Animal Acupressure
Acupressure is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine just like acupuncture and
other forms of energetic medicine and offers animals thousands of years of
experience in natural healing and obtaining optimal health. Animals are highly
responsive to acupressure because they are very much in tune with their bodies
and are, in fact, quite receptive to having their body energetics balanced.
By balancing your animals' energetics through modalities such as acupressure you can prevent illness,
maintain his/her sense of well-being and resolve health issues that might arise from injuries or aging.
In fact, current conventional and Eastern Medicine's scientific studies and clinical observations have
proven that the benefits of acupressure include:
Acupressure and Animals
  • Reducing fear, anxiety and stress

  • Dealing with issues of aging and past injuries

  • Improving body flexibility and mobility

  • Relieving muscle spasms and stiffness

  • Strengthening muscles, tendons, joints and bones

  • Building the immune system to resolve or prevent illness

  • Balancing energy to optimize the body’s natural ability to heal

  • Releasing of natural cortisone to reduce swelling and inflammation

  • Releasing endorphins necessary to increase energy or relieve pain

  • Enhancing mental clarity and calm required for focus in training and performance

  • Resolving injuries more readily in increasing the blood supply and removing toxins
In early 2009 I became a Certified Small Animal Acupressure Practitioner after completing my
training at
Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute (TAAI) which is based in Larkspur, Colorado. This is a
comprehensive 330 Learning Unit program, or 164 Continuing Education Hours through the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work (NCBTMB).
UPDATE: In July of 2009 I
completed my dual acupressure certification by successfully completing the
Equine Acupressure
Practitioner Certification Program
at TAAI. My next steps will be to become Nationally
Certified
through The National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM).

During an acupressure session I will assess your animal with you and offer him/her a specific set of
acupressure points during a comprehensive session that will address your animal's particular needs.
You can also participate in your animal's health by learning a few essential acupressure points I will
show you that can be used between professional acupressure sessions.

I look forward to working with you and your animals and contributing toward
years of good health and well-being! Namaste!
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The information
provided within is not
intended to  medicinally
prescribe or diagnose in
any way, nor is it meant
to be a substitute for
professional medical
advice or treatment.
We suggest you consult
your veterinarian before
pursuing any form of
treatment for your
animals.
"Sharing the passionate adventure that connects us all.
Generating the source of health and well-being.
Honoring the spirit of all animals."
- Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute Mission Statement