Certification Completion Course

Review, practice and refine techniques to become a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner
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The Certification Completion Course is a two- or three-day course depending on the number of students attending. At this course, students will review, practice and refine all Masterson Method® skills and techniques with a Certification Instructor. Proficiency in The Masterson Method® skills and techniques will be required to become certified, whereupon they will be awarded the title, Masterson Method Certified Practitioner (MMCP). See more in About Certification.

Note: Participating does not guarantee certification. You must successfully complete all fieldwork requirements and be deemed proficient at the Certification Completion Course.

Certification Completion Course Dates

This calendar will be updated regularly, and courses will be scheduled in the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia throughout the year.

USA

December 7-9, 2024 Watsonville, CA with Sandy Vreeburg (exact location TBA)

December 7-9, 2024 Midwest with Becky Tenges (exact location TBA)

February 22-24, 2025 Watsonville, CA with Sandy Vreeburg (exact location TBA)

May 17-19, 2025 Youngsville, NC with Sandy Vreeburg

Canada

April 12-13, 2025 Kelowna, BC with Lori Hoppe

May 11-12, 2025 Cobourg, ON with Lori Hoppe

September 27-28, 2025 Kelowna, BC with Lori Hoppe

Australia & New Zealand

Coming soon

Europe

Coming Soon

United Kingdom

Coming soon

Course Outline

The CCC student will—

  • Review and refine their Masterson Method skills and techniques
  • Learn new evaluation, mobilization and release techniques
  • Expand their knowledge about Putting It All Together in final evaluations
  • Work one-on-one with the Certification Instructor
  • Demonstrate physical fitness and proficiency in all Masterson Method skill categories (i.e., Safety, Feel, Flow, Tuned in to the Horse, Horsemanship and Handling, and Fundamentals of each Technique) and techniques, as previously assessed during Fieldwork coaching courses
  • Earn the title of Masterson Method Certified Practitioner (MMCP) upon successful completion
  • Tuition:  $1100

Note: Participating does not guarantee certification. Students must demonstrate proficiency in all skills and techniques to become certified. In the event deficiencies are identified, students may be asked to do additional work, complete cases studies, and/or attend additional coaching before being re-evaluated for proficiency.

Completion Requirements

  • Must have attended three Coaching Courses
  • Must have received 4’s – 5’s (on a scale of 1-5) on all of the Masterson Method skills and techniques during your last Coaching Course
  • Must have completed all of your case studies and have been signed off by your Block 3 Mentor to attend
  • Must have completed and/or fulfilled the anatomy prerequisite for certification
  • Must have completed the last Coaching Course at least 3 weeks prior to Certification Completion Course and completed all homework
Becky Tenges
Advanced 5-Day Student

My name is Becky Tenges and I am presently working my way through Phase II of the Masterson Method of Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork. So here’s a question very few people can ask: What do McLain Ward, Rodrigo Pessoa, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Masterson…and me…all have in common? The answer: All five of us were at…
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Betsy Bobenhouse
Advanced 5-Day Student

I was so impressed with the level of organization, the quality of printed materials, the presentations by Jim, the supervisions by certified instructors, the patience of the horses and attention to their well-being, the well-kept and safe facility and the upbeat attitude of all involved. As an educator of students of many ages and skill…
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CCC Student
CCC Student

The certification course has increased my fascination with the Masterson method even more. This type of work, looking for the best possible improvement of limitations with the horse and getting close to the horse, never ceases to amaze me. I am very grateful that I can now use this method and I am really looking…

Amber Dawn

I began studying The Masterson Method as a modality to add to my equine bodywork business. What I didn’t know is that it would change my life in beautiful ways! The Masterson Method works wonderfully on all types of horses. The instruction is top notch. I have met wonderful people during the in person training…

Beata Filonowicz
Advanced 5-Day Student

Excellent method, great atmosphere, wonderful instructors. I can definitely recommend it to anybody wishing to help horses.

Karen Konrath
Advanced 5- Day Student

I would definitely recommend this course and will introduce the Masterson Method to everyone I meet. It is so amazing how the horse can lead you to their needs, and I don’t need to have a Ph.D. to make a difference for the horse. My horses are going to love what I learned this week.

Accreditation

We are accredited and approved through the following organizations:
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National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Organization (NCBTMB)

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National Board of Certification For Animal Acupressure and Massage

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International Institute for Complementary Therapists

Equine Therapies Association of Australia

Betsy Bobenhouse
Advanced 5-Day Student

I was so impressed with the level of organization, the quality of printed materials, the presentations by Jim, the supervisions by certified instructors, the patience of the horses and attention to their well-being, the well-kept and safe facility and the upbeat attitude of all involved. As an educator of students of many ages and skill…
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Crystal Marshall

I can’t tell you the doors your clinic has open for my horses, friends and many new clients. For anyone that has been considering attending Jim’s clinics and schools don’t hesitate. You will be treated with the finest of professionalism, you will learn more then you ever imagined. Each person is given substantial individual instruction…
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Becky Tenges
Advanced 5-Day Student

My name is Becky Tenges and I am presently working my way through Phase II of the Masterson Method of Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork. So here’s a question very few people can ask: What do McLain Ward, Rodrigo Pessoa, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Masterson…and me…all have in common? The answer: All five of us were at…
read more

CCC Student
CCC Student

The certification course has increased my fascination with the Masterson method even more. This type of work, looking for the best possible improvement of limitations with the horse and getting close to the horse, never ceases to amaze me. I am very grateful that I can now use this method and I am really looking…

Beata Filonowicz
Advanced 5-Day Student

Excellent method, great atmosphere, wonderful instructors. I can definitely recommend it to anybody wishing to help horses.

Stacey Collins
Advanced 5-Day Student

You always walk away rewarded. No greater feeling then to know you were able to help without force. To know that the slightest/lightest touch can make a world of difference.