Acupressure for Animals

Acupressure for Small Animals

Acupressure is ideal for use with animals because it is gentle and noninvasive. It doesn't cause stress, discomfort or pain, and yet yields powerful results. Animals respond intuitively to Acupressure's power to heal emotional, behavioral and physical illnesses and injuries.

Acupressure supports animals suffering from acute conditions or who are rehabilitating from surgery or injury. Our senior friends are excellent candidates for maintenance sessions as acupressure has proven to be extremely beneficial for arthritis, metabolic conditions and other health problems that tend to trouble older animals.

Animal athletes (agility, dock dogs, surf dogs and search & rescue animals) are also ideal recipients of acupressure to enhance strength while maintaining flexibility.

For animals with a non-emergency acute condition or a chronic issue: Acupressure is a wonderful healing method as well as a safe complement to Western Medicine, homeopathy, flower essences and all other forms of healing.
For animals with behavioral issues — especially fear-based aggression or anxiety: Acupressure is a powerful tool to help them relax and stop the cycle of panic or anxiety. It can work well with training sessions and behavior modifications to help speed up the desired results.
For animals in transition: Acupressure, combined with Reiki, is a powerful, yet gentle way to provide comfort, relief from pain, fear and anxiety; and to ease the transition.

Sophie the cat enjoying a belly rub during a session

Acupressure for Equine

Acupressure is ideal for use with horses because it is gentle and noninvasive. It doesn't cause stress, discomfort or pain, and yet yields powerful results. Horses respond intuitively to Acupressure's power to heal emotional, behavioral and physical illnesses and injuries.

Equine athletes (Hunter Jumper, Dressage, Western Pleasure and Racehorses) are also ideal recipients of acupressure to enhance strength while maintaining flexibility.

For horses with a non-emergency acute condition or a chronic issue: Acupressure is a wonderful healing method as well as a safe complement to Western Medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic, massage and all other forms of wellness care.
For horses with behavioral issues — especially fear-based aggression, anxiety, spooking, cribbing, etc.: Acupressure is a powerful tool to help them relax and stop the cycle of panic or anxiety.
For horses in transition: Acupressure, combined with Reiki, is a powerful, yet gentle way to provide comfort, relief from pain, fear and anxiety; and to ease the transition.

Nedra performing acupressure on a chestnut horse

Who is using acupressure on animals?

People have been using acupressure to care for animals for at least 4,000 years. Over 230 generations have consistently recognized the benefits of this ancient healing art. According to the IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society) there are over 1,000 vets that practice acupressure or acupuncture in the United States alone.

Vet clinics, rehab facilities and healing centers are all using acupressure on animals to help facilitate the healing process or to maintain health and balance.

Nedra performing acupressure on a white dog lying on a rug

Acupressure and Western Medicine

While Acupressure is a powerful healing system on its own, it is also a wonderful complement to other therapies that may be helping the animal recover. It is not meant as a substitute for veterinary care. Always consult your veterinarian about the best course of medical treatment for your animal.