Amber Lockspeiser

Amber was a savior, entering our lives through a recommendation of a good friend of ours. Our old 90 lb. Lab/German Shepard mix Flanery, was loosing strength in his rear legs with arthritis from ligament tears as well as larynx paralysis which also affects the strength of his rear legs. After an extensive phone interview, Amber came to our home having thoroughly researched Flan’s condition. She exhibited extensive knowledge of his condition as well as the medications that he was on and provided us with suggestions of other holistic considerations. Flan responded favorably to his sessions, always excited to see Amber while calmly laying there during his twice a week massages. Over an 8 month period, Amber was able to improve his mobility and increase good circulation. while a fifth pneumonia finally took his life, Flan was still spirited, trying to chase the young pups up until is final days with us. Amber was a big part of his spiritedness in the last 8 months!

I met Amber on the street while walking my 9 year old rottie, Clea. My dog immediately fell in love with Amber. In our brief street conversation I spoke with Amber about possible working on Clea and her arthritis. In that moment I had no idea that Clea also had bone cancer and the months to come would prove to be very difficult physically for Clea before and after diagnosis plus the amputation of her front left leg. Amber was there for all of it. Collectively we tried to figure out what was happening to cause Clea so much pain when she was misdiagnosed as being “cancer free” by our normal vet. Then when we exhausted all possibilities I found a Specialist to reevaluate Clea. They confirmed my worst nightmare of the previous vet misdiagnosis and the need for amputation. Amber helped Clea transition back into the world as a tri paw after her surgery. Her keen intuitive sense and gentle caring touch helped in the process of Clea regaining her balance and bearings. There is no way Clea and I could have gone through those months before and after the surgery with out Amber.