by Rhonda Temple, Muskegon, Michigan
Carol Komitor demonstrates on Rocky at a Muskegon HTA workshop
My Shetland Sheepdog, Rocky, and I have been attending HTA classes in Muskegon, MI, since 1997. Shortly prior to that year, Rocky had been diagnosed with a Sinus Bradycardia (slow heart rate) of unknown origin by Michigan State University. A normal heart rate for a dog Rocky's size is between 80-120 beat per minute. Rocky's heart rate was consistently a mere 50-60 beats per minute. Trials of medications both by injection and pill to stimulate a higher heart rate failed. I was told that Rocky's condition had the potential to escalate to fainting episodes or sudden heart failure. The only treatment option, should fainting episodes occur, was surgical pacemaker implantation.
Rocky and I began seeing a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. I had some issues that I felt would respond to Healing Touch and my practitioner was more than happy to have my beloved dog accompany me to treatment. Soon after we began our treatments, on a physical exam, Rocky's heart rate checked out at 70 beats per minute! Over the years since 1997, Rocky's heart rate is consistently 70-72 beats per minute (much closer to the norm).
In December of 2002, I noticed a strange growth on Rocky. The veterinarian recommended surgical removal and biopsy, but we were concerned about his history of bradycardia. Nonetheless, the growth looked serious and he was scheduled for surgery.
I work for Rocky's veterinarian and so was able to be present for the procedure. Rocky was given gas anesthesia by mask, then intubated and placed on surgical monitoring equipment. Several minutes into the procedure, I noticed that his breathing was quite irregular. My heart froze and my eyes began to fill with tears. Suddenly a voice inside my head said, "Wait, you have tools! Use them!" I immediately put my hands into position on Rocky's heart and began Etheric Heartbeat™ (a Healing Touch for Animals® Technique). Within just 10 seconds, Rocky took a huge breath. His breathing became deep and rhythmic. During recovery, I performed Bridging Technique™ and Magnetic Clearing to clear Rocky's energy field of energetic residue from the anesthesia. Rocky was standing, walking and wagging his tail an incredible 15 minutes after surgery. His surgical site was treated with Laser and Ultrasound. Although the growth was expected to return, to date no evidence of regrowth exists.
Rocky is a very healthy, happy Sheltie at 11 years young. I credit
Healing Touch and Komitor Healing Method techniques for controlling
a potentially life threatening disorder.
