Today’s post is about Acupressure. We had a number of acupressure classes when I was at Bancroft, but I have to confess that at the time, I was so focused on learning massage that I found it a bit overwhelming to look at health from a TCM perspective, which is pretty different from the way […]
Alternative Healing Modality: Bach Flower Remedies
Todays post is about the Bach Flower Remedies, a set of 38 essences that can help with all sorts of emotional issues in both people and animals. We have been using Rescue Remedy, a 5-flower “emergency” essence blend, for years now and it really does work. We use it for ourselves in times of stress, […]
Alternative Healing Modality: Reiki
As I mentioned in my post on Friday, I’m starting a new series here at AWG where we learn more about a specific healing modality in each post, and also get to meet a practitioner and read one of their case studies. I’m very excited about this series; it’s fascinating to read all the stories, […]
New Series: Alternative Therapies
In the next few days, I am going to be starting a new series of posts here at AWG, and I am really excited about this one. As I’ve been researching schools etc. I have come across tons of different complementary and alternative therapies; many that I didn’t even know existed. I was curious to […]
How To Start A Blog Part VIII: WordPress Plugins
Today we’re talking about WordPress plugins, and this is the last post (for now) in my series about how to start blogging. In previous posts, we’ve talked about: free blogs vs. blogs where you own your domain name how to set up a free site getting a domain name and choosing a web host how to […]
NAET: A Natural Way To Get Rid Of Allergies In Both People And Pets
Is NAET the answer for those of us suffering from allergies? If you’ve read my “about” blurb, you know that allergies forced me to stop working with animals. But I am allergic to a lot of things, not only animals. I react badly to things like Neosporin, calendula, scented candles, gasoline, cleaning liquids, detergents, etc. […]
NBCAAM – The First National Certification For Animal Massage And Acupressure Practitioners
The National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM) was established in 2008 and is the first organization of its kind in the US. The initiative to create a national accreditation for animal massage and acupuncture was taken by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis (founders of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute) in 2007. After […]
Book Review – A Dog Lover’s Guide To Canine Massage
Today’s review is long overdue, but here it is finally! A Dog Lover’s Guide to Canine Massage by Jody Chiquoine and Linda Jackson is a workbook for dog owners who want to learn the basics of massage for use on their own pets. Linda and Jody have been teaching canine massage therapy for many years, and […]
Comparison of Canine Massage Certificate Programs in the US
Going back and forth between websites and trying to compare schools and programs can be both time consuming and confusing. To help save a little bit of time, we have put together a short comparison of the more comprehensive canine massage certificate programs available in the US (in order by state). Note that most of […]
Doing Animal Massage At An Event – Checklist For What To Bring
Now that spring is here, there are lots of outdoor events where you could be offering your massage (and other complementary) services to pet owners: rescue group gatherings, agility trials and competitions, conformation shows, local dog group events, etc. Here is a checklist of things to bring when you’re setting up at an outdoor event: […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- Next Page »