Animals & Aromatics
Scent is one of the strongest sensory experiences for most animals, including dogs and horses. Essential oils and other aromatics can be included as part of a wellness practice for animals, but how?
Lola Michelin
Lola Michelin, LMT, LAMT, SAMT, founded the Northwest School of Animal Massage in 2001. She has practiced animal massage for over 30 years and massage for people for 17 of those years. A graduate of the animal science program at Michigan State University, she has experience in both the veterinarian and zoological fields. For more information, visit nwsam.com.
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Myofascial Release Therapy for Animals
Horses and other animals possess anatomical trains, or pathways, of fascia that closely resemble the anatomy trains in humans.
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Standing Ground with Animals
Grounding, breathwork, presence, intention—these are all tools in the bodyworker's toolkit, practices that often separate the satisfying session from the spectacular.