Vi Miere Exclusive Essence Collections are now available at Sam's Cats and Dogs in Monroe, WA!  

Sam's lines of dog and cats foods are high quality, healthy foods with integrity.  Sam’s does not accept money to partner with any foods they carry, so you know you'll always be getting the best recommendation for your animal!  www.samscatsanddogs.com

The quality of the food for our animals is very important to their overall health.  In my practice, I have seen dogs change from food with lots of fillers to pure quality food and rebound from being on hard-core pain killers and barely walking to being able to run and be active again with no medication!  (and in a relatively short time!)

It was a defininte eye-opener to me to witness these dramatic changes and in a short time. I have seen these same results countless times since that memorable client!  It really helps us be aware of what we put in our bodies for our own health!  Our animals are great teachers!  It's up to us to provide our best care for them for all they do for us!

Vi Miere is now doing FREE consults for the essences. If you have ever wondered if the essences are right for you and your animals and want to get the energetic match targeted to your specific needs, we can help! Give us a call! 425-785-4232

To see our full line of essences click here !  
 
Love and Blessings!

Vicki Draper
Energy Healing Expert for People and Animals!
www.vimiere.com  

        

As a consumer, I have gotten better at reading labels.

I used to think that I could trust a company's products or stores promoting quality health products to only carry products healthy for us and our animals.  Wrong!

I find these days, it is worth the time to read the labels.

Last week, I realized a hairball supplement I was feeding my cats has sodium benzoate in it!  Sodium benzoate is one the controversial ingredients as potentially hazardous for us so I can only image that it is for our animals as well.

If anyone is at all concerned, I wanted to let you know that Laxatone by Tomlyn has sodium benzoate in it.

I am one that if there is any doubt, I would like to error on the safety side especially when it comes to the health of my wonderful, furry 4 legged friends!  I want my cats to be with me as long as possible and in good health!

Use this information to make a conscious decision that is right for you!  At least now it will be an informed decision!

Many blessings and health to you and  your animals!

Vicki

Vicki Draper

Animal Healing Expert

Vi Miere

Compassionate Care for Animals and People

www.vimiere.com

425-785-4232

 

21617 10th Dr SE

Bothell, WA 98021

 

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Plants add the needed finishing touches to any decor. But, if you have a feline, that beautiful plant could become a deadly enemy.

Part of being a responsible pet owner is to educate yourself on the many different health issues facing your pet. Removing dangerous plants from your cat's home is an important part in having safer, healthier and happier pets.

Listed here are plants poisonous to cats that must be avoided if there are cats in your home. Note that lilies(*), in particular, are dangerous to cats. While in some cases, just parts of a plant (bark, leaves, seeds, berries, roots, tubers, spouts, green shells) might be poisonous, this list rules out the whole plant. If you must have any of them, keep them safely out of reach.  

Should your feline friend eat part of a poisonous plant, rush the cat to your veterinarian as soon as possible. If you can, take the plant with you for ease of identification.

Animal Poison Control Center
The Animal Poison Control Center is a unique, emergency hotline providing 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week telephone assistance to veterinarians and animal owners. There is a $50 consultation fee paid by the animal owner, veterinarian or product manufacturer.    1-888-426-4435  1-888-426-4435

Plants Poisonous to Cats

List compiled by Jeffrey D. Rakes
Reprinted from PET Magazine's Cat Care Guide, Summer 1987

Updated with the assistance of Dr. Jill Richardson,
ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center, December 1997

 

 

  

                      Vicki Draper                            www.vimiere.com                                        Vi Miere

             Animal Healing Expert                                                           Compassionate Care for Animals and People

 

 

 

 

        

A new name: Magic Rod for Reiki Energy

By vickidraper

My daughter and I were eating out with a friend and her 2 sons, when her 4 year old quit eating, got very sullen and nestled in closely to his mother.  He complained of his tummy hurting.  I asked him if he would like for me to help his tummy and he was wary and unsure.  I asked his mother if she would like me to work with him with distance work from where I was across the table.  She said yes even though she was skeptical it would work.  I could hear her thinking – how can it work when she’s not even touching him?  I opened my hands under the table to send healing energy to her son.  My hands were on fire with the energy coming out of them.  A few minutes later he started looking perkier.  He started eating again and then lay back against his mom and stuck his foot over to me under the table where my hands were.  I picked up his foot and held it in my hands.  I let his foot go when I felt he had had a good dose and was feeling better.  He put his foot back into my hand.  He wanted more, so I obliged.  I asked him if I could have his other foot too and he was quick to say yes.  As I was working, he looked up at his mom and asked “do you know what a magic rod is?”, we both thought he was asking about a magic wand and he said “no, do you know what a magic rod is?” his mom said “no”, he grinned really big and said “Vicki!”.  We laughed.  That was so endearing.  He was definitely feeling the energy from me and what a great way to express it.  I let go of his feet and legs.  I was able to go sit next to him to help his tummy directly with “hands-on”.  By this time, he had perked up a lot and finished his dinner and was playing. Before I knew it, he had crawled under the table and was sitting between my daughter and me and leaning on my arm.  He was a happy camper.  His mother was amazed and very thankful. She is now a believer in distance energy healing and asking if this is something she can learn.  I said yes and I’ll be happy to teach you. 

Click here for class information.

Vicki Draper    Licensed Animal and Human Massage Practitioner, Reiki Master/Teacher   www.vimiere.com

        

Vicki Draper, Founder - Vi Miere

Touched by an Angel. Healed in a Moment.

Energy Healer for Treasured Pets Brings More Joyful Life to the Years

Energy Healer Vicki Draper is passionate about ensuring vitality and pain free lives for pets and the owners who love them. She discovered her unique talents at an early age. When Vicki was just 11 years of age, her kitten was diagnosed with distemper. Rather than accept a tragic diagnosis, Vicki intuitively began visualizing a long, healthy life for her beloved pet. The kitten lived a happy and active 16 years more. Since 1999, Vicki has worked with thousands of happy and loyal pet owners and their veterinarians to bring to life similar stories for their own pets. With Vicki’s healing touch at their sides, anxious animals are empowered to be calm. Fearful animals are empowered to feel safe. Abused animals are empowered to release the old and embrace the new with comfort. Many pets and their loving owners enjoy more joyful years together as a result. Happy clients cry tears of joy to watch the quick patter return to the steps of pets who are touched by this angel. Customers from around the world also purchase Vicki’s line of essences that invite healing.

With extensive training and clinical experience from leading institutions including the Northwest School of Animal Massage, Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute, Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing, Bellevue Massage School, Acupressure Institute of Berkeley, and Upledger Institute, Vicki has invested thousands of hours to learn the best ways to apply her special gifts with animals for good.

Pet owners and their veterinarians have come to trust and rely on Vicki to solve the unsolvable. She brings to light the right way to proceed in concert with conventional methods and how to apply new approaches to best serve each pet's unique circumstances in perfect timing.

Vicki embodies a remarkable combination of Sherlock Holmes-inspired investigative skill, Dr. Doolittle-like communication and connection with animals, and Fairy Godmother-like oversight and compassion. Giving back to the animals in ways to facilitate both healing and peaceful passages is how Vicki's work makes the most crucial difference. This is her passion and what compels Vicki to serve the animals and their owners every day.

Vicki's God-given and inspired intuition, healing gift of touch, and heart-centered commitment to make a difference give pet owners and their pets relief, healing, and peace of mind. Her phone number enjoys placement on the "speed dial" function of many cell phones across the Puget Sound region as clients engage with Vicki in a variety of ways:

1) Engage by the hour for energy healing

2) Purchase her popular line of essences that invite healing

3) Enjoy new information products that support their commitment to lovingly care for their pets throughout their lives

Vicki also welcomes invitations to speak to pet loving groups and teach about her methods. Visit this link to see Vicki's healing gifts in action and see happy "Client Tales" in progress: Client Tales. Get in touch by calling her at "425-785-4232", sending email to vicki@vimiere.com, and visiting the website at www.vimiere.com.


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Practitioner Offers Reiki for People and Animals that Dr. Oz Recommends

 

Vicki Draper, licensed human and animal massage practitioner, Reiki master, owner of

Vi Miere and creator of Vi Miere crystal essences uses Reiki, one of Dr. Oz’s favorite complementary therapies, in her national practice with people and animals. 

 

Reiki is a popular energy healing therapy, which is typically performed by a trained Reiki master. Here the practitioner's light touch on, or slightly above, specific areas of the body is used to balance the flow of energy throughout the body. The practitioner’s hands deliver varying degrees of natural vibrational "heated" energy as needed, to strengthen the body to heal itself.  Physics shows us energy is not constrained by time or space. Sessions can be conducted for people and animals anywhere in the world.  Animals are sensitive to the Reiki energy and welcome the healing effects.

 

Energy Healer Vicki Draper is passionate about ensuring vitality and pain free lives for pets and the owners who love them. She discovered her unique talents at an early age. When Vicki was just 11 years of age, her kitten was diagnosed with distemper. Rather than accept a tragic diagnosis, Vicki intuitively began visualizing a long, healthy life for her beloved pet. The kitten lived a happy and active 16 years more. Since 1999, Vicki has worked with thousands of happy and loyal pet owners and their veterinarians to bring to life similar stories for their own pets. With Vicki’s healing touch at their sides, anxious animals are empowered to be calm. Fearful animals are empowered to feel safe. Abused animals are empowered to release the old and embrace the new with comfort. Many pets and their loving owners enjoy more joyful years together as a result. Happy clients cry tears of joy to watch the quick patter return to the steps of pets that are touched by this angel. Customers from around the world also purchase Vicki’s line of essences that invite healing.

 

Vicki Draper, LMP, L/SAMP, has trained and worked in the fields of acupressure and massage over the last 14 years. She combines Eastern and Western approaches to provide therapeutic care for both people and animals. Vicki specializes in Jin Shin acupressure, craniosacral therapy, Reiki, crystal essences and massage.  Vicki also welcomes invitations to speak to pet loving groups and teach about her methods. For additional information, get in touch by calling her at

"425-785-4232", sending email to vicki@vimiere.com, and visiting the website at www.vimiere.com.

 

Vi Miere

Compassionate Healing for Animals and People

www.vimiere.com

 

Vicki Draper

Your Animal Ambassador

Licensed Human and Animal Massage Practitioner

 

425-785-4232

 

21617 10th Dr SE

Bothell, WA 98021

 

Blog: http://blog.vimiere.com

Art: http://www.zazzle.com/vimiere*

Art: http://www.cafepress.com/vimiere

 

        

Here is an article I wrote in 2003 that got published.  I felt it important to post this now. I was on the forefront of the animal massage movement. I am blessed to be serving you and your animals.

Many thanks to my readers,

Vicki

Animal Massage?

You Must Be Kidding!

by Vicki Draper

I have been an animal lover all my life. I officially started working with animals a few years ago while living in the Bay Area. When I recently moved to Washington, I was delighted to hear that the state was just passing an animal massage law. Finally, a place where people were familiar with animal massage and the benefits! Or so I thought.

When I tell people I am a professional animal massage therapist, I get a range of reactions, from “Wow, what a great thing” to “What planet are you from, lady?” The most common reaction is an exclamation of surprise followed by “Really?” Perplexed looks cross people’s faces and they ask, “How does it work? How can you do massage on animals when they can’t tell you what they need?” I reply, “Oh, they do tell me. Their bodies let me know what they need.”

Our bodies, humans’ and animals’, are filled with information. As humans, we tend to get busy, neglect our needs, and stifle our feelings; we may not always be aware of what our bodies are telling us. Information is stored in our bodies, regardless of whether we’re attuned to them or not. If we do not listen to our bodies, they eventually signal us with pain, letting us know something isn’t working at its best.

Animals respond more to the here and now. When I work on animals, I generally see much quicker results than when working on humans. The animals live in the moment and let their bodies respond to the sessions. They don’t try to analyze what is happening or get blocked by skepticism, as some people tend to do. The animals are very present and attuned to the sessions. By listening to them, I can tell where to work and how long to work in any particular area.

Both human and animal bodies have self healing mechanisms. Occasionally, these mechanisms need assistance to get things moving and balanced again. This is where the massage practitioner comes in. A massage practitioner is a facilitator, providing input to the human’s or animal’s body to assist the self healing mechanism in working optimally.

The work I do is subtle, using about the weight of a nickel and working with the body’s own natural rhythms. Unlike a lot of humans, animals prefer light pressure. Light work is very effective. To an onlooker, it may look like just touching or petting their animal. But I sense information with my hands, working with the animal’s needs and massaging with a healthy purpose. I’ve had human clients say “I’m not sure what you did, but I sure do feel better.” While humans may not sense all my actions, animals are much more in tune with their bodies and aware of all my work.

I was once at a client’s house with two German short-haired retrievers, Heidi and Ryker, who I had never met. Ryker was very friendly and seemed ready for his session, while Heidi was very high strung and paced around anxiously. After working with Ryker for a few minutes, he settled into the session, oblivious to Heidi’s pacing. After a few more minutes passed, I noticed Heidi had started settling down. By the end of Ryker’s session, Heidi was not the same dog. She was very dreamy eyed and mellow, just like Ryker. By working on Ryker, I affected both of them.

At the beginning of one horse massage session, a mare was bucking and kicking at me and didn’t want me touching her. She then settled into the session with apprehension, keeping her guard up, being very attentive to my every move. She finally decided I was okay; she liked what I was doing, let her guard down, and became totally relaxed by the end. It really touched me to realize how much trust I had just received when it clearly wasn’t easy for her.

After people see animal massages being done, a common comment is, “It looks to me like you’re just petting my animal. How is it different than me petting my animal?” The unspoken question I infer is, “Why in the world would I pay you to pet my animal?”

As a pet owner with three cats and a dog, I do massage my own animals. By regularly massaging your animal, you’re promoting a sense of well being and relaxation, decreasing stress and tension, improving circulation of blood, stimulating and toning muscles, enhancing the immune system, increasing lymph circulation, assisting in removal of metabolic wastes, and relieving soreness and stiffness. Another benefit of regularly massaging your animal is that you will have an awareness of what is normal for your animal. If there is something unusual, like a lump, you’re aware of it early, and you can get your vet to check it out. Using stretches, you can also improve joint mobility. When pet owners perform massages, they promote deeper bonding with their pets, building trust and ensuring quality time. Just look at the benefits your animals are missing out on if you’re just petting them!

If you massage your animals once a week, it will help keep their bodies working efficiently and encourage their self healing mechanisms to work optimally, and you’ll notice if anything out of the ordinary is occurring. With animal massage becoming more popular, you can readily get information for a twenty minute weekly maintenance massage from animal massage books or on the web. I recommend this as a first step towards wellness for your animals.

There may be times when you don’t want to massage your animal friends. Do not massage if your animal has a skin infection, and never massage over an open wound or over any lump. Do not massage (and immediately call the vet) if your animal has a fever, is in shock, or if you discover a lump. Avoid massaging on top of the spine. Massage and other therapies do not replace the need for veterinary care. Massage therapists do not diagnose issues.

You may want to bring in a professional animal massage therapist when you’re ready to start massaging your animal. It may be easier to have a professional show you the massage strokes rather than looking at a diagram in a book. I like educating my clients so the animals can get many massages from their owners.

The therapist will analyze your animal’s gait and muscles, assess temperament, and review your animal’s history. With this information, an experienced animal massage therapist will be able to design a maintenance massage that’s well-suited to your pet. To find a professional animal massage therapist, contact WAMA (Washington Animal Massage Association).

Another time to consider bringing in a professional animal massage therapist is when you suspect there may be a muscular/soft tissue problem. You may notice that your animal is not moving as easily or that your animal is limping. It is better to get these issues looked at sooner rather than later, since problems can be worked out more quickly if addressed early on.

After surgery, you may want to get an animal massage therapist to outline a massage routine for you to speed up your animal’s recovery. When one part of the body isn’t working like it is designed to, the rest of the body is making up for it and gets worked much harder. The whole body must be massaged to assist recovery of an injury.

Animals also benefit from many other types of bodywork. In addition to massage, acupressure, craniosacral therapy, Reiki, Feldenkreis®, acupuncture, and aromatherapy techniques (to name a few) are being performed with animals.

I find that when massaging my own animals, if I discover something isn’t as it used to be and I suspect a problem, I am too emotionally connected to my animals to stay objective. If I discovered the same issue with a client’s animal, I would know exactly how to handle the situation. This is when I bring in another animal massage therapist for second opinions and observations. The animal massage practitioner is able to objectively evaluate the situation, suggest an outline for the massage needed, determine if it’s a muscular or soft tissue issue, and refer out to a veterinarian for other issues. I am going through this right now with my five month old golden retriever. She had been looking like her gait was off, and I asked another massage therapist to look at her. I am now taking her to the vet to get X-rays to determine if the issue is her right knee or right hip. In the meantime, I’m massaging her to support the current muscular patterns and to minimize pain.

Animal massage will promote your animals’ health and longevity. Bodywork sessions can be used to prevent illness and injury, in addition to relieving symptoms. The next time you start to pet your animal friend, give them a treat by massaging and rubbing them with healthful intent.

Vicki Draper, LMP, LAMP, SAMP, NCTMB, WAMA member, has trained and worked in the fields of acupressure and massage over the last six years. She combines Eastern and Western approaches to provide therapeutic care for both people and animals. Vicki specializes in Jin Shin acupressure, CranioSacral therapy, and massage. (425) 785-4232. www.vimiere.com.

 

Originally printed in The New Times, now Evergreen Monthly in March 2003.

 

Vi Miere

Compassionate Healing for Animals and People

www.vimiere.com

Vicki Draper

Your Animal Ambassador

Licensed Human and Animal Massage Practitioner

 

 425-785-4232  425-785-4232

 

21617 10th Dr SE

Bothell, WA 98021

 

Blog: http://blog.vimiere.com

Art: http://www.zazzle.com/vimiere*

Art: http://www.cafepress.com/vimiere

 

        

Katie, a Pembroke Corgi, had degenerative myelopathy.  Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive disease of the spinal cord in older dogs. Her guardian came to me to help slow the progression of the disease, ease any pain and give Katie quality of life. In August 2009, her guardian had thought Katie had reached her time and was scheduling her to be put down a few days after our session. I did a Reiki attunement with Katie telling the guardian to be open.  The attunement can help turn animals around when it isn’t their time and help them with their passing when it is their time.  In this case, the attunement caused Katie to immediately perk up in the session.  We were amazed and thrilled.  It was so great to see Katie and her sparkling eyes greet me full of life when she came for her sessions for 4 more months.  I saw Katie the day before she passed.  She always had a smile on her face and she did that day too. Katie knew it was her time and she was ready.  She had had a good life and understood her body just wasn’t what it used to be.  We spent our last session celebrating her life and preparing for her passing.  I did another Reiki attunement and Katie expressed such joy during this process. She gave her guardian the gift of telling her it was the right time, the decision she had made by scheduling the appointment for the next day was good timing.  Her guardian could have peace knowing it truly was in Katie's best interest to pass over at this time. Katie also let her quardian know her spirit would give her a big hug when she left her body on her way over the rainbow bridge.  She also told her guardian she would be clear when she came back to visit. 

I got word that Katie was true to her word and that she has come back to visit and it is clear when she does.

Katie's guardian was so grateful to have more quality time with Katie and enjoyed every precious minute with Katie she didn’t expect to have those extra 4 months.

Letting go of our animal friends is never easy. It is harder on us than it is on our animals.  Our animals accept it as a fact of life and let go and move on when that time comes. Our animals love us so much that some times they hang on for us well past time they normally would.  This gives us time to come to terms with their passing and helps us through the process. Our animals are so amazing to do that for us.  They provide such warmth, compassion and unconditional love. They are such great teachers and inspiration for us humans.

As I'm posting this as a memorial and thank you for Katie and all of her wisdom and teaching I received during our time together, I'm also inviting everyone to really bless and love their animals for the wonderful beings they are and all they bring to our lives and to appreciate each and every moment you have with them.  The time we have with our animals is so precious.  Life is in the moment!

If your animals are in need of support for relieving physical pain or shifting behavioral issues, I'll be happy to serve you and your animals. You can reach me at: www.vimiere.com.

Vicki Draper
Vi Miere
www.vimiere.com

        

The call was so popular and successful, that if you missed the opportunity to tune-in live today, I will be doing it again this Saturday.

I will be sharing 8 proven calming techniques for helping your animals.  you will not want to miss this call.

If you cannot make it live, I will be sending out a playback.

If you have animals who suffer from nervousness, fearfulness, anxious behaviors, this call will be invaluable.

Date:  Saturday, October 10th

Time:  10:15am  PDT

http://www.vimiere.com/AnimalAmbassador-CalmingTechniquesYourAnimalWantsYouToKnow.htm

I look forward to sharing valuable information with you on the call!

Vi Miere

Compassionate Healing for Animals and People

www.vimiere.com

Vicki Draper

Your Animal Ambassador

Licensed Human and Animal Massage Practitioner

 425-785-4232

 21617 10th Dr SE

Bothell, WA 98021

        

Vicki has finally found the title that fits what she is about - Animal Ambassador. This is her gift and mission in life. She's been called a Dog Whisperer (even before Cesear), Cat Whisperer, Horse Whisperer, Animal Whisperer by her clients and people witnessing her relationship with animals. 

Vicki is branching out to reach more animals and offering a teleseminar.  Sign up and tell all of your friends.

Animal Ambassador - Calming Techniques Your Animal Wants You To Know
Teleseminar: Thursday Oct 8th  1:00pm  FREE
Even if you cannot make the teleseminar, register to get the playback recording.
http://www.vimiere.com/AnimalAmbassador-CalmingTechniqueYourAnimalWantsYoutoKnow.htm