Massage & Bodywork

November/December 2009

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Massage J ust like humans, animals touch their young a great deal from birth. And just like humans, animals respond to and benefi t from nurturing touch from birth to death. As animal massage practitioners, our goal is to not only evaluate an animal's physical nature, but also to build trust, communication, and respect with this somewhat silent client. When that is accomplished, the therapy session becomes a symbiotic experience where animal and therapist work together and healing begins. Animal Meet Their Need For Touch BY PATRICIA WHALEN-SHAW connect with your colleagues on massageprofessionals.com 49

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