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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Three Steps To Fix A Bland Brand
Is your brand on point? There are a number of reasons why building a biz is hard work. One of them is that we have to walk such a fine line sometimes… … Read full article
Meet Karen Ryan, Crystal Energy Therapist
Karen Ryan is the founder and owner of The Crystal Tiger in Toronto, Ontario. Cattie: I first got to know Karen a few years ago when I interviewed … Read full article
Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine in Canada
The information on this page is provided courtesy of Lyndsey Deutsch, Canadian Institute of Equine and Canine Body Works. Below are Q&As that … Read full article
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Acupressure For Keeping Your Horse Fit
Keeping your horse fit year-round is important. In the winter we all slow down and move less, and this can lead to loss of muscle tone and flexibility. When spring arrives our horses want to frolic and get moving again. However, their bodies may not be ready … Continue Reading...
Acupressure for Canine Skin Allergies
Allergens Not only do too many dogs have allergy issues, there are so many different types of allergies to offending environmental substances, called allergens. Though dogs exhibit allergic reactions in a variety of ways, there are only five types of … Continue Reading...
Equine Axis of Power Acupressure Session
The equine axis of power. Horses are natural athletes and they must keep moving to stay strong and healthy. In the wild, horses travel 20 to 30 miles in a day to forage. Body movement is imperative making the animal’s core strength essential. In Traditional … Continue Reading...
Acupressure Case Study – Allergy Relief For A Horse
Today we have a guest post that talks about an ailment I think many animal owners can relate to - allergies. In this case study, the practitioner uses acupressure (which I have described in more depth in my earlier "Alternative Healing Modality: Acupressure" … Continue Reading...
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Christmas is the time of year when humans are giving and receiving. It is also the time of year when individuals are inclined to purchase cute kittens and puppies as gifts for their family. The initial union is filled with much optimism and happiness but after … Continue Reading...
Q&A: Treatment Options For A Dog With Pinched Nerve In Back
Q: Our dog has a pinched nerve in his back creating back leg weakness. We're looking for treatment options. Lola Michelin, Northwest School of Animal Massage: Pinched nerves are serious business indeed and once your veterinarian has had the opportunity to … Continue Reading...
Animal Wellness Guide Guest Post Series: Linda Jackson
I am very excited to present our first in a series of guest posts here at Animal Massage Guide. I thought reading about how others came to work with animals, and about their practices, would be a great inspiration to those of you who are thinking about … Continue Reading...
Business Monday: Affordable Health Insurance for Massage Practitioners
As daunting as starting a business can be in the beginning, one of the most anxious times is when you are getting enough clients to consider leaving the employment that is paying the bills. One reason thousands of people stick with their full time jobs to the … Continue Reading...
Acupressure for Feline Diabetes
Has your cat been diagnosed with diabetes? Don’t panic. A growing number of cats have it; the good news is that feline diabetes is manageable. You may be wondering why your cat developed this disease. After all, he doesn’t snack on candy. But when he … Continue Reading...
Shelter Dogs Learn To Drive To Show People Just How Smart They Are
The shelters in New Zealand are as full of abandoned and rescued dogs as any shelter around the world, and sadly, not all dogs end up with new homes. The SPCA in New Zealand decided they had to do something out of the ordinary to catch peoples’ attention and … Continue Reading...