My way to Alchemical Animal Massage Therapy
Hi, my name is Antonia and I'm happy to meet you. Originally from Sourhern Germany, I meanwhile live in New Brunswick, Canada. Growing up with horses and dogs, I very early developed a passion for animals health and over the years, I realised that nearly everything I did to keep my own natural balance is connected to animals.
My personal journey form a healthy relationship with myself began after a relationship ended in my early twenties, leading me to the question "who am I and what do I want to do with my life?"
Seeking the answer to this question set me up for an intense pathway, still leading me deeper and deeper into my inner microcosmos. Along the path, I have met great fellow seekers, teachers, learned to listen to my body's wisdom as well as to the sharing of animals, plants and mother nature's wisdom.
As it naturally happens, once your inside begins to shift, your life around you follows.
I grew from a standard English rider without a deeper understanding of horses into someone who is able to listen to them, began to see and feel their teachings, as well as those of all animals, trees and plants. I began to use herbs and food for ours dogs as a natural way to maintain their wellbeing. And I began to question, if the job in the Human Resources Department of Mercedes-Benz, that had served me well for many years, still was, where I want to be. In 2019, I put all fears aside and followed my heart: I quit and began to study Traditional Chinese Medicine for animals and pets, combining two things I have always loved. Eventually, the road led me to Shamanism, Animal Communication, Chinese Herbs, Mushrooms, Classical Chinese Medicine and now is all coming together of what my mentor Lorie considers "Modern Day Alchemy" for animals and pets.
Working with it has been and still is a continuing reconnection with myself. Whether I massage your animal, talk to your animal or teach fellow therapists in Germany - for me, it all deepens the connection with my personal Tao.
The more I work as an Alchemical practitioner, the more often I experience, what a powerful guide to emotional, physical and psychic balance nature and animals can be. This is why I plan to offer meditations and courses for you as an animal or pet owner in the future, too. To enable you to share such wonderful and transforming experiences.
New Shen Reconnection
Over the years of practising Acupuncture and Animal Communication, I've seen that you as your animal's human partner and he/she are deeper connected than you likely think. Often, animals carry emotions or physical dysbalance together with you. Or they want to make you aware of something you are shutting away, because you don't want to feel or see it. So sometimes, in order help your animal back into his/her natural balance, the best help you can provide for your horse, dog, or any other animal, is to be honest with yourself. And open up towards what wants to be seen and transformed.
This is why New Shen Reconnection will eventually not only be a space to find support for your animal, but also for you as a team.
I personally think, that listening to your body is a great way to start this, as years ago OSHO®'s "Remembering Yourself of the Forgotten Language of Talking to your BodyMind" together with a holistic nutritionist training has been my personal starting point for my own journey of reconnection. This is why I invite you to explore my offers on meditation, my blog and my Instagram, where I share input for you and your animal about animal massage, animal communication, acupressure points and the psychological aspect of the Five Elements.
Why the name "New Shen Reconnection?" - well, read about it in the blog.
Chinese Medicine
TCM Herbs, Nutrition & Meditation
Animal Communication
Where did I learn?
Akuvett
TCVM Acupuncture for Horses and Pets with Dr. Vera Vetter and Martina Kräcker
Sarah Mergen Tiertherapie
Traditional Horse Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Tongue Diagnosis, Bi-Syndroms, TCM-Type and more
EC Academy
Acupuncture of the Middle with Dr. Are Thorensen and Mareike Lauber
Talgrass North America
Basis Training in Tui Na Massage
Mingmeng
Psychology of the Five Elements, Kinesiology with Guido Hönig
A New Possibility
Kunlun Mountain & the Spirits of the Five Elements, 2024 Alchemical Healing Mentorship with Lorie Eve Dechard
Stephanie Nosco
Qi Gong & Yin Yoga around the Five Spirits of the Five Elements
Sarah Mergen Tiertherapie
Basic Training in Chinese Herbs with Guido Hönig, Healing Mushrooms for Animals in TCM with Kirsten Händel
Florian Ploberger
How to use Western Herbs within TCM, TCM House Apothecary
Myko Vital
Healing Mushrooms for animals
Holistic Health Adviser
Academy for Natural Health (Akademie der Naturheilkunde), Switzerland
Animal Talk
Animal Communication Training with Katharina Gard
Frag Dein Pferd
Energetical healing for animals with Lisa Huck
Fauna Speak
Basic Training in Animal Communication, Animal Communication Round Tables and Interspecies Round Tables with Kirsten Houser
Edible Mushrooms
Studying Mushrooms in New Brunswick and Germany with Jessica Gauvin
Remembering Yourself of the Forgotten Language of Talking to your BodyMind
official facilitator for OSHO®'s meditative therapy, trained by Vatayana
currently...
I am a member of
A New Possibiliys's Alchemical Healing Professionals lead by Lorie Eve Dechard
New Shen Reconnection FAQ
Why do you not offer acupuncture for animals or pets in Canada?
While I am trained in different acupuncture Styles, rooted in Chinese Medicine, and acupunctured clients for a couple of years in Germany, Canadian legislation restricts acupuncture to trained veterinarians. Equine and Canine Massage however can be practised by trained practitioners, which is why I use mu knowledge and experience with Alchemical Chinese Equine and Canine Massage now. If you are looking for an acupuncture treatment for your animal, please ask your vet or contact the veterinary board for respective practitioners.
What is included in an Alchemical Chinese Equine or an Alchemical Chinese Canine Massage Session?
All packages include:
Massage of your horse or dog as long as he or she needs it
depending on the massage technique I use the usage of Essential Oils, Flower Essences, Kinesiological Tape or herbal based massage oils
homework for you, e.g. certain acupressure points or stretching techniques
answering of your questions
How many sessions does my horse or dog need?
That depends on each individual :) Mainly, which other measures already have been taken to deal with his or her problem. In acute cases, one or two massages might be enough, for chronically issues regular massages can make sense. We will talk about further visits and I always try to make sure to meet both, your animal's and your needs.
Where do you teach?
I am currently teaching Acupuncture and Herbal Nutrition via the ECAcademy in Germany.
Contact Me
Please note that none of my work, blog posts, courses or ebooks can or shall replace a treatment by a veterinary, doctor, psychotherapist or holistic health therapist. What I share here serves the purpose of your education in order to understand yourself as well as your animal better. My services can be a great addition to any kind of treatment, but not replace them. Therefore, please never replace medication or any other prescribed treatments on your own, but seek the advice of your veterinary or doctor.
In addition, animals might react with biting, kicking or similar defence mechanisms to any type of physical work on their bodies. Please supervise your animal's or pet's reactions carefully and keep in mind that your safety always comes first. When in doubt or when you feel insecure, please refer to a professional animal therapist for support.