Testimonials from my Canine Friends and their People
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Kind Words from Dolora & Steve
I just wanted to let you know what a blessing you were for our “14 year old lab Spirit”. I have no doubt that the work you did on him for the last two years are what enabled him to enjoy his life. He always enjoyed your visits and his mobility always was greatly improved after a visit from you. Your continued growth in the work you do always impressed me as you never stop learning and improving your ability to understand and work with the body. I can’t thank you enough for all your care. You are truly a magical healer . Gratefully Dolora and Steve Deal. |
Etta & Julia - Case Study
The Reason For An ANT Session:
I met with Julia at my friend’s house to work on Zev, her older male Wolfhound who had hurt his back and responded well to a previous bodywork session with me. While we were talking, before we decided to work on her younger female, Etta, I noticed Etta wanted to go up the stairs but didn’t seem able to manage it. I asked Julia how Etta was doing. Julia told me that just the day before, her friend, Judy, a professional handler, had been over to practice handling Etta for the Irish Wolfhound Association of the West Coast Specialty, and couldn’t get Etta to raise her ears. Julia said, “Judy tried to get her to respond by raising her ears on command. Etta just wouldn't raise her ears off her head for any sort of bait. Also, we were working on her movement and it seemed like she couldn't find her back feet. This isn't unusual for a puppy, but usually by 18 months, they figure out where their back feet are. Etta is past 2 years old and still not engaging her rear end when jumping or climbing. She even found herself trapped on a trail last week because she entirely refused to jump over a log.”
When I questioned Julia further about Etta, she said she was also concerned because Etta’s behavior had been a bit off. She was being more disobedient than usual. Her eating was a bit off. She just didn’t seem her jovial self.
I immediately thought, “Cranial!” The lack of motor function in the ears and lack of awareness in the hind legs made me suspicious that neurological pathways of communication were blocked. Julia agreed to let me work on Etta and do some cranial work with her dog.
I met with Julia at my friend’s house to work on Zev, her older male Wolfhound who had hurt his back and responded well to a previous bodywork session with me. While we were talking, before we decided to work on her younger female, Etta, I noticed Etta wanted to go up the stairs but didn’t seem able to manage it. I asked Julia how Etta was doing. Julia told me that just the day before, her friend, Judy, a professional handler, had been over to practice handling Etta for the Irish Wolfhound Association of the West Coast Specialty, and couldn’t get Etta to raise her ears. Julia said, “Judy tried to get her to respond by raising her ears on command. Etta just wouldn't raise her ears off her head for any sort of bait. Also, we were working on her movement and it seemed like she couldn't find her back feet. This isn't unusual for a puppy, but usually by 18 months, they figure out where their back feet are. Etta is past 2 years old and still not engaging her rear end when jumping or climbing. She even found herself trapped on a trail last week because she entirely refused to jump over a log.”
When I questioned Julia further about Etta, she said she was also concerned because Etta’s behavior had been a bit off. She was being more disobedient than usual. Her eating was a bit off. She just didn’t seem her jovial self.
I immediately thought, “Cranial!” The lack of motor function in the ears and lack of awareness in the hind legs made me suspicious that neurological pathways of communication were blocked. Julia agreed to let me work on Etta and do some cranial work with her dog.
Julia’s feedback: The look on Nancy’s face when she put her hands on Etta’s head said it all. She said it felt like Etta’s head had been in a vice. Etta is not really an easy dog to work with mostly because she doesn’t settle into the bodywork like Zev does. However, in this case, you could see her saying thank you with her eyes. Since that session of bodywork, Etta’s personality has eased a bit. She is much cuddlier and more affectionate. She comes when she is called, well most of the time...unless there is a chicken involved. We took her to a show about a week after the treatment and she was alert and at ease.
Thank you, Nancy for helping her shine! (Left) Etta with professional handler Judy Robinson Etta got 4th place in her American Bred Bitch class. Julia said, “The judge just loved her expression!! That’s the ears and earnestness of her gaze.” |
Barbara & Brown - Testimonial
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Barbara:
"Because of the time Brown has spent with Nancy he has had better quality of life, less pain and better movement. I truly feel if we (Brown & I) had not found Nancy he would not be with me today. He still sees her about once a month for maintenance. He is about 11 years old and is doing great... He is very receptive to her therapy both physically and mentally! We both love her." |