Practitioners

Acupuncture

Mary Brandenburg, M.Ac.  graduated  from The Traditional Acupuncture Institute (currently Tai Sophia Institute) located in Columbia, Maryland, in 1985. Upon graduation she cofounded Acupuncture Associates of Columbia and has been in private practice since then. In 1999 she began treating animals, having completed The Animal Certification Program  offered by the state of Maryland. She currently co-teaches the equine portion of the Animal Certification Program. While her animal practice has focused mainly on dogs and horses, she has also treated cats, rabbits, sheep and even a couple of chickens. From 1988 until 2002 she served on the faculty of Tai Sophia Institute and was the Academic Dean of the Master of Acupuncture Program from 1993 until 2002.

She and her husband, John, live in Western Howard County with their two ‘awesome Aussies”, ‘Teddy’ and ‘Lila’. She is an avid vegetable gardener and is the proud mother of seven delightful chickens. Her love of animals also extends to her wonderful equine companion, an Egyptian Arabian, ‘Andrew’.

To schedule an appointment with Mary at Dogs and Company, please call
410-489-2407, or 443-756-4306

Reiki & Massage Therapy

Kathleen is a Reiki Practitioner & Teacher, small animal massage therapist and owner of Zubhaa, LLC. Kathleen is an accomplished equestrian, grew up on a farm with horses, dogs, cats and cows and has lived and worked with animals ever since. Kathleen is also a Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT) offering sports massage therapy to small animals. Kathleen is also founder and Executive Director of the Animal Reiki Alliance.
 
Reiki is a non-invasive, complementary and alternative healing practice, promoting overall health and well-being.   Reiki balances the energy patterns and strengthens the animal’s natural healing systems. When the animal’s healing systems are performing at optimum level, the body, mind and spirit can heal itself. Reiki is a wonderful healing therapy: to aid in pain management (arthritis, cancer, etc.), promote relaxation and calm for stressed or anxious animals, increase the bond between human and animal, and ease the transition from life into death. Bring your animal companion in and see what wonders Reiki can do.
 
Cost: $75 for a 50 minute session.  Please contact Kathleen Lester at klester@zubhaa.com to schedule an appointment.

Chiropractic

Jean Thompson is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in Maryland and Pennsylvania.  She graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1998 with a D.C. degree and Susquehanna University in 1995 with a BS in Biology.  Dr. Thompson is not a veterinarian.  She has extensive training in animal chiropractic through Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic.  She is also certified by the IVCA (International Veterinary Chiropractic Organization).

 Dr. Thompson continues to be amazed at the results of animal chiropractic.  The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health.  All animals must be under the care of a veterinarian that Dr. Thompson will work closely with.   She treats mostly dogs, cats, and horses. 

Dr. Thompson’s love and dedication to Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT), a specialized chiropractic technique, has transferred to animals as well.  She is an instructor at Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic and teaches the Advanced SOT class.  She has also presented animal chiropractic research to Sacro Occipital Technique Organization (SOTO).

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Thompson at Dogs and Company, call  443-538-5313 or email at drjet8@comcast.net.