This seven-day class (three days on, one day off, three days on) builds on the EQ800: Equine Acupressure Level One course. Students are required to have completed the EQ800 including the externship before they are allowed to attend the Level Two course.

Author, clinician, certified massage therapist and horsewoman Diana Thompson has spent a lifetime refining these techniques for their accuracy and value. She has spent countless hours researching and refining her acupressure charts and text to stand as one of the most precise references available to those seeking to learn this modality.

In the Level Two course, students will deepen their understanding of the Level One material while they learn how to carry out a thorough Chinese Medicine assessment of the horse and how to identify flows of incorrect qi (also known as “the pattern” or “patterns of imbalance”). Once the pattern is identified students will learn how to formulate specific acupressure point combinations and lifestyle management to address the imbalances and related health issues, when appropriate.

OUTLINE OF COURSE:

An overview of the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to health

Acupressure principles and hands-on techniques to include:

·    functions of the twelve organ systems and two extraordinary flows of Classical Chinese Medicine as they apply to the lack of optimum physical and emotional health in the horse

·    identification of the incorrect flows of qi (known as the pattern or patterns of energy imbalance) using the Eight Principle and 12 Internal Organ systems of energy assessment

·    acupressure point combinations and lifestyle changes to address specific patterns of imbalance

·    exercises to feel qi energy and improve acupressure effectiveness

·    location of the twelve energetic pathways (meridians) and two extraordinary flows

·    location of over 120 equine acupressure points

·    incorporating a variety of acupressure techniques in other types of bodywork modalities

COURSE SUMMARY:

From the Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, the correct flow of qi creates and supports the optimum physical and emotional health of the horse. The student will learn how to assess the horse to identify and address incorrect flows of qi in order to improve the physical and emotional health of the horse. The imbalances that will be addressed include:   

·          respiratory infections, fever, exercise intolerance, recovery from performance stress, choke

·          poor immune response or stressed immune function

·          digestive issues including colic, loose stool, diarrhea, constipation, ulcers, bloating

·          problems of the heart and blood vessels of the cardiovascular system

·          urinary tract issues

·          tension, injury and performance stress of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints

·          problems with the sense organs such as the eyes, nose and ears

·          reproductive issues such as a lack of fertility or mares who display tension or aggression during their heat cycles

·          fearful, nervous and angry behavior, lack of clear thinking or poor ability to follow training cues

LEVEL TWO COURSE REQUIRED MATERIALS:

1) Acupressure Point Charts for Horses

An Illustrated Guide to 128 Point Locations and Uses, Diana Thompson, author

ISBN #978 0-9816741-0-0     (272 pages)

2) The entire text manual written by Diana Thompson    (441 pages)

Working Title: Acupressure for Horses

A Comprehensive Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine

3) Workbook of Learning Activities, quizzes, worksheets

Prerequisite: Students must first complete the precourse study guide designed for the course before its commencement. Please register early to give yourself 60-90 days prior to the course to absorb the information. This class is suitable for those just beginning their studies, however, horse handling skills and a thorough understanding of equine safety a must!

This course is required for the Specialized Equine Body Worker ® Acupressure Series ( SEBWac). In addition you must be a qualified Equine Body Worker ® graduate for this certification.

Please note: Those who have taken the EQ803: Equine Acupressure Foundation Course are not required to take the level one course. They may start with the EQ810: Equine Acupressure Level Two course but they must be very familiar with the EQ803 material to be successful

For the certification outline, please click here:

http://www.equinology.com/info/certification.asp