Holistic Healthcare for Pets
Summer Courses
2009
Holistic Health Care
Nutrition
Homeopathy
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Reiki
Calendar
| Time | Saturday
June 13 | Sunday
June 14 | Monday
June 15 | Tuesday
June 16 | Wednesday
June 17 | Thursday
June 18 | Friday
June 19 |
| 9 am - 5 pm | Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets | Introduction to Homeopathic Animal Care | Intermediate Homeopathic Animal Care |
| 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Healing Cancer (in humans) Video Seminar -- FREE!!! No Registration Required | Reiki Level I | (no class) |
| Time | Saturday
June 20 | Sunday
June 21 | Monday
June 22 | Tuesday
June 23 | Wednesday
June 24 | Thursday
June 25 | Friday
June 26 |
| 9 am - 5 pm | Real Food for Real Pets | Introduction to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine | Intermediate Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine | (no class) |
Courses -- Prerequisite
Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets
Instructor: Christina Chambreau, DVM
Prerequisite: None.
Description: This course will give you a new understanding of health for animals and people. The Holistic paradigm will be discussed as well as the goal of holistic treatment. The early warning signs of illness will be exposed, as well as the progression of disease and healing. The introduction of an array of holistic methods will make the student aware of the broad range of holistic treatments available. Vaccinations, nutrition, and the current best recommendations will also be covered.
Length: 1 day, 9am -- 5pm.
Courses -- Introductory
Introduction to Homeopathic Animal Care
Instructor: Christina Chambreau, DVM
Prerequisite: Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets
Description: Open to professionals and non-professionals, this comprehensive course will teach you the history, philosophy, and basics of homeopathy as applied to animal care. You will learn the treatment of acute problems and be introduced to the treatment of chronic problems.
Length: 1 day, 9am -- 5pm.
Real Food for Real Pets: Introduction to Animal Nutrition
Instructor: Jennifer Boniface, MS
Prerequisite: Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets
Description:This course begins with a brief history of the pet food industry, the difference in anatomy and physiology among herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. Species-appropriate food and the pros and cons of various feeding options are covered. Apprehensions about diet changes are addressed along with some practical methods for transitioning to a better diet. Information about supplements and specific health problems is also provided.
Length: 1 day, 9am -- 5pm.
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
Instructor: Alison Ryan Key, DVM CVA
Prerequisite: Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets
Description:This one day course will introduce the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how they relate to our companion animals. Chinese medicine theory will be introduced.
Length: 1 day, 9am -- 5pm.
Reiki Level I
Instructor: Lisa DuPree, RMT, IARP, Reiki Master/Teacher
Prerequisite: Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets
Description:Attunements for Level I Reiki Practitioners. Class will include special emphasis on working with Animal Companions, as well as humans. The class will cover an explanation and a history of Reiki, Reiki symbol(s), practical applications, body scanning, and an attunement / initiation. Participants will be able to perform Reiki on themselves and their loved ones upon completion of the class, and will be certified as Level I Practitioners.
Length: 3 days, 6:30pm -- 8:30pm.
Please Note: The course is in three sessions on consecutive evenings. Each session is two hours. Class size is limited. Please register only if you can attend all three sessions.
Courses -- Intermediate
Intermediate Homeopathic Animal Care
Instructor: Christina Chambreau, DVM
Prerequisites:Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets
Introduction to Homeopathic Animal Care or consent of instructor.
Description: This course provides an overview of treating chronic disease in animals. You will learn: how to take a case and evaluate the symptoms; how to use the repertory and "translate" it for use with animals; how to analyze the case and use the materia medica to select the best remedy; how to choose the correct potency; and, most important, how to evaluate an animal's response to treatment. You will also get some practice working on cases provided by the instructor.
Length: 5 days, 9am -- 5pm.
Intermediate Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
Instructor: Alison Ryan Key, DVM CVA
Prerequisites: Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine for Pets.
Description:This 3 day course will further discuss the concepts of traditional Chinese medicine and how they relate to our companion animals. Meridian pathways, Integration of 8 principle and 5 element will be reviewed. Food therapy as based in TCVM will be introduced as well as Chinese medical massage and acupressure techniques.
Length: 3 days, 9am -- 5pm.
FREE Video Seminar
Healing Cancer (in humans) with Case Studies
Description:One of every three people will be diagnosed with this dreaded disease. There are many clinics outside of the mainstream medical community that have resulted in thousands being healed. Learn how scientists have been able to turn cancer on and off.
Length: 2 evenings, 6:30pm -- 8:30pm.
The Instructors
Instructor: Christina Chambreau, DVM
Christina Chambreau, DVM is founder and past-Chair of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy. She teaches throughout North America and has been practicing Homeopathy for 20 years. She recently authored The Healthy Animal's Journal: What You Can Do to Have Your Dog or Cat Live A Long and Healthy Life.
"A dynamic teacher! You remember what she says because she graphically represents material with her enthusiastic manner."
Instructor: Jennifer Boniface, MS
Jennifer Boniface is an animal nutritionist, who holds both a Bachelors Degree (BS) in Animal Science and a Masters Degree (MS), in Animal Nutrition Science. Both degrees are from the University of Maryland. Her graduate research specialized in canine diets. Her thesis project, conducted through the Nutrition Lab at the National Zoo in Washington,D.C., focused on the formulation and analysis of a special diet to help control urinary stones and other health problems in an endangered canid species, called the maned wolf.Instructor: Alison Key, DVM
Dr. Key became interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine during her undergraduate years at the University of Maryland while taking Tai Chi. After graduating from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002; she completed her certification to be a veterinary acupuncturist. She is a member of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncturists.Instructor: Lisa DuPree, RMT, IARP, Reiki Master/Teacher
Certified Usui Reiki Master/Teacher Lisa Dupree is a holistic animal health practitioner and teacher, offering alternative treatments to assist people and their beloved animals. She has been closely involved with animals her entire life, and has worked in the showing, training, and competition of: horses, sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, dogs, cats, chickens and rabbits. Lisa has been an instructor for more than 20 years, across many disciplines.
Registration
STEP ONE: Please Click Hereto supply Student Information. (This is required so that we may contact you about last minute schedule changes.)
STEP TWO: Register Online (below) ... OR ... Download and complete the Registration Form and return it by mail.
STEP THREE: Note! Text books may be required. Please consult the Book List. (Text Books can be ordered online.)
| Nutrition Track | Homeopathy Track | Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Track | Reiki Track |
Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets
(Everyone should take this 1-day course!) |
| Real Food for Real Pets | Introduction to Homeopathic Animal Care | Introduction to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine | Reiki Level I |
| Intermediate Homeopathic Animal Care | Intermediate Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine | |
Individual Course Registration
Before registering for individual courses, check out Multiple Course Tracks and Combos below.
Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets
Price: $95 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $115 thereafter.
Register Online.
Introduction to Homeopathic Animal Care
Price: $95 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $115 thereafter.
Register Online.
Real Food for Real Pets: Introduction to Animal Nutrition
Price: $95 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $115 thereafter.
Register Online.
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
Price: $95 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $115 thereafter.
Register Online.
Reiki Level I
Price: $95 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $115 thereafter.
Register Online.
Intermediate Homeopathic Animal Care
Price: $495 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $595 thereafter.
Register Online.
Intermediate Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
Price: $295 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $355 thereafter.
Register Online.
Healing Cancer (in humans) with Case Studies Video Seminar
Price: FREE!!!
No registration required.
Register for Multiple Courses in a Track and Save Money
Nutrition Track:
Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets, Real Food for Real Pets. (2 days)
Price: $165 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $205 thereafter.
Register Online For Both Courses in this Track.
Homeopathy Track:
Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets, Introduction to Homeopathic Animal Care, Intermediate Homeopathic Animal Care. (7 days)
Price: $615 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $735 thereafter.
Register Online For All Courses in this Track.
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Track:
Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets, Introduction to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Intermediate Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine for Pets. (5 days)
Price: $435 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $520 thereafter.
Register Online For All Courses in this Track.
Reiki Track:
Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets, Reiki Level I. (1 day plus 3 evenings)
Price: $165 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $205 thereafter.
Register Online For Both Courses in this Track.
Other Course Combos to Save You Money
Weekend Student's Combo:
Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets, Introduction to Homeopathic Animal Care, Real Food for Real Pets, Introduction to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. (4 days)
Price: $335 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $400 thereafter.
Register Online For All Weekend Courses.
The Whole Catalog Combo:
Introduction to Holistic Health Care for Pets, Real Food for Real Pets, Introduction and Intermediate Homeopathic Animal Care, Introduction and Intermediate Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Reiki Level I. (12 days plus 3 evenings)
Price: $1075 if registered online or postmarked by May 15, $1285 thereafter.
Register Online For All Summer Courses.
The Class Location
14900 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD 20715
Directions
Local Accommodations
15202 Major Lansdale Blvd.
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 809-1800
Reservations: (800) 872-8356 (Travelocity)
103 Rooms, 3 Floors, AAA Approved
Distance from Class: 1.9 miles
3700 Town Center Blvd.
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 262-8045
Reservations: (800) 257-3000
119 Rooms, 4 Floors, AAA Approved
Distance from Class: 2.0 miles
4500 Crain Hwy.
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 464-0089
Reservations: (800) 872-8356 (Travelocity)
110 Rooms, 6 Floors, AAA Approved
Distance from Class: 2.3 miles
Holistic Health Care for Pets is a program of Prince Georges Feral Friends, SPCA, Inc., a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of Maryland, with a mission to improve the lives of free-roaming cats and promote the use of holistic health care.The Prince Georges Compassion Project, another program of PGFF SPCA aims to reduce domestic violence and animal cruelty by teaching compassion through promoting the human-animal bond. Contributions are tax deductible.