In this episode of The Grounded Communicator, I’m joined by Susan Tenney, Co-Founder of Elemental Acupressure, for a conversation that will completely change the way you see your animals (and maybe yourself, too).
Susan Tenney is the founder of Elemental Acupressure and has practiced Five Element Acupressure and EnergyWorkTM for animals since 1993. She trains animal professionals worldwide, blending Classical East Asian Medicine with modern bodywork and energy-based methods.
Together, we dive into Five Element Theory, an ancient framework from Chinese Medicine that helps us understand personality, balance, and behaviour across species. Susan shares how each of the elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood) shows up uniquely in each animal, how to recognize your animal’s dominant element, and how that awareness can deepen your understanding of them and support their wellbeing.
We also explore practical ways to apply this wisdom at home, common misconceptions about certain elements, and how our animals’ elemental makeup might shift throughout their lives.
If you’ve ever wondered why your animal has some of the behaviours and personality that they do, this episode may offer new insights and tools to see them through a new lens.
Connect with Susan Tenney:
Website: www.elementalacupressure.com
Instagram @elementalacu
Facebook @elementalacu
Connect with Brittany Ashworth:
Website: www.sacredechos.com
Instagram @sacredechos
Facebook @sacredechos
