What our students say ……..
I just finished the intense APA course and got my lovely certificate of completion. What an amazing learning experience. I can’t wait to officially start practising and starting the real learning… Nayana is a fantastic teacher, super supportive and patient. If you’re looking to enrich the lives of the animals in your life and those around you I cannot recommend working with Nayana highly enough. The course covers all manner of botanicals (herbs, essential oils, hydrosols), how to help reduce stress for our animal companions, how to make lotions and topicals plus nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The required reading books are fascinating and I met a great group of people on the course with me. Honestly, do sign up, you won’t regret it.
I chose to follow the APA Online Intensive to gain a professional qualification to add to my animal therapy toolbox. When I signed up, I had no idea how much I would learn and benefit from this course. The animals in my life and the animals that I work with have clearly gained from my newfound knowledge and undestandings, and they are all happier and healthier as a result. Regular contact with Nayana and my fellow students during the year was motivational and fun and I felt truly valued and supported throughout, which is not always the case with remote learning. Nayana's teaching style is very practical, open and accessible and her passion for animal-wellness is inspiring. The breadth of knowledge offered by the course is remarkable and is enhanced by the information, workshops and webinars on the website. In essence, I feel as if I am at the start of an ongoing journey with the wonderful Nayana and my fellow course participants.
Signing up for the inaugural APA Online Intensive Diploma was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I truly love Nayana’s teaching style & felt totally inspired to immerse myself fully in the learning experience. I looked forward to every online lesson & really enjoyed the extra reading, homework & research so none of it ever felt like a chore. Because the group was a nice number we all got to know one another & I couldn’t have studied with a nicer, more supportive group of women. I’m naturally quite a shy person, but I quickly found my feet & I can honestly say that I’m so glad that I stepped outside of my comfort zone & signed up! I’m looking forward to completing my case studies & gaining my practitioner qualification so that I can begin working with people & their animals in this beautiful way <3
I am so happy to have joined with Nayana for the APA Online Intensive Diploma. Nayana is truly inspiring. Seeing and chatting with her and our small group each month makes learning so much ‘wider’ as we share our knowledge and experiences and support each other. A brilliant course!
Very blessed to be able to be part of the APA Online Intensive Dip. An intimate group of like minded fellow travellers join together on this incredible and inspirational journey. It is a privilege to be taught by Nayana herself who openly imparts her wealth of knowledge and expertise. She encourages us to be independent thinkers and feelers!! I love the fact this course encapsulates a rich mix of aspects in animal wellbeing, where the animals opinion truly matters …
Nayana is amazing teacher, I could listen to the class every day, love how much practical information we get, how she leads us through the course and to study actively. She is very supportive in our practical assignments and she helps us to dig deeper. And the group energy is so cool, relaxed, accepting, supportive and fun.