Valissa Willwerth, MMCP Equine
Animal bodywork, dog training, and teaching people are three major pillars in Valissa’s life. She has been a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner Equine (MMCP Equine) for horses since 2018, spent 20 years as a professional dog trainer, and has over 30 years of teaching experience. Valissa is thrilled to combine her expertise in each of these areas as a Masterson Method Canine Instructor. As your instructor, Valissa will faithfully guide you and your dog as partners on this one-of-a-kind journey.
As an MMCP Equine with extensive training in equine osteopathy and cranial sacral therapy, Valissa loves helping horses with a myriad of problems manifesting as mobility restriction. (www.winninghandequine.com) She is also a Masterson Method Equine Certification Fieldwork Coach, sharing her passion and insight with equine fieldwork students on their certification journey.
Valissa is expanding her active equine bodywork practice to include dogs as well, offering The Masterson Method, canine osteopathy, and cranial sacral therapy. Currently enrolled in the canine program at the London College of Animal Osteopathy, she is building on her existing three years of rigorous training in equine osteopathy.
As a professional dog trainer for 20 years, Valissa provided in-home, reward-based dog training as the owner of The Clever Canine, LLC. She is known for her warm and articulate demeanor, her infectious joy when helping people, and her ability to create solutions unique to the needs of each dog and owner.
Valissa is a highly skilled clicker trainer, which proved a valuable asset when she worked in television and advertising with her own dogs and competed for 13 years in agility. She has additional training experience in canine tracking, detection, and loads of tricks.
Valissa’s teaching experience extends over 30 years. As a professional concert violinist, she has taught through various institutions including Temple University, the University of Michigan All State Program at Interlochen, and her own private studio. She holds a Doctorate in Violin Performance from Rutgers University.
At the end of the day, the animals hold Valissa’s fascination, and her passion continues to unveil new and inspiring roads, including The Masterson Method for dogs. Join Valissa as she carries you through this groundbreaking practice tailored to you and your dog, where you will learn how to release tension and restriction, and reveal deeper connections with your dog through The Masterson Method.