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equine shiatsu ( shiatsu for horses ) animal shiatsu

EQUINE SHIATSU

What is equine shiatsu?

Shiatsu was developed more than 5,000 years ago in Asia, and although people have benefited for centuries, it has only been used with animals fairly recently (since late 20th century).  Although sharing principles of acupuncture, no needles are used and it is therefore 'non-invasive'.  Instead it's based on finger pressure applied acupressure points, which gently stimulate the natural healing ability of the body. In Shiatsu there are 12 meridians, each of these has a powerful effect on the  horses health.  The meridian are 'paired' with each other, they are paired because one is the Yin and the other the Yang, buy working each pair together you can improve the results of each one separately.  This is because if one sister meridian had an energy excess the other will show a deficiency in energy.  By stimulating both it can alleviate the imbalance and help promote good health. 

A wide variety of techniques are used, involving pressure, stretching and rotation.

Can dogs benefit from Shiatsu?

Both horses and dogs can enjoy a shiatsu treatment.  Shiatsu is based on communication and physical contact - touch being an aspect that both horses and dogs understand very well.  

How can equine shiatsu and canine shiatsu help my animal?

Shiatsu can help horses and dogs with the following:

How long will an animal shiatsu therapy session last?

Typically a session will last approximately 1 hour.  Although the first session maybe slightly longer, in order that the equine or canine shiatsu therapist can assess your animal.

Please note: Animal Shiatsu is not intended as a substitute for veterinary advice or treatment. If in doubt, please consult your Veterinary Surgeon before commencing Shiatsu - in fact, a shiatsu therapist will often only work in conjunction with your Veterinary Surgeon in order to fully help your animal.

copyright Taranet August 2000

UK Shiatsu For Animals Practicioners

Jan Barley (UK)

International Shiatsu For Animals Practicioners

United States of America (Listed in alphabetical by State/Region order)

Ronni Yaskin (Delaware, USA)

Kristina Fritz (Pennsylvania, USA)

How to use the site

Those practicioners and organisations in green have links direct to their own website - simply click on their name to be transferred to their site.  Or contact them via any postal address and/or telephone number listed.

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