Animal Acupressure Hands-On Retreats
Descriptions, Dates and Locations
Equine and Canine Animal Acupressure Foundation
Equine and Canine Acupressure Meridian Energetics and Functions
Tui Na – Chinese Meridian Massage Techniques Equine and Canine
Clinic Calendar 2024
Equine and Canine
Tui Na, Meridian Massage Techniques
Black Forest, Colorado
August 3rd & 4th, 2024
Founders Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis W/ Lori Perez
Enhancement: TUI NA PREPARATORY COURSE
Investment: $495.00 ( lunch included )
Equine and Canine Acupressure Foundation
Black Forest, Colorado
September 21st & 22nd 2024
Presented by Team Tallgrass Leadership
Enhancement: Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Investment: $495.00 ( lunch included )
Equine and Canine Acupressure
Meridian Energetics and Functions
Black Forest,Colorado
October 18, 19 & 20 2024
Presented by Team Tallgrass Leadership
Prerequisite: Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine (online) and Foundation Hands-On
Enhancement: Meridian Theory
Investment: $975.00 (lunch included)
Clinic Calendar 2025
Equine Acupressure Foundation
Buckeye, Arizona
February 22nd & 23rd 2025
Hosted at 906 Wellness-Equine
Presented by: Lori Perez, LAc
Online Enhancement: Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine (online)
Investment: $575.00 (lunch included in tuition)
Equine and Canine Animal Acupressure Foundation
Black Forest, Colorado
May 11th & 12th 2025
Presented by: Team Tallgrass
Online Enhancement : Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Note: Additional online classes may be taken in advance of this hands-on clinic
Investment: $495.00 (lunch included)
Equine Acupressure
Meridian Energetics and Functions
Black Forest, Colorado
June 6, 7, 8 2025
Presented by: Team Tallgrass Leadership
Pre-Requisites: Completion of Overview of TCM and Foundation Hands-On
Online Module: Meridian Theory
Note: Additional online classes may be taken in advance of this hands-on clinic
Investment: $975.00 (lunch included)
Equine and Canine
Tui Na, Meridian Massage Techniques
Black Forest, Colorado
August 2nd & 3rd, 2025
Presented by: Team Tallgrass Leadership Affiliates
Enhancement: TUI NA PREPARATORY COURSE
Investment: $495.00 ( lunch included provided by Medicine Meadow donation)
Equine and Canine Acupressure Foundation
Black Forest, Colorado
September 20th & 21st, 2025
Presented by: Team Tallgrass Leadership Affiliates
Enhancement: Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Investment: $495.00 ( lunch included provided by Medicine Meadow donation )
Equine and Canine Acupressure Foundation
Black Forest, Colordao
October 18 & 19, 2025
Presented by: Team Tallgrass Leadership Affiliates
Enhancement: Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine (online)
Investment: $495.00 ( lunch included provided by The Medicine Meadow donation)
Retreat: Equine and Canine Acupressure Foundation
Presented: Team Leadership Tallgrass Affiliates
Enhancement: Overview to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Investment: 495.00
certificate of completion available.
The Introductory course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure session protocol and gives you an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
Specific theory and hands on practice study includes:
- Yin/ Yang Theory
- 4 – Examinations – Demonstration and practice
- Acupressure protocol – Opening, Point work and Closing techniques
- Association points – location, assessment and energetics
- Source points – location, assessment and energetics
- Acupressure session, assessment, point selection and practice
- e-Class manual covering all of the above and more
Acupressure is based on Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your animals feel their best with practical ready to use applications.
A Participant Letter providing directions to the clinic facility, suggested area hotels and clinic logistics can be found under the accommodations link , here , you will be receive a detailed email upon registration prior to the class.
2 day retreat fees are payable in full and non – refundable for this event .
Retreat: Meridian Energetics and Functions
Investment: $975.00
Presented by: Team Tallgrass Leadership Affiliates
certificate of completion available
Prerequisites: Overview of TCM and Equine or Canine Acupressure Foundation Hands-On Retreat
Enhancement: Meridian Theory
Meridians & Specific Conditions focuses on tracing the 12 Major Meridians and two Extraordinary Vessels plus locating and learning the function of key acupoints for common health and emotional issues. This 4-day hands-on workshop includes the acupressure protocol and extensive hands-on exercises. Additionally, the Acupoint classifications covered are Association, Alarm, Source, Influential and Master points.
Participants learn through lecture and Hands-on Exercises how to:
- Assess the Animal using the Four Examinations
- Trace the 12 Major Meridians + Two Extraordinary Vessels
- Address Specific Common Physical and Emotional Conditions
- Locate and Understand the Functions of Key Acupoints
- Utilize the Acupoint Classifications
- Categorize Indicators Using the Five-Element Theory
- Implement the Comprehensive Acupressure Protocol
- 3 day retreat fees are payable in full upon registration and are non-refundable
Retreat: Tui Na
Equine and Canine, Original Meridian Massage Techniques
Presented by : Team Tallgrass Leadership
Certificate of completion available
All massage is based on the original Chinese Meridian Massage called Tui Na, the original form of bodywork with a long history in Chinese medicine. As an adjunct to animal acupressure, Tui Na facilitates the therapeutic results of acupressure. The Tui Na techniques you learn will enhance your animal bodywork sessions. They include: An Fa (direct pressure), Gun Fa, (rolling knuckles), Na Fa (plucking), Tui Fa (pushing), and 5 more Tui Na hand techniques.
Tui Na regulates meridians, promotes circulation of chi and blood, and strengthens the immune system. These techniques can be applied in musculoskeletal conditions, arthritis, peripheral nerve disorders, and improves the functions of the internal organs. Course covers the basic hand and body techniques and their application for animals.
