K9 Equine Therapy

March 2010 Course Available

2009-04-25T05:38:00.000-07:00

Due to the massive response for the High Touch Jin Shin Animal Acupressure course this year, Nancy has agreed to come over again in March 2010 to teach anyone who missed out this year.

Bookings are now being taken, full payment is to be recieved by Feb 28th 2010. Limited places available.

Email me at info@k9equinetherapy.co.uk or visit the site for full details. www.k9equinetherapy.co.uk

What if you could cure your pet of sickness without paying a vet?

2009-03-11T13:10:00.000-07:00

Are your animals not performing to their full potential? Plagued by illness or have recurring ailments or allergies?

I am sure that you have tried but to no avail, you've been to the vets and other therapists. You've changed their diet and exercise but to little or no relief. What else can you do? The simple fact is that our animals can't tell us what is really wrong, humans have to rely on guesswork, no matter how educated we are.

Imagine if your Horse could be ridden through traffic with no signs of nervousness. Imagine your best friend jumping up on your lap in front of the fire like he used to be able to do. How would you feel if you could give back the health and vitality they had 5 years ago?

As you read this article you will want to know why you never heard of this sooner

High Touch Jin Shin is an ancient Japanese form of acupressure, usually equated with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupressure in itself is similar to Acupuncture, another form of Chinese medicine that works on acupoints with the use of needles, However acupressure is just as effective without the use of those needles. Acupressure has been an art form for over 5000 years but only recently becoming recognised as an effective therapy in Western medicine.

Used primarily on humans it has since been adapted for animal use when startling results were noticed. Although still a specialist subject, various forms of acupressure has been used on animals for the last 20 years or so. High Touch Jin Shin is different than traditional forms of acupressure as the name suggests it uses a gentle touch rather than pressure on various 'acupoints' around the body.

Gentle & Non-invasive
Used safely in conjuction with medication & other treatments
Cumulative effect, the more you do it the better the results
Strengthens the bond between humans and animals

Here's more... High Touch Jin Shin is perfect for use on animals as their body 'tells' the practitioner what is wrong through a certain sequence of pulses. The pulses work almost like 'morse code' so even if your pet can't speak his body can! Treatment will then begin on the blockages by stimulating certain 'meridians' and 'safety energy locks' which in turn will kick-start the body's own natural healing system.

Scientific studies and clinical observation have proven that acupressure can:

Relieve muscle spasms
Build the immune system
Benefit chronic health issues
Strengthen muscles, tendons, joints, and bones
Balance energy to optimize the body’s natural ability to heal
Reduce swelling and inflammation
Release endorphins necessary to increase energy or relieve pain
Tackle underlying emotional issues.
Resolve injuries by increasing the blood supply and removing toxins

High Touch Jin Shin is easy to use and quick to learn. It is also virtually unheard of in this country so clearly, it is a unique art to learn. The more you understand the power of acupressure, the more you will want to apply it. Discovering the astonishing results for yourself and feeling the warm glow that comes with helping animals to get well again.

Can you imagine how good it will feel to 'give something back' to your canine or equine companions?

I am pleased that you would like to learn this unique art for yourself, so I am going to tell you of a course that is available here in the UK. As I said before it is a specialist subject and is only usually taught in the USA so join up today as I don't know when there will be another one.

"High Touch Jin Shin can assist you in starting a wonderful new career or just give you the tools to help and heal your beloved four legged friends."

This course is an educational training workshop that qualifies students to Practitioner Levels I & II in High Touch Jin Shin for Animals. Make good money from treating animals for a living or just use it at home to heal your pets.

Easy and quick to learn, all you need is four days to complete the intensive course, all workbooks are included. You can also take advantage of the FREE one-day self help for humans course.

Visit http://www.k9equinetherapy.co.uk/ for full details or contact me: Hanna Ferguson-Gardner on 01495 271369 or 07507032768

Alternatively email info@k9equinetherapy.co.uk to get a FREE report on 'How Emotions Effect Your Pet'

Why Do Animals Need Body Work?

2009-02-17T14:01:00.000-08:00

This is an edited article written for a horse publication by the course instructor Nancy Camp

Until quite recently, the notion of providing bodywork for animals was promoted by only a few concerned caregivers. Recently, the idea has caught on, but the understanding of the practice needs to be refined. When an owner is faced with an animal that needs bodywork, the first question that should be addressed is "Why?" Yes, it is important to offer pain relief and restore functional movement to your animal friend, but it is paramount you understand that bodywork is not about fixing, it is about healing, which takes time, and requires maintenance.

Probably the biggest issue for horses and dogs is trauma. All horses have been subjected to some kind of trauma in their life. While working with them, my focus is to be open to the experience at hand. Each animal must be approached differently, because they are all different.

When a trauma occurs, whether from an accident or abuse, the body deals it in whatever way necessary to survive. Often, caregivers report that they witnessed or were told of an incident that affected an animal’s way of going for a short time and then they "seemed fine." I find this interesting, because, while they are operating on the assumption that things are fine, their language, using the word "seem," tells me that they intuitively suspected a problem all along, even though most fail to consider it.

What has happened is that the body has managed to work around, or compensate, for the affected part in order to get by. Horses are masters at compensating. As prey animals, they go to great lengths to hide abnormalities or weakness because their primitive genetic memory tells them that weakness means being be singled out by predators; and that means certain death.

Animals, like people, compensate until they can’t take the stress any longer, for whatever reason. So, when I see an animal with a problem, especially an enigmatic, somewhat indefinable problem, in, say the stifle or the hock, I suspect a compensatory pattern that has likely been building for some time and did not originate there. It is possible that an issue manifesting there began in the mandible or the pelvis. Conversely, a blow to the lower limb will cause an animal to limp and use parts of its upper body incorrectly, which, in turn, causes compensatory patterns in, say, the low back, pelvis or shoulders. Either way, the overall structural balance of the animal is being forced to function from a position of imbalance and the ramifications of this situation are countless and potentially hazardous to the animal’s health.

Another aspect to the need for bodywork bears mentioning here. Think back to the idea that as prey animals, horses feel obligated to hide weakness from the outside world. Realizing this is critical to understanding how far-reaching a situation that compromises a horse’s ability to function normally is; and not only on a physical level. It is also imperative that we come to grips with the emotional impact a disability has on a horse. Disabilities from trauma can been dealt with on a physical level, but the emotional level also needs to be addressed. I, personally, consider confinement a disability since it impairs a horse’s ability to act out on the fight or flight instinct. Poor conformation or eyesight contribute to an overall sense of insecurity since animal’s with these disabilities sense that they are weak in the eyes of the outside world.

During a bodywork session, especially when working with an archaic wound, one that is embedded in the body memory of the animal, the horse may want to move around. It is important to allow this. They are freeing up or unwinding a blocked pattern of energy. Another dynamic of allowing the animal to move is that we instill a sense of trust and respect by acknowledging their need to move and thereby demonstrate that we are not doing bodywork to them, but are there for their benefit and to work with them. As difficult as it may be for some caregivers to ease up on the strict discipline of maintaining manners, during a bodywork session we must allow the animal freedom and self-expression.

Different signs of release during a session, which indicate a shift in the rhythms of the body, are licking and chewing, swallowing, yawning, or lowering of the head. Changes in stance and/or breathing patterns may also occur.

All of the work I do respects the body’s innate ability and desire to heal itself. I do not treat animals. I make energetic contact with them and hold the intention to facilitate a return to balance. The results speak for themselves. The long lasting benefits depend upon many things. I believe that the animal’s willingness to participate in the healing process is primary. Factors that affect this willingness include a commitment from the caregiver to respect the animal and provide a safe, comfortable and loving environment. This last bit can require changes to your horse’

Animal Practitioner Course Details

2009-02-11T02:48:00.000-08:00

High TouchÆ Jin Shin for Animals
Presented by
Nancy Camp
http://www.wholehorsetraining.com/

An in-depth four day course covering Practitioner Levels I & II High Touch Jin Shin for Animals, being held outside of Newport, Gwent in South Wales.

Course includes -

Power point presentations,
Two Jin Shin Workbook Manuals
Various handouts,
Theory & Practice sessions.

Course covers -

Feeling energy,
Touching tecniques,
Concepts of High Touch Jin Shin,
Locating energy release points,
Human-Animal comparisons,
Finding and taking pulses,
Practising Organ flows.

Accommodation & food is not supplied but contact us and we can help to arrange it.

Payment Plans and Concessions are available. Ask for Details.

Contact

info@k9equinetherapy.co.uk

or visit

www.k9equinetherapy.co.uk

for full details.

High Touch Jin Shin Jyutsu

2009-01-28T09:49:00.000-08:00

Why I want to be an Animal Therapist.

I was initially introduced to High Touch Jin Shin through my partner who is a human practitioner. I was always a little sceptical about so call 'Holistic Therapies' and always viewed them as a bit hippy-ish.

"a gentle oriental healing art"

When he did his course in Acupressure I was his test subject and I was astounded at how simple yet effective energy balancing was. I must admit that I didn't have many physical ailments but it relieved my PMS, rejuvinated tired legs after a hard days work and generally made me feel more energetic and full of vitality.

He, on the other hand, benefitted greatly from it. He would often use the flows on himself and taught me a few to work on him for parts that he couldn't reach! He also feels more in tune with his body and has cured his IBS and a lot of anxiety that he felt. He also has slipped discs in his lower back and no longer feels the pain that often put him in agony.

I have to admit, I was converted. So much so that I attempted to correspond the Human flows with one of my rescue dogs, a Boxer named Ralphie, that had a very sensitive back and would often twitch when touched in certain places.

Ralphie was also converted and would lie happily while I treated him. Ralphie got a lot better and was full of vitality once again but I didn't feel as though the treatments were quite as effective on him as they were on us, so I began researching High Touch Jin Shin for animals.

In the UK I found Sue Kelly, who treats Horses as well as people, so I contacted her and she put me in touch with Nancy Camp from the US. http://wholehorsetraining.com/

I emailed Nancy with my interest in treating animals and she offered to come to the UK in March to teach me.

I have booked the High Touch Jin Shin Animal Practitioner course for 27th-30th March and have advertised for like minded individuals to join me in learning this wonderful art.

http://www.k9equinetherapy.co.uk/

I am really excited about starting this course and am truly happy that I have finally decided what I want to do with my life in terms of career. I have spent too long 'working for the man' in many jobs that haven't really given me the satisfaction that I am sure will come with helping animals.

What is High Touch Jin Shin Jyustu?

2009-01-27T18:02:00.000-08:00

About High Touch Jin Shin Jyutsu

Ancient Eastern and Western Medical philosophies teaches about the Universal life force that runs through everything, including us. This energy breathes life into the body and keeps beings connected to the Universal life force that surrounds us. It flows through organs and bones, and revitalizes the blood and every part of the body along a network of internal pathways called meridians. These pathways can get blocked and when ignored these blockages can manifest themselves in the body as ailments and aches and pains. These blockages can also cause mental and emotional imbalances

A scientific explanation for acupressure is that the pressure applied to the acupoints releases tension in muscle fibres and stimulates deep sensory nerves in the body. This causes a chemical release of endorphins and other substances. These substances, once released in the body, can help with pain relief, assist healing or be used for anaesthetic purposes.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is a gentle and non-invasive ancient eastern practice following the principles of oriental energy therapy. Using the fingers and hands to balance energy, eliminate stress,create emotional equilibrium, relieve pain and alleviate acute or chronic conditions with a gentle but penetrating touch.
Jin Shin shares the same concepts as acupuncture, which when applied, supports rather than pushes the flow of natural life energy.

An art more than 2000 years old, Jin Shin Jyutsu was dramatically revived in the early 1900’s by Japanese Master, Jiro Murai. One of his original students, Mary Burmeister, introduced it to the United States in the 1960’s, where it has quietly become recognized as an alternative means to aid in healing in conjunction with traditional "Western" medical care.

While the principles of this Art remain the same it has since been adapted to other species. Like their human counterparts, animals can have mental and physical challenges that are caused by energy blockages. Many animals also have points on their bodies that directly correspond to ours, called "Safety Energy Locks" which means that using the same principles and truths that apply to work with people also can bring harmony to animals. As a result, the bond between animals and humans is strengthened.

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