Did you know that by massaging your animal friend, you are healing her/him? As with the majority of therapeutic touch practices, animal massage has many benefits. Massage helps to ease stress and anxiety; whether your animal is newly adopted or has recently been introduced to new circumstances. Massage improves circulation in older animals who are no longer able to walk well, or are anemic and malnourished. By massaging your animal, you are reducing muscle soreness and joint stiffness that may have resulted from arthritis or aging. Did you know that there is an entire practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine that focuses on massaging just the ear? There are many pressure points in the ear and long the animal’s body that can trigger a physical healing process. Perhaps the most important and enjoyable benefit of massaging your animal is the physical, emotional and spiritual connection that you will share from the experience!

Jill Saifer, Soulstice Spirit Healing
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