Who We Are
The School of Applied Integrative Therapy exists to advance compassionate, evidence-informed education in equine and small animal massage, acupressure, and bodywork.
From a heartfelt need to a living school.
SchoolAIT began as a certified equine massage and bodywork program born from a simple need: skilled, well-qualified practitioners who could meet horses with both technical excellence and genuine care.
Today, that program has grown into a vibrant school offering online, distance, and hands-on education for equine and small animal bodywork, massage, and acupressure. We remain rooted in the same principle: technical knowledge is essential, but the heart of this work lies in awareness, presence, and connection.
By teaming up with Tallgrass Animal Acupressure, we’ve brought together two trusted traditions to offer equine and small animal acupressure certification rooted in both legacy and connection.
Licensed as a proprietary school by the Wyoming Department of Education and approved by leading credentialing bodies, SchoolAIT prepares graduates to sit for national board exams and build thriving, ethical practices.
Integrity, safety, compassion, and connection.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to high ethical and professional standards, in the classroom and in the field.
Safety
Every technique is taught with the safety of the animal, the handler, and the practitioner in mind.
Compassion
We believe that empathy is a teachable skill and the foundation of every healing interaction.
Connection
Listening touch, calm presence, and the ability to read the animal guide our work as much as anatomy does.
The people behind School AIT.
A small, dedicated team of educators, practitioners, and operators working to elevate the field of animal bodywork.
Kim Kizzier Sherrodd
School Creator
Christine Walker
Assistant Director
Jessi Miller
Director of Education
Kim Bauer
Director of Acupressure Studies
Sara Voll
Content Creator and Graphic Designer
Kate Whittaker
Director of Operations
Nahani Wood
Membership Coordinator
Yorke McGillivray
Web Developer
Recognized by leading credentialing bodies.
Our programs meet the standards required for national certification, state licensing pathways, and professional membership.
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