General Questions:
Where are you located? The founder and instructor, Dr. Angelique Barbara, is located in Florida, USA, however we have students, practitioners and instructors all over the world.
Are these courses available to international students? Yes, our courses can be completed from any location and are approved in most countries. Massage laws do vary from region to region though so you should check your local laws before practicing.
What currency are your prices in? Our prices are all in United States Dollars (USD). If you are located outside of the USA, your credit card or PayPal account will automatically convert the price into your currency based on the conversion rate at the time of enrollment.
Do you offer payment plans? Yes, we do offer payment plans and they can be viewed at this link: https://holistic-animal-studies-by-angels-animals-llc.thinkific.com/
Do coupon codes work with payment plans? Yes, if you have a coupon code, you can enter it at checkout when enrolling in a payment plan and it will provide you with a discount on each payment.
How do the payment plans work? When you enroll in a payment plan, the first payment is made at the time of enrollment. Following payments are automatically charged to your card every 30 days until the course is paid in full. For example, if you enrolled on May 24th, your next payment would be charged on June 24th. A portion of the course material is made available to you with each monthly payment. If you enrolled in a 4 month payment plan, it would take you 4 months to have access to all the course material. The system is not set up to take early payments.
How long will I have access to the course material after completing a course? Forever. You can log back in any point after completing a course to review the material. The courses are updated periodically, so you should definitely check back to see if there is new material.
Who will answer questions I have while working through a course and how long does it take to receive an answer? Dr. Angel has several teaching assistants who are available to provide guidance to students. Candice Johnson, Tessa Goodard and Liz Cornell are equine teaching assistants, while Liza Weaver assists with the carnivore courses. Mary Detloff (located in Colorado, USA) is available to answer any questions regarding billing, enrollment, certificate shipping, our referral program and other trouble shooting.
Am I able to interact with other students and practitioners? Yes, once you enroll, you will receive an invitation to our FB group where you can interact with other students and those who have already completed the course. This is a great community where you can post questions, gain advice and share cases.
Do you accept Federal Student Loans or Grants? No, since we offer certifications rather than degrees, our courses are not eligible for federal funding or grants.
Is animal massage legal in my state? If you are in the United States, you can check this website for a list of state regulations. If you are outside of the United States, it is recommended to check with your local Veterinary Board before practicing.
Do you offer refunds on courses? Our policy is that we do not offer refunds on online courses since the material can be downloaded. We do however, offer free trials so you can test out the course before committing to it. If you are not happy with your course for some reason, please contact Dr. Angel. Your happiness is important to us and we will do everything possible to rectify any problems.
Course Questions:
How are you able to teach these techniques through an online format? Dr. Angel has structured the courses in a way that facilitates learning. Even though these courses are online, they are very hands on with practice time and demonstrative videos for you to follow. Your techniques are assessed through video submissions and case studies. The majority of our students do extremely well and are able to successfully and effectively perform the techniques. For those who need additional guidance, we do offer optional hands on workshops in several locations and free zoom meetings with our instructors.
How are students graded? Students are graded based on video submissions, case studies and online exams.
What if I fail an exam or assignment? All assignments and exams can be repeated as many times as needed to receive a passing grade. Everyone will successfully complete their certification if they are willing to put the time into it.
Are there specific start dates for the courses? No, our courses can be started at any time and you will have access to them immediately after enrolling.
How long do I have to finish the course? As long as you need! Our courses never expire so you can work at your own pace and will always have access to the course material.
Where do I go to log into my course? We use thinkific as our course host and you can log into your courses through this link.
Where are you located? The founder and instructor, Dr. Angelique Barbara, is located in Florida, USA, however we have students, practitioners and instructors all over the world.
Are these courses available to international students? Yes, our courses can be completed from any location and are approved in most countries. Massage laws do vary from region to region though so you should check your local laws before practicing.
What currency are your prices in? Our prices are all in United States Dollars (USD). If you are located outside of the USA, your credit card or PayPal account will automatically convert the price into your currency based on the conversion rate at the time of enrollment.
Do you offer payment plans? Yes, we do offer payment plans and they can be viewed at this link: https://holistic-animal-studies-by-angels-animals-llc.thinkific.com/
Do coupon codes work with payment plans? Yes, if you have a coupon code, you can enter it at checkout when enrolling in a payment plan and it will provide you with a discount on each payment.
How do the payment plans work? When you enroll in a payment plan, the first payment is made at the time of enrollment. Following payments are automatically charged to your card every 30 days until the course is paid in full. For example, if you enrolled on May 24th, your next payment would be charged on June 24th. A portion of the course material is made available to you with each monthly payment. If you enrolled in a 4 month payment plan, it would take you 4 months to have access to all the course material. The system is not set up to take early payments.
How long will I have access to the course material after completing a course? Forever. You can log back in any point after completing a course to review the material. The courses are updated periodically, so you should definitely check back to see if there is new material.
Who will answer questions I have while working through a course and how long does it take to receive an answer? Dr. Angel has several teaching assistants who are available to provide guidance to students. Candice Johnson, Tessa Goodard and Liz Cornell are equine teaching assistants, while Liza Weaver assists with the carnivore courses. Mary Detloff (located in Colorado, USA) is available to answer any questions regarding billing, enrollment, certificate shipping, our referral program and other trouble shooting.
Am I able to interact with other students and practitioners? Yes, once you enroll, you will receive an invitation to our FB group where you can interact with other students and those who have already completed the course. This is a great community where you can post questions, gain advice and share cases.
Do you accept Federal Student Loans or Grants? No, since we offer certifications rather than degrees, our courses are not eligible for federal funding or grants.
Is animal massage legal in my state? If you are in the United States, you can check this website for a list of state regulations. If you are outside of the United States, it is recommended to check with your local Veterinary Board before practicing.
Do you offer refunds on courses? Our policy is that we do not offer refunds on online courses since the material can be downloaded. We do however, offer free trials so you can test out the course before committing to it. If you are not happy with your course for some reason, please contact Dr. Angel. Your happiness is important to us and we will do everything possible to rectify any problems.
Course Questions:
How are you able to teach these techniques through an online format? Dr. Angel has structured the courses in a way that facilitates learning. Even though these courses are online, they are very hands on with practice time and demonstrative videos for you to follow. Your techniques are assessed through video submissions and case studies. The majority of our students do extremely well and are able to successfully and effectively perform the techniques. For those who need additional guidance, we do offer optional hands on workshops in several locations and free zoom meetings with our instructors.
How are students graded? Students are graded based on video submissions, case studies and online exams.
What if I fail an exam or assignment? All assignments and exams can be repeated as many times as needed to receive a passing grade. Everyone will successfully complete their certification if they are willing to put the time into it.
Are there specific start dates for the courses? No, our courses can be started at any time and you will have access to them immediately after enrolling.
How long do I have to finish the course? As long as you need! Our courses never expire so you can work at your own pace and will always have access to the course material.
Where do I go to log into my course? We use thinkific as our course host and you can log into your courses through this link.