From our friends at Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute:

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER HANDS-ON COURSE SCHEDULE

Oct. 2 eve.,3-4 – Almost Full – Introduction to Equine & Sm An Acupressure / Worcester, MA / Inst: Kathi Soukup, Asst: Kris Smalley, Kim Bauer

Oct 5-8 – Wait List Only – Meridians & Spec. Conditions I & II / Worcester, MA / Inst: Kim Bauer, Kathi Soukup

Oct 16 eve.,17-18 – Intro to Small Animal Acupressure / New York Open Center, NYC / Inst: Amy Snow; Asst: Kris Smalley, Sylvia Nickel, & Lon Black – Note: Registrations are being taken by New York Open Center – www.opencenter.org 212.219.2527

October 30 eve.,31 – Nov 1 – Wait List Only – Introduction to Equine Acupressure Level 1 / Nelsonville, OH / Inst: Amy Snow, Kim Bauer

REMINDER: For participants wishing to re-take courses, the cost is only 1/2 the stated price. Great opportunity to review and learn!

To Register or learn more about the courses, please go to the Tallgrass website: www.animalacupressure.com

PRACTITIONER PHONE CONFERENCING IS STARTING UP AGAIN – TIME TO RECONNECT…After a hiatus for the busy summer months, we are happy to announce that the Tallgrass Practitioner Conference calls will resume in October. The first call is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th at 1 pm Pacific Time/2 pm Mountain Time/3 pm Central Time/4 pm Eastern Time.

These calls are open to anyone who has completed the Tallgrass Practitioner Certification program. They are a great way to continue your learning of acupressure by sharing ideas, case studies, and discussing concepts and theories covered in your Tallgrass studies. Please email Kim Bauer at kim@animalacupressure.com if you would like to be included in the calls. (For those of you who have participated in the past, please send an email indicating an interest in continuing with the calls.)

Jill Challenges Everyone to Step Up
Jill has written a case study and is interested in knowing how Tallgrass particpants and practitioners would resolve these health issues. Go to the Tallgrass Homepage to Meet the Challenge! www.animalacupressure.com

Do We Have a Deal or Two for You……….
Tallgrass Practitioners will receive a 10% Discount on Hands-On Advanced Courses being offered in the Summer of 2010. The Advanced Courses will be announced in next month’s Newsletter.

Enlightapet is offering a free 2 oz sample of any of their topical products with every purchase. Take a look at the Enlightapet products on the Tg website. The chi enhancing formulas are based on old Chinese recipes and we have been using them with much success.

NBCAAM NEWS: ANITA READ – 1st Nationally Certified Canine & Equine Acupressure Practitioner in the USA

September, Colorado……..The National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage (NBCAAM) has announced that Anita Read, of Fort Worth, Texas, is the first Nationally Certified Canine & Equine Acupressure Practitioner in the United States.

After retiring from a 30-year career in aviation, Anita Read decided to pursue her life-long love of animals. To that end Ms Read began to work with animal rescue organizations, canine agility programs, and Animal Assisted Therapy as well as becoming both a Small Animal and Equine Acupressure Practitioner with Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute in June of 2009. Additionally, Ms Read is a graduate of the Wakepoint School of Energy Healing, a Sound Healer, Reiki Master and a graduate of California State University at Long Beach.

When asked her intention in sitting for the Canine Acupressure NBCAAM examinations, Anita Read stated:

Beginning a new career in this field, it’s important to me to meet the highest professional standards available in order to give me credibility as I work alongside veterinarians to provide our animals the best that is available in Western and Eastern care. I want to support the National Board in their mission to strengthen Animal Acupressure as a career field. I believe being a Nationally Certified Canine & Equine Acupressure Practitioner gives me credibility.

The Board of NBCAAM is pleased that Ms Read supports their mission of establishing and upholding the highest professional standards of practice in this emerging field. She, along with quite a few others, has distinguished herself from others with less training and skill in animal acupressure.

NOTE: The NBCAAM Canine Massage Examination is due to be available on October 1st, 2009
WWW.NBCAAM.ORG – Your gateway to national certification & recognition!
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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 contact Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute for information above not ATN as we are only sharing their news. Thank you.

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