ACCREDITATIONS & RECOGNITION
Accreditations & Recognition
Animal Massage Awareness combines decades of clinical and field practice with formal recognition from leading organisations in animal massage and human massage continuing education. This page gathers the key accreditations, publications, media and community references that support the seriousness of the method you are learning.
Recognised educational provider
Recognised educational provider in animal massage and bodywork, for both equine and canine students.
Author of reference books
Author of reference books on equine and canine massage used worldwide by owners, practitioners and schools.
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Professional accreditations
IAAMB/ACWT – International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork
Animal Massage Awareness / Massage Awareness is listed as a Preferred Educational Provider with IAAMB/ACWT.
This recognition indicates that our programs meet the association’s standards for ethical, high‑quality animal massage and bodywork education for both equine and canine students.
NCBTMB – National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
Our courses and content have been approved for continuing education by NCBTMB, the main US body accrediting CEU’s for massage therapists.
This means that part of what you learn can count as recognised continuing education hours for licensed massage therapists, reinforcing the bridge between human and animal massage practice.
PUBLICATIONS
Publications & reference works
These reference books are not just citations on a CV – you can actually use them as part of your learning.
Equine Massage – A Practical Guide
Equine Massage: A Practical Guide (Second Edition) is a fully revised and updated reference with step‑by‑step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams.
It covers massage movements, pressures, rhythms, sequences, sport massage techniques, advanced routines, equine anatomy and kinesiology, stretching exercises, hydrotherapy, conformation check‑ups, stress areas specific to different disciplines and a detailed 40 stress points location outline.
Canine Massage – A Complete Reference Manual
Canine Massage: A Complete Reference Manual is a comprehensive manual on canine anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and massage movements, techniques and routines, with more than 100 illustrations and 100 photos.
It includes detailed examinations of muscular stress points, signs and symptoms, and practical, systematic routines to help dogs relax, recover from injuries and improve general fitness.
All of Jean‑Pierre’s books and manuals are grouped in our online store under the “Books & Manuals” category, so you can easily add them to your cart and combine them with our online programs.
MEDIA & COMMUNITY
Media & community recognition
Jean‑Pierre and his Massage Awareness Method© have been featured in articles and reviews that highlight the depth and practical relevance of his approach.
Whole Dog Journal
Whole Dog Journal reviewed his educational tapes and described his canine massage work as comprehensive, practical and valuable for both professionals and non‑professionals.
Interviews & videos
His equine massage expertise has been presented in interviews and videos showing the benefits of massage for horses and riders, as well as the importance of regular, preventive work.
Schools & practitioners
Practitioners and schools list his method as a core component of their education, including canine massage therapists certified in Hourdebaigt’s Massage Awareness Method©.
HOW WE WORK
Our commitment to ethical practice and collaboration
Recognition is not only about logos: it is also about how we work.
We clearly distinguish between what massage, stretching and holistic work can do and what remains the responsibility of veterinarians and other medical professionals.
We encourage collaboration with veterinarians, chiropractors, physiotherapists, trainers and groomers and position our education as complementary to, not competitive with, medical care.
We design our programs so that owners and professionals can stay within legal and ethical frameworks in their country, and we invite students to always check local regulations.
FOR YOU AS A STUDENT
What this recognition means for you
When you choose Animal Massage Awareness, you are investing in a method that:
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Is built on 40+ years of field practice, not just theory.
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Is documented in recognised reference books on equine and canine massage.
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Is acknowledged by professional bodies such as IAAMB/ACWT and NCBTMB as a high‑quality educational path.
Your certificates and experience gained here can be presented as part of a serious, coherent education path in animal massage, whether you remain an advanced owner or move toward a more professional role.
Ready to put our recognition to work for you?
Choose the path that best matches your current role – owner, aspiring practitioner or established professional – and build your next step on a recognised, structured method rather than isolated pieces of information.
