Australia

Sue Haslingden, Equine Acupressure Practitioner
South Eastern NSW
Phone: 0438 583330
Website: Platypus Country                                                  

Sue is a certified Equine Practitioner who studied under the professional guidance of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute in America, completing her studies in 2011. This recognition builds on a previous graduation, Diploma of Equine Massage Therapy, involving two years of study under a veterinarian including anatomy and physiology of movement, biomechanics and conformation of movement, horse exercise physiology, massage programmes, herbal remedies, & behaviour. Sue combines the philosophies of east and west for an ultimate outcome in equine well-being.

Sue also holds a Cert IV in Training and Assessment and has been involved with TAFE NSW (Technical and Further Education), teaching the Western Institute's practical units within the Diploma of Equine Therapy. Sue believes it is vital to build on knowledge and skill, and attends clinics, seminars & workshops on a regular basis to keep informed.

Michael Yeo, Small Animal Practitioner                                                                         
Surf Coast, Victoria 
Phone: 0422 446-996 
Email: mikeyeo@bigpond.net.au 

A canine acupressure practitioner, Michael also specialises in canine myofunctional therapy, Bowen, kinesiology taping and canine conditioning. He is currently expanding his skills base completing studies in canine nutrition, cranio-sacral therapy, veterinary nursing and Certificate Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP). Holistic therapy services are provided in the Surf Coast, Geelong and Melbourne areas by appointment.

Any "spare time" is spent conditioning, training, competing and Judging with his Weimaraner companions; Aaro, 11 and Zoe, 6 years, and recent arrival puppy, Bohdi, in various disciplines of Showing, Tracking, Track and Search, Endurance, Obedience and Retrieving.

Sue is a certified Equine Practitioner who studied under the professional guidance of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute in America. Additionally, she is a Reiki Master, trained with the Australian School of Reiki and specialized in animals. This included animal behavioral traits both physically and psychologically. Sue has a 25-year background in as well as 10-years of working in Social Work. She has a wealth of information and experience in these fields that contributes to her work with animal acupressure. Sue loves competing with her show horse, Andy in Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Trail, and most recently, Dressage. She fully understands the issues of both the competitive and recreational horse owners must contend. Sue has had an interest in natural healing for animals and has been connected to animals all her life.

Danielle Flynn
Narrikup, WA
Phone: 0429 520 249
Email: horseacupressure@gmail.com                                  

Danielle is a certified Equine Acupressure practitioner who studied under the professional guidance of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure, completing her studies in 2013. Additionally she holds a Bachelor of Arts - Science and Diploma of Health Science in Kinesiology. Danielle integrates the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a deep empathy and intuition for horses. Being passionate about the health of our equine companions, she works with acupoints to help create harmony and balance. A gentle and holistic approach to horse care. Danielle works in Albany, Denmark and surrounding areas and South West Western Australia.

Charles Stranks, Equine Practitioner
Clemont, Queensland
Email: miena_stranks@bigpond.com                                   

Gillian Magnabosco, Equine Practitioner
4740 Mt. Darragh Rd Mt. Darragh, NSW 2632
Phone: (02) 6458 2065
Email: tresche@bigpond.com

Gillian is a certified Equine Acupressure Practitioner with the Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute. She has strong beliefs in the power of TCM and dedicates herself to helping horses heal themselves on many levels. As a proponent of this ancient wisdom, Gillian holds the view that humans/animal are only comprised of a body containing physical cells. Her belief acknowledges the holistic form of man who exists on many levels. Good health being a result of emotional, mental and spiritual harmony and balance.

Gillian's further studies include Kinesiology, Touch for Health, Muscle Testing, and Bowen on horses as well as the promotion of Barefoot trimming. She has studied the art of communicating with horses through the use of body language to establish leadership, friendship, and trust. Over the past twenty years she has been involved in the breeding and training of Arabians for endurance and racing.

Dawn Astley
Coffs Coast Region, NSW
Astley Equilibrium Animal AcuTherapy
Phone: 0410 588412
Email: dawn_astley@hotmail.com

Dawn specializes in Equine and Canine acupressure, and is also happy to work with cats.She provides services in the Lake Macquarie, Hunter Region of NSW.

Robyn Grice
Lot 15 Black Marlin Drive
Bermagui, NSW 2546
Phone: 0405 920 360
Email: robynshiatsu7@gmail.com                                       

Robyn is an equine practitioner with the Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute, extending her knowledge of TCM from 20 years of human focused Zen Shiatsu experience to the equine world. She has trained in Equine Acupuncture and Shiatsu, working with animals on many levels. Being passionate about TCM she continues to be involved in professional development where ever it arises. This keeps her skills and knowledge base up to speed. Robyn is involved in a local practice treating humans with Zen Shiatsu, reiki, bush flower essences and homeopathy, teaches Ki yoga, and passes on her skills and experience to the animals.

Dagmar Scherer, Feline and Canine Practitioner
Clear Mountain Queensland Australia
Phone: (07) 3298 5036
Mobile: 0417 716 907
Email: dagmar@animalconnection.com.au 

As an Animal Therapist Dagmar always involves the client to get a full picture of the animal (not just looking at a condition such as arthritis) and then decides on the best approach for this individual animal. Dagmar is a certified Acupressure Practitioner who studied under the professional guidance of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute in America. Dagmar studied a number of holistic practices and often uses a combined approach for the best outcome.

Lawrence Maskill, Equine Acupressure Practitioner
Strath Creek, Victoria, Australia
Email: endurogirl@gmail.com 

Lawrence has lived with animals all her life. She is a strong advocate for integrated health and wellness, holistic management and ethical training of animals. Lawrence has competed in and judged Dressage, and instructed for many years. As well as completing her Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute Certified Equine Acupressure Practitioner certification. She is certified in equine nutrition, studied equine myofunctional therapy, and is a Master Level Reiki practitioner and Advanced Energy Healer (Esoteric Acupuncture).

Currently, Lawrence is teaching the Tallgrass Introduction to Equine Acupressure course in Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, she is studying a Bachelor's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is a certified Equine Experiential Learning Facilitator and mBraining coach. She works with TTouch approaches, Connected Riding and the Carolyn Resnick Waterhole Rituals.

Pauline Naudi, Equine Acupressure Practitioner
Bannockburn Victoria
http: Equine Acupressure Therapy
Email: ppnauds@gmail.com
Phone:  0432 038 160                                                             

Pauline studied under the professional guidance of the Tallgrass Institute of Acupressure completing her studies in Jindabyne NSW 2013 to become a certified equine practitioner. Pauline has always had a passion for animals- having worked in the veterinary industry for 25+ years. She has since decided to dedicate her time to her first love- horses. Further studies include Equine Touch- currently at Level 3, with the aim of completing the practitioners track. She has also completed a majority of Dr Eleanor Kellons' educational courses and has a special interest in the management of horses with Endocrine/metabolic disorders.

Pauline is happy to attend to horses in the Golden Plains, Geelong, Bellarine and the Surfcoast region.