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Who we are

Lori and Peter

Lori Perez LAc. – Team Tallgrass Leadership Affiliates
Team Leader

Lori Perez LAcLori has practiced clinical Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)  and Acupuncture for 30 years. Practitioner of Animal TCM and Acupressure for 10 years. 

Her passion is the practice, study and implementation of Animal Acupressure and TCM in the rehabilitation of equines.  

  • Lori graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Master of Science Degree in East Asian and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College, San Diego Campus. 
  • Colorado State Licensed and Nationally Board Certified Acupuncturist (NCCAOM) 
  • Master of The 8 Branches of TCM, acupuncture and moxibustion, nutritional and herbal energetics, Master of Taoist Feng Shui, body work (acupressure, Tui Na, cupping, gwa sha),  Tai Chi, Qi Gong, astrology and cosmetology (CO state lisc. )
  •  Certified 4 level Equine Assisted Activities Facilitator and Certified Electro-Equiscope Practitioner.
  • As a graduate of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute, Lori has completed over 300 hours of training in both Equine and Canine Animal Acupressure and continues to collaborate directly with the founders of The Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Resources, Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow. Together they continue the commitment to support access and best practices in Animal TCM modalities. 

Lori and Peter Perez are owners of Crowning Touch Clinics, Crowning Touch Healing Arts Center, Parker CO and CT at The Ranch / Coaching through Horses in Black Forest, CO. Crowning Touch Clinics has been awarded and acknowledged as a Center of Excellence. 

CT@The Ranch offers facilitation in animal assisted activities/ learning for allied healthcare providers, animal practitioners, therapists, equine and canine professionals, animal owners and enthusiasts.

 Their 501(c)(3), Medicine Meadow Healing Herd provides sanctuary and rehabilitation to rescued equines partnering with our participants for a mutually beneficial healing journey in our hands-on retreats programs. 

 Lori offers mentorship, coaching and facilitation to all interested in the pursuit of TCM supported ethical practices  in animal welfare. 

Peter Perez, LMT

Peter Perez CMT

Peter Perez LMT is a NAVY Veteran.

He is a Colorado State Licensed Massage Therapist,

Certified in Neuromuscular, myofascial release, ART and Tui Na, 

Certified Electro- Equiscope technician. 

ACE Personal Trainer, FLT  Lifestyle and EAL Coach.

Peter has been serving the military and other communities in health services for 40 years with beginnings as an Occupational Therapist Assistant at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA.  

Peter is co-owner of Crowning Touch Therapeutics Parker, CO and Crowning Touch at The Ranch, Coaching thru Horses, Black Forest, CO. 

Peter serves as facilities manager for CT @ The Ranch and oversees the daily welfare of The Medicine Meadow Healing Herd.

Come for A Visit! 

Crowning Touch @ The Ranch!

  Enjoy Healing work in a park like setting nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in The Forest . 

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