My First Canine Massage Seminar!

This Thursday, May 28, I've been asked by a local pet supply store, to give a talk on Canine Massage. http://www.wholeearthpetsupply.com/ .

The shop is billing the evening as a 'Pet Wellness' event and has also invited a raw food manufacturer to speak about raw food diets for dogs. http://www.rawhealthpetfood.com/

The shop has 'sold out' all available tickets . Twenty-five guests/customers will attend. I've really enjoyed creating the presentation and demonstration of my massage techniques and have been thinking about other venues for my talks. Hmmm...living in a retirement area as I do, there are countless opportunities to improve pets' lives and spread the word about holistic healing and the power of touch.

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Canine Massage, Chinese Style!

I had the first opportunity to incorporate some new acupressure techniques in today's canine massage. Beau is a mixed breed rescue that Elizabeth adopted from Houndhaven. Houndhaven is located in Mineola, Florida near Orlando. I've volunteered at their events and been extremely impressed by their facility, philosophy and honest concern for large, hard-to-place dogs. So it was a treat for me to work on shy and timid Beau (pictured on the left). Beau's 'brother' Buddy, wanted to get in on the massage, so Elizabeth showered affection on Buddy while Beau got his acupressure. Within minutes, Beau relaxed and let me show Elizabeth some healing strokes. We all were energized and feeling great at the end of the session. Elizabeth is interested in my 'Doggie Party Package' for doggie birthday parties and will be in touch soon!

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

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My certification course has officially ended, but my journey into Chinese Veterinary Medicine has just begun. Every day of instruction was a jewel in my life introducing me to Chinese philosophy and animal care. Restorative techniques including acupuncture and tui na (Chinese acupressure using meridian concepts) were taught by holistic vets who are professors at the renowned University of Florida Veterinary School. 'Wet labs' using both horses and dogs to practice, were highlights of the week. Also included were Tai Chi & QiGong movements. This has been a week of life-changing experiences, including networking with both veterinarians and students from all over the world who are now contacts and friends for life. Click on the arrow on the picture to start the show.

Surviving Day One!

Okay, so it's only been forty years since the last time I sat in a classroom environment for nine hours. But, with hourly breaks and a lovely catered lunch, I survived my first day at the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida. The sheer 'ton-age' of philosophical, historical and application-oriented information was truly mind-boggling. Tomorrow, eight greyhounds will join us for practice in accupuressure. Props to my loving husband who is taking time out of his life to drive me to and fro for all but one day.

Monster Truck!

Well, not really, but it sure seems that way to me! David rented this Chevy Trailblazer (complete with North Carolina license plate!) to take me up to Gainesville for my certification class this week while our Infiniti is being serviced. Of course, my vote was for the cute navy blue Miata convertible in the Hertz parking lot. But I got overridden as David will be doing the bulk of the driving on every day except Saturday, when he will playing golf with his Saturday group. I'm a sports car, low to the ground kind of girl, with luxury overtones, so this Monster Truck/SUV isn't really working for me. I drove it from Home Depot back to the Hertz parking lot to pick up our Infiniti. And I felt like I was driving a freight train! How the heck do you back up in this thing? It's as long as a city block! We shall see how it goes on Saturday, my only driving day. Meantime, David is happy and we already loaded in some new flowers for the garden. Maybe this "cruise ship" isn't as bad as I thought it was!

Canine Massage and Acupuncture

Getting ready for my coursework this week. Here's a good example of canine massage and acupuncture. My classes this week will enhance my current knowledge, plus give me an insight into the holistic perspective of canine health. A new client called from Orlando and booked a March 22 massage. Her 'baby' (a big lab) will be the first to get the benefit of my newfound knowledge!

Canine Acupressure & More!

To enhance my current knowledge of canine massage, I'm so excited to be participating in a certification class for TCVM - Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. The class starts next week. The instructor is a professor at the renowned and nearby University of Florida Vet School in Gainesville, Florida. Classes include herbalogy, equine and canine accupressure, acupuncture techniques and more. Located on more than forty acres in rural central Florida, it's an animal lovers dream.