Tonight Dr. Shelley Brown and Julia McPeek from Harmony Vet Center joined us to discuss ways to help optimize energy flow and health span for our beloved animal companions (and us) using Qigong and Acupuncture.
Take Aways from the Webinar:
Drs. Brown and McPeek explained how qigong and acupuncture both work with the meridian energy channels but differ in approach – acupuncture targets the physical while qigong starts outward in the soul and moves inward, though both have direct physiological effects. - Acupuncture uses needles to unblock chi flow and restore balance, releasing hormones to reduce pain and inflammation. Qigong comes from the soul outward while acupuncture goes from physical inward, but they can work together and both influence mind, body and spirit.
- Dr. McPeek led the group in qigong practices like organ smiling to cultivate happiness and health, advising setting intention, permission, gratitude and respect for boundaries. She detailed techniques for different organs that can benefit pet guardians and pets.
- When choosing instruction, consider a practitioner’s lineage, certifications like medical qigong, and whether their approach feels balanced and integrative. Be wary of claims to cure through energy alone without veterinary care. Experience styles and teachers to find the right fit.
- Dr. McPeek guided cultivating a positive energy ball through the lower dantian and heart while imprinting intentions of health, then sharing it with pets. Case studies showed how resolving energy imbalances through qigong and acupuncture relieved conditions like hyperactivity when underlying issues were addressed.
- 00:00 Introductions
- 03:30 Qigong and acupuncture: overview, differences, clinical applications
- 29:30 Qigong exercises for self and pets
- 33:30 Selecting good Qigong training
- 37:30 Practicing Qigong inner smile
- 51:00 Q&A: overgrooming
- 52:30 Ying/Yang Balance of central channel exercise
- 53:10 Healing bath exercise
- 55:50 Case study: hyper-reactive boxer