Founders

Nancy Zidonis, Founder 

Nancy Zidonis, is a pioneer in the field of animal acupressure. She wrote the first equine and canine acupressure handbooks. Nancy, along with Amy Snow, is the founding partner of Tallgrass Publishers and Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute.

Nancy began her work in animal acupressure over 35 years ago. She has studied and worked extensively in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine for animals and veterinary homeopathy. She is the co-author of 8 acupressure books, author of four DVDs, meridian charts, and canine and equine acupressure Apps along with numerous articles for publications. Nancy studied at the International Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Colorado, USA. Nancy also holds a diploma from the  British Institute of Homeopathy Veterinarian Diploma. She was s founder of  the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage.   

 Amy Snow, Founder

Has been in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1976 and has worked with dogs and horses since childhood. She studied at the International Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Colorado, USA.

Amy integrated her love of animals with Chinese Medicine and other eastern bodywork modalities 22 years ago when she joined Nancy Zidonis with whom she co-authored 8 animal acupressure texts including Acu-Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure, Acu-Horse: A Guide to Equine Acupressure, and Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure. Additionally, she contributes articles to publications in the US, Canada, Australia, and England. As was a found of the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage.