Tui Na massage: Wouldn’t it be something if your horse could have a consistent, harmonious flow of stomach chi and could avoid colic, founder, stomach ulcers, and any other digestion issues horses are prone to have? Wild horses roam and … Read full article
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Homeopathy for Animals – Q&A with Shirley Moore
We receive a LOT of questions about homeopathy for animals: which remedies to use for various conditions, how to give the remedies, and most of all, questions around preventing and treating Lyme disease. Shirley has very kindly been responding to … Read full article
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Pilots N Paws
By Cattie Coyle
This is not a complementary therapy, but I just recently learned about this wonderful organization and had to share. Pilots N Paws was founded in … Read full article
Starting An Animal Massage Business
By Cattie Coyle
I received a question about starting a massage business from a reader the other day, and as I was typing away answering it, it occurred to me that … Read full article
The Northwest School Of Animal Massage
By Cattie Coyle
It's been a while since we featured a school here on AWG, but today, we have an interview with Lola Michelin, founder and Director of Education of The … Read full article
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The Northwest School Of Animal Massage
By Cattie Coyle
It's been a while since we featured a school here on AWG, but today, we have an interview with Lola Michelin, founder and Director of Education of The Northwest School of Animal Massage (NWSAM), located in Vashon, WA. (Lola is also one of our expert … Continue Reading...
Shamanic Healing
By Cattie Coyle
I have to confess that I did not know anything at all about Shamanism before starting this series of posts, but what I have learned is fascinating. And now I want to know who my power animal is! What Is Shamanic Healing? Shamanism has been practiced for … Continue Reading...
How To Do Crystal Healing With Animals
Last month, I introduced myself as a crystal energy therapist offering advice on crystal healing for animals. This month, I will describe some basic crystal healing etiquette and two simple methods for using crystals on animals. Healing is a very intimate … Continue Reading...
Seizures in Dogs – What to Do, Causes and Treatment
By Cattie Coyle
A friend recently asked me if I knew of anything that could help her 12-year old Shih Tzu who recently started having seizures. Her vet said they are age related and not connected to any other health issue. Our Sadie had a couple of seizures too the year … Continue Reading...
Q&A: Working With Marine Mammals
By Admin
Q: I would like to work in the aquatic area of massage or physical therapy with dolphins, etc. Where do I start and what kind of specialized training is available for that specific field? Answer by Cattie: What an unusual and very interesting question you … Continue Reading...
The “Mirroring Effect” and the perfect Melody of Flower Essences
What do you think of when you think of a mirror? I immediately think of the mirror from the Harry Potter books. The mirror “Erised” which reflected what Harry most desired in life: to see his parents again. What a powerful gift that would be, but a mirror … Continue Reading...
Q&A: Massage and Phantom Pregnancy in Dogs
By Admin
We recently received an interesting question from one of our readers and wanted to share it here for others to learn from as well (don’t miss the update at the end of the post). Tracey, a canine massage practitioner in the UK, wrote: Q: Is massage safe for a … Continue Reading...
Alternative Healing Modality: Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage
By Cattie Coyle
I think most people know what massage is at this point. Many have experienced it for themselves and know firsthand the wonderful effects it can have on your health and general well-being. I have often found, however, that there is still a huge misconception … Continue Reading...
Internal Liver Wind and Seizure Disorders
Internal Liver Wind and Seizure Disorders. The Liver, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is responsible for the harmonious flow of chi, life-promoting energy, throughout the dog’s body. The Liver is greatly affected by Wind because Wind can block or … Continue Reading...
SARA Animal Reiki Training in England September 5-8
By Cattie Coyle
SARA President Kathleen Prasad will once again be doing animal Reiki training at Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary in Essex, England. Remus is home to some of the oldest horses in the world and provides a wonderful and safe space for learning and for sharing … Continue Reading...