holistic care for pets
" I have always had a way with the Fur People" - Cassie Nightengale
K9 Acupuncture & Laser House-Calls
in Salem MA & Nearby Towns are Back!
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Does your dog miss happy zoomies because of pain?
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Barking Zoomies Holistic Consultation
40 minutes Zoom or Phone Sessions
$135.00 Includes:
Comprehensive Natural Care for Your Canine Companion
For dog guardians seeking expert, natural solutions to ease their pet's discomfort, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a profound path to healing. TCM extends far beyond acupuncture; it is a sophisticated system of therapies encompassing herbal medicine, targeted nutrition, and lifestyle adjustments.
As a licensed acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, and animal communicator with over 30 years of experience in veterinary holistic medicine, I bridge the gap between energetic connection and clinical safety. Unlike general intuitive practitioners, my rigorous training in herbal medicine ensures that every recommended remedy is safe, scientifically viable, and guaranteed not to interfere with your dog’s current veterinary medications.
About the Consultation
This comprehensive 40-minute session seamlessly integrates clinical holistic medicine with advanced energy healing. Together, we will develop a customized protocol featuring tailored herbal formulas, homeopathic remedies, targeted acupressure techniques, and therapeutic recipes designed for your dog's unique physiology.
These consultations provide highly effective, non-invasive support for canines experiencing:
Chronic Pain & Mobility Issues: Arthritis, hip dysplasia, and neurological disorders.
Systemic Ailments: Allergies, chronic skin conditions, and gastrointestinal distress.
Emotional Well-being: Behavioral anxiety and emotional trauma.
As an experienced Animal Empath, I connect with your pet’s energetic field to identify the root causes of physical and emotional symptoms. My decades of practice have taught me to look beyond conventional boundaries, integrating botanical medicine with sound therapy, energetic alignment, and crystal healing to restore balance to the body, mind, and soul.
What is Included:
Clinical Herbal & Homeopathic Protocol: Custom natural remedy selections.
Nutritional & Supplement Guidance: Targeted dietary plans and recipes.
Integrative Wellness Recommendations: Lifestyle adjustments, essential oil safety, sound therapy, and crystal support. (Please note: We do not sell products; unbiased sourcing information will be provided.)
Acupressure Instructions: Practical guidance for at-home care.
Follow-Up Summary Report: A comprehensive email detailing your protocol, complete with instructional video links.
Remote Reiki & Energy Healing Session: A dedicated distance healing session conducted after our consultation (no attendance required). A photograph of your dog is requested prior to the session.
Intuitive Insights: An oracle/tarot reading featuring a dedicated message from your pet to you.
📞To schedule a Barking Zoomie Consultation please use the "Contact Me" form to request a session.🐾
I will give you a few options of days and times to choose from and send an invoice via Venmo or Zelle.
PLEASE NOTE: I must receive paperwork & payment before scheduling your consultation.
Special August Offer: Expand Your Pet's Wellness Routine
Beginning August 1st, 2026, complimentary enrollment in our Online Animal Acupressure & Laser Class will be included with all Barking Zoomies Consultations. This exclusive bonus is available for a limited time and expires on August 31st, 2026.
Prefer to take the course independently? The online class is also available at a special promotional rate $24.99 exp 9/6/26
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Basic Canine Acupressure for Dog Owners: Acupressure techniques to ease your pet's pain and stress. May be used for cats too! An introductory online course on how to ease your dog’s pain, stress and common ailments with acupressure. This class is for dog owners and those who work with dogs who want to learn acupressure & laser techniques and theories .
The online class Herbs & Natural Remedies for Dogs has been combined with this class. One extra hour of content with herbal, homeopathic and natural remedies to ease your pet's symptoms.
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acupuncture & holistic medicine for pets
Acupuncture in animals was first used on the horses of Chinese emperors over 2,000 years ago and has been widely used in the treatment of horses in America for decades. It is very effective for a wide range of ailments in animals. This treatment is often used for pain and chronic disease, movement disorders such as hip dysplasia, arthritis and other painful symptoms especially in older dogs and cats.
Acupuncture works through helping to maintain the health of the body. The basic principles of acupuncture are the same in animals as in humans. Chinese medical theory states that disease is the result of a blockage in energy flow (Qi or Chi) along pathways in the body. Inserting needles into these pathways unblocks the energy and restores health. I combine the use of a laser during the session to enhance the effectiveness of the needles.
Though many people are a bit squeamish about needles, most dogs don't mind at all. However, I do not treat aggressive dogs and do not muzzle animals for their sessions. Muzzling the animal causes stress and defeats the purpose of the treatment.
Nutrition and herbal therapy play a crucial role in canine health as well. An herbal and nutritional consultation is part of the initial treatment package. It's an opportunity for us to discuss your pet's diet and try to find ways that food is either hurting or helping the healing process.s
I do not sell any herbal products. You will be given a list of recommendations specific to your pet's needs and information on how to use them and places to purchase them
herbs & homeopathic medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is a 2,000 year old tradition using naturally occurring substances — including herbs — to enhance one's health and vitality. As opposed to Western medicine, the foundation of this approach is to support the body's natural self-healing mechanisms and abilities.
I am a licensed herbalist with significant training in herbal & homeopathic medicine with over 30 years experience. Since each patient has different needs, I carefully select herbal formulas, liniments or homeopathic remedies that are specific to your pet's needs.
After the first session for your pet, you will receive an email with a list of these recommendation along with informative videos that are available for free on the Four Paws Acupuncture YouTube Channel.
laser acupuncture
Laser Acupuncture is the latest innovation in the 2,500 year old medical tradition of acupuncture. It uses low-energy laser beams — instead of traditional acupuncture needles — on specific points of your body to unblock and restore the healthy flow of Qi (energy) through the body's meridians. This treatment is completely painless, and just as effective as a traditional acupuncture session.
I combine laser acupuncture with acupuncture in all of my sessions with animals and when needed with people. During the session a laser will be used on points on the body that are specific for reducing pain, promoting circulation and boosting the immune system. It does not require the animal to be still. Most dogs love it and sometimes cats want to chase it!
Laser is included in all animal acupuncture sessions at no extra cost.
The many benefits of laser acupuncture include:
Relieves pain!
Moves energy
Stimulates the acu-points
Moves energy through the meridians
Improves circulation
Stress and tension relief
Increased energy levels
Aids digestion
Greater sense of overall health and well-being
acupressure
Acupressure is based on one the most ancient principles of healing — that simply touching a specific point on the body will release stress and improve health in the body. In an acupressure session, I apply firm pressure directly to these "points" on your body or your pet's, which muscle tension and improves circulation. This simple and powerful technique has been shown to very effective in treating pain, headaches, backaches, and even insomnia.
Acupressure is combined with every acupuncture session. Basic acupressure instructions are given to all pet owners so that they may continue to help speed along their pet's recovery process at home in between sessions.
More information for Private Acupressure & Laser Lessons: https://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/learn-animal-acupressure
I have created an Online Class for Pet Owners:
nutritional recommendations
You are what you eat applies to your pet too! Your pet's first session will include nutritional recommendations, recipes and snack ideas to help keep it happy and healthy!
reiki
Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that cleanses and balances the energy system in the body. As a result, the body's natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health. During a session, I work directly with your energy field to remove blockages, detoxify your system, and restore your vital life force energy. Reiki utilizes a gentle laying on of hands to conduct the necessary energy force between us. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.
I combine Reiki into all of my acupuncture sessions. There is no extra charge for this.
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