Cattie: I am thrilled to announce the latest addition to our expert contributors: Theresa Gagnon, co-founder and co-owner of Mending Fences Animal Wellness in Deer Trail, Colorado. I first met Theresa when she was the director for the animal programs at Bancroft School of Massage Therapy, where she also taught some of our classes. She was […]
Crystal Healing For Cows
A while ago, I responded to a reader’s question about using crystals with cows for improving the health of the animals. I was contacted further by Susan from Michigan, USA, who makes crystal jewelry for horses, about helping a cow herd by using crystal healing. She had been working at a local farm doing Reiki […]
Business Monday: How Do I Figure Out If There Is A Market For My Business?
We get a lot of questions on how to figure out if there is a market for the modality you want to learn so you can be sure that you will have paying customers after you graduate. Marketing and market research is a huge part of any business, and one that many struggle with, and […]
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 allergies: contact, flea, food, bacterial, and inhalant. The most common allergen type is inhalant, or […]
How To Use Flower Essences With Animals
People are often unsure of how to use flower essences with animals and have lots of questions. Here, I am addressing the ones that I hear most often: Are Flower Essences safe for my pet? In over 80 years of use there has not been a single adverse reaction recorded. Flower essences are hypoallergenic and […]
Veterinary Acupuncture – History, How Does It Work and What Can It Help?
As alternative medicine and treatments become more widely available in human medicine, our clients are seeking the same options for their pets. Alternative therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, chiropractics and homeopathy are all becoming more widely available to our patients. Acupuncture is the technique of piercing the skin with very thin needles at precise, […]
‘Dem Bones ‘Dem Bones: The Equine Skeleton
I have been thinking a great deal about bones lately. They seem to keep coming up for a number of reasons. For one thing, my own have been complaining as of late when I get up in the morning, a not so subtle reminder of my advancing age and my tendency to overdo…well…just about everything. […]
Meet Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis, Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Resources
Amy and Nancy are the founders and owners of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Resources in Colorado. Cattie: I “virtually met” Amy several years ago when I contacted her to ask if she would be interested in doing a guest post about Tallgrass for what was then Animal Massage Guide. To my delight, she said yes! (you […]
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 her about using crystals with animals, something I didn’t know anything about, and it was fascinating. We have kept in touch and she has been helping out […]
Meet Lola Michelin, Northwest School of Animal Massage
Lola Michelin is the founder and owner of the Northwest School of Animal Massage on Vashon Island, WA. Cattie: I first met Lola when I interviewed her on Animal Massage Guide (click here to read the interview). I had long been intrigued by her work with exotic animals and it was such a treat to […]