Nancy Zidonis, Founder & Instructor

       Nancy Zidonis, founder of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute, is one of the pioneers in the field of animal acupressure. Over 19 years ago, she worked with a veterinarian and an acupressure practitioner to develop the system of transpositional acupressure meridians and points for horses and, a few years later, for dogs. After thorough study and careful documentation, Nancy wrote her first handbooks entitled, Equine Acupressure, A Treatment Work Book and Canine Acupressure, A Treatment Work Book. Nancy went on to develop training clinics for people interested in caring for their horses and dogs using acupressure. She has continued to expand and refine the training programs both online and hands-on and teaches worldwide.

        Nancy and Amy Snow collaborated on an expanded edition of Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual which will be in its 5 th edition in the fall of 2007. They also co-authored of The Well-Connected Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure, and, Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure. She is responsible for the creation and publication of a series of animal acupressure meridian charts which highlight key acupressure points on each meridian.

         Most recently, Nancy has authored and produced three new DVDs and educational programs: Introduction to Equine Acupressure; Equine Landmark Anatomy& Acupoint Energetics; and, Canine Landmark Anatomy & Acupoint Energetics.

         Nancy has studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Denver, Colorado. She holds a certificate in AMMA Massage and is a graduate of the British Institute of Homeopathy with an emphasis in animals.

         Other studies include: Reiki – Second Degree; Medical Qi Gong with Master Haung Lo, Tui Na, and Dahn Hok. Nancy was a Founding Member of the Board of the International Alliance of Animal Therapy and Healing (IAATH) and a current member of the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork. Additionally, she is Adjunct Faculty at Hocking College in their Equine Alternative Therapies Certificate Program.

          Nancy co-authors articles for publications worldwide such as: Equine Wellness, Animal Wellness, Holistic Horse, Natural Horse, The Whole dog Journal, Animal Fair, and many others.