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Poll to Pastern Red Light Therapy & Acupressure for horses, dogs & cats in Charlotte, NC. EquineGlow Poll creator. Online acupressure courses for owners & professionals.

NBCAAM certified. Serving Concord, Mooresville, Waxhaw, Huntersville, Monroe, Belmont & More.

Panting on the couch. Snapping at nothing. Overgrooming that one spot for the tenth time today. Sound familiar? In TCM, ...
10/23/2026

Panting on the couch. Snapping at nothing. Overgrooming that one spot for the tenth time today. Sound familiar? In TCM, this is what a Heat pattern looks like, and your pet isn't just being dramatic.

Swipe through for the signs and what tends to bring it on. Full breakdown on the blog, or go deeper with our Five Element course and book if you want to actually understand what's happening under the fur.

https://www.polltopastern.com/post/is-your-horse-or-pet-running-hot-signs-and-causes-in-traditional-chinese-medicine

Sweaty, snorty, and ready to spook at a butterfly? Your horse might not just be having an off day. In Traditional Chines...
10/21/2026

Sweaty, snorty, and ready to spook at a butterfly? Your horse might not just be having an off day. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this kind of "running hot" behavior points to a pattern called Heat, and it's more common than you'd think.

Swipe through to see the signs, then head to the blog for the full story. Want to actually learn how to help him cool down and settle? That's what our Five Element course and book are for.

https://www.polltopastern.com/post/is-your-horse-or-pet-running-hot-signs-and-causes-in-traditional-chinese-medicine

🎃 This little bandit is ready for the night, comfortable, relaxed, and having a blast. Before you dress up your own pet ...
10/20/2026

🎃 This little bandit is ready for the night, comfortable, relaxed, and having a blast. Before you dress up your own pet this year, a few safety tips:

✅ Make sure it fits well, nothing too tight, nothing restricting movement, vision, or breathing
✅ Skip small or chewable pieces like buttons and elastic
✅ Let them try it on early, don't save the surprise for the big night
✅ Watch for stress signs like panting, freezing, or trying to pull it off
✅ Always supervise them while dressed up, and give them a break if they need one

Not every pet loves a costume, and that's completely okay too. A happy, comfortable pet is way cuter than a stressed one in a cute outfit. 🐾

Want tips on keeping pets calm this season too? Check out our blog: https://www.polltopastern.com/post/spooky-season-not-scary-sessions-halloween-tips-for-calm-dogs-cats

🧛 This Halloween, skip the costume, let them glow red instead. 🔴Red light therapy supports circulation, eases muscle sor...
10/18/2026

🧛 This Halloween, skip the costume, let them glow red instead. 🔴

Red light therapy supports circulation, eases muscle soreness and stiffness, and helps the body's natural healing process, all while giving your horse, dog, or cat their own eerie little glow-up.

Our full lineup of Glow products: EquineGlow Poll, AcuGlow Torch, and Canine/EquineGlow Wraps, are 15% off now through Halloween. Use code BITE15 at checkout.

This discount doesn't come often, so hurry and get your fur baby glowing this Halloween!

Shop now: https://www.polltopastern.com/category/red-light-therapy-devices

Slow to get up, stiff through the first few strides, suddenly Mr. Sunbeam instead of first one to the gate? Before you c...
10/16/2026

Slow to get up, stiff through the first few strides, suddenly Mr. Sunbeam instead of first one to the gate? Before you chalk it up to "just getting older," TCM has a name for it: Cold. And it's more about his internal engine running low than the weather outside.

Swipe through for the signs and what tends to bring it on. Full story's on the blog, or go deeper with our Five Element course and book if you want to actually understand what's happening under all that stiffness.

https://www.polltopastern.com/post/cold-pathogen-in-horses-and-pets-tcm-signs-causes-and-what-it-means

10/14/2026

👻 The Thirteen Ghost Points were first compiled by Tang Dynasty physician Sun Simiao, over a thousand years ago, in a text called "Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold." Back then, they were used for animals and people who seemed to have lost themselves entirely: sudden behavior changes, extreme fear, or a kind of "not themselves" presence no one could otherwise explain.

Today, we understand that very differently, as patterns of Shen disturbance, the spirit's sense of calm and presence being thrown off balance. Pericardium and Heart points, since they connect to the Heart, which houses Shen in TCM, are some of the most commonly used points for this.

Interesting how something named for exorcism ended up being some of the gentlest, most calming work in the whole system. 🕯️

Want to learn points like this yourself?
Check out our online course: https://www.polltopastern.com/online-courses
Or get an acupressure chart: https://www.polltopastern.com/category/acupressure-charts

Acupressure is complementary and does not replace veterinary care.

Ever have a dog or cat who won't leave the warm spot once the weather turns? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this can p...
10/13/2026

Ever have a dog or cat who won't leave the warm spot once the weather turns? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this can point to Cold, one of six external forces we're covering in a new blog and social series.

Swipe through for the signs to watch for and what tends to bring it on.

Read the full blog post on our website for more, or go deeper with our Five Element Theory Level II course or Five Element Theory for Animals available on Amazon.

https://www.polltopastern.com/post/cold-pathogen-in-horses-and-pets-tcm-signs-causes-and-what-it-means

10/12/2026

🐴 Don't let fear of "getting it wrong" stop you from trying.

This is ST36, traditionally used to support digestion and boost energy. I'm using the AcuGlow Torch here, this is called photopuncture, using light instead of fingers to stimulate the point.

Here's something we teach in our courses: you don't have to be perfectly precise to help your horse. The body responds to consistent, gentle attention, not just pinpoint accuracy.

It's easy to bond with your horse through acupressure, even if you're a little off, you're still doing something meaningful for them.

Want to learn more? Check out our online course: https://www.polltopastern.com/online-courses

Get our acupressure charts: https://www.polltopastern.com/category/acupressure-charts

Acupressure is complementary and does not replace veterinary care.

🎃 Halloween can be a lot for our pets, costumes, doorbell chaos, strangers at the door on repeat. Swipe through for Fear...
10/11/2026

🎃 Halloween can be a lot for our pets, costumes, doorbell chaos, strangers at the door on repeat. Swipe through for Fear Free tips to help your dog or cat feel safe and calm tonight.

We're proud to be Fear Free Certified 🐾, trained in low-stress, science-based handling to support your animal's comfort, not just manage their behavior. Our sessions are designed to let them set the pace.

Read the full guide on our blog: https://www.polltopastern.com/post/spooky-season-not-scary-sessions-halloween-tips-for-calm-dogs-cats

Acupressure is complementary and does not replace veterinary care.

Ever have a dog or cat who's suddenly scratching, twitchy, or just "off" with no clear reason? In Traditional Chinese Me...
10/09/2026

Ever have a dog or cat who's suddenly scratching, twitchy, or just "off" with no clear reason? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this can point to Wind, one of six external forces we're covering in a new blog and social series.

Wind moves fast and shows up without warning. It's considered the "spearhead" of the six, often the first sign the body is responding to change.

Swipe through for the signs to watch for and what tends to bring it on.

Read the full blog post for more, or go deeper with our Five Element Theory Level II course or Five Element Theory for Animals available on Amazon.

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