Introduction to Acupressure
JUNE 6th - 10th, 2008
Sequim, Washington

Enroll for $950 via PayPal!

Cost is $950.00 to La Paw Spa and $340.00 to the Tall Grass Institute for this fun and educational event.
Open to only 4 participants
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Your shared lodging is included for 4 nights - from Friday night until Tuesday morning.
(You will all be staying at Ambleside in Sunny Sequim. Click here (www.sequimretreats.com) to read about your lodging.)

The Itineary and what your class fees include:

• Friday night in Sequim - arrive to your house in Sequim anytime after 4pm, we'll meet for dinner at 7pm and celebrate being together again.

• Saturday and Sunday we'll participate in the Tall Grass Institute Class in Small Animal Acupressure (read below). We will be joined on these 2 days by 7 other students of Tall Grass Institute who are interested in acupressure.

• Sunday after class we'll once again enjoy dinner together and regroup for how this is going to apply in water therapy ...

• Monday will be our day to apply this new skill to dogs in water. We will meet after breakfast and class will include lunch and dinner. Class will end on Monday night and you are welcome to enjoy the house until Tuesday at 11am.

Hands-On - Introduction to Acupressure - Small Animal
2 Days / 30 LUs or 16 CE hours/ No prerequisite - cost $340.00

This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure. Since Acupressure is based on TCM, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your animals feel their best. There are no prerequisites to this course. The Introduction to TCM & Acupressure covers:

• Awakening Healing Energy Exercises
• Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts and theories
• Understanding the Nature of Horses, or Dogs and Cats
• Sharpening Observation Skills
• Complete Hands-on Acupressure Treatments
• Introduction to Discerning Patterns of Disharmony
• Point Work Techniques
• Overview of the Meridian System & Meridian Theory
• Association and Source Point Function and Use
• Specific Key Acupressure Points

What Is Acupressure?

The goal of practicing any form of vibrational medicine is to restore, replenish and maintain the natural harmony and balance needed in animal and human to support optimal health and well-being.

Conventional and eastern medicine's studies and clinical observation have proven that Acupressure, Reiki, Jin Shin Energy Work, Flower Essences, Essential Oils and other forms of vibrational medicine can:

• Build the immune System
• Relieve muscle spasms
• Release emotional blockages
• Strengthen muscles, tendons, joints, and bones
• Replenish the animals physical and emotional energy
• Release endorphins necessary to increase energy or relieve pain
• Balance energy to optimize the body's natural ability to heal
• Release natural cortisone to reduce swelling and inflammation
• Enhance mental clarity and calm required for focus in training and performance
• Resolve injuries more readily by increasing the blood supply and removing toxins

Hands-on energy work has the particular benefit of having your energy support your animal's physical health and emotional comfort. As an animal guardian, trainer or healthcare practitioner, you can create a deep and sustaining bond with an animal. This interactive, energetic connection is deceptively gentle, yet extremely powerful for both of you.

Acupressure and other vibrational medicine modalities offer you and your animals the tools to affect natural healing and profoundly impact your personal connection.

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Sharing the passionate adventure that connects us all.
Generating the source of health and well-being.
Honoring the spirit of all animals.