Q: How does TTouch work?

TTouch use a combination of specific touches, lifts, and movement exercises.  TTouch helps to release tension and increase body awareness. This allows the animal to be handled without provoking typical fear responses.

Q: What are the benefits of TTouch training?

By using TTouch and a variety of other tools, like the Confidence Course, you can assist the animal in experiencing self-confidence in previously frightening situations. Even the most difficult problems are often eliminated. You can also learn how to apply the Tellington TTouch to assist with recovery from illness or injury, or just enhance the quality of your animal’s life.

Q: How does TTouch compare to massage?

TTouch®  is a method based on light circular movements of the fingers and hands all over the body. The intent of the TTouch is to activate the function of the cells and awaken cellular intelligence – a little like “turning on the electric lights of the body.”  Massage works deeper effecting primarily the muscular system.

Q: What is Tellington TTouch®?

The Tellington TTouch®  is a specialized approach to the care and training of our animal companions.  This method based on cooperation and respect, offers a positive approach to training, can improve health, and presents solutions to common behavioral and physical problems.

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of 100% pure essential to affect, change, and influence emotions. behaviors, and physical helath issues.

What are Essentail Oils?

Essential Oils (EO’s) are the liquid for and life essence of plant matter.  There are a  few ways to extact  the oil from the leaves, flowers, roots, bark or fruit of a plant.

Do essential oils work with animals?

Essentail oils work very well with dogs and horses, though 1-2% dilutions are recommended. Cats and birds require extra caution as some oils can be toxic to them.  Always consult with a qualified aromatherapist before using with animals.

What does it mean to dilute an essential oil?

Dilution means to combine the essntial oils with a carrier oil.  For most common uses of EO’s it is appropriate and often necessaryto dilute.  If an oil is not diluted it is applied “neat” or “straight” from the bottle.

What is a carrier oil?

A carrier oil, or base oil, is a vegatable or nut oil that is appropriate for topical use and is used to dilute an EO.  Common carrier oils are Almond, Coconut, Olive, Jojoba, and Aloe Vera.

How are essential oils applied?

There are 3 primary ways to apply EO’s:

Inhalation which will provide the most immediate effect.  EO’s can be inhaled directly or indirectly (diffused).

Topical/External applications of an EO are absorbed through the skin with the use of a carrier oil.

  Ingested/Internal use is not recommended unless direct medical supervision.

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