June 1st 2002 Feature submitted by Dawn Hanson President/Founder of R.E.A.L.T.A.
We present to you an invaluable resource for the International Animal Industry

R.E.A.L.T.A.™
Regulated Equine Animal Licensed Therapist Association International Organization.™
We are an independent precedent setting organization which provides high quality of service, integrity, and professionalism, with regards to the Licensed Equine / Animal Massage Therapy Industry.
*This will revolutionize and authenticate the invaluable service that all
Licensed Equine/Animal Massage Therapists provide to the animal industry, consumers, the public and colleagues.
* The continued commitment to providing superior innovative services, support to all those concerned parties and to continue to focus on important issues that effect the Licensed Equine/Animal Massage Therapy Industry
* To Offer quality standards, integrity of service to consumers, the public and valued colleagues.
Our Goal:
To Provide Qualified, Licensed Professional Equine Animal Massage Therapists.
To Offer quality standards, integrity of service to consumers, the public and valued colleagues.
To Authenticate the invaluable service of Licensed Equine Animal Massage Therapists.
Services & Support:
* The Only Recognized Professional Indemnity-Disability Insurance Coverage for
all Licensed Equine/Animal Massage Therapists.
* A set of criteria established and maintained which provides consumers, general public and professional colleagues with the confidence in the services and support of those licensed equine/animal massage therapists.
* A Code of Ethics constructed for responsible, general and professional conduct to those Licensed Qualified Individuals.
* An Independent Regulatory Board purposely designed to have a Team of Accomplished Professional's who's primary responsibility is ensuring that there remains a high quality of standards, integrity, and professionalism.
* We provide a complete resource system for clients, consumers, general public and professional colleagues to access.
* Enabling the opportunity to further educational, and factual information to be accessed through a combined effort of organizations who's goals and objectives are to provide and promote health, wellness and safety of animal's.
* Providing and promoting health, wellness, and safety of the professional individuals that practice in the animal industry.
What is Massage Therapy?
The manipulation of the soft tissues of the body in order to achieve a
specific goal of stimulation, relaxation, maintenance, drainage, or to help
with a variety of phobia’s including the physiological condition.
What' Involved?
There are Techniques / Routines / Programs specifically designed to accommodate your animal's
needs and requirements such as:
Rehabilitative Therapy
Recuperation, Prevention, Post Surgery, Pain Management as well as other programs.
Sport Therapy
Strength, Performance, Relaxation, Maintenance and promotion of athletic ability.
These are just a few therapy choices available to you as a animal owner and
consumer, as well as to the veterinarian community.
What are the Benefits?
Therapy allows your animal to maximize their physical potential Safely and Effectively.
It also contributes to their physiological and emotional needs.
Promoting a Pro-active approach to health and wellness.
Awareness
A Licensed Animal Therapist will help guide you to the correct program
specifically designed for your animal.
Enabling consumers, general public, and professional colleagues to make informed
decisions and to access professional competent services and support
by qualified licensed animal therapists.
Communication is Vital!
Communication and Feedback are valuable resources this ensures the animal
professional consistently provides a high quality of care and support.
If you are unsure or have questions - Always Ask!
Be Aware!
Your Veterinarian advice and diagnosis is Very Important
It is always recommended that any Therapy or Products available are
Licensed, Proven Effective and are of High Quality.
In Conclusion:
* This enables consumers, general public, professionals colleagues to be protected and
significantly reduces the opportunity for Liability.
* All Licensed Equine/Animal Massage Therapists are required to be members in good standing
with R.E.A.L.T.A. and must have full Professional Indemnity-Disability Insurance Coverage,
prior to be granted a License to practice.
Upcoming Events:
R.E.A.L.T.A. will be at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede ( July 8 - 14, 2002 ) providing information on these services and promotion of those companies and business that support and provide valuable resources.
For More Information on the Services Provided
Please see Our Web Site
www.realta-international.com
President's Message:
On behalf of my fellow members, colleagues and those individuals who continue to support and validate the efforts taken in this service, and to those who will become valued members of this service
I thank you for your time and interest.
Sincerely,
Dawn Hanson
R.E.A.L.T.A.
President/Founder
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