Wow! Thanks so much for noticing our blog. We try to think of it as a prayer flag for promoting acupuncture and TCM for both humans and animals. Below are the top 30 blogs. Enjoy!

30 Best Blogs to Learn More About Acupuncture

The practice of acupuncture has been around for thousands of years, and millions of people around the world believe it has helped them overcome everything from allergies to back pain. If you’re interested in learning more about the ancient practice of acupuncture, whether for an additional lesson in alternative medicine outside of medical training school or just for your own personal education, then check out these blogs. You’ll find general information on Chinese medicine, news about the benefits of acupuncture and a whole lot more that can lead to a happier, healthier, more well-informed you.” To read more of this article please visit : http://www.medicalcodingcertification.com/blog/2010/30-best-blogs-to-learn-more-about-acupuncture/

Quan Yin director of Pawsitive Relations with Nubi wan Kenobi, Office Snoopervisor. (Other staff members Zevo Calamari and Luna miso Poosie were on their lunch break when this picture was taken!)

Meet Quan Yin, our latest staff member of Four Paws Acupuncture and PR dog in charge of Pawsitive Relations. She is also the administrator of this new blog, The Barking Oracle. So many titles for a 55 pound rescue dog.

Quan Yin has a very sweet disposition and an old soul. She is named after the Buddhist Goddess of Compassion Quan Yin, also spelled Kuan Yin or Guan Yin. Quan also means dog in Chinese. click here for more info on Quan Yin

Originally from TN, Quan Yin was abandoned during the floods and was fostered by very kind folks working with the SPCA of TN . Thanks to Sheila Duncan and her organization Trouble Says Be Tough we learned about this sweet girl and decided to adopt her. A month later she was transported up to New England via http://www.petsllc.net The sound of diesel engines still terrify her. She is still adjusting to the noises and smells of Salem with the aid of Bach Flower remedies, melatonin, and with lots and lots of love. Quan Yin is teaching us all to have patience.

This dear girl loves her new feline roomies, especially Nubi wan Kenobi, who is really a dog in a cat’s body (aka the puppy-cat). Our other two cats, Zevo Calamari and Luna miso Poosie tolerate Quan Yin but have yet to cuddle with her. More lessons in patience! Can a cat learn to have patience?

Soon Quan Yin will be writing the canine advice column Ask Quan Yin. If you have any dog related questions please email her at QuanYin at fourpawsacupuncture dot com. It is hard to type with paws so she will only be answering a few questions per month.

Thanks to Quan Yin i will be taking more time off to play and relax. We are working on our new summer schedule for house calls and hoping to have an office by fall of 2010 for all those patients who are out of our travel zone.

We are so grateful to have this new dear girl in our lives. There are so many dogs who need homes. Please consider adopting a rescue dog the next time you consider getting a dog.

For Licensed Acupuncturists and Acupuncture students:

Four Paws Acupuncture is very happy (and relieved) to announce that the NCCAOM approved CEU class “Treating Painful Canine Disorders with TCM” is now available. The recording of the audio portion hit a few technical snags which we would like to blame on Mercury in Retrograde! Thanks to all who have been patiently waiting.

Treating Painful Canine Disorders with TCM CEU/PDA Course includes:

* INCLUDES the book “Woof & Warp of Canine Pain” ($18.95 value)
* 2 audio CD’s.
* Directions, additional materials and CEU/PDA exam.
* Those completing the course receive 3 hours of CEU/PDA credit (NCCAOM).
* NCCAOM provider and course#: ACHB 905-001
Dog not included.
For more information or to order the class visit www.fourpawsacupuncture.com

For those who do not want to take the class please note that the book THE WOOF & WARP OF CANINE PAIN, Treating Dogs With TCM can be purchased separately at http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/woof-and-warp-of-canine-pain/10905323

Meet our newest member of the Four Paws Acupuncture staff…Quan Yin! Abandoned during the recent floods in Tennessee, Quan Yin is a 1 year old newfie mix with a sweet disposition. She will be in charge of PR (pawsitive relations) and the spokes-dog for TCM and K9 acupuncture. (Soon she will have her own blog and advice column.)

Quan Yin was fostered by kind folks who work with the SPCA of TN and an organization called Trouble Says Be Tough. Please visit their website for more info and fun products whose proceeds go towards rescuing dogs from kill shelters in TN. Troublesaysbetough

Here are some pics from her arrival on the transport from TN. A big thanks to the folks at Pets LLC Transport for her safe arrival.

Treating Dogs with TCM
by jeanie mossa kraft, L.Ac. with Norman Kraft, L. Ac.

We did it! Our book is at the publishers and we are anxiously awaiting the proof copy for final editions. This book should be available to TCM practitioners by the first week of May.

This is a guide for the acupuncturist practitioner on the treatment of arthritis, pain and bi syndromes in dogs.

Includes:
Diagnosis
Western Veterinary Medication
Chinese Herbal Medicinals
Acupuncture
Canine Nutrition
Supplements & Lifestyle Recommendations
Laser Acupuncture
Tips on Working With Dogs and Their Owners

If you are interested in ordering a copy of this book or would like info on the recently approved NCCAOM class “Treating Painful Canine Disorders with TCM” please email us at woof at fourpawsacupuncture dot com.

The class is 3 CEU/PDA units and will be available to licensed acupuncturists late May. We will have more information on the cost soon.

We added a new page to the Four Paws Acupuncture website with pictures of happy dog patients. To see more of the Four Paws Pack “ Click here! We will be adding more soon. If your dog would like to be posted on our page please email us a photograph.

Four Paws Acupuncture makes K9 acupuncture house calls on the North Shore of MA. www.fourpawsacupuncture.com

Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2010 from Four Paws Acupuncture.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your dog’s health care. A special thanks to my dog patients for the kisses and tail wags.

Happy New Year!
jeanie marie kraft, MS L.Ac.

Four Paws Acupuncture will be closed from Thursday 12/31/09 afternoon through Monday 1/4/10.

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A Pawsitive Break

Four Paws Acupuncture will be closed from Wednesday March 25th through Monday March 30th. I will not be making any house-calls, returning emails or phone calls during this time.

If you would like to schedule a house-call, order herbs or have any concerns please contact me by Tuesday 3/24/09. I apologize for any inconvenience.

Regular acupuncture house-call hours will resume on Tuesday March 31, 2009.

Four Paws Acupuncture House-call Appointment Hours:

* Tuesday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
* Wednesday: 10:30am – 7:00pm
* Thursday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
* Friday: 10:30am – 6:00pm
* Saturday: Emergency appointments only.
* Closed Sundays and Holidays.

Thank you,
jeanie marie