Integrative Therapies

Craniosacral Therapy for Dogs and Horses

I first became aware of Cherise Jacques and her craniosacral work through a dog massage client of mine. Cherise had done a few CT sessions with this senior dog, and I was intrigued. Craniosacral Therapy is most often associated with people, but Cherise’s clientele also includes dogs and horses. Here is our interview on the [...]

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Interview: Lisa Spector from Through a Dog’s Ear

Since I use the Through a Dog’s Ear music extensively for my canine massages (Harmony Animal Massage), I was very pleased to be able to connect with Lisa Spector recently and interview her for Your Holistic Dog. Lisa Spector is a concert pianist, Juilliard graduate, and canine music expert. By combining her passion for music [...]

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Can Animal Chiropractic Help Your Dog?

Recently I attended a talk and demonstration of animal chiropractic (courtesy of the Vancouver Raw Fed Dogs and Cats and Natural Health Meetup group). The guest speaker was animal (and people) chiropractor, Dr. Shaun Patterson from Fort Family Chiropractic. Dr. Patterson talked about the philosophy behind chiropractic in general. “I personally believe we were born [...]

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What is Manual Ligament Therapy (MLT)?

Manual Ligament Therapy or MLT is a new therapeutic modality that has been adapted for use in animals. Lola Michelin, director of the Northwest School of Animal Massage in Washington State, was in the Fraser Valley recently to instruct a massage training practical and offered to demonstrate MLT at the Dip N Run Stables in Aldergrove, [...]

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