AB 1980

Normally this is not the place for political agendas. Today is not a normal day. The California Assembly passed a bill that will prohibit Tellington TTouch, Massage, Flower Essence Therapy, Reiki, Laser Therapy and many other modalities unless they are performed by a licensed veterinarian. This bill is now going before the Senate.

Who would think of passing such a one sided bill? Well, AB 1980 is jointly sponsored by the California Veterinary Medical Board, the California Veterinary Medical Association, and the California Registered Veterinary Technician Association.


Helping Jack relieve pain with gentle touches can't be wrong.

Tellington TTouch is not a substitution for veterinary treatment and it never has been. Tellington TTouch is complimentary and supportive of health services.

Practitioners of these specialized modalities take years to complete their certifications and perfect their skills. Dreams have been followed and realized, small businesses built and countless animals and their people helped along the way. All of this may be ripped away.

Please take the time to help the animals and Practitioners of these modalities continue doing what they do best...helping the animals.

Included are some links where you can take real action and help fight the fight.


Lily walked again with Acupuncture and TTouch

Sign and share this petition

Examiner.com article - Quick facts and Steps to Action
The actual bill


Analysis of the bill


Contact your Senators



The bill passed through the Assembly with absolutely no opposition. It is my belief that the reason it made it through the Assembly so easily is very few people knew about it. Well we know now! Practitioners of various modalities and their clients are not happy about this change and they are making their Senators aware.

Will you help us? You don't have to live in California to help. You can spread the word. You can make sure this blog post is emailed to all your friends and ask them to do likewise. Post it to your social networking sites and ask friends in California to make that call or send an email.

Time is critical. They could vote on this as early as Thursday, August 12.

If the bill passes as-is the animals are the ones that stand to lose the most. If the bill does pass as-is it is my hope and prayer that Veterinarians from all over California begin enrolling in certification programs for Tellington TTouch, Acupressure, Flower Essence Therapy, Laser Treatment, Reiki, Aroma Therapy, Massage and all the rest.