Fascia 101:
The Forgotten Organ

Understand fascia, what it is, how it impacts the body, how it contributes to pain and mobility issues, and most importantly, how to treat it effectively. With proven techniques this course provides practical, immediately usable skills delivered in short, easy-to-follow lessons, empowering you to start improving your patients’ health and comfort right away.

Fascia 101: The Forgotten Organ

Understand fascia, what it is, how it impacts the body, how it contributes to pain and mobility issues, and most importantly, how to treat it effectively. With proven techniques this course provides practical, immediately usable skills delivered in short, easy-to-follow lessons, empowering you to start improving your patients’ health and comfort right away.

AI image of the muscles in two dogs

Fascia 101: The Forgotten Organ

$198

Unlock canine comfort with master trigger point relief and fascia healing. Transform your practice with our expert-led course. Enhance your skills, alleviate pain, and improve the well-being of your canine patients.

AI image of the muscles in two dogs

Fascia 101: The Forgotten Organ

$198

Unlock canine comfort with master trigger point relief and fascia healing. Transform your practice with our expert-led course. Enhance your skills, alleviate pain, and improve the well-being of your canine patients.

Course Description

This course is designed specifically for veterinary professionals who want to deepen their understanding of fascia and its role in patient health. It provides a clear, practical framework for identifying fascial restrictions and trigger points and applying a range of effective, drug-free techniques to improve mobility, reduce pain, and decrease stress in animal patients.

Participants will learn:

  • What fascia is and how it functions in the body
  • How fascial restrictions contribute to pain and limited mobility

  • How to assess for and differentiate between range of motion limitations, flexibility issues, and fascial line restrictions

  • Techniques for treatment, including manual fascial release, trigger point dry needling, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), tuning fork therapy, and taping methods

The techniques taught in this course have been used successfully in thousands of cases and are intended to complement and expand on traditional veterinary approaches. Whether you’re new to fascia work or looking to refine your existing skills, this course offers practical tools to enhance the care you provide.

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5 RACE® Approved CEUs

1 Year Access

Learn at Your Own Pace

Fascia 101: The Forgotten Organ is an NBCAAM Recognized CE Class

Course Details

What's Inside the Course

Learn How To Find and Eliminate Fascial Restrictions and Trigger Points:

  • Using the science and proven techniques for treating the fascia including:
    • Manual techniques
    • Trigger point needling
    • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
    • Tuning fork therapy
    • Taping…
  • Knowing how to differentiate between range of motion, flexibility, and fascial line restrictions
How It Works
What You'll Learn

Testimonials

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Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Janice Huntingford

Dr Janice Huntingford is a 1984 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario and a Board Certified Specialist (Diplomate) in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (DACVSMR), only 1 of only a handful in Canada. She is certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA), in Animal Acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, in Chinese herbal Medicine (Chi Institute) and is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner. In 2007, Dr. Huntingford opened Ontario’s first salt water canine therapy pool and canine rehabilitation center.

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 text book chapters on Rehabilitation and published a number of peer reviewed manuscripts. She consults and sits on a number of advisor boards related to herbal medicine, laser therapy and holistic medicine. She is involved in Resident Training for Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation for Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Huntingford continues to research into the treatment of animal pain.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter and a menagerie of horses, cats and pugs.

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Janice Huntingford

woman holding a black cat

Dr Janice Huntingford is a 1984 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario and a Board Certified Specialist (Diplomate) in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (DACVSMR), only 1 of only a handful in Canada. She is certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA), in Animal Acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, in Chinese herbal Medicine (Chi Institute) and is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner. In 2007, Dr. Huntingford opened Ontario’s first salt water canine therapy pool and canine rehabilitation center.

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 text book chapters on Rehabilitation and published a number of peer reviewed manuscripts. She consults and sits on a number of advisor boards related to herbal medicine, laser therapy and holistic medicine. She is involved in Resident Training for Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation for Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Huntingford continues to research into the treatment of animal pain.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter and a menagerie of horses, cats and pugs.

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Laurie McCauley

Dr. McCauley has had a lifelong passion to help as many pets as possible live an Optimum Quality of Life. A pioneer in the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation, Dr. Laurie opened the first Veterinary Rehabilitation Clinic. She designed the first underwater treadmill for dogs and she is certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA), and in Animal Acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS).

Dr. Laurie has trained thousands of veterinary professionals globally as a primary instructor at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute for 14 years, lecturing and mentoring interns from 17 different countries. As one of fewer than 120 veterinarians globally who are Board Certified in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (DACVSMR), Dr. Laurie demonstrates exceptional expertise and commitment to advancing the field.

Dr. McCauley is an International lecturer and contributing author in many textbooks and journals. She was awarded the 2011 Iams AARV Award of Excellence in the Field of Rehabilitation and the 2015 AHVMA Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award. Dr. McCauley owns Red Tail Rehab, a mobile practice in North Carolina, and is the Founder and Instructional Director of Optimum Pet Vitality, the platform she uses to fulfill her lifelong calling to help as many pets as possible.

woman holding small black dog

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Laurie McCauley

woman holding small black dog

Dr. McCauley has had a lifelong passion to help as many pets as possible live an Optimum Quality of Life. A pioneer in the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation, Dr. Laurie opened the first Veterinary Rehabilitation Clinic. She designed the first underwater treadmill for dogs and she is certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA), and in Animal Acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS).

Dr. Laurie has trained thousands of veterinary professionals globally as a primary instructor at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute for 14 years, lecturing and mentoring interns from 17 different countries. As one of fewer than 120 veterinarians globally who are Board Certified in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (DACVSMR), Dr. Laurie demonstrates exceptional expertise and commitment to advancing the field.

Dr. McCauley is an International lecturer and contributing author in many textbooks and journals. She was awarded the 2011 Iams AARV Award of Excellence in the Field of Rehabilitation and the 2015 AHVMA Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award. Dr. McCauley owns Red Tail Rehab, a mobile practice in North Carolina, and is the Founder and Instructional Director of Optimum Pet Vitality, the platform she uses to fulfill her lifelong calling to help as many pets as possible.

Our Promise

At Optimum Pet Vitality, we are committed to your success. If, for any reason, you're not completely satisfied with your course, simply reach out to us at Support@OptimumPetVitality.com within 7 days of purchase, and we’ll gladly provide a full refund. Your growth and satisfaction mean the world to us.

Our Promise

At Optimum Pet Vitality, we are committed to your success. If, for any reason, you're not completely satisfied with your course, simply reach out to us at Support@OptimumPetVitality.com within 7 days of purchase, and we’ll gladly provide a full refund. Your growth and satisfaction mean the world to us.

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