Fare Thee Well Magic Muffler!

Magic Muffler on the corner of Bridge St and Webb St, a Salem landmark and frequent home to my old VW bug has passed on over the rainbow yesterday. While walking down the bike path over to Collins Cove we watched a demolition crane take down the Magic Muffler building. Very sad to see a legend go and probably be turned into more condos.

When we lived in Salem 7 years ago, i had an old VW bug, aka the Four Paws Acupuncture Bark Mobile that i used to make house calls up and down the north shore of MA. When we first moved to Salem, i had no idea where any other town was. Didn't have a GPS and there was no such thing as Waze! 

So when clients would want an animal acupuncture house call, i took their word that where ever they lived was only 20 minutes away from Salem. After awhile one learns that everyone in this area claims that everything is only 20 minutes away... even if it is really an hour or more! 

So my poor car took a beating traveling to Ipswich, Boxford, Wakefield, Melrose, Lynn, Swampscott, Danvers, Peabody, Marblehead and a bunch of other places i just can't remember! The car died after moving to Virginia. It was donated to the SPCA and auctioned off for $900 that went directly the the SPCA. Pawsome!

Pictured in the Bark Mobile is Zack aka the Wookie, who has since passed way. A dear boy and friend. His pet human and our friend, Katherine owns Professional Pet Services of Salem. 

Through the years the bug would break down. Needed about 3 starters, radiators, brakes, and so much more. Larry, the owner of Magic Muffler was always there to help. He was friendly, honest and did what he could to keep the cost down.He was one of those mechanics you could trust and feel safe with. 
I will always appreciate all he did for both of our cars. A true Salem treasure. 

When we moved back to Salem this fall, we were able to see Larry one last time walking across the parking lot of Magic Muffler. He told us that it was closing the day after Thanksgiving and going to be turned into condos. Good fortune Larry and thank you!

FYI: Four Paws Acupuncture is now back up and running! I am now accepting new dog and cat patients in the Salem MA, Peabody MA and Beverly MA area. House-calls only.

More information on animal acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, holistic pet care: http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com

Jeanie Mossa MS, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist & herbalist and author. Owner of Four Paws Acupuncture in Salem MA. She has been treating people and animals with holistic medicine for more than 25 years.

Holistic Dog Class in Salem MA

The Tao of Dog Class: K9 Holistic Therapies & More

​Thursday 4/11/19 7:00- 9:00 pm 

TheWitchery located at Pickering Wharf, Salem MA

​In this 2-hour class, learn about holistic therapies to help ease dog pain and stress. We will cover alternative therapies such as acupuncture, Reiki, laser, acupressure along with Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutrition & crystals for common ailments such as K9 allergies, intestinal upsets, arthritis, hip & elbow dysplasia and more.

•  Traditional Chinese Medicine• Acupressure
• Acupuncture & Tui Na
• Laser Therapy
• Animal Reiki
•  Herbal Medicine & Homeopathic Remedies
•  Bach Flower Remedies
• K9 Nutrition with Recipes
•  Aromatherapy
• Crystal Therapy
• Western medication used for common K9 ailments and their side effects

$35 Advance $40 At Door 

Purchase Tickets at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/t...​

Do to the space limitations of this class only guide dogs are permitted.

Jeanie Mossa MS, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and Reiki master. Owner of Four Paws Acupuncture in Salem MA. She has written four books on holistic medicine and also taught veterinary acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for dogs to acupuncturists and veterinarians. Jeanie has been treating people and animals with holistic medicine for more than 25 years. 

More info at
http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com/classesbooks.html

Walking on the tundra

Brrrr! It is cold out. No snow yet here in the Witch City but the beach is frozen. Quan Yin bravely walks across the tundra in search of penguins. We are hoping for snow to arrive on Friday.

It was so cold this week that my paper clay froze in my sunporch studio! Until things get warmer i am forced to work in the living room which adds a bit of chaos and mess. It looks like a bead shop exploded in here! No complaints - it is warm and i have a few fur kids keeping me company. 

A sneak peek of wire wrapped seashells with semiprecious stones & pearls. The photos do not do these justice. Will be doing a proper photo shoot soon. Meanwhile i have created a section in our online boutique for Valentines Day gift ideas. https://whispersoftheofae.com/valentines-day-gifts

The Million Dollar Question...

Many folks have been asking when i will begin taking new K9 patients here on the North Shore again at Four Paws Acupuncture. It has taken me much longer than i hoped to get my animal acupuncture business back up and running since our move from Alexandria VA. A few health challenges, unpacked boxes and hoops to jump through. As John Lennon sings..."Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

I had to surrender and just decided to go with the flow! Hopefully i will be announcing our launch date sometime in February. Meanwhile we are in the process of making changes to the website. You can follow us on the Four Paws Acupuncture Facebook page for updates on pet food recalls, events, classes and holistic pet care info. https://www.facebook.com/4PawsAcupuncture/

Wishing all a very happy long holiday weekend. Here is hoping the government opens back up ASAP and everyone recoups their back pay. I remember how difficult it was living in Alexandria VA during the last few shut downs for small businesses. Sending love to all!

xoox
jeanie