Holistic Animal Health Events & Workshops - USA and Canada - May - June 2012

Birds are singing, lilacs are in bloom and I’m wearing flip flops – spring is here and with it lots of events and fun things to do. It has been a record warm season here in the Northeast and apparently the pollen count is extremely high. Happily, it seems like the NAET treatments I got several years ago are still holding (knock on wood) – not a sneeze so far!

May is
National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
National Duckling Month
Food Drive for Homeless Animals Month

May 1 – Save the Rhino Day
May 3 – National Specially-abled Pets Day
May 4 – International Respect for Chickens Day
May 8 – Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 6-12 – Be Kind to Animals Week
May 6-12 – National Pet Week
May 12 – International Migratory Bird Day
May 18 – Endangered Species Day
May 20-26 – National Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 23 – World Turtle Day
May 30 – Hug your Cat Day

June is
Adopt A Cat Month (American Humane Association)
Adopt A Shelter Cat Month (ASPCA)

June 8 – World Oceans Day
June 9 -International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos
June 9-16 – National Dairy Goat Awareness Week
June 10-16 – Pet Appreciation Week
June 10 – World Pet Memorial Day
June 22 – National Dog Party Day
June 22 – Take Your Dog to Work Day

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

June 9-10: How To Communicate With Animals, Prescott, AZ
Learn the basics of animal communication at this 2-day workshop. Instructor: Penelope Smith

June 29 – July 1: Equine Myofascial Release I, AZ
3-day workshop where you learn the basics of Equine Myofascial Release. Instructor: Tamara Thomas

May 4-6: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, San Diego, CA
3-day workshop where you learn the basics of The Komitor Healing Method for small and large animals. Instructor: Madeleine Ferbal

May 5-11: Equine Acupressure Level One, Fulton, CA
6-day course where you get an overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine and learn the basics of equine acupressure. This course is also available in a 3-weekend format, May 5 – 6, June 2 – 3 and June 30 & July 1. Instructor: Diana Thompson (Equinology)

May 13: Beginning/Intermediate Animal Communication, Novato, CA
Learn the basics of animal communication at this workshop at the Marine Humane Society. Instructor: Marta Williams

May 26: Animal Communication for Children, Novato, CA
Introductory animal communication class at the Marine Humane Society especially for children (ages 7-16). Instructor: Marta Williams

June 2-3: Reiki I & Animal Reiki Training: The Basics, Santa Rosa, CA
2-day workshop at BrightHaven, a holistic care facility for senior and special needs animals (half of the class fee is donated to BrightHaven), where you learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it on both humans and animals. Instructor: Kathleen Prasad of Animal Reiki Source

June 6-14: Anatomy Workshop, The Sea Ranch, CA
9-day hands-on course where you learn about equine anatomy with the help of clay, paint and palpation. Taught by Equinology

June 30: Equine Assessment, Aptos CA
One-day workshop at Morning Sun Ranch where you learn to identify postural issues and imbalances in your horse, and how to restore balance. Instructor: Maureen Rogers of Equine CranioSacral Workshops

May 3-6 & June 7-10: 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)

May 7 & June 11: Intro to Animal Aromatics, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO,
1-day workshop 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

May 8-12 & June 12-16: Equine Massage Level 1, Littleton, CO
5-day equine massage certificate classes (with required pre and post course work). Instructor: Linda Aaron of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM)

May 10-16 & June 14-20: Animal Acupressure Level 1, Longmont, CO
7-day classes 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)

May 17 & June 21: 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

May 18-19: Animal Reiki, Castle Rock, CO
2-day class where you learn the basics of Usui Reiki and how to use it with animals. Instructor: Shelley Sheets of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM)

May 26: Animal Chat Level 1, Littleton, CO
½-day workshop at Happy Dog Ranch where you learn the basics of how to communicate with animals. Instructor: Terri O’Hara of Animalwize

May 31 – June 3: ROTH Holistic Horse Foundation Course, Littleton, CO
Level 1 course in ROTH holistic horsemanship at Zuma’s Rescue Ranch. Instructor: Anna Twinney of Reach Out To Horses

June 13-18: TTouch for Cats, Dogs and other Companion Animals, Littleton, CO
Learn the basics of TTouch for use with companion animals at this 6-day course. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones

June 29 – July 1: TTouch for Horses, Littleton, CO
3-day course at Happy Dog Ranch where you learn the basics of TTouch for use both on yourself and on horses. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones

May 16: Medical QiGong, Orlando, FL
1-day workshop where you learn the basics of medical QiGong (which can be used on both humans and animals). Instructor: Jim Leary

June 5-8: Canine Massage Level 1, Fort Myers, FL
4-day canine massage certificate class (pre and post course work required). Instructor: Kelly Legarreta of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage

June 17: Animal Reiki 1, Honolulu
1-day workshop where you learn the basics of using Reiki with animals and receive your first attunement. Instructor: Lola Michelin of Northwest School of Animal Massage

May 19: Level 1 Animal Reiki, Beecher, IL
Learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it with animals. Instructor: Dawn Wrobel

May 19: Canine Sports Massage and Stretching, Melrose Park, IL
One-day dog owner’s workshop at For Your K9 where you learn the basics of canine massage and stretching. Instructor: Denise Theobald of Canine Massage Chicago

May 20: Level 1 Animal Communication, Beecher, IL
One-day workshop where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Dawn Wrobel

May 5: TTouch for Dogs, Manhattan, KS
½-day workshop where you learn the basics of TTouch for dogs. Instructor: Pat Hennessey

May 9-17: Equine Body Worker Certification Course, Harwood, MD
9-day Equinology certification course at Baywood Farms. Taught by Equinology

May 22: What Our Animals Wants Us To Know, Columbia, MD
Introduction to animal communication at Howard Community College. Instructor: Terri Diener

June 1-6: TTouch for Cats, Dogs and other Companion Animals, Rockville, MD
6-day class where you learn the basics of TTouch for companion animals. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones

June 9: Reiki for Animals Level I, Catonsville, MD
Learn the basics of animal Reiki at this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kathleen Lester

May 3: Why Is That Person In My Life?, Amesbury, MA
Evening workshop where you learn about soul contracts and discover why certain pets (and people) are in your life. Instructor: Danielle MacKinnon

May 18-20: Spirits in Transition Seminar, Westwood, MA
3-day workshop where you learn about holistic hospice care for animals, including how to reduce the risk of cancer in pets, holistic pain relief, common conditions in older animals, etc. Instructor: Ella Bittel

May 19-20: Touch Associated Clicker Training, Franklin, MA
2-day seminar where you learn the basics of TACT, a combination of massage therapy and clicker training. Instructors: Julie Robitaille and Emma Parsons

June 30 – July 1: Animal Communication, Westfield, MA
2-day workshop where you learn the basics of how to communicate with animals. Instructors: Dawn Allen

May 1-2: Equine SENSE Workshop, South Lyon, MI
2-day workshop at Gaited Acres 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

May 18-20: TTouch for Horses, Minneapolis, MN
Learn the basics of Tellington TTouch for horses (TTEAM) at this 3-day workshop. Instructor: Carol O’Donnell Wilson

June 8-10: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Minneapolis, MN
Learn the basics of The Komitor Healing Method for small and large animals at this 3-day workshop. Instructor: Madeleine Ferbal

May 19: Fundamentals of Animal Massage, Lincroft, NJ
One-day workshop where you learn the basics of animal massage. Instructor: Lola Michelin of the Northwest School of Animal Massage

June 2-3: Animal Communication, Warren, NJ
2-day workshop where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Carol Gurney

June 9-10: Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure, Madison, NJ
Learn the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts and theories and how they relate to acupressure, as well as how to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol. Instructor: Amy Snow of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute

May 5-6: 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

June 8-10: Soul Level Animal Communication, Rhinebeck, NY
3-day workshop where you learn the basics of, animal communication. Instructor: Danielle MacKinnon

May 4-7 & June 8-11: PetMassage Foundation Workshop, Toledo, OH
4-day foundation workshops where you learn the basics of animal massage, anatomy, physiology, ethics and marketing. Taught by PetMassage, Ltd.

May 9-11: Feline Massage, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
3-day workshop where you learn the basics of feline anatomy, massage techniques, personality and body language. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy

May 18-20: 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

May 21-25: PetMassage WaterWork, Toledo, OH
5-day course where you learn hydrotherapy (swimming) for dogs. Taught by PetMassage, Ltd.

June 10-11: Reiki 1 & 2, Alexandria, OH
2-day Reiki certification class. Instructor: Anna Twinney of Reach Out To Horses

June 16-17: Animal Communication, Cincinnati, OH
2-day animal communication workshop where you learn the basics of how to telepathically talk to animals. Instructor: Carol Gurney

June 19-22: Canine Massage Level 1, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
4-day canine massage workshop where you learn the basics of canine anatomy, massage techniques, and general canine wellness. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy

May 5: Animal Chat Level 1, Portland, OR
½-day workshop at The Garden Sanctuary where you learn the basics of how to communicate with animals. Instructor: Terri O’Hara of Animalwize

June 16-19: Camelidynamics Basics Clinic, Bend, OR
4-day workshop where you learn the basics of Camelidynamics (TTouch for camelids) as well as how to shear. Instructor: Marty McGee Bennett

May 19: Animal Reiki 1, Huntingdon, PA
Learn the basics of Reiki for animals as well as about their energy systems, chakras, scanning and clearing their energy fields, and more. Instructor: Janet Jackson of Energy Connection

May 19-20: Animal Communication, Spring Grove, PA
Learn the basics of animal communication at this 2-day workshop. Instructor: Carol Gurney

June 1-3: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Philadelphia, PA
3-day small and large animal workshop where you learn the basics of The Komitor Healing Method. Instructor: Mary Beth Genter

May 2: Introduction to Holistic Animal Care, Houston, TX
2-hour workshop at Leisure Learning Unlimited where you learn about several different holistic healing modalities and how they can help your pets. Taught by The Lightfoot Way

May 5: Animal Communication, Dripping Springs, TX
Learn the basics of how to telepathically communicate with animals. Instructors: Kim Shotola and Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

May 5-10: Introduction to TTouch for Companion Animals, Pflugerville, TX
Six-day introductory and ongoing practitioner class where you learn the basics of TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructor: Debby Potts of The Integrated Animal

May 6: Flower Essences, Dripping Springs, TX
Half-day workshop where you learn the basics of flower essences and how to use them with animals. Instructors: Allison Culver and Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

May 6: Crystal & Color Therapy, Dripping Springs, TX
Afternoon workshop where you learn about the healing properties of crystals, how to use them for healing, making crystal essences, etc. The workshop also covers the basics of color therapy. Instructors: Kim Shotola and Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

May 23: Kinesiology, Houston, TX
One-day workshop where you learn how to use kinesiology (muscle testing) to determine allergies and discover which food and topical products best suit your animal(s) and yourself. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

June 13: Great Nutrition = Great Health, Houston, TX
Learn how to read pet food labels, how to select the right diet for your pet and when and how to use supplements. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

June 27: Crystal & Color Therapy, Houston, TX
Evening workshop where you learn about both color therapy and crystals; how to use them for healing, making crystal essences, etc. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

May 19-20: Animal Reiki I, Chelsea, VT
SARA-affiliated 2-day workshop at the Hooved Animal Sanctuary where you learn the history of Reiki and how to use it on both humans and animals. Instructor: Kelly McDermott-Burns of Heart Song Reiki

June 3-9: TTouch, Animal Communication and Therapeutic Touch, Marlboro, VT
Learn about Animal Communication, Tellington TTouch, and Therapeutic Touch at Camp Gone to the Dogs. Instructor: Barbara Janelle

June 8-10: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Burlington, VT
3-day small and large animal workshop where you learn the basics of The Komitor Healing Method. Instructor: Mary Beth Genter

June 30 – July 1: Animal Communication, Derby Line, VT
2-day animal communication workshop. Instructor: Amelia Kinkade

May 19-20: Animals and Essential Oils, Marshall, VA
2-day workshop where you learn the basics of how to use essential oils with animals. Instructor: Sandy Rakowitz of One Heart Healing Center

May 5-6: Introduction to Animal Communication, Kenmore, WA
Two-day class where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Polly Klein of Tonglen Healing Arts for Animals

May 18-20: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Olympia, WA
3-day workshop where you learn the basics of The Komitor Healing Method for small and large animals. Instructor: Madeleine Ferbal

May 19: Reiki 1, Edmonds, WA
1-day certification class where you learn the basics of Reiki. Instructor: Cindy Rackley

May 19: TTouch for Senior Dogs, Stanwood, WA
Learn TTouch techniques to help with the aches and pains that come with aging, as well as exercises that help older dogs stay mobile. Instructor: Shannon Finch of AnimalKind Training

May 19: Reiki Level 1, Issaquah, WA
One-day hands-on class where you learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it with all living things. Instructor: Polly Klein of Tonglen Healing Arts for Animals

June 23-24: Introduction to TTouch for Horses, Buckley, WA
Learn basic TTEAM techniques (TTouch for horses) at this 2-day workshop. Instructor: Debby Potts of The Integrated Animal

June 30 – July 1: Animal Communication, Tacoma, WA
2-day workshop where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Lauren McCall of The Integrated Animal

June 30 – July 28 (Saturdays): TTouch and Click for Reactive, Shy and Fearful Dogs, Stanwood, WA
5-week 75-minute class where you learn TTouch and clicker techniques to help ease fear and boost confidence in your dog. Instructor: Shannon Finch of AnimalKind Training

May 11-13: Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure, Lake Geneva, WI
Learn the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts and theories and how to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol. Instructor: Kathi Soukup of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure

May 12: Introduction to Vibrational Modalities for Animals, Grafton, WI
Learn about various vibrational healing modalities and how to use them with animals. Instructor: W. Bruce Bregenzer of Blue Sky School of Professional Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork

May 18 & 20: TTouch For Dogs Demo/Fundraiser, Dodgeville, WI
One-day fundraiser (5/18) and workshop (5/20) at the Iowa County Humane Society where you learn the basics of TTouch for dogs. Instructor: Sage Lewis of The Dancing Porcupine

June 9-10: Touch Associated Clicker Training, Milwaukee, WI
2-day seminar where you learn the basics of TACT, a combination of massage therapy and clicker training. Instructor: Julie Robitaille

June 10-17: Reach Out to Horses and Reiki 1 & 2, Dubois, WY
Week-long course at Bitterroot Ranch where you learn to communicate with horses and learn level 1 and 2 of Reiki (certification class). Instructor: Anna Twinney of Reach Out To Horses

June 18-23: TTouch for Horses, Dubois, WY
6-day course at Bitterroot Ranch where you learn the basics of the Tellington TTouch method for horses. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones

ALBERTA
May 3-7: Equine Myofascial Release Level I, Calgary, AB
5-day Equinology course where you learn the basics of myofascial release and how to use it on horses. Instructor: Ruth Mitchell-Golladay

May 26-27: Intro to TTouch and Connected Riding, Morinville, AB
Introductory hands-on workshop where you learn the basics of Tellington TTouch for horses as well as connected riding. Instructor: Mandy Pretty

June 1-8: Canine Body Worker Certification Course, Calgary, AB
8-day Caninology certification course (canine massage). Instructor: Beverly Adams

BRITISH COLUMBIA
May 5-6: TTouch for You And Your Horse, Vernon, BC
2-day workshop where you learn the basics of Tellington TTouch for both yourself and your horse. Instructor: Mandy Pretty

May 12-13: Intro to TTouch and Connected Riding, Summerland, BC
2-day introductory workshop where you learn the basics of Tellington TTouch for horses as well as connected riding. Instructor: Mandy Pretty

June 2-3: Pawspoint Reflexology, Port Coquitlam, BC
Learn the basics of reflexology for animals at this 2-day workshop. Instructor: Yvette Eastman of Touchpoint Reflexology

June 8-10: TTouch and Connected Riding, Vernon, BC
3-day hands-on workshop where you learn the basics of Tellington TTouch for horses as well as connected riding. Instructor: Mandy Pretty

ONTARIO
May 1-3: Equi-Bow Level 1, Puslinch, ON
3-day horse owners’ workshop at Cedar Lane Farm where you learn the basics of Equi-Bow. Taught by Equi-Bow Canada

May 5-6: Introduction to TTouch for Companion Animals, Kitchener, ON
2-day hands-on workshop where you learn the basics of TTouch for dogs and cats. Instructor: Sue Becker

May 23-29: Equine Acupressure Level One, London, ON
6-day class where you learn the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine and equine acupressure. Instructor: Diana Thompson (Equinology)

June 1-3: Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure, Toronto, ON
Learn the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts and theories and how they relate to acupressure, as well as how to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol. Instructor: Kim Bauer of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure

June 8-10: Equine SENSE Workshop, Caledon East, ON
3-day workshop at Petlyn Farm where you learn the basics of the SENSE method for horses (bodywork based on the Feldenkrais method), as well as Feldenkrais techniques for yourself. Instructor: Mary Debono