Functional Terminology Contraindications: When NOT to IPTouch. This is one of the most
important awareness goals of the IPTouch AMCP as this knowledge will truly guide animals to wellness and safety.
Animal Anatomical Position: Animal position requires their permission and
comfort during IPTouch.
Tension Patterns: Emotional or physical stress will cause physical holding
patterns. The change in circulation and movement creates a dis-ease. Changing tension patterns is the first step in IPTouch.
‘Coupling’: Animals may disassociate a part of their body when another is
symptomatic of a dis-ease pattern. This facilitates proprioceptive compensation and eventually fatigues the full body.
The Peripheral Nervous System is made up of the Somatic (voluntary
movement) and Autonomic (involuntary movement) Nervous Systems. The Autonomic Nervous System governs two areas that IPTouch can greatly affect the Sympathetic (SNS) and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems (PNS). Innovative Pet Therapy
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