1, May 2009   

"Sharon (the instructor) was knowledgeable, experienced and willing to share this with the group. The massage, strokes and pressures for different conditions were a couple of the important things I learned. I didn’t know what to expect of the location (Littleton) but it was beautiful and well-appointed."  

- Kathleen Crisley, Canine Massage Level 1, May 2009  

 "Sharon (the instructor) was fantastic. A wealth of information and her abundant knowledge of anatomy is inspiring. The location was convenient and comfortable. I would definitely take another class at RMSAAM "  

- Lisa Mulligan, Canine Massage Level 1, May 2009   

"Lynda (the instructor) was very knowledgeable, patient, informative and intelligent. The location was both convenient and comfortable and exceeded my expectations. I loved learning about a topic I really enjoy and the specific ways a dog's systems works and the numerous benefits of massage for dogs."  

- Ardys Rosenthal, Canine Massage Level 1, May 2009 (Florida)    

"Lynda (the instructor) was very focused, calm, knowledgeable and able to verbalize what she is teaching in a clear, concise way. The class was very informative giving excellent information in massage and starting a business."  

- Joyce McCalister, Canine Massage Level 1, May 2009 (Florida)   

"Lynda (the instructor) is great, thorough, kind, considerate, knows her stuff, is great with people and dogs! I enjoyed her very much! The location was perfect and exceeded my expectations."  

- Kim Hover, Canine Massage Level 1, May 2009 (Florida)

 

"The instructor, Beth, is great. She was very professional, thorough, organized. She took the time to make sure everyone understood everything and to answer questions until we got it! Beth takes one subject and teaches it many different ways - that is the sign of a great teacher! The location was great, very comfortable. "

- Diane Ellis, Acupressure Levels 1 & 2, April 2009

 "The instructor, Beth, was excellent, very experienced and knowledgeable. Interaction was great and Beth shared knowledge in an open format. She makes it very easy to learn a very complicated practice. She was able to relay the information in a way that was not over-whelming, focusing on what is important and preparing us for what a true acupressure session will be like. The books we were required to buy were a great selection and I loved the hands on training with the animals. "

- Lisa Mulligan, Acupressure Levels 1 & 2, April 2009

  

"The instructor, Beth, was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. The location was comfortable and homey. I learned a lot! and would like to take Reiki next. "

- Kelsey Jones, Acupressure Level 1, April 2009

  

"The instructors (Jenny and Veronica) knowledgeable and patient and not over-bearing with personal views - awesome gals! The location was extremely pleasant, comfortable, inviting and above expectations. This technique and all of the additional information gave me the confidence I needed. The guest speakers were so fun and knowledgeable too!"

- Kate Wilson, Equine Massage Level 1, April 2009

  

"The instructors (Jenny and Veronica) had great energy with the students and had a clear way of explaining and good, practical knowledge. The location was beautiful. I would absolutely take another class with RMSAAM and will refer! I loved learning the anatomy and horse behavior. "

- Tori Valencia, Equine Massage Level 1, April 2009

  

"The instructors (Jenny and Veronica) were awesome, funny, very knowledgeable and great at answering questions. The location was great. Two of the most important things I learned were that intent is as powerful as action and the more we massage the more intuitive towards the horses we become. I also loved learning about all of the other modalities that go along with massage!"

- Karen Yunker, Equine Massage Levels 1 and 2, April 2009

  

"The instructors (Veronica and Jenny) were brilliant and easy to understand. Always friendly, helpful and patient. The most important things I learned were to trust in my abilities, patience, confidence and proper anatomy and massage strokes. I loved learning the different perspectives from the different people in the class."

- Jenny Cowdrey, Canine Massage Levels 1 & 2 and Equine Massage Levels 1 & 2, April 2009

  

"The instructors (Jenny and Veronica) were great. The location was nice and homey with great energy."

- Melissa Kindt, Canine Massage Level 1, April 2009

  

"I liked the instructor's ability to help each student with their different needs. I loved the relaxation and connection I felt and loved bringing my dog to class!"

- Taylor Rork, Canine Massage Levels 1 and 2, April 2009

 "I liked Rebecca's (Blackbyrd, Instructor) experience level and knowledge of technique and history. The small class size, open format, discussion, and hands-on instruction were great. I loved the feeling of "letting go" and the meditation was amazing!"

- Lisa Mulligan, Reiki Levels 1, 2 and Animal Practitioner, March 2009

  

"Rebecca (Blackbyrd, Instructor) is another positive asset to RMSAAM. I liked her personality, patience and energy. I loved the calm, positive feeling after class as well as working with the animals in the classroom and on the farm."

- Meg Lesmes, Reiki Levels 1, 2 and Animal Practitioner, March 2009

"Jenny is great. Very knowledgeable, responsive to questions and skillful at presenting in an effective and entertaining way. The school and facility were above my expectations. I loved the anatomy portion and needed the business lesson. The relaxed atmosphere was conducive to learning, Thank you!"
- Tracy Marsh, Canine Massage Level 1 and 2, March 2009

"Two of the most important things I learned were to trust myself and Breathe! The instructor was warm, knowledgeable and easy to talk too. The classroom environment was above my expectations and I loved the one on one instruction."
- Melissa Abernathy, Canine Massage Level 1 and 2, March 2009

"The instructor was friendly, knowledgeable and an obvious animal lover. The location was both convenient and comfy. I enjoyed the nutrition lesson and meeting different dogs. I had a great and memorable experience.....Thank You! "
- Lissette Morales, Canine Massage Level 1, March 2009

"I was impressed with the instructor's knowledge of anatomy and dogs in general. Thanks for the coffee and snacks. I would definitely take another class at RMSAAM. "
- Christopher Cannon, Canine Massage Level 1, March 2009

"Jenny has an awesome teaching technique. She is re-assuring and encouraging. "
- Meg Wittenmyer, Canine Massage Level 2, February 2009

"Jenny and Veronica were great! She has a wonderful talent for helping me center myself. This was an amazing experience this week and very helpful in putting many things in my life in perspective. Such a comfortable and pleasant place and curriculum for learning. "
- Jody Laughglin, Canine Massage Level 2, January 2009

"Loved the interaction, personal experience and real life application that the instructor (Jenny) had to offer." The location was very comfortable, wonderful for this kind of work. The anatomy was excellent and the business section was a great motivator...and I loved the aromatherapy class too!"
- Kelsey Jones, Canine Massage Level 1 and 2, January 2009

"Jenny (the instructor) was approachable, helpful and knowledgeable. This was a very positive experience all the way around! I loved visiting the rehab facility (during level 2). "
- Kathleeen Ramsey, Canine Massage Level 1 and 2, January 2009

"Jenny (the instructor) was knowledgeable, fun and able to free flow. I loved learning the anatomy, oils, and talking to people who have succeeded in this field. I would definitely take another class at RMSAAM!"
- Natalie Soonthornswad, Canine Massage Level 1 and 2, January 2009

"Jenny (the instructor) was experienced and the location was very comfortable. My favorite parts were the anatomy and massage techniques but I also enjoyed the flower essences lecture and getting to make my own flower essence! "
- Karen Doty, Canine Massage Level 1, January 2009

"Instructors were very warm, approachable and knowledgeable. I loved the one on one interaction with the dogs and working on them daily."
- Wilson Mathews, Canine Therapeutic Massage, November 2008

"Instructors had humor, were knowledgeable and kept classes moving. Jenny is a super mentor and instructor, very supportive."
- Lizanne Flynn, Canine Therapeutic and Sports Massage, November 2008

"Physically working on several different dogs was fantastic. It really helped on learning how different animals could fee. The instructors were wonderful - had great oversight with good info, good examples and worked well with individuals. Their energy and obvious commitment was wonderful and made the learning experience so much better when people truly care about their avocation. "
- Beth Keneipp, Canine Therapeutic Massage, November 2008

"Both Jenny and Sharon were approachable and supportive. They were able to break an extensive scope of information down into an easy to follow and digestable format within a short time period."
- Jane Lo, Canine Therapeutic and Sports Massage, November 2008

"The instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful and all worked well together and off of one another with good camaraderie. It was great to have guest speakers who were knowledgeable and enthusisastic!"
- Pat Wilson, Canine Therapeutic and Sports Massage, November 2008

"I loved it and it included a lot more information than I ever expected. The instructors were great and Jenny will do an excellent job in the future. I have been in contact with her since the class and she is very willing to help when I bug her. Also, very knowledgeable in the horse arena. Mary went out of her way to help anybody that needed it and also went by stores after class to pick items up for those who wanted them. I am well on my way to completing my case studies and look forward to taking more classes in future. Thanks for everything."

- Valerie Ciomperlik, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, September 2008

"The location is wonderful. I wish I could live here."

- April Fetter, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, September 2008

"I loved that the instructors not only teach but practice too. I loved all of their holistic approaches. I loved the location and learning how to give a thorough massage and learn anatomy."

- Nichole Grodski, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, September 2008

"I liked that the teachers were helpful when we needed extra help and checked in regularly. "

- Christina Mowry, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, September 2008

"The saddle fitting lecture and Ellen were great! Jenny, Mary and Sharon had great energy. Jenny is going to be a great teacher."

- Lori Galvin, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, September 2008

"The instructors (Mary and Sharon) had great energy and took time to answer questions, etc. I loved the relaxed atmosphere and the location (Littleton) was great. "
- Sue Troglio, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, July 2008

"The instructors (Mary and Sharon) were very nice and forgiving, made it fun and were very available for questions. The location (Littleton) was beautiful, serene and spiritual, above expectations. I was reminded of how smart and intuitive horses are and what NOT to do around them."
- Thomas Rocks, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, July 2008

"The instructor (Beth) was 100% professional, great, responsive and good pace. I learned a tremendous amount and am hungry for more! I am no longer afraid of horses, will miss them now...."
- Amy Porter, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, July 2008

"I enjoyed the classes a lot. Beth is a very calm and patient person to be around."
- Christina Hardinger, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, July 2008

"The location was great, air conditioning a plus and the horses were well behaved. I also loved the small class size. Beth was terrific. "
- Sandra Anderson, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, July 2008

"The location (Longmont) was so comfortable and conducive to relaxed learning and the horses were so calm and sweet. Great organization of a lot of information."
- Margaret Buchanan, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, June 2008

"Location (Longmont) was beautiful and the forum was very relaxed and comfortable, great for learning. Beth is a very knowledgeable and caring instructor. You can tell she loves what she does and is very good at it."
- Jean Nygaard, Large and Small Animal Acupressure Level 1, June 2008

"I loved the accepting, nice people and having dogs to be with. My instructor, Sharon, I will miss learning from you! You and Mary are inspirations!."
- Hilary Kennemore, Canine Therapeutic Massage, June 2008

"Loved Sharon! She is knowledgeable and a very good instructor!"
- Julie Gunther, Canine Therapeutic Massage, June 2008

"The instructor, Sharon, was a great facilitator. Educated and knowledgeable, professional yet relaxed."
- Lynne Verno , Canine Therapeutic Massage, April 2008

"To say I "liked" the instructors would be an understatement. The setting is beautiful and peaceful. See you again in June!"
- Jennifer Johnson , Equine and Canine Sports Massage, April 2008

"The instructors were fun and knowledgeable in so many areas - not just massage!. It was very relaxed and they welcomed questions. The location was awesome. Very conducive to holistic healing and learning." - Margaret Buchanan , Equine and Canine Sports Massage, April 2008

"The instructors were very fun and energetic, never leaving me bored with a subject. The location was wonderful! I was very comfortable and able to leave my life at home while here."
- Devon Meagher, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, April 2008

"LOVED the instructors, amazingly open, non-judgmental, kind, generous, sincere, and wanting us to succeed. Seeing their calm energy was encouraging to me...I know I am on the right path."
- Jody Loomis, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, April 2008

"Mary and Sharon have a great wealth of knowledge about our animals. I couldn't have been happier! Thank you for this awakening!"
- Lacy Orton, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, March 2008

"The most important things I learned were the massage process and how to breath! This class was above my expectations. I really enjoyed and learned form this course, leaving with the confidence to begin my own business."
- Karen Mariani, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, March 2008

"Mary and Sharon are great instructors! Very positive and encouraging! The location (Littleton) was a perfect setting, very nice and comfortable. "
- Julie Gunther, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, March 2008

"I was really pleased with the instructors (Mary and Sharon). They are humble enough to allow others to give input and share knowledge and experiences. They were helpful and patient with questions, concerns and problems. I plan to be back this fall. "
- Terrance Casillas, Equine and Canine Sports Massage, March 2008

"Beth is a great person and great instructor. The location was wonderful, perfect t work on horses."
- Jeffery Andrew, Acupressure L1, March 2008

"I loved the location. Pelosa Farm is a great location to learn. Great energy "
- Christine Kim, Acupressure L1, March 2008

"Beth was extremely professional, calm and courteous. She is so knowledgeable and calm that you learn even when you don't realize you are learning!"
- Michelle Pickles, Acupressure L1, March 2008

"I liked the easy way Sharon explained things. She has great energy. "
- Natalia Gallardo, Canine Therapeutic Massage, March 2008

"Sharon was so patient. She explained everything until we got it. I don't like that I can't take her home with me!" ;-) "I loved it here. Felt like 'home'."
- Carole Lago, Canine Therapeutic Massage, March 2008

"Sharon was very informative, made the class fun, and was my most favorite instructor ever! The location was convenient and comfortable, everything was above my expectations. "
- Erin-Michelle Lee, Canine Therapeutic Massage, March 2008

"I loved Sharon! She's knowledgeable, patient and good at coming up with ways to relay information. She is very aware and sensitive to the students' needs. These classes opened up a whole new world for me!"
- Julie Fink, Canine Therapeutic and Sports Massage, January 2008

"Mary was great, very patient! She's an excellent instructor. I had a great experience."
- Tamra Fischer, Canine Therapeutic Massage, January 2008

"I loved the laid back atmosphere and great bunch of people. It was easy for me to learn and ask questions. Mary was very informative and had a great attitude."
- Kris Helgeson, Canine Therapeutic Massage, January 2008

"Mary was awesome! Very knowledgeable and informative and covered a lot of material in a short period of time. I loved learning how to help dogs with all sorts of health issues and how to improve their quality of life."
- Pat Karagiosis, Canine Therapeutic Massage, January 2008

"Beth knows her subject very well and delivers it in a manner that is easy to comprehend. I loved the instructor and the content and want to learn more. "
- Annett Buell-Moon, Acupressure Level 1 in Sedona AZ, November 2007

"Beth goes straight to the point and makes it easy to understand and the class had a really nice energy. "
- Natalia Gallardo, Acupressure Level 1 in Sedona AZ, November 2007

"Mary really set a high level of expectation for me. I wish I would have had her in High School! The feel was relaxed but so informative. It felt so refreshing to be tuned in again to nature! The extra animals made it extra special and Frances (Frogworks) inspired me for what she has done and stands for. The most important thing I learned was that I can make a difference with an animal's well-being in many ways I didn't know I could. "
- Kathleen Myers, Equine and Canine Massage, October 2007

"Taking Acupressure levels 1 & 2 back to back was a great decision. Level 2 solidifies the groundwork form Level 1 and made me feel very comfortable with it all. Every class I've taken at RMSAAM has led me to some sort of life changing decision. (Thats a good thing!) "
- Mary Neal Piazza, Equine & Canine Massage and Acupressure Levels 1 and 2, October 2007

"Thanks to the wonderful training I had through your school, it's made me feel very confident in knowing I have something nice to offer the animals to help them feel better. Mary was a great instructor."
- Julie Amen, (follow-up comment from previous training)

"I really enjoyed the program. I found it to be very informative, and I feel I came out of it equipped to practice. I gave both of my old dogs their first massage and each of them enjoyed it immensely."
- Debbie Bulcock, Canine Massage, October 2007

"I think it will take me a lifetime to process all of the information. I really believe I have found my path! Beth is such a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic teacher and mentor. She is very good at explaining concepts and was often more clear than the explanations in our books. She taught us helpful theories and useful 'tricks'."
- Jessica Niven, Acupressure 1 & 2, October 2007

"The location was so perfect for a massage class. Very beautiful and relaxing. The instructor was professional yet down to earth and "Real".
- Deb Hooks, June 2007

"Mary is an inspiration. Very passionate and encouraging. It has been a GREAT experience. "
- Christina Hardinger, June 2007

"It was a beautiful location with wonderful energy."
- Christine Kim, June 2007

"The class vibrated, was relaxing and the energy flowed around us. I felt sad to leave and lucky to have such a great instructor that made me feel good. "
- Mona Rinnander, June 2007

"You Both (Lisa and Mary) Rock! ."
- Janet Rogers Brides, June 2007

I liked the relaxed style. All instructors (Lisa and Mary) were very knowledgeable about animal health and behavior. I loved the one on one experience and I thought the curriculum was well rounded and included a good variety of information."
- Laurie Buckley, June 2007

Hey Lisa, I just wanted to let you know that I am so glad you taught us the massage for colic. When I brought my horses here a few weeks ago. One of them coliced from the ride down here. I have NEVER seen a horse in that bad of shape that lived. I had the flu and had no idea what was going on. Toby thought I should go check things out. By the time I got there he already couldn't even get up. I don't know how but we got him up and I followed the massage sequence. It took about 25 minutes but he did crap. Like I said I have never seen a horse that far gone make it. So I am very grateful. If I never massage another horse again that sequence alone was worth it."
- Charly Kirsch, June 2007

The location was terrific, the curriculum flowed logically, we learned loads of information and Mary's love and respect for the dogs guided us to remember their reactions so we weren't just going through the motions."
- Nancy Black, May 2007

"I really liked our instructor Mary, the variety of information and the spiritual aspect."
- Heather Wolfe, May 2007

"It gave me the confidence to go out and start practicing animal massage."
- Wendy Miller, May 2007

"I loved the small class size, individual attention and that I could bring my dog!"
- Bernie Sterk, May 2007

"I really enjoyed this program. It met all of my expectations and I feel confident to go out and practice massage. I learned more then I thought possible!"
- Hope Lamonica, April 2007

"I learned how to be in better communication with my puppy and all of the dogs in my life; hw to tell when an animal has specific sensitivities that may not be obvious; I learned a lot about how gait deficiencies can help determine massage needs."
- Katherine Coverdale, April 2007

"The curriculum was very comprehensive - far more then I anticipated. I'm glad you included other modalities and invited other professionals to talk about their fields."
- Kim Dudek, March 2007

"Mary was a great, positive instructor that inspired me to do well."
- Erin Emerick, March 2007

"Mary is a kind soul and an awesome teacher. I had a wonderful time taking dog massage with her."
- Julie Amen, March 2007

"I loved all of the instructors, Lisa, Mary and Sharon. I also thought the guest lecturers were top notch!"
- Terry Senko, March 2007

"Lisa was very professional, knowledgeable, positive and thorough. This (Equine and canine massage program) is an incredible course. It makes animal massage easy to understand and builds confidence quickly."
- Lee Chockley, March 2007

"Lisa made the class fun and the part on how to get your business up and running was great."
- Charly Kirsch, March 2007

"I found Lisa to be a very confident and approachable instructor and a savvy business woman. Both Lisa and Mary are extremely knowledgeable and relate well to students."
- Tina Sals, March 2007

"Lisa's desire to be certain she's helping each individual was obvious. Taking it upon herself to supply us with water, breakfast, lunch and of course, chocolate, was a welcomed treat and made me feel like she really cared about us. Her down to earth presentation and willingness to share her stories and business information was very helpful"
- Karen Ray, July 2006

"I learned a lot and feel as though I have a very good basis now to start doing this work. Thank you for sharing your experience and enthusiasm with us and the animals."
- Bonnie MacLaren, July 2006

"The facility was GREAT! I learned a whole lot and am looking forward to Acupressure Level 1"
- Doug Richardson, October 2006

"I learned a lot. The whole program was easy to follow and came from an interesting point of view (for a vet tech). The instructors were great and so was all of the hands-on experience! I'll be back!"
- Anna Ellinoff, October 2006

"Mary was very professional, positive and supportive. She kept us focused and on track. The facility was perfect. I plan to be back in the spring for Acupressure Level 1"
- Christine Schwitters, September 2006

"The class was incredible. I loved the variety of information and would take another class, without a doubt"
- Elizabeth McNeilly, August 2006

"The course and facility were excellent. I learned a lot and look forward to further study!"
- Natalie Ladner, August 2006

"Lisa and Mary were supportive, encouraging and shared their experiences in a way that made it fun yet challenging. I plan to take another class as soon as I have digested this one!"
- Linda Pierrel, August 2006

"You were right, it was a little overwhelming at first but then it came together! I loved the repetition and camaraderie amongst students and instructors. I made the right choice with RMSAAM to get me started on this new venture in my life!"
- Katy Clodius, July 2006

"I learned more then I thought my little brain could endure. You said on day one to trust you and I did. I'm glad I did, it made all the difference. I am not the same person I was 10 days ago and I owe it to you, this program and the wonderful people I shared this journey with."
- Student, May 2006

"I never thought I would experience something so wonderful much less complete it! My life will never be the same. You are wonderful and I can't wait for more classes!" "Thanks for such an awesome, exhausting, exhilarating week!"
- Teresa Turner, May 2006

"Thank you for opening my heart and my mind and for teaching me a little lesson about faith and trust. You are an amazing woman, gifted teacher and best of all, you have a beautiful, gentle soul."
- Leahmarie Hamilton, May 2006

"This was an awesome course and I'm actually pleasantly surprised at the depth of information / knowledge I acquired. Lisa was patient, thorough and works so well with the students. This was an excellent program. I loved the intensity and total absorption in the subject matter for 7 days. I felt I truly earned the certification."
- Keri, May 2006

"I could tell the instructor had an interest in us and truly wanted us to succeed."
- Heather, May 2006

"All of the positive love that the trainer and students have for the animals created a bond between all that attended.”
- Student, May 2006

"The forum was excellent. I was impressed with the entire facility. I learned more then I expected. I loved every minute here and appreciated the personal attention during the week."
- Tracey Ranauro, April 2006

"The instructor did a great job of presenting the material in a relaxed and fun learning environment."
- Student, March 2006

“I wanted to thank you for teaching all of us in such a great way (so that MOST of what you said really stuck.) I thoroughly enjoyed it and even felt a bit sad when it was over. Thanks again, Lisa. You are a wonderful teacher.”
- Sally Linn – March 2005

“Lisa made the class fun and educational. I loved working with both dogs and horses.”
- Chris Anderson – March 2005

“Having grown up on a Navajo Reservation I have always held animal health in a high regard. I was surprise to find that many of the modalities Lisa used are very similar to the techniques employed by Native Americans for centuries. This certification is a way for me to help the animals I love as well as re-connect with my heritage”
- Nikki - March 2005

“Chelsea and I really enjoyed your class on Saturday. Great information and easy-to-use techniques. Please give our regards to Betty!”
- Carol Rolland – October 2004

"Lisa, thank you for the dog massage class in January. Shy and I learned so much. Now every time I get out my yoga mat, Shy is ready for a massage! We'll see you in February!"
- Stacey Moyer – January 2004

"Thank you for the enlightening dog massage class. I learned a great deal and now plan to do weekly massage on Spike. I look forward to taking more classes from you."
- Debby Patton – December 2003

"Thanks so much for the class on Saturday. We enjoyed it and learned a lot!"
- Bonnie Milzer – December 2003