Craniosacral Therapy for Dogs and Cats Certificate Course
Learn Practical Craniosacral Therapy Techniques for Dogs and Cats
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Learn Craniosacral Therapy for Dogs and Cats
What This Course Teaches
This certificate course teaches you how to use gentle, hands-on craniosacral therapy techniques with dogs and cats to support relaxation, comfort, and overall wellbeing.
You’ll learn how to apply craniosacral therapy safely and effectively — either as a standalone treatment or integrated into dog and cat massage sessions.
Who This Course Is For
- Massage therapists and bodyworkers
- Animal care professionals
- Pet owners who want to support their own animals naturally
No prior experience with craniosacral therapy is required.
Why Craniosacral Therapy for Dogs and Cats
Craniosacral therapy is gentle and non-invasive, making it well suited for animals that may be sensitive, stressed, or in discomfort.
It is commonly used to support:
- Stress and anxiety
- Pain, stiffness, and mobility issues
- Digestive and nervous system balance
- Behavioral challenges linked to tension or trauma
- Recovery after illness or surgery
- Ongoing comfort for chronic conditions
- Overall wellness and quality of life
What You’ll Learn
- How craniosacral therapy works for animals
- How to apply safe, gentle techniques for dogs and cats
- How to recognize tension patterns and restrictions
- How to use CST to support relaxation, comfort, and balance
- How to integrate CST into massage sessions or offer it on its own
What’s Included
- Full Craniosacral Therapy for Dogs and Cats course
- 70-page downloadable CST workbook
- Practical guidance for using CST with animals
- Optional marketing ideas if you wish to offer this professionally
By the End of the Course
You’ll be able to confidently use craniosacral therapy with dogs and cats to support their comfort, behavior, and overall wellbeing — whether in professional practice or with your own pets.
You’ll also receive a Certificate of Completion.
Ready to Get Started?
Learn a gentle, effective approach to supporting dogs and cats through craniosacral therapy.
Your Instructor
Mark Perren-Jones has over 30 years of hands-on experience in massage therapy, wellness, and pain management. He is the former owner of the award-winning Isla Verde Spa and the founder of the Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy.
Mark now teaches students worldwide, sharing practical, results-based techniques drawn from real clinical and spa experience. His courses focus on what actually works in practice — helping therapists gain confidence, improve results, and avoid common mistakes.
Mark is an approved provider with the NCBTMB (#1805).
Course Curriculum
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PreviewFirstly, what is it good at treating? (0:50)
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PreviewSecondly, who is this course made for? (1:41)
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StartPlease make sure to download your EBook on CST for Dogs and Cats (1:24)
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PreviewTHIS is what CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY does to dogs and cats (2:28)
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StartThere is no placebo involved and we get results-what's up with that? (0:44)
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StartPalpating the bones and sutures-let's get you started! (1:15)
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StartDo you need to do the next section? Here is the answer. (1:01)
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StartMy Facebook group and Instagram are great resources for you (0:33)
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StartA brief history (4:05)
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PreviewThe balance between biomechanical and biodynamic models (2:09)
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StartCraniosacral Therapy…What is it Really? (3:36)
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StartA word about these upcoming lectures (1:03)
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StartLets do this palpation exercise-the skin, muscles and fascia (8:22)
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StartLets do this palpation exercise-the synovial joints (6:02)
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StartLets do this palpation exercise-the pulses (12:20)
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StartLets do this palpation exercise-alternating between breath and cardio rhythms (7:33)
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StartThe heart beat awareness exercise (4:09)
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StartThe repelling hands exercise (5:31)
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StartThe healing light energy exercise which I love! (6:12)
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StartA quick look at the anatomy- The cranium (2:58)
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StartThe craniosacral rhythm (3:26)
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StartA quick look at the anatomy- The meninges (2:18)
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StartEntrainment-How you use it to heal your clients (5:44)
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PreviewProof of the craniosacral rhythm (7:02)
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StartThe craniosacral rhythm palpation exercise (11:59)
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StartThe Frontal Bone release on Yourself (8:09)
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StartThe Therapeutic Releases of the Body (7:28)
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StartA quick overall look at the anatomy of a dog and cat (3:20)
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StartRemember you are doing this FOR your pet, not TO your pet. (4:33)
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StartWhen is the best time to do craniosacral therapy for them? (1:10)
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StartKeeping constant contact is also an important factor (1:30)
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StartWhere should you do the massage and on what? (3:53)
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StartAnother option to you is to do home visits to treat their pets (0:47)
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StartWhat's to see here? Mixing this with massage? Absolutely ! (1:06)
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StartTreat them when they are sleeping if you can (1:03)
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StartGetting started-the key points. (8:44)
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StartUPDATE-we had to find a new happy place and multiple holds (2:16)
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StartThe Occipital Release (5:33)
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StartThe Thoracic Opening Release (5:00)
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StartThe Respiratory Diaphragm Release (3:42)
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StartThe Lumbosacral Release (6:25)
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StartFinal Hold: Occipital-Sacral Release (1:34)
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StartThe Frontal Release (6:50)
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StartThe Parietal Release/Lift (5:32)
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StartThe Temporal Release (3:29)
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StartThe Mandible Release (2:22)
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StartThe Occipital Bone Release (2:18)
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StartThe sacral-occipital hold (1:14)
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StartThis is how to adapt craniosacral therapy for use on horses (0:59)
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StartCongrats! you have finished the course! (1:22)
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PreviewSo, how do I get my certificate? (0:47)