Dogreflexology education – Online
Dog reflexology education – Online
The dog reflexology education at us, makes you qualified to help dogs and cats with pain, discomfort, behavioral problems and other problems such as allergies, anxiety, stomach problems, ear problems and much more.
You will achieve a professional approach to practicing reflexology and acupressure on dogs and cats as well as applying other complementary treatment such as Bach’s flower remedies.
Dog reflexology education – how to study?
Our dogreflexologist education has got new structure: read and rehearse at your convenience! You can find all the material on videos – and watch them when it fits into your everyday life.
The video modules are:
- All 10 systems e.g. the digestive system- how they are treated and with the reflex areas close-up
- Yin and yang
- Meridians and acupressure points
- The 5 elements, The Chinese clock and psyche / behavior
- Muscles controlled by the organs
- Qi and Blood
- Face reflexology
- The organs ́ function according to TCM
- Homeopathy and Bach’s remedies
- Summary of diagnosis methods (TCM) and and how to treat
- Journal writing and examples of cases
- 4 video modules anatomy / physiology with veterinarian Katrine Ravnsfelt – you will gain a basic knowledge of the dog’s anatomy and physiology
Veterinarian Anett Weber also examines you together with Vivian Birlie.
The dog reflexology education – textbook and practice
The book “Dog reflexology and acupressure” is the first book in the world regarding reflexology on dogs, where the dog’s organs and other areas of the body are illustrated anatomically and technically correct. The book is authored by Vivian Birlie and contains clear and precise illustrations compiled by Vivian Birlie with consultancy services in anatomy/physiology from veterinarian Zita Birlie. This book is also the syllabus and the basis for the education.
You will learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is the theoretical background for reflexology and acupuncture. This combination of knowledge from the West and the East has proved to be able to help dogs with physical as well as behavioral problems.
It is very important that you practice between the lessons, as reflexology is a craft. Our experience shows that you should practice at least on one dog per week throughout the education to obtain sufficient knowledge and pass the exams.
If you are also interested in our online course, see here, please
The dog reflexology – educational plan
Here are the modules you need to go through to become a dog reflexologist. Each module consists of a video that you can study whenever it fits you. You get access to each module and its assignments continuously at the speed you want to complete the education.
Module 1 – online, video
- Reflexology, history and principles
- How do imbalances appear in dogs?
- Dog reflexology/human reflexology
- How does reflexology work? Research
- Causes of imbalances and diseases
- Contraindications
- Reactions during and after reflexology
- Anatomy of the paws and location of the reflex areas
- How to do reflexology and the technique on the paws
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Written assignment.
Module 3, online, video:
Anatomy and physiology:
- The cardiovascular system
- The lungs , the bronchi, and trachea
- Lung diseases e.g lungworm, pneumonia, cough
- The immune system:
- Lymphatic vessels, leucocytes, lymphocytes, the red bone marrow, adrenals, thymus, appendix, the thoracic duct
- Diseases of the immune system, e.g allergy
Teacher: Vetenarian Katrine Boel
You will receive a questionnaire, you need to answer. 66% of your answers must be correct to pass the subject.
Module 5, online, video:
Anatomy and physiology:
- The cardiovascular system (The circulatory system)
- The structure and function of the heart, blood vessels, portal venous system
- Heartworm, heart diseases
- The hormone system: Hormones, fertility and reproductive organs, the thyroid and parathyroids, adrenals, pancreas, mammary glands
- The skeletal system/the muscle system, the spine, bones and function, musculoskeletal disorders
Teacher: Vetenarian Katrine Boel
You will receive a questionnaire, you need to answer. 66% of your answers must be correct to pass the subject.
Module 7, online, video:
Yin and yang
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Written assignment.
Module 9, online, video:
The Souls, the psyche and the behavior.
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Written assignment.
Module 11, online, video:
The meridian passages:
The frontal passage.
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Assignment: Make a little video showing the meridians on the dog.
Module 13, online, video:
The meridian passages:
The middle passage.
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Assignment: Make a little video showing the meridians on the dog.
Module 15, online, video:
Qi and Blood.
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
A little written assignment.
Module 17, online, video:
Face reflexology.
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Assignment: a video showing you doing face reflexology on a dog.
Module 19, online, video:
Journal writing
and examples of cases.
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Assignment: a case.
Module 2, online, video :
Anatomy and physiology:
- The brain
- Hypothalamus & Thalamus
- The pineal gland
- The pituitary
- The Medulla oblongata
- The sinuses/frontal sinuses
- Ears – Eyes – Nose – Mouth
- The eustachian tube
- Lacrimal canaliculi
- The urinary system
Teacher: Vetenarian Katrine Boel
You will receive a questionnaire, you need to answer. 66% of your answers must be correct to pass the subject.
Module 4, online, video:
Anatomy and physiology:
- The function and structure of the nervous system
- The neuron
- Sympaticus and parasympathicus
- Spinal nerves
- Dermatomes, myotomes
- The vagus nerve, the trigeminal nerve, the sciatica nerve, solar plexus
- The digestive system, food allergy, food intolerance
- Diseases in the digestive system.
Teacher: Vetenarian Katrine Boel
You will receive a questionnaire, you need to answer. 66% of your answers must be correct to pass the subject.
Module 6, online, video:
All the systems.
Videoes showing how to treat a system and close-up reflex areas:
- Urinary system
- The reflex areas of the head
- Detox system
- Nervous system
- Cardiovascular system
- Hormone system
- Digestive system
- Skeletalsystem/the muscle system
- Respiratory system
- Lymphaticsystem/immune system
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
You shall draw the systems on a figure like in the textbook and make a little video showing how you treat each system.
Module 8, online, video:
The 5 elements and their aspects.
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Written assignment.
Module 10, online, video:
The Chinese clock.
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Written assignment.
Module 12, online, video:
The meridian passages:
The back passage.
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Assignment: Make a little video showing the meridians on the dog.
Module 14, online, video:
The acupressure points.
Summary of the points you learned on the meridian modules.
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
No assignment.
Module 16, online, video:
Muscles controlled by the organs
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Little written assignment
Module 18, online, video:
Homeopathy &
Bach’s remedies
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
Written assignment
Module 20, online, video:
Summary of diagnosis methods (TCM) and and how to treat.
Teacher: Vivian Birlie
No assignment.
Dog reflexology education – Online
Price: 1700 EUR
The Institute offers:
- Lectures by the author of the text book
- Highly qualified external educator in anatomy, physiology and pathology: Veterinarian Katrine Ravnsfelt
- Assignments on the entire syllabus
- During the education, free supervision via mail is provided
- The institute’s certificate
- Registration on the institute’s website (list of practitioners for dog owners)
- Free participation in 2 webinars – after that there is a fee of 25 Euros to participate in a webinar.
Webinars are held about every six months.
The next webinar is 13 December 2023 at 18 Danish time.
The education ends with:
- A written exam consisting of multiple choice and explanatory questions (Online)
- A written assignment/case with a dog and its owner – must be mailed to Sano Canis no later than 14 days prior to the oral examination
- An oral exam – Online – where you will present the written assignment and be examined in it, a system, and a meridian
ORAL EXAMINATIONS – ONLINE – 2023: to be agreed individually
Plan your written and oral exam so it suits you.
Please contact us if you are interested in the education or sign up further down the page:
Vivian Birlie:
+45 23 29 29 59
vivian@sanocanis.dk
Entry form for course
Vivian Birlie
Vivian Birlie is a reflexologist, acupuncturist and author. Since 1997 she has treated both humans and dogs. She has been teaching reflexology and acupuncture since 2000.
During her long-time as an educator, Vivian Birlie has authored a great deal of teaching material. This background, along with 16 years of experience in journalism and technical computer knowledge at the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, has made Vivian’s books possible.
Her 2 books about dog reflexology and acupressure in English are:
- “Dog reflexology and acupressure” , a textbook. The Danish edition was released in August 2016 in Denmark and the English version was published in January 2017
- "Dog reflexology and acupressure for owners" (Gyldendal 2019). The Danish edition was published in January 2018. It descibes how you as a dogowner can help your dog (and as a matter of fact cats as well) with pain, discomfort and problems – including behavioral problems
Education and courses:
She teaches at her Sano Canis Institute, which offers a one-year veterinarian certified dog reflexologist education. It takes place in Denmark and England - Read more abot dog reflexology. Vivian also gives lectures and teaches courses in human acupuncture and reflexology. On her facebook page, you can get good advice on how to relieve the most common disorders in dogs and cats.
Vivian also gives good advice on the Danish Kennel Club's website and Facebook page.
Vivian also gives lectures - contact her to hear more.
