Here is the latest news from our friends at Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute:

Tg NEWS:

Tg Website Renovation – the construction is over, time to take a look at the new and improved www.animalacupressure.com

Introduction to Equine & Small Animal Acupressure + Meridians & Specific Conditions I & II Exams are now online! To make things easier for all of the Tg participants, we have you have placed the multiple-choice examinations online. To make it even better, we give you 3 attempts to receive a 90% or higher score, too. You will still need to submit your essays and case studies to Kim (kim@animalacupressure.com) directly. The benefits abound: you will receive your score instantaneously online, and, for those procrastinators (no names mentioned), this is a quick and easy way to get it done immediately. Send an email to info@animalacupressure.com to enroll and sign-on today.

Tg Certified Practitioner Conference Call a Success – Thanks to all the Tg Practitioners participating, the discussion was lively. Topics covered included: assessment, cancer, and marketing. Another conference call is scheduled for December. All Certified Practitioners are welcome, contact Kim (kim@animalacupressure.com) to join the call.

Another Resource – If you have not quite completed your Practitioner Certification yet, please join the yahoo group – lots of interesting discussions about cases are always going on there. Go to the Tg website and click on the last item in the navigation bar to join this informative, moderated group.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL …The Tallgrass crew wish you and all of your animals a very healthy, happy Holiday Season.

A Holiday Gift of Learning – A Special Book & Chart Combo for Equine, Canine, and Feline. Go to the Tg Website to Save $8.85 per combo.

To purchase the Combo Packages, go to www.animalacupressure.com and click on the Store to see the Featured Special.

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Tg Courses Coming Up:

With 2009 fast upon us, it is a good time to consider the career choice you love. It is a good time to get started with the Online Courses since they are always available. The cold of winter or the heat of summer months keep you indoors giving you the best time to spend learning acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory. Be ready for all the Hands-On courses starting up in 2009.

Jan 31-Feb 1 – Equine Acupressure & Essential Oils / Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH / Inst: Marie Soderberg, Nancy Zidonis, & Tina Romine

Feb 14-15 – Introduction to Equine of Sm Animal Acupressure / Ft Myers, FL / Inst: Kim Bauer, Kathi Soukup, Amy Snow; Asst: Sherri Cappabianca

Feb 16-19 – Almost Full – Meridians & Specific Conditions I & II (Eq or Sm An) / Ft Myers, FL / Inst: Kim Bauer, Kathi Soukup, Amy Snow; Asst: Sherri Cappabianca

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National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage (NBCAAM) NEWS: www.nbcaam.org
EQUINE EXAMS ARE LIVE!

Download the application for the equine examination fill it out, arrange for proctoring in your area, send your application, and you are good to go. Remember: Study Guides are on the website – We suggest that you review the annotated outlines for equine massage or acupressure prior to taking the examinations.

Marketing Committee – this committee, headed by Kathy Merrell, has gotten off to a hot start with a new brochure, media release sent to publications, and a 30-second radio spot prepared by Kim Bloomer of Animal Talk Naturally sent to numerous radio venues. The Marketing Committee is hard at work developing a Marketing Plan for NBCAAM.

The Board of Directors Welcomes Dr. Pedro Luis Rivera and Michelle J. Rivera of Healing Oasis Wellness Center, Sturtevant, WI, to the Board as Members -at-Large. They offer a wealth of information and guidance to the NBCAAM team.

volunteer@nbcaam.org – to volunteer for a committee, please go to NBCAAM site and click on Contact Us to reach the Volunteer Coordinator & NBCAAM Board Secretary, Susan King.

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The techniques presented in these courses and learning tools are designed to enhance the healing process and are not intended to replace conventional medical or veterinary healthcare. Tallgrass Practitioners do not provide medical diagnosis, prescribe medications or perform surgery. Seek licensed, wholistic veterinary care when indicated.
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***NOTE from ATN: Please do not leave your questions here on Animal Talk Naturally’s site. Contact Tallgrass Institute above if you want to inquire further into the above named courses and information. Thank you.

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