Here are the Year 2012 dates for Diana's group programs. For further information on the programs listed below call or e-mail the clinic organizer for details or contact Diana's office at phone (707) 542-4646, or E-mail: info@dianathompson.com
2012 Schedule of Classes by Date and Location
March 31, 2012
Save your Horses Life: Learn Acupressure and Massage
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California (north of Santa Rosa, California)
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May 5- 6, June 2-3 and June 23 - 24, 2012
Equine Acupressure Level One Three-Weekend Format
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California (north of Santa Rosa, California)
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May 5 – May 11, 2012
Equine Acupressure Level One Six-Day Intensive Format
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California (north of Santa Rosa, California)
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May 23 - May 29, 2012
Equine Acupressure Level One Six-Day Intensive Format
Location: London, Ontario, Canada Sponsor Lyndsey Deutsch Ph (403) 556-0716
E-mail: wpcg@telus.net Website: www.hoofnpaws.ca
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August, 2012 4-day program Dates to be Announced
Bach Flower Essences for Horses and Dogs
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California (north of Santa Rosa, California)
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September 22 - 23, October 20 - 21 and November 10 - 11, 2012
Equine Acupressure Level Two Three-Weekend Format
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California (north of Santa Rosa, California)
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September 22 - 28, 2012
Equine Acupressure Level Two Six-Day Intensive Format
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California (north of Santa Rosa, California)
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October 8 – October 14, 2012
Equine Acupressure Level Two Six-Day Intensive Format
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sponsor Lyndsey Deutsch Ph (403) 556-0716
E-mail: wpcg@telus.net Website: www.hoofnpaws.ca
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Santa Rosa Junior College Community Education
Save your Horses Life: Learn Acupressure and Massage
Saturday, March 31, 2012 Time: 9:30 am to 3 pm
Location: Diana Thompson’s equine facility in Fulton, California (north end of Santa Rosa).
During the morning lecture students will learn about the causes of colic, the signs of colic and shock and how to take the vital signs to monitor the health of your horse and communicate with your veterinarian. During the afternoon hands-on class with the horses students will learn and practice the acupressure and massage methods that can help a horse who is experiencing colic or shock.
TO REGISTER:
Contact the Santa Rosa Junior College Community Education office at phone (707) 527-4372 or register online at www.santarosa.edu/communityed
Equine Acupressure Level One Course – Six Days of Class Time
The six-day Level One Course provides a thorough, accurate foundation in equine acupressure and the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to equine health. Students will have study requirements to complete before class begins and home study assignments in addition to the six class days. The course includes a guided, graded externship program that is completed by the student following the course. This course is part of a three-course certificate program offered by Equinology®.
The Level One student will learn the locations and functions of 14 acupressure meridians, over 110 equine acupressure points and functions, hands-on acupressure techniques and point selection process. With this information, students will be able to select acupressure points to calm the horse, ease soreness, strengthen the back and hindquarters, improve endurance, ease colic and other digestive problems, prevent and relieve respiratory infections, improve immune function, help the aging horse and more.
The Level One Course is offered in two formats:
1) Level One Course Three-Weekend Format. The six days of class are held on three weekends. The three weekends are scheduled three or four weeks apart.
OR
2) Level One Course Six-Day Intensive Format. During a 7-day period, students spend six days in class. Day four is spent out of class for study and rest.
2012 dates for the Equine Acupressure Level One Course:
May 5 - 6, June 2 - 3 and June 23 - 24, 2012 Three-Weekend Format
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California (north of Santa Rosa, California)
Contact: Diana Thompson Phone (707) 542-4646 or e-mail: info@dianathompson.com
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May 5 – May 11, 2012 Six-Day Intensive
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California (north of Santa Rosa, California)
Contact: Diana Thompson Phone (707) 542-4646 or e-mail: info@dianathompson.com
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May 23 – May 29, 2012 Six-Day Intensive Equine Acupressure Level One
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Contact: Lyndsey Deutsch Ph (403) 556-0716 E-mail: wpcg@telus.net
Website: www.hoofnpaws.ca
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Equine Acupressure Level Two Course – Six Days of Class Time
In the six day Level Two course, students will deepen their understanding of the Level One material while learning pattern assessment, lifestyle management and additional acupressure point combinations. From the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, the correct flow of qi creates and supports the optimum physical and emotional health of the horse. The Level Two student will learn how to carry out a thorough TCM assessment of the horse in order to identify and address incorrect flows of qi and 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, angry behavior, lack of clear thinking, poor ability to follow training cues
The Six-day Level Two Course is offered in two formats:
1) Level One Course Three-Weekend Format. The six days of class are held on three weekends, which are scheduled three or four weeks apart.
OR
2) Level One Course Six-Day Intensive Format. During a 7-day period, students spend six days in class. Day four is spent out of class for study and rest.
2012 dates for the Equine Acupressure Level Two Course:
September 22 - 23, October 20 - 21, and November 10 - 11, 2012 Three-Weekend Format
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California.
Contact: Diana Thompson Phone (707) 542-4646 or e-mail: info@dianathompson.com
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September 22 - 28, 2012 Six-day Intensive Format
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California.
Contact: Diana Thompson Phone (707) 542-4646 or e-mail: info@dianathompson.com
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October 8 – October 14, 2012 Six-Day Intensive Format
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Contact: Lyndsey Deutsch e-mail: wpcg@telus.net website: www.hoofnpaws.ca
Phone (403) 556-0716
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Bach Flower Essences for Horses and Dogs
4-day program in August, 2012 Dates to be Announced
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California (north of Santa Rosa, California)
Contact: Diana Thompson Phone (707) 542-4646 or e-mail: info@dianathompson.com
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