About Jackie
As a student at the University of Connecticut in the Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Sciences, I was searching for a medical paradigm that considered the whole animal being; body, mind, and Spirit. For this reason, I pursued an independent study of energy medicine and alternative healing techniques during my final year. This experience, over 20 years ago, was the beginning of my journey toward integrating conventional and alternative medicine into both my human and animal practice.
As a credentialed veterinary technician for nearly two decades in both large and small animal practice, I ultimately transitioned into the dynamic field of emergency veterinary medicine and critical care. The most fulfilling part of working in the ICU was caring for the sick and injured animals during the late night hours. It was during these quiet times that I began to intuit their needs. In the silent space between us; thoughts, feelings, and images were exchanged. I would "know" how to comfort them; sometimes I'd offer Reiki, other times I would simply wash their face or gently massage their aching bodies. It was these experiences with the animals in my care that have inspired my work today.
In 2008, I began formal training in the healing art of Qi Gong with Grand Master Hong Liu. It is through this time-honored tradition of the Master-apprentice relationship that I have honed my expertise in Chinese Energetic Medicine or Medical Qi Gong. Traditional apprenticeship in this form of energy medicine consists of many stages of personal Qi development to enhance one's own life force energy and then later learning to sense and directly influence the Qi of another being. Studying and working with Master Hong, treating countless humans and animals, has truly been transformational and has shaped my view of what is possible.
Jack Meagher’s book, Beating Muscle Injuries in Horses, lead me to seek out his long-time associate and partner, U.S. eventing team physiotherapist, Jo-Ann Wilson, an expert in the field of equine sports massage. After attending Jo-Ann’s intensive training program in the Wilson Meagher Method™, I continued on with Jo-Ann through one to one mentorship in Ocala, FL. Currently I am an assistant instructor to her bi-annual course, Practitioner in the Technical Skills of Equine Sportsmassage and relied upon for west coast referrals.
As a credentialed veterinary technician for nearly two decades in both large and small animal practice, I ultimately transitioned into the dynamic field of emergency veterinary medicine and critical care. The most fulfilling part of working in the ICU was caring for the sick and injured animals during the late night hours. It was during these quiet times that I began to intuit their needs. In the silent space between us; thoughts, feelings, and images were exchanged. I would "know" how to comfort them; sometimes I'd offer Reiki, other times I would simply wash their face or gently massage their aching bodies. It was these experiences with the animals in my care that have inspired my work today.
In 2008, I began formal training in the healing art of Qi Gong with Grand Master Hong Liu. It is through this time-honored tradition of the Master-apprentice relationship that I have honed my expertise in Chinese Energetic Medicine or Medical Qi Gong. Traditional apprenticeship in this form of energy medicine consists of many stages of personal Qi development to enhance one's own life force energy and then later learning to sense and directly influence the Qi of another being. Studying and working with Master Hong, treating countless humans and animals, has truly been transformational and has shaped my view of what is possible.
Jack Meagher’s book, Beating Muscle Injuries in Horses, lead me to seek out his long-time associate and partner, U.S. eventing team physiotherapist, Jo-Ann Wilson, an expert in the field of equine sports massage. After attending Jo-Ann’s intensive training program in the Wilson Meagher Method™, I continued on with Jo-Ann through one to one mentorship in Ocala, FL. Currently I am an assistant instructor to her bi-annual course, Practitioner in the Technical Skills of Equine Sportsmassage and relied upon for west coast referrals.
