Alternative Healing Modalities Archives - Warm Water Therapy & Training for Dogs

Fascia: That Which Connects Us

Fascia is the one single that that connects us… it’s the wrapping in the body that surrounds every single muscle, bone, organ… every little thing in the body is surrounded by and connected by fascia. If someone were to remove every bone, muscle, and organ from your body – you would still be recognizable to your friends by your fascia network! Now wouldn’t THAT be spooky!!! Structural Integration leader John Latz says: “This matrix (called fascia) connects, or binds together, …

Finding Alternatives

When seeking a team of health options for your canine friends (and for yourself!) – it is wise to seek the best medical attention you can and get as much information as you can – and be open to other alternatives as well and build a team of health care practitioners who will support you on the emotional and physical and spiritual levels of healing. The field of alternative modalities is a dynamic and growing field and can be overwhelming …

Carol’s story of the healing power of water

By Carol A. HulseDecember 1, 2008 When I signed up for Cindy Horsfall’s “The Heart of Canine Aquatic Therapy – Level 1” training held in November 2008, I eagerly anticipated learning all about how I could help dogs heal physically and emotionally through warm water therapy. Little did I know that I would also personally experience the healing power of water as part of my training. My interest in dogs and healing grew out of my firsthand experience with how …

TTouch Offers Canines New Pawsibilities

Swim Sessions Combined with the TTOUCHMETHOD™ offer Canines New PawsibilitiesBy Pampered Paw SwimSpa Injuries sustained by canines often leave a holding pattern of impaired function and pain in the injured area. These mal-adaptive responses are repetitively used because they are “programmed” as neural patterns which exist below the level of the dog’s awareness. In an effort to protect their body, the animal that is in pain will carry themselves in a way which is beneficial at the time. However long term, …

Strength Training for our Canine Friends

Strength Training for K9 Athletes with a Certified Canine Fitness Instructor Bobbie Lyons, Cert CF has been training and competing in agility with her dogs for over 10 years. She has also participates in herding, and teaches in person classes on trick training, improving focus and human workouts with your dog. She currently has three Border Collies and an Australian Shepherd. One of her dogs, Force, has a rotated pelvis that prevents him from fully extending his hind legs when …