Certifications & Education
At B&N Wellness, continuing education and professional development are a priority. Every course, certification, and hands-on learning opportunity helps me provide better care and support for the dogs entrusted to me.
Certified Canine Bodyworker (CCBW)
Canadian Institute of Equine & Canine Body Works
This certification represents extensive education, practical application, gait analysis, case studies, anatomy, biomechanics, movement assessment, and hands-on canine bodywork training.
Canine Bodywork Program (CN3000) – Certificate of Completion
Canadian Institute of Equine & Canine Body Works
Successful completion of the CN3000 program, providing the educational foundation required to achieve Certified Canine Bodyworker (CCBW) status.
Veterinary Infection Preventionist Certification
Prevail
Training focused on disease prevention and biosecurity practices.
At B&N Wellness, cleanliness and disease prevention are a top priority. Each dog receives a freshly cleaned water bowl filled with fresh water that has not been used by any previous client. Treatment tables are disinfected after every session, floors are cleaned between appointments, and our outdoor space is regularly checked and maintained to help provide a clean environment for all dogs. We intentionally schedule time between appointments to allow for thorough cleaning, note-taking, and preparation for the next client. While we ask owners to pick up after their dogs, the yard is also monitored and maintained to ensure a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
Continuing Education
At B&N Wellness, learning never stops. Continuing education allows me to provide the highest quality care and remain current with evolving knowledge in canine wellness, movement, and bodywork.
Upcoming Education
🐾 Craniosacral Therapy – October 2026
🐾 Trigger Point Therapy – Planned 2027
🐾 Additional continuing education courses and workshops to be announced
This page will continue to grow as new certifications, workshops, and educational opportunities are completed.
Why Certification Matters
Canine bodywork is about much more than massage. Certification requires extensive education in canine anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, gait analysis, movement, muscle function, and hands-on assessment. It teaches practitioners to look at the whole dog, understand patterns of compensation, and recognize how issues in one area of the body can affect movement and comfort elsewhere.
Certification provides the knowledge and skills needed to create thoughtful, individualized sessions that support mobility, comfort, performance, recovery, and overall wellness. It also ensures a commitment to continuing education and professional standards, allowing practitioners to provide the highest quality care possible for the dogs they work with.