Dixie Golins
CCST, CTTP

I am a Certified Cranial Sacral Therapist, a Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner for Companion Animals, a Flower and Vibrational Essence Practitioner/Developer, and a Reiki Practitioner. I work with both people and animals in my practice.

I also draw on many years of training and experience in energy based therapies, including Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch and Aura-Soma Colour Therapy.

I am honoured to help people and animals gently return to balance through the healing power of compassionate, gentle touch, and through the healing and balancing properties of nature. I am constantly filled with awe and wonder at the body's innate intelligence and self-healing ability, and feel privileged to assist other beings on their path toward health and wholeness.

CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) releases tensions and restrictions within the body using a very gentle, light touch while the patient is fully clothed. By freeing restrictions within the body, CST increases movement and range of motion, reduces pain, relieves stress and promotes healing. CST encourages the healthy functioning of the central nervous system and supports the body's natural ability and inclination to heal. It is particularly effective for chronic pain, migraines/headaches, neck and back aches, and conditions resulting from past injuries, accidents, trauma, surgery or dental work.

CranioSacral Therapy is as gentle and effective for animals as it is for people.

Tellington TTouch for Companion Animals
Tellington TTouch (TTouch) is a gentle and respectful way to improve an animal’s health and behaviour through hands-on touch and movement. It reduces fear and unwanted aggression, speeds healing and improves an animal’s over-all health and well-being. TTouch also increases an animal’s body awareness, improves focus and encourages relaxation. It has a calming and grounding effect, which reduces overall stress and supports the immune system.

Self-confidence and self-control are influenced by the way in which an animal moves and carries its body. An animal who is physically out of balance will tend to be more reactive and emotional than one who has a more balanced body. A combination of TTouch and CranioSacral Therapy is an effective way to release tensions and restrictions in an animal’s body which may be contributing to unwanted behaviour, health issues, poor posture and limited movement.

My skills
I am a graduate of the Cranial Sacral Therapy Program at Langara College in Vancouver, B.C. and am a Teaching Assistant for that program. I have completed the following courses through the Upledger Institute: CranioSacral Therapy II, SomatoEmotional Release II, CranioSacral Therapy for Small Animals, and BioAquatic Exploration: Ocean Therapy (Dolphin-Assisted Therapy). I am a Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner for Companion Animals (two-year program), a Certified Energy Medicine® Flower Essence Practitioner and a student of Plant Spirit Healing.

Articles & Books Written
Articles for TTEAM Connections (Tellington TTouch publication) and Species Link Journal of Interspecies Telepathic Communication. Contributor to Animals in Spirit by Penelope Smith.

Professional Associations / Memberships
Tellington TTouch Guild Member, Member - International Association of Healthcare Practitioners

IAHE Affiliations

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