Course date and description	Venue	Cost
3rd and 7th September, 9am - 5pm Reiki 1st degree practitioner course for animals Includes history, techniques to improve own health and well being, and to apply to family, friends and pets, plus basic animal physiology and behavioural psychology.  There will be dogs, cats and horses available to practice on.  Pre course homestudy questions and case study homework are part of the course.	Brighton, E Sussex	£175 (includes manual and certificate)
Saturday 4th September, 9.30am - 5pm Improve equine performance through body language communication. Horse Listening Part of the Diploma in Horse Listening, but open to all horse people Learn to read subtleties in body language to enhance communication. This will include body awareness techniques, voice techniques, joining up and long reining.  This day will help you to understand how the horse responds easily and accurately to appropriate body language signals.  These techniques can help with problem solving and improve performance. Run by Jo Rose and Caroline Baldock (4 years experience writing for, and working closely with Monty Roberts).	Chinnor, Oxon	£75
Sunday 12th September, 9am - 1pm Understanding dogs:  A workshop in body-language, communication skills, handling and nutrition. with Lizi Angel Lizi is a canine behaviourist and psychologist.  This workshop is aimed at anyone who owns or works with dogs. Attendance of this workshop is required for those on the Kinesiology for Animals course. You can find out more about Lizi on the link below. Canine mind	nr Chinnor, Oxon	£40
Saturday 18th September  10am - 4pm How Subtle is Subtle?  Communicate with your horse through body language. Facilitated by Jo Rose and Sue Gardner (Natural Horsemanship trainer) Through a variety of activities we will explore how horses react to our thoughts and intent.  Student will learn how to convey positivity in their commands through clearing negative thoughts and taking control over their body language.  The result will be improved confidence when working with horses. Students may bring their own horses or borrow one on site. For information on Sue Gardner, please click here	East Chiltington, Lewes, Sussex	£65
Friday 25th September, 9.30am - 5.30pm Equine Bio-mechanics Workshop This workshop will cover the anatomy and physiology of the horse.  It will also inlcude methods of assessing the horse at standstill and in motion for structural and gait imbalances.   Lotty will also demonstrate how stretches can improve movement and flexibility. This workshop will be run by equine anatomy and movement specialist, Lotty Merry.  Lotty makes this subject fun, 3 dimensional and hands on. This is part of the Horse Listening Diploma training, but is open to anyone with an interest in equine structure and movement.	nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£75
Friday 25th September, 6pm - 9pm Equine lower leg dissection This will be performed by equine body worker and anatomy expert; Lotty Merry, who will taking us on an intricate journey through the lower leg of the horse.  She will be relating this to how the horse moves and common equine problems.  A must for anyone working with horses, and of valuable interest to those who own or ride horses. Light snacks provided before the lecture and at mid interval.	near Chinnor, Oxon	£30
Saturday 26th September, 9.30am - 5.30pm Equine stretch therapy workshop Equine Bowen therapist and teacher, Lotty Merry, has found equine stretches to be so beneficial in her practice, they now comprise of 50% of her equine therapy sessions.  Lotty's stretch sequence can help with stiffness, one sidedness, discomfort, injury recovery and prevention of injury. Lotty is now sharing these stretches through her unique workshop. The day is ideal as continued professional development training for equine complementary therapists / bodyworkers, and is recommended to those on the Horse Listening Diploma.  Horse owners are also welcome.	nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£75
2nd and 3rd October, 9am - 5pm 2nd Degree Reiki, including application to animals Open to anyone who has completed Reiki 1 and has done some practice with animals.  For those who havn't completed an animal specific Reiki course, all information on anatomy, behaviour, handling and application will be provided.	near Chinnor, Oxon	£155 (includes manual and certificate)
Sat 9th and Sun 10th October, 9am - 5pm Touch for Health Kinesiology training part 1 Includes application to pets and horses. This course provides the skills to assess major postural muscles in the body and the meridian system.  Students are taught how to make simple corrections to improve posture, reduce pain, relieve stress, improve energy and overall health, plus simple nutritional testing and goal setting. At this level techniques learnt can be used to help family and friends.  You can continue through 4 further weekends (plus a half day assessment) to practitioner level.  Co-taught with Kinesiologist; Terry Shubrook.  Please contact Jo for more information: 01273 299611 /07989 505264.	Catcott, nr Glastonbury, Somerset	£180, includes buffet lunch Course book to cover full Touch for Health training: £25 Recommended workbook: £25
13th October (horses) / 14th October (dogs) Merishia massage for horses and dogs (certificated and insurable)  The practical day(s) can be attended on completion of initial written course work.  The manual and course-work will be posted to you once you have enrolled.  Please contact Jo if you are interested. PLEASE NOTE: To qualify for these dates, you need to complete and return homestudy questions at least 3 weeks before the practical date.  So make sure that you enrole at least 6 weeks before the practical date to allow for homestudy completion (or longer if you havn't got much time to study). click here to download the Merishia Massage brochure click here to download a Merishia Massage enrolment form	nr Chinnor, Oxon	Equine: £127 Canine: £99 Both: £189 NB. Jo can run the course at your yard, home or kennels, but travel costs may be incurred. Maximum of 4 people per group.
Friday 15th and Saturday 16th October, 9am - 5pm Reiki 1st degree practitioner course for animals Includes history, techniques to improve own health and well being, and to apply to family, friends and pets, plus basic animal physiology and behavioural psychology.  There will be dogs, cats and horses available to practice on.  Pre course homestudy questions and case study homework are part of the course.	near Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£175 (includes manual, certificate and refreshments)
Fri 22nd and Sat 23rd October, 9am - 6pm Touch for Health Kinesiology training part 1 Follow up for workshop for application to pets and horses tba for the following week. This course provides the skills to assess major postural muscles in the body and the meridian system.  Students are taught how to make simple corrections to improve posture, reduce pain, relieve stress, improve energy and overall health, plus simple nutritional testing and goal setting. At this level techniques learnt can be used to help family and friends.  You can continue through 4 further weekends (plus a half day assessment) to practitioner level.  Please contact Jo for more information: 01273 299611 /07989 505264.	Brighton, East Sussex	£180 (course books: £50)
Saturday 20th November, 9.30 am - 5pm Healing Tools for People and Animals Also part of the Introductory Certificate in Horse Listening  Explores sound, colour, magnets, essences and crystals as tools for healing.  We will be working on eachother and on dogs, cats and horses.  Includes an introduction to Kinesiology.  Co-taught with Terry Shubrook (Kinesiology teacher and animal healer).  This is part of the introduction to the formal certificate qualification.  Also suitable for healers, Reiki practitoners and anyone intersted in using alternative therapies with horses. No experience necessary.  Please contact Jo for more information(01273 299611).	near Chinnor, Oxon	£75
Sunday 21st November, 9am - 1pm Understanding dogs:  A workshop in body-language, communication skills, handling and nutrition. with Lizi Angel Lizi is a canine behaviourist and psychologist.  This workshop is aimed at anyone who owns or works with dogs. Attendance of this workshop is required for those on the Kinesiology for Animals course. You can find out more about Lizi on the link below. Canine mind	near Chinnor, Oxon	£40 (both courses on this date: £80 rather than £85)
Sunday 21st November, 2pm - 6pm An Introduction to Zoopharmacognosy (animal self selection of plant oils and powders for health and well-being). Students will be provided with information on the most popular plant oils and powders used with animals, plus will be able to experience practical application.  Students also receive samples of products to take home. For more information on Zoopharmacognosy, please click here	near Chinnor, Oxon	£45 (includes a couple of sample products to take home) (both courses on this date: £80 rather than £85)
Thursday 2nd December (horses) / Friday 3rd December (dogs) Merishia massage for horses and dogs (certificated and insurable)  The practical day(s) can be attended on completion of initial written course work.  The manual and course-work will be posted to you once you have enrolled.  Please contact Jo if you are interested. Please note: To qualify for the chosen practical date(s), students must complete and return home study questions least 4 weeks before the course date.  So make sure that you enrole at least 8 weeks before the practical date to allow for homestudy completion (or longer if you havn't got much time to study). click here to download a brochure for Merisha massage click here to download an enrolment form for Merisha massage	nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	Equine: £127 Canine: £99 Both: £189 NB. Jo can run the course at your yard, home or kennels, but travel costs may be incurred. Maximum of 4 people per group.
Dec 2010 / Jan 2011 (date tba), 9.30am - 5.30pm each day 2nd degree Reiki for people and animals	near Brighton, Sussex	£155 (includes manual and certificate)
tba Spring, 9am - 4.30pm. Herbs for animals: a day of collecting , drying and macerating hedgerow herbs for animal health and well-being. Co-hosted with hedge herb specialist and zoopharmacognosist, Sophie Xi-Zeta.  This workshop provides knowledge on the common hedgerow herbs which have provided traditional remedies for animals.  We will be making our own aromatics and offering them to animals under the self selection method. For more information on herbs for animal health, please click here.	nr Chinor, Oxfordshire	£75 (includes some samples to take home)
tba Spring 2011, Surrogate Kinesiology for animals 9.30am - 5.30pm Day 2 is a Kinesiology Federation accredited CPD.  Minimum requirements for attendance: Completion of Touch for Health 2, the Healing Tools workshop. If you hold a proficient qualification in any branch of Kinesiology, you do not need to attend day 1. (Also part of the Horse Listening Diploma.) We will be working predominantly with horses, but also include pets.  The first day will provide students with techniques for assessment of animals via a surrogate, plus applications of techniques to enhance health and well-being.  On day 2, we will be using techniques to help specific problems; such as behaviour, gait and performance, and will include assessing and balancing movement problems. Please contact Jo for more information: 01273 299611 / 07989 505264 More information on Kinesiology for animals	nr Chinnor, Oxfordshire	£75 per day
Mini workshops available on demand: Reading the Response of the Horse This workshop explores how we can communicate with horses, and enhance their wellbeing. Reiki for horses practice This is open to anyone who has a qualification in Reiki and would like to work with horses. (Finishing by 2.30pm)  Please contact Jo if you would like to hold these mini workshops at your venue Sound therapy for us and our animals With Jo Rose and Terry Shubrook.	Sussex or Oxfordshire	£25 for Reading the response £20 for Reiki practice (min of 8 people) £35 for Sound therapy