Life massage therapy for pets enjoyable and healing In Western medicine massage therapy has proven that it can improve circulation in affected areas, increase the massaged area›s body temperature, relieve the muscle spasms and stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. It can also eliminate toxins by stimulating the lymphatics. Through massage we can also reset abnormally positioned anatomical structures such as swollen muscles and ligaments. It is also used to effectively diagnose muscle tears and localize pain. I am a certified Tui-na practitioner which is a branch of TCVM known as manual therapy for prevention and treatment of disease. Tui means push and na means pull or lift. These techniques date back to the Yin-shang period around 1600 bc. In the world of TCVM the whole body effects of massage involve the regulation of Yin, Yang, Qi Meet the Doctor (energy) and blood. Through massaging an area you can unblock a Meridian and can also balance the internal organs. The local side effects of a massage in holistic and TCVM is to invigorate the blood, remove the stagnation of blood and energy, eliminate energetic blockages. In my book Alt-Vet: The Revolutionary Pet Care and Longevity Solution I go in detail about the benefits of Tui Na and present the top ten techniques that pet owners can easily do at home to help their pets. At Orchid Springs Animal Hospital we have three certified canine massage therapists that help rehabilitate our acupuncture and surgical patients. Massage is not just enjoyable for your pets but also a powerful healing modality! Mitsie Vargas, DVM, CVA is an assistant acupuncture teacher at the Chi Institute and a consultant with Disney Animal Kingdom. You can reach her at drv@osahvets.com, @osahvets on Twitter or her Facebook page. Orchid Springs Animal mal Hospital 615 Overlook Drive Winter Haven 863.324.6964 osahvets.com Ouh La La! 26 WomanToWomanMagazine.com
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