So I decided to start a series where I “spotlight” a specific therapy in each post, accompanied by a case study from a practitioner. We will also get to know each practitioner a little bit, and learn about their practice.

I think this will be a great resource for everyone. Those of you who are practitioners will get a chance to learn from others’ experiences and maybe even find a new therapy you want to try.

Pet owners, hopefully this series helps you figure out which therapy(ies) that are right for your pet, or you may find a new modality that your pet can benefit from. Always check with your vet before booking any appointments though.

Each post will have 3 sections: First, a description of the “spotlighted” therapy, then a piece on the featured practitioner, and last the case study, in the practitioner’s own words.

I have started to contact a few practitioners to see if they were interested in participating in this, and the response has been tremendous. I have really been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of everyone I have communicated with. All have been more than willing to share their stories and experiences, and I quickly realized that I will have way more than one case study/therapy to share. I will be posting them all, one at a time, so keep checking back.

If you are a practitioner or pet owner with a case study or story to share, please contact me. I’d love to post them.

Here is a small sampling of the natural alternative therapies we will hear about:

• Massage

• Reiki

• Acupressure

• Hydrotherapy

• Bach Flowers

• Acupuncture

• Crystal Healing

• Craniosacral

• Chiropractic

• Animal Communication

• Aromatherapy

• Color Therapy

• Dowsing

• Naturopathy

the list goes on… As I mentioned above, I will start this series in the next few days, so stay tuned!

For a short introduction to each therapy, check out my Alternative Health Care Modalities post.

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As always, I will keep adding to the list when I find more, and as usual, please let me know if you know of any schools that should be on this list.

BSET Academy
P.O. Box 91
3290 Howick KZN
Phone: +27 (0)82 560 3143
Email: beth@bset.co.za
Ten-month equine therapy course. Faradic Equine Therapy.

Carol Mulrooney
Phone: +27 (0)14 577 1779/083 721 8861
Email: reikilight@wol.co.za
Animal Reiki workshops

Equine Physiotherapy
PO Box 50283
Waterfront 8002
Phone: +27 (0)83 232 6453
Email: patrick@equinephysio.co.za
Equine Stretching and Soft Tissue Release Courses

EquiworkSA cc
PO Box 284
Nottingham Rd
KZN 3280
Phone/Fax: 033-266 6035
Cell: +27 (0)843756045
Email: office@equiworksa.co.za
Canine massage, acupressure, Myofascial Release and Craniosacral courses. Equine massage, acupressure, Myofascial Release, Bowen, Aromatherapy and Craniosacral courses

Herbs For Animals
Dr Jimmy Symmonds
71 Main Road
Diep River
Cape Town 7800
Phone: +27 (0)21 715 9465
Email: workshops@holisticvet.co.za
Foundation and advanced workshops in herbs for animals

Mary Carey
Phone: +27 (0)833011427
Email: ama_carey@polka.co.za
Equine and Animals Natural Healing Touch courses

Tellington TTouch South Africa
Companion Animals and Horses
Contact: Eugenie Chopin
Tel: +27 (0)11 884 3156
Fax: +27 (0)011 783 1515
E-Mail: info@ttouch.co.za

ZeroPointHealing
Debbie Caknis
No 1 La Paz, Empire Avenue, Hout Bay
Phone: +27 (0)21 790 1340
Cell: +27 (0)83 558 2555
Email: info@zeropointhealing.co.za
Animal communication and healing workshops

Animal Talk
Trisha Mc Cagh
Animal Communicator
P.O. Box 1123
Lane Cove, NSW 1595
Phone: +61 (0)419 999 407
Email : trisha@animaltalk.com.au
Animal communication workshops in various locations in Australia, Tasmania, and Africa.
Classes in South Africa 2012

Equine CranioSacral Workshops
Maureen Rogers, Equine Consultant
P.O. Box 696
Aptos, CA 95001, USA
Phone: (831) 642-2210
Email: info@equinecraniosacral.com
Based in the US. Offer Equine and Canine Craniosacral workshops in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Europe.
Classes in South Africa 2012

Equinology/Caninology
Main Office USA:
PO Box 1192,
Gualala, CA, 95445 USA
Phone: (707) 884-9963
Fax: (707) 884-9983
E-mail: office@equinology.com
Based in the US. Offer courses in Equine and Canine sports massage, complementary modalities and health care, as well as Equine and Canine Body Worker Certification courses in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Europe.
Classes in South Africa 2012
January 24-26: Equine Nutrition, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Ashburton
April 12-20: Equine Body Worker Certification Course, Equestrian Academy Of Cape Town, Western Cape
June 9-16: Canine Body Worker Certification Course, Hout Bay, Western Cape
September 13-17: Equine Myofascial Release Level I, Equestrian Academy Of Cape Town, Western Cape
September 20-23: Canine Myofascial Release Level I, Hout Bay, Western Cape
October 19-21: Addressing the Musculoskeletal System, Equestrian Academy Of Cape Town, Western Cape
October 23-26: Principles of Saddle Fitting and Shoeing Dynamics, Equestrian Academy Of Cape Town, Western Cape

Listening to Whispers – Tellington TTouch Training
Edie Jane Eaton
Phone: (819) 459-2110 (USA)
Email: ediejane@listeningtowhispers.com
Based in Canada. Offers Feldenkrais, TTEAM and TTouch workshops and certification classes in Europe, South Africa, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Classes in South Africa 2012

Tellington TTouch
P.O. Box 3793
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 455-2945
Toll Free: (866) 488-6824
Email: info@TTouch.com
Courses in TTouch for horses, dogs, cats and other companion animals throughout the US, Canada, Europe, UK, South Africa, and Australia
Classes in Europe 2012
March 30 – April 4: Introduction to TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals, Gordon’s Bay
April 11-15: TTEAM with horses, Midrand
April 18-23: Introduction to TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals, Midrand

Tellington TTouch Training Canada New
Robyn Hood
5435 Rochdell Road
Vernon, B.C. V1B 3E8
Phone: 250-545-2336 or 800-255-2336
Fax: 250-545-9116
Email: ttouch@shaw.ca
Courses in TTouch for horses, dogs, cats and other companion animals throughout the US, Canada, UK, South Africa and Europe
Classes in South Africa 2012
September 15-17: Advanced Training for Practitioners of TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals, Midrand
September 19-24: Introduction & Ongoing Training for Companion Animals, Midrand
September 27 – October 1: TTEAM for Horses, Midrand
October 6-11: Introduction & Ongoing Training for Companion Animals, Gordon’s Bay

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