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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Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine in Canada
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Offering Reiki To Sheep
Many people would be surprised to learn that practitioners of alternative and complementary medicine not only focus on people's pets, but also … Read full article
Pet Loss and Bereavement
Counseling my clients in pet loss and bereavement has slowly become a large part of my practice. It is something I truly enjoy as its importance is … Read full article
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