Grounding Practices

3 simple, powerful techniques to calm your nervous system and deepen your connection with yourself and your animal companions

Grounding #1

Anchoring Awareness

A gentle body scan practice that helps you arrive in your body and reconnect with your breath, perfect for when you're feeling stressed or pulled in many directions.

  • Three deep nourishing breaths to begin

  • Full-body awareness scan from feet to head

  • Focused breathing into areas of tension

  • Grounding connection with the Earth

Grounding #2

Acupressure for Calm

Learn powerful acupressure points and hand activation techniques to cultivate calm and activate your body's natural healing energy.

  • Hand activation with Pericardium 8 point

  • Large Intestine 4 for head conditions & clarity

  • Pericardium 6 for anxiety & nervous system

  • Feel the healing energy in your hands

Grounding #3

Co-Regulation with Animals

A beautiful meditation to sync your nervous system with your animal companion, creating mutual calm and deeper connection through breath and touch.

  • Nervous system attunement with your pet

  • Synchronized breathing practice

  • Calming hand placement on their rib cage

  • Perfect for stressful situations like vet visits

Ready to Experience These Practices?

Access all three guided grounding practices and start your journey toward deeper calm and connection today.

Hi, I'm Amalia Reeves—Chinese medicine practitioner, acupuncturist, massage therapist, and lifelong animal lover with over two decades dedicated to holistic health.

Five years ago, I expanded my practice to include animals—a lifelong dream that blossomed into Paws to Heal Together. I'm passionate about creating a space where we can share our experiences, support each other, and deepen our connections with the animals in our lives.

"Whether you're offering care as a heartfelt profession or as a devoted pet parent, you deserve support too. I'm creating this community so we can learn from each other and grow together."

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