Holistic Animal Health Events & Workshops - USA and Canada - July - August 2012

Spring swooshed by in a blur as usual, and here we are at the beginning of summer again. It’s one of my favorite times of year – the days are long, sunny and warm, and you have the whole glorious summer ahead of you. As I’m writing this, I am getting ready to head over to Europe: home to Sweden for a long overdue vacation and to England for a class I’m really excited about (will write about that later). I hope you all have a wonderful summer with lots of fun and relaxation (and learning! ).

July
July 8-14 – National Farriers Week
July 15 – National Pet Fire Safety Day

August
August 1 – DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs (with unknown birth dates)
August 5-11 – International Assistance Dog Week
August 18 – International Homeless Animals’ Day
August 26 – National Dog Day
August 30 – National Holistic Pet Day

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

July 14: Beginning Animal Communication, Santa Rosa, CA
Learn the basics of animal communication at this 4-hour workshop. Instructor: Marta Williams

July 14-15 & August 11-12: Animal Reiki for Reiki Practitioners, Aptos, CA
SARA-affiliated 2-day workshops at Pregnant Mare Rescue where you learn the basics of animal Reiki. Instructor: Leah D’Ambrosio

July 20-22 (with an optional visit to BrightHaven on July 23): International Symposium on Veterinary Hospice Care, Davis, CA
The third symposium on hospice care for animals, organized by The Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets and the California Holistic Veterinary Medical Association is held at UC Davis. The event is open to the public, and speakers include Linda Tellington-Jones, Dr. Ella Bittel, Richard Groves, Gail and Richard Pope (founders of BrightHaven), Julie Interrante, and many more.

July 23-27: Equine Body Worker Certification Course Part 1, Petaluma, CA
The first half of the Equinology certification course for those who prefer to complete the class in two separate parts. Taught by Equinology

July 27-29: Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure, San Diego, CA
Learn how to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol as well as the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts and theories and how they relate to acupressure. Instructor: Kim Bauer of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute

July 28 – August 2: TTouch For Companion Animals, Oakland, CA
Six-day introductory and ongoing practitioner workshop where you learn the basics of TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton

July 30 – August 2: Equine Body Worker Certification Course Part 2, Petaluma, CA
The second half of the two-part Equinology certification course. Taught by Equinology

August 3-4: Animal Communication, Big Bear, CA
2-day beginner to advanced animal communication workshop. Instructor: Joan Ranquet

August 3-5: Equine Myofascial Release I, Longmont, CA
3-day workshop where you learn the basics of Equine Myofascial Release. Instructor: Tamara Thomas

August 3-5: Equine SENSE Workshop, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Learn the basics of equine SENSE (bodywork based on the Feldenkrais method), as well as Feldenkrais techniques for yourself, at this 3-day workshop at the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Instructor: Mary Debono

August 17-19: Bach Flower Essences for Horses and Dogs, Fulton, CA
Learn about Bach flower essences and how to use them with animals. Instructor: Diana Thompson (Equinology)

August 18-19: Animal Communication Workshop, Agoura, CA
Learn the basics of animal communication at this 2-day workshop. Instructor: Carol Gurney

July 5-8 & August 2-5: Canine Massage Level 1, Castle Rock, CO
4-day certificate massage courses (with pre and post course work). Instructor: Linda Aaron of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM)

July 7-8: Animal Communication, Loveland, CO
2-day animal communication workshop at Sunrise Ranch with instructor Amelia Kinkade

July 9 & August 25: Intro to Animal Aromatics, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO,
1-day workshops where you learn the basics of essential oils and how to use them with animals. Also includes an intro to applied kinesiology. Instructor: Frances Cleveland

July 9-13 & August 14-18: Equine Massage Level 1, Littleton, CO
5-day equine massage certificate classes (pre and post course work required). Instructor: Linda Aaron of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM)

July 14-15: Introduction to Tui Na, Littleton, CO
Learn the basics of Tui Na (Chinese meridian massage) for horses and dogs at this 2-day workshop (pre-course work required). Taught by Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute

July 19: Creating a Ceremony for Animals, Littleton, CO,
1-day workshop at Kaeru Studio where you learn how to use plants and essential oils for healing and blessing. Instructor: Frances Cleveland

July 20-21: Animal Reiki, Castle Rock, CO
2-day class where you learn the basics of Usui Reiki for animals. Instructor: Shelley Sheets of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM)

July 26-29: Introduction to Equine CranioSacral Therapy, Littleton, CO
4-day class at Zuma’s Rescue Ranch where you learn the basics of CranioSacral therapy for horses. Instructor: Tracy Vroom

August 5: Equestrian Energy Essentials, Elizabeth, CO
One-day introductory workshop at Fiery Sky Ranch where you learn how to communicate with horses with the help of your body languange, intention, energy and visualization. Instructor: Kim Baker

August 6-7: Equine or Small Animal Acupoint Energetics and Landmark Anatomy, Littleton, CO
Learn about the function and energetics of specific acupoints and the anatomical landmarks you need to know in order to locate them. Taught by Tallgrass Animal Acupressure

August 8-9: Indicators & Assessment, Littleton, CO
Learn about Chi, yin/yang imbalances, and how to assess an animals’ condition using the various TCM methods (pre-course work required). Taught by Tallgrass Animal Acupressure

August 10-13: Introduction to Equine CranioSacral Therapy, Nunn, CO
4-day class at Mustang Hollow where you learn the basics of equine CranioSacral therapy. Instructor: Tracy Vroom

August 16-22: Animal Acupressure Level 1, Longmont, CO
7-day 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)

August 18-19: Canine Touch, Littleton, CO
2-day class at Kaeru Studio where you learn the basics of canine touch. Instructor: Raian Kaiser

July 5-8 & August 7-10: Canine Massage Level 1, Cape Coral, FL
4-day canine massage certificate class (with pre and post course work required). Instructor: Kelly Legarreta of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage

August 19: Animal Communication, Atlanta, GA
1-day event at Atlanta Unity Church which includes a 3-hour animal communication workshop with Amelia Kinkade

August 11-12: Hawaii Horse Expo, Waimea
Hawaii Island Humane Society’s 5th Annual Hawaii Horse Expo is being held at Pukalani Stables. Speakers include Dr. Robert Miller, Linda Tellington-Jones, Janice Baxter, Charles Wilhelm and more.

July 14 & 15: Fundamentals of Animal Massage, Boise, ID
Two (separate) one-day workshops where you learn the basics of animal massage. Instructor: Lola Michelin of Northwest School of Animal Massage

July 1: Introduction to Canine Massage, Worcester, MA
Half-day workshop at Bancroft School of Massage, both for those considering a career in animal massage and those who just want to learn to massage their own dog. Instructor: Becky Therian

July 1: Reiki Level 1 for Animals, Worcester, MA
Half-day workshop at Bancroft School of Massage where you learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it both with people and animals. Instructor: Becky Therian

July 21: Animal Communication I, Andover, MA
1-day workshop at Circles of Wisdom where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Bruce Butcher

July 22: Reiki for Animals, Andover, MA
Learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it with animals at this workshop at Circles of Wisdom. Instructor: Bruce Butcher

August 19: TTouch for Senior Dogs and Cats, Lenox, MA
One-day hands-on workshop where you learn the basics of how to use TTouch with older dogs and cats.Instructor: Leea Foran

July 6-8: Equine SENSE Workshop, Oakland, MI
3-day workshop at Flying D Farm where you learn the basics of equine SENSE (bodywork based on the Feldenkrais method), as well as Feldenkrais techniques for yourself. Instructor: Mary Debono

July 8-16: Equine Body Worker Certification Course, East Lansing, MI
9-day Equinology certification course at Michigan State University. Taught by Equinology

July 19-23: Equine Myofascial Release I, East Lansing, MI
5-day workshop where you learn the basics of Equine Myofascial Release. Instructor: Ruth Mitchell-Golladay

July 28: Animal Communication I, St. Paul, MN
One-day workshop where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Lena Swanson

August 19: Pet Massage, Haskell, NJ
Learn the basics of animal massage at this one-day workshop. Instructor: Michael Croes

July 14-15: Camelidynamics, South Oteselic, NY
2-day workshop at Lone Spruce Alpacas where you learn the basics of Camelidynamics (TTouch for camelids). Instructor: Jeannine Anderson

July 28 – August 2: Introduction to TTouch For Companion Animals, Albany, NY
Six-day introductory and ongoing practitioner workshop where you learn the basics of TTouch and how to use it with dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructor: Kathy Cascade

July 28-29: Animal Reiki 1, Woodstock, NY
SARA-affiliated 2-day workshop where you learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it with animals. Instructor: Diane Anderson

August 21: Beginning Animal Communication, Lilydale, NY
Afternoon workshop where you get an introduction to, and learn the basics of, animal communication. Instructor: Danielle MacKinnon

August 22: Animal Energy Healing and Clearing, Lilydale, NY
Afternoon workshop where you learn how to recognize negative energy and how to clear it from your animals. Instructor: Danielle MacKinnon

August 25-26: Animal Communication, New York, NY
2-day animal communication workshop at the Open Center. Instructor: Amelia Kinkade

August 11-12: Learn To Massage Your Dog, Durham, NC
Weekend workshop where you learn the basics of canine massage. Taught by Abundant Life Massage

July 13-16 & August 17-20: PetMassage Foundation Workshops, Toledo, OH
4-day foundation workshops where you learn the basics of animal massage, anatomy, physiology, ethics and marketing. Taught by PetMassage, Ltd.

July 20-25: Equine Massage Level 1, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
6-day class where you learn equine muscle anatomy, general equine wellness, and several different massage techniques. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy

July 21-22: Camelidynamics Basics Clinic, Findlay, OH
2-day workshop at Alpaca Valley Suris where you learn the basics of Camelidynamics (TTouch for camelids). Instructor: Marty McGee Bennett

August 6-10: PetMassage WaterWork, Toledo, OH
5-day course where you learn the basics of hydrotherapy (swimming) for dogs. Taught by PetMassage, Ltd.

August 15-18: Canine Massage Level 1, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
4-day workshop where you learn the basics of canine anatomy, massage techniques, and general canine wellness. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy

August 24-26: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Cincinnati, OH
3-day workshop where you learn the basics of The Komitor Healing Method for small and large animals. Instructor: Mary Beth Genter

August 4: Beginning Animal Communication, Malin, OR
1-day workshop where you learn the basics of how to communicate with animals. Instructor: Heidi Wright

July 15: Nutrition and Muscle Testing, Houston, TX
One-day workshop where you learn how to use kinesiology (muscle testing) to discover allergies and determine which food and topical products best suit your animal (and yourself). Also learn how to select the right diet and supplements for your pet, and ways to use proper nutrition to help resolve health issues. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

July 22: Canine Massage, Alvin, TX
One-day workshop at the Pearland campus of Alvin Community College where you learn the basics of canine massage. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

July 29: Equine Massage, Alvin, TX
One-day workshop at Alvin Community College where you learn the basics of equine massage. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

August 4-5: Shamballa Master Healer, Houston, TX
Learn about Shamballa Multidimensional Healing and how to use the technique with humans and animals. The class covers chakras, how to work with angels, and Shamballa meditations. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

August 11: Basic Animal Communication, Houston, TX
Learn the basics of how to telepathically communicate with animals. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

July 29: Fundamentals of Animal Massage, Kanab, UT
One-day workshop at Best Friends Animal Society where you learn the basics of animal massage. Instructor: Lola Michelin of Northwest School of Animal Massage

August 5: Animal Aromatherapy, Kanab, UT
1-day workshop at Best Friends Animal Society where you learn the basics of aromatherapy and how to use essential oils with animals. Instructor: Joan Sorita

July 21-23: TTEAM with Horses, Milton, VT
Three-day clinic at Willow Hill Farm where you learn the basics of TTEAM for horses. Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton

July 7-8: Animal Aromatherapy, Vashon Island, WA
2-day workshop where you learn how to use essential oils with animals. Instructor: Joan Sorita

July 13-15: Animal Communication, Carnation, WA
3-day beginner to advanced animal communication workshop. Instructor: Joan Ranquet

July 21: Introduction to TTouch, Vashon Island, WA
1-day workshop at the Northwest School of Animal Massage where you learn the basics of the Tellington TTouch method and how to use it with dogs. Instructor: Lori Stevens

August 25-26: Canine MLT Foundation Course, Vashon Island, WA
2-day workshop where you learn the basics of Manual Ligament Therapy™ and how to use it on dogs. Instructor: Lola Michelin of NWSAM

July 7-8: Camelidynamics Basics Clinic, Manitowoc WI
2-day workshop at RobAsia Alpaca Ranch where you learn the basics of Camelidynamics (TTouch for camelids). Instructor: Marty McGee Bennett

July 21: Introduction to Canine Massage, Richland Center, WI
1-day workshop where you learn the basics of canine massage. Taught by Abundant Life Massage

August 6-12: Reach Out to the Untouched Horse, Cody, WY
Week-long clinic where you observe wild horses, learn how to develop a trust-based relationship with them through non-verbal communication and practice this by taking part in socializing rescued horses. Instructor: Anna Twinney

ALBERTA
July 28-29: Animal Communication, Edmonton, AB
2-day animal communication workshop with Amelia Kinkade

August 24-26: Equine SENSE Workshop, Calgary, AB
3-day workshop at Reverence Stables where you learn the basics of equine SENSE (bodywork based on the Feldenkrais method), as well as Feldenkrais techniques for yourself. Instructor: Mary Debono

BRITISH COLUMBIA
July 6-11: Intro to TTouch for Companion Animals, Vernon, BC
6-day class where you learn the basics of Tellington TTouch and how to use it with dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructors: Robyn Hood and Kathy Cascade

July 18-23: TTouch and Connected Riding, Vernon, BC
6-day hands-on workshop where you learn the basics of Tellington TTouch for horses as well as connected riding. Instructor: Mandy Pretty

July 27-28: TTouch and Connected Riding, Vernon, BC
2-day introductory workshop where you learn about Tellington TTouch for horses as well as connected riding. Instructor: Mandy Pretty

August 7-12: Starting Young Horses, Vernon, BC
6-day workshop where you learn how to start a young horse with the help of Tellington TTouch for horses (TTEAM). Instructors: Robyn Hood and Mandy Pretty

August 18-19: Introduction to TTouch for Companion Animals, Vernon, BC
2-day hands-on workshop where you learn the basics of TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructor: Robyn Hood

August 25-26: Pawspoint Reflexology, Port Coquitlam, BC
2-day workshop where you learn the basics of reflexology for animals. Instructor: Yvette Eastman of Touchpoint Reflexology

QUEBEC
July 14-16 & July 14-19: TTEAM with Horses, Lascelles, QC
Three- or six-day clinic where you learn the basics of TTEAM for horses. Also includes connected riding. Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton

July 21 & July 21-22: TTouch for Companion Animals, Rupert, QC
One-day or weekend workshop where you learn the basics of TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructor: Edie Jane Eaton

July 21-26: TTouch For Companion Animals, Rupert, QC
Six-day introductory and ongoing practitioner workshop where you learn the basics of TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructor: Lucie Leclerc

August 11-12: Animal Communication, Lascelles, QC
2-day workshop where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Lauren McCall of The Integrated Animal