Crowning Touch Clinics

06/05/2026

The Gall Bladder meridian is one of my favourite examples of this because it travels through areas that are so commonly involved in movement, posture, compensation, and tension patterns.

In horses, dogs, and cats, the Gall Bladder pathway influences areas along the side of the body, including the head, neck, shoulders, ribs, hips, and hind end.

From a bodywork perspective, this makes it especially interesting when we see animals who are holding tension through the poll, jaw, neck, ribcage, hips, or lateral body.

The Gall Bladder meridian is often associated with movement and flexibility, tendon and ligament support, decision-making and confidence from a TCM perspective, lateral tension patterns, and the connection between the neck, ribs, hips, and hind end.

This does not mean every tight hip or stiff neck is a “Gall Bladder problem.”

But it does mean that acupressure gives us another way to look at the body.

Instead of only asking, “Where is the muscle tight?”

We can also ask:

Where does this pattern travel?

What areas are connected?

Is the body holding tension in a line?

Is the animal showing physical and emotional signs together?

That is where acupressure becomes so valuable. It helps us stop seeing the body as separate parts and start seeing the whole pattern.

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Holistic Equine and Small Animal Board Certified Therapist.
Education, Red Light Essentials, and a passion for the animals we are privileged to serve.

06/04/2026

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06/02/2026

One of the things I love about acupressure is that it teaches practitioners to slow down and look at the whole animal.

Not just the sore spot.

Not just the tight muscle.

Not just the area the owner points to first.

In acupressure, we start looking at patterns. We begin noticing things like:

• where the animal is holding tension
• whether the body feels hot, cold, reactive, dull, tight, or deficient
• how the animal responds emotionally to touch
• whether certain meridians feel more sensitive
• whether the issue seems local or part of a bigger compensation pattern

This is why acupressure can be such a beautiful addition to bodywork. It does not replace anatomy, palpation, massage, veterinary care, or assessment. It adds another lens.

And sometimes, that additional lens helps you understand why a horse, dog, or cat keeps presenting with the same patterns over and over again.

If you are wanting to expand the way you assess and support animals, my Acupressure Certification pathway was created to help practitioners build that deeper whole-animal perspective.

Explore the course here:
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www.stablemindandbody.com
Healing horses, inside and out.
Holistic Equine and Small Animal Board Certified Therapist.
Education, Red Light Essentials, and a passion for the animals we are privileged to serve.

06/02/2026

A simple acupressure reset you can try with your horse, dog, or cat

Sometimes we overcomplicate wellness support.

One of the simplest ways to begin helping the nervous system soften is through quiet, intentional contact on a few calming acupressure points.

Here is a gentle mini protocol you can try:

Start at Yin Tang, the point located between the eyes.

This point is often used for calming, emotional settling, and helping the animal soften through the face, poll, and mind. With a horse, you can rest a soft finger or thumb in this area. With a dog or cat, you can use very light fingertip contact.

Then move to GV 20, located on the top of the head, along the midline.

This point is commonly used to support grounding, mental clarity, and regulation. Think of this as a quiet “reset” point rather than a forceful pressure point.

Finish with slow contact over the chest or heart area.

This is not about pressing hard. It is about creating a moment where the animal can breathe, soften, and feel safe.

Watch for signs such as licking and chewing, blinking, sighing, lowering the head, softening around the eye, stepping closer, or choosing to stay connected.

The goal is not to “make” something happen.

The goal is to listen.

Acupressure teaches us to slow down, observe more deeply, and work with the whole animal - not just the area that feels tight.

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Healing horses, inside and out.
Holistic Equine and Small Animal Board Certified Therapist.
Education, Red Light Essentials, and a passion for the animals we are privileged to serve.

05/30/2026

Hope in the Equiscope!! Congratulations to this team!! We specialize in bioelectric- acupressure certification courses for technicians,practitioners and instructors, dual certification specialties for animal, body workers and professionals
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Really happy with the recheck on Adios today. Big thank you to Dr Lee for getting us rodeo road ready.

His radiographs looks fantastic and he was as sound as a new dollar bill! We are soooo close to his comeback and I know we are *all* ready!

This surgery went as good as possible and I’ve been back on him about 2 months now. Tiny bit of change by the screw head, but we are extremely happy with progress and thankful to Erika for being extremely dedicated to his care, equiscoping him 3 days a week.

Christi at Highpoint… well… she’s his auntie now. 🫶🏻🥰

Huge thank you to Dr Lee, Dr Marsh, Dr Sharp and Dr Honnas for all their knowledge during this time. Just super thankful to my team. 🫶🏻

05/29/2026

Hands-on in Edmonton Canada 🇨🇦 great educational opportunities! I’m honored to support this program with collaboration to bring you the best in the Ancient Arts of Animal acupressure and meridian therapy combined with modern practices in frequency generating modalities, MFR and Nervous system regulation.

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Do you want a tool that helps you support your horse beyond muscles?

Sometimes the tight neck, sore back, cranky attitude, digestive upset, tension through the poll, or overall “not quite themselves” feeling is not just about the muscles.

The body is connected through systems.

That’s where acupressure becomes such a powerful tool for horse owners.

Acupressure gives you a gentle, non-invasive way to support your horse’s whole body by working with specific points and meridian pathways connected to relaxation, digestion, immune support, circulation, joint comfort, and emotional balance.

Inside the Acupressure & Meridian Therapy Clinic for Horse Owners, you’ll learn:

• What acupressure is and how it works
• The basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• The 12 major meridians and what they influence
• Key points you can use to support your horse at home
• How to use acupressure safely and confidently

This clinic is designed for owners who want practical tools they can use between professional sessions, after rides, during seasonal changes, or when their horse simply needs a little extra support.

A little about me:
• I have certified over 100 students in professional acupressure certification courses
• I am an instructor and approved educator with IAHAP
• Students love my practical, easy-to-follow approach to education

Clinic Details:
• $250 per person
• Includes an in-depth manual with professional diagrams
• Minimum 3 participants
• Clinics are booked based on interest
• Greater Edmonton area, with longer distance travel available for larger groups

If you would love to bring this clinic to your barn, comment ACU or send me a message.

www.stablemindandbody.com

Healing horses, inside and out.
Holistic Equine and Small Animal Board Certified Therapist
Education - Red Light Essentials - Passion for the animals we serve