Alternative Animal Health Events & Workshops - USA and Canada - November - December 2012

It’s hard to believe that another year has gone by and we’re looking at the events for the last two months of 2012. Where does the time go? Things are winding down, and most of the events on this list are in November. Partly because many of the higher levels of courses take place towards the end of the year (and I only list introductory and level 1 courses with no prerequisites here, otherwise this list would go on forever), and partly because there are just too many other things going on in late November and December with all the holidays.

As usual, if you know of an event that belongs on this list, please contact me and I will add it.

November is
Adopt a Senior Pet month
National Pet Diabetes Month
World Vegan Month

November 3 – Animal Hospice Awareness Day
November 4-10 – USDA Bird Health Awareness Week
November 4-10 – National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
November 23 – Fur Free Friday

December
December 1-31 – Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays
December 2 – National Mutt Day
December 10 – International Animal Rights Day
December 13 – National Day of the Horse

November 10-17: Animal Communication Retreat, Tucson, AZ
Week-long course at White Stallion Ranch where you learn ways to communicate with a variety of different animals. Instructor: Anna Twinney

November 1-9: Equine Body Worker Certification Course, Murrieta, CA
9-day Equinology certification course at Winterbrook Ranch. Taught by Equinology

November 3-4: Equine Myofascial Release 1, Sacramento, CA
2-day seminar where you learn the basics of equine myofascial release. Instructor: Cathy Cowell of Motion For Life

November 9-11: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, San Diego, CA
3-day class where you learn the basics of The Komitor Healing Method for small and large animals. Instructor: Madeleine Ferbal

December 1-2: Animal Communication, Agoura, CA
2-day introductory workshop where you learn the basics of how to communicate with animals telepathically. Instructor: Carol Gurney

December 4-7: Canine Body Worker Certification Course, Cazadero, CA
First half of the Caninology certification course (canine massage and bodywork). Instructor: Beverly Adams

December 9-12: Canine Body Worker Certification Course, Cazadero, CA
Second half of the Caninology certification course. Instructor: Beverly Adams

November 1-7: Animal Acupressure Level 1, Longmont, CO
Week-long class where you learn the basics of acupressure and how to use it with small and large animals. Instructor: Beth Pelosa of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM)

November 2-4: 2nd Annual IAAHPC Conference, Denver, CO,
The second conference of the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, featuring talks on topics such as pain management, case studies, complementary therapies, including homeopathy, acupressure, massage, flower essences, etc.

November 8-11: Canine Massage Level 1, Castle Rock, CO
4-day certificate massage course (with required pre and post course work). Instructor: Linda Aaron of RMSAAM

November 9-11: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Denver, CO
3-day foundation class where you learn the basics of The Komitor Healing Method for small and large animals. Instructor: Carol Komitor

November 12: Essential Oils and Aromatherapy for Animals, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO,
1-day workshop where you learn about essential oils and how to use them with animals. Also includes an intro to applied kinesiology. Instructor: Frances Cleveland

November 1-4: Canine Massage Level 1, Cape Coral, FL
4-day canine massage certificate class. Instructor: Kelly Legarreta of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage

November 3-4: Animal Communication, FL
2-day beginner to advanced animal communication workshop. Instructor: Joan Ranquet

November 3-4: Masterson Method™ Massage Seminar, Middleburg, FL
2-day workshop for horse owners at Bridlewood Equestrian Center where you learn how to use the Masterson Method of touch to release built-up tension and stress in your horse. Instructor: Coralie Hughes

November 10: Canine Cancer Awareness Pet Fair, Apopka, FL
2nd annual fair that includes lectures on human and animal communication, live demonstrations, dog behavior problems. Presenters include Jo Maldonado

November 10-11: Learn to Massage Your Dog, Sarasota, FL
2-day workshop where you learn the basics of canine massage as well as massage techniques specifically for canine athletes. Taught by Abundant Life Massage

November 17: Level 1 Animal Communication, Barrington, IL
1-day workshop where you learn the basics of how to communicate with animals telepathically. Instructor: Carol Schultz

November 3: Animal Reiki, Parkville, MD
Morning workshop for Reiki practitioners (level 2 and up) where you learn how to do Reiki with animals. Taught by Animal Reiki Alliance

November 3: Animal Communication, Parkville, MD
Afternoon workshop for Reiki practitioners (level 2 and up) where you learn how to do communicate telepathically with animals. Taught by Animal Reiki Alliance

November 1, 8 & 15: Canine Massage, Salem, MA
Series of three hands-on workshops at Northeast Animal Shelter (a portion of the class fee is donated to the shelter) where you learn dog anatomy, different massage techniques, energy work and more. Instructor: David Feldman of Skillful Hands Dog Massage

November 8-11: Equine Affaire, W. Springfield, MA
4-day event featuring demonstrations, exhibits, talks, retailers, breed pavilion, etc. Presenters include Bud Allen (equine chiropractic), Carol Herder (barefoot hoof care), Jim Masterson (equine massage), Gayle Reveron (equine nutrition), Sheila Ryan (alternative therapies), and many more.

November 11-12: Conference on Complementary Animal Healing, Boxborough, MA
Two-day conference covering topics such as chiropractic, homeopathy, essential oils, acupuncture, energy healing, craniosacral and vibrational healing techniques. Presenters include Kathleen Prasad, Shirley Moore, Nan Martin, Randy Caviness, Ginger Krantz, Denise Bean-Raymond and Sally Morgan. For more, also see my separate post about the conference.

November 17-18: Essential Oils for People and Animals, Westhampton, MA
Two-day workshop where you learn about essential oils and how they can be used with both people and pets. Instructor: Nan Martin

December 8: Introduction to Canine Massage, Milford, MA
Afternoon hands-on workshop at Palmer Family Chiropractic where you learn the basics of how to safely massage your dog. Instructor: Lisa Ruthig of Lively Dog

November 30 – December 2: Animal Bowen, Equine and Small Animal, Brighton, MI
3-day workshop where you learn the basics of Animal Bowen and how to use it with horses and small animals. Instructor: Carol Bennett of Animal Connection Network

November 7: Using Essential Oils With Animals, Ham Lake, MN
Evening workshop at Canine Crossing where you learn about essential oils and how to use them with animals for a variety of health issues. Instructor: Jenny Gott

December 7-9: Equine Touch Level 1 & 2, Dassel, MN
3-day class at KCB Equine where you learn the basics of Equine Touch. Instructor: Colette Bolster

November 11: Pet Massage, Haskell, NJ
Learn the basics of animal massage at this one-day workshop. Instructor: Michael Croes

November 15-18: CELLebrate Tellington TTouch, Santa Fe, NM
TTouch conference featuring presentations and talks by Linda Tellington-Jones, other TTouch practitioners, author Gregg Braden (his presentation will benefit Kindered Spirits Animal Sanctuary), and others.

December 1: Holistic Horse Day, Brewster, NY
One-day introduction to the Reach Out To Horses method at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding. Topics include animal communication, herd dynamics, exploring the body, mind, and spirit connection, muscle testing and lots more. Instructor: Anna Twinney of Reach Out To Horses

November 2-4: TTEAM Clinic for Horses, Siler Spring, NC
Three-day workshop at Oakbrook Farm where you learn the basics of TTEAM, the Tellington TTouch method for horses. Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton

November 14: Energy Medicine for Pets and Animals, Chapel Hill, NC
One-day workshop where you learn Energy Kinesiology (muscle testing) for animals. Instructor: Larry Green

November 3-4: Animal Reiki 1, Cincinnati, OH
SARA-affiliated weekend workshop at Save the Animals Foundation where you learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it with animals. Instructor: Julie Keefe

November 9-12: PetMassage Foundation Workshop, Toledo, OH
4-day foundation workshop where you learn the basics of animal massage, including anatomy, physiology, ethics and marketing. Taught by PetMassage, Ltd.

November 3-4: Animal Communication, Portland, OR
2-day introductory workshop where you learn the basics of how to communicate with animals telepathically. Instructor: Victoria Kress

December 1-2: TTouch for You and Your Dog, Portland, OR
2-day workshop where you learn the basics of TTouch and how to use it with dogs. Instructors: Lauren McCall and Debby Potts of The Integrated Animal

November 4: Basic Animal Communication, Houston, TX
Learn the basics of how to telepathically communicate with animals. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

November 10-11: Multidimensional Transformation, Houston, TX
Learn about Multidimensional Healing and how to use the technique with humans and animals. The class covers chakras, energy work, how to work with angels, Shamballa meditations, and more. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

November 13: Intro to Holistic Animal Care, Houston, TX
Evening talk at Leisure Learning where you learn how complementary therapies such as energy work, aromatherapy, massage, flower essences, etc. can help your pets live longer and healthier lives. Presenter: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

December 1 & December 1-2: TTouch for Companion Animals, Pflugerville, TX
One-day or weekend workshop where you learn the basics of TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton

December 1-6: Introduction to TTouch for Companion Animals, Pflugerville, TX
Six-day introductory and ongoing practitioner training where you learn how to use TTouch with dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton

December 8: Crystal & Color Therapy, Houston, TX
Morning workshop where you learn about color therapy and how to use it with animals, the healing properties of crystals and how to use them, making crystal essences, etc. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

November 10-11: Touch Associated Clicker Training, Manchester, VT
2-day workshop at The Grateful Dog where you learn the basics of TACT, a combination of massage therapy and clicker training. Instructors: Julie Robitaille and Emma Parsons

November 10: Acupressure for Dogs, Bainbridge Island, WA
One-day workshop where you learn about acupressure and how it can be used with dogs. Instructor: Vicky Draper

November 17: Animal Communication, Port Townsend, WA
1-day beginning animal communication workshop. Instructor: Joan Ranquet

November 18: Our Animals: Our Healers, Seattle, WA
Afternoon event at East West Bookshop that explores the connection between us and the animals. Presenters include Joan Ranquet, Donna Kelleher DVM, Rose De Dan (Reiki & Shamanic healing), Kymythy Schultze (Clinical Nutritionist, Animal Health Instructor and certified Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation Practitioner), Jeff Guidry, and others

December 1: Reiki for You and Your Animals, Kirkland, WA
One-day level 1 workshop where you learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it with both yourself and your animals. Instructor: Vicky Draper

December 1-7: Equine Natural Movement Module 1, Battle Ground, WA
Week-long basic Equine Natural Movement course both for those who want to learn the technique for use on their own horse(s) and those who want to become practitioners. Taught by The Equine Natural Movement School

December 8: TTouch for Senior Dogs, Vashon Island, WA
1-day workshop where you learn Tellington TTouch techniques for senior dogs. Instructor: Lori Stevens

December 1-2: TTouch For Dogs, Madison, WI
Weekend workshop at the Dane County Humane Society where you learn the basics of TTouch and how to use it with dogs. Instructor: Sage Lewis of The Dancing Porcupine

ALBERTA
November 22-30: Equine Body Worker Certification Course, Calgary, AB
9-day Equinology certification course. Taught by Equinology

ONTARIO
November 2: Introduction to Equi-Bow, Puslinch, ON
1-day workshop at Cedar Lane Farm where you get an introduction to Equi-Bow, with special focus on the hindquarters of the horse. Taught by Equi-Bow Canada

November 2, 3 & 24: Equi-Bow Level 1, Puslinch, ON
3-day horse owners’ workshop (and also the foundation training for the Practitioner’s program) at Cedar Lane Farm where you learn the basics of Equi-Bow. Taught by Equi-Bow Canada

November 4: TTouch for Cats, Orangeville, ON
Half-day workshop at PuppyTails Training where you learn the basics of using TTouch with cats. Instructor: Sue Woodworth

November 10-11: The SENSE Method for Horses and Humans, Caledon East, ON
2-day workshop at Petlyn Farm where you learn the basics of the SENSE method (equine bodywork based on the Feldenkrais method), as well as Feldenkrais techniques for yourself. Instructor: Mary Debono

QUEBEC
November 3-4: TTouch for Dogs, Rupert, QC
Weekend workshop where you learn about Tellington TTouch and how to use it with dogs. Instructor: Lucie Leclerc

November 3-8: Introduction to TTouch for Companion Animals, Rupert, QC
Six-day introductory and ongoing practitioner course where you learn how to use TTouch with dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructor: Lucie Leclerc

November 15: TTouch for Your Dog (and Cat), St-Lambert, QC
3-hour bilingual (French / English) class where you learn about TTouch and how it can be used with dogs and cats. Instructor: Sonia Labarre of Ani-Mo-Tion