Here are the Year 2013 dates for group programs with Diana Thompson. For further information on these programs contact Diana's office at phone (707) 542-4646, or E-mail: info@dianathompson.com
2013 Schedule of Classes by Date and Location
March 1, 2, and 3, 2013 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC)
Introduction to Equine Acupressure and Massage (EQ SCI 151)
Location: SRJC Classroom and Pavilion at SRJC Shone Farm, Forestville, California
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April 20-21, May 18-19, June 15 -16, 2013 ENROLLMENT CLOSED
Equine Acupressure Level One Three-Weekend Format
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California (north of Santa Rosa, California)
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April 20-26, 2013 ENROLLMENT CLOSED
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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September 14-15, October 12-13 and November 9-10, 2013
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 14 - 20, 2013
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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2013 Course Descriptions
March 1, 2, and 3, 2013 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) 9 am to 4 pm
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC)
Introduction to Equine Acupressure and Massage (EQ SCI 151)
Location: SRJC Classroom and Pavilion at SRJC Shone Farm, Forestville, California
This one-credit course is an introduction to equine anatomy, behavior, massage, range of motion and acupressure. The morning session of each class day is lecture; afternoon sessions are spent working with the SRJC horses. Sign up through the Santa Rosa Junior College at phone (707) 527-4011 or www.santarosa.edu
Advanced Study
Equine Acupressure Level One Course – Six Days of Class Time
ENROLLMENT CLOSED - CLASS IS FULL
The six-day Level One Course provides a thorough, accurate foundation in equine acupressure and the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach to equine health. Students will have study requirements to complete before class begins and home study assignments in addition to the six days in class. The course includes a guided, graded externship program that is to be completed by the student following the course.
The Level One student will learn the locations and functions of 14 major 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 that are known in TCM to strengthen the correct flow of qi, calm the shen and maintain healthy essence. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, when these aspects of health are strong, the horse will have healthy muscles and joints, strong endurance and good function of the digestion, respiratory system and immune system. The acupressure methods can be used to support the horse of any age and discipline including performance horses, horses in training, pleasure trail horse, horses in rescue situations, the aging horse and others*.
*Traditional Chinese Medicine, which includes acupressure, is not a substitute for Western medical care. If your horse has a medical issue, contact your veterinarian for advice and treatment.
For more information, download the course flier and registration form or contact Diana at her office at (707) 542-4646 or info@dianathompson.com
The six-day Equine Acupressure 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, 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.
2013 dates for the Equine Acupressure Level One Course:
April 20-21, May 18-19 and June 15-16, 2013 Three-Weekend Format
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California (north of Santa Rosa, California)
Contact: Diana Thompson at phone (707) 542-4646 or e-mail: info@dianathompson.com
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April 20 - 26, 2013 Six-Day Intensive Equine Acupressure Level One
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility, Fulton, California
Contact: Diana Thompson phone (707) 542-4646 or e-mail: info@dianathompson.com
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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 and additional acupressure point combinations and methods. From the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, the correct flow of qi creates and supports the optimum physical and emotional health of the horse. In contrast, incorrect flows of qi often lead to poor physical health and a lack of emotional balance.
The Level Two student will learn how to carry out a thorough TCM assessment of the horse in order to identify any incorrect flows of qi. Then, acupressure point combinations that are used to address the situation and improve the physical and emotional health of the horse will be discussed and practiced on the class horses. Incorrect flows of qi that will be addressed during class include the patterns of energy imbalance that may contribute to the following issues*:
- tension, injury and performance stress of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints
- respiratory infections, fever, exercise intolerance, recovery from performance stress,
- 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
- problems with the sense organs such as the eyes, nose and ears
- reproductive issues - infertility or mares with tension or aggression during heat cycles
- fearful, nervous, angry behavior, lack of clear thinking, poor ability to follow training cues
*Traditional Chinese Medicine, which includes acupressure, is not a substitute for Western medical care. If your horse has a medical issue, contact your veterinarian for advice and treatment.
For more information, download the course flier or contact Diana at her office at (707) 542-4646 or info@dianathompson.com
The six-day Equine Acupressure 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.
2013 dates for the Equine Acupressure Level Two Course:
September 14-15, October 12-13, November 9-10, 2013 Three Weekend Format
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility in Fulton, California.
Contact: Diana Thompson at phone (707) 542-4646 or e-mail: info@dianathompson.com
Download Course Flier and Registration Form
September 14-20, 2013 Six-Day Intensive Equine Acupressure Level Two
Location: Diana Thompson’s facility, Fulton, California
Contact: Diana Thompson phone (707) 542-4646 or e-mail: info@dianathompson.com
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Santa Rosa Junior College Community Education
Save your Horses Life: Learn Acupressure and Massage
Summer 2013 Saturday Date: To be Announced
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
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