Wonder Dog Rescue is excited to present the first in a growing series of workshops and lectures on animal health, nutrition and well being.

Animal Acupressure Massage for Pet Owners will be offered by Tom Wilson, Ph.D.and Certified Instructor

Why acupressure massage for animals? Because acupressure massage based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a proven holistic way to improve the health, happiness, and longevity of your pets. Animals, like humans have a need to be touched both physically and emotionally, and to reciprocate that affection. Massage is also a way to deepen your physical, emotional, and spiritual connection to your animal. It’s fun, easy, and the benefits are real!

Along with good nutrition, pure water, supplements, flower essences, and exercise, one can add acupressure massage in a program of essential health care for pets. If we’re going to touch our animals, why not include regular therapeutic massage and key acupressure points for strengthening our animals’ immune, respiratory, circulatory, lymph, endocrine, and digestive systems—all while calming the nervous system?

In this class you will learn how to give a basic massage of the major muscle groups and working with the joints and tendons to maintain flexibility and range of motion. We’ll integrate acupressure by massaging along the pathways of energy (meridians) on the body, as well as “spicing” the massage by touching key acupressure points that stimulate the immune system. Immunity is the key to health. Ancient Chinese masters believed in the body’s ability to heal itself if the rivers of energy could run freely and eliminate toxins from the body. With acupressure massage, you can be the companion on the journey of helping your pets optimize their health and sense of well being.

Tuition: $100 Please contact linda@wonderdogrescue.org with any questions and to register. Space IS limited!
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Tom Wilson, Ph.D., is founder and director of the Animal Acupressure Training Academy in Nevada City, CA (www.animalata.com). He is the Director of Education at a Chance for Bliss Animal Sanctuary in Penryn, CA, which hosts Tom's animal acupressure practitioner certification programs in Northern California. He is also a faculty member at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA. Tom is a certified teacher and practitioner of multiple energy healing arts for both animals and humans, including Acupressure, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Craniosacral, Tui Na, Thai Massage, Chi Nei Tsang, Zen Shiatsu, Qi Gong, Polarity, Reiki, and Somatic Emotional Experiencing. He is Reiki Master, certified by the Sai Reiki Center of Pune, India, and creator of the Reiki Distance Healing Network. Tom maintains a private practice in Nevada City, California. He can be reached at 530-913-1309, or by email at animalata@pobox.com. Check the Animal Acupressure Training Academy website at www.animalata.com to see the Academy’s philosophy, classes, schedules, articles on Tom’s work with animals and humans, and student testimonials.