Shari's Quest
Enhancing the Lives of Animals and People
Shari Seymour enhances the lives of animals using various body work techniques, looking at lifestyle considerations and over-all wellness modalities.
She enhances the lives of people in two ways: by capturing the spirit of the animals they love in her artwork and by teaching them easy ways they can make a positive difference in the life of their animals
Welcome
Shari has had a deep love for and special connection with animals for over 60 years.
Since 1974, her personalized animal portraits have touched the lives of people around the world, reflecting her rare ability to connect deeply with animals and portray who they truly are — beyond the surface.
Her passion for animal well-being began early. At just 17, while working in a busy veterinary hospital in Ottawa, she started exploring ways to support animals recovering from injury, surgery, and the effects of aging.
In subsequent years, although formally trained and working in human health care, her true calling was always to help animals live their best lives.
Over the past four decades, Shari has focused on Dogs, Horses and Cats. She educated herself extensively in: Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, Physical Conditioning, Massage, Reiki, Myofacial and Trigger Point Release, Accupressure, Other Holistic practices, several Therapeutic Technologies, and Canine Hydrotherapy.
She continues to collaborate with like-minded holistic veterinarians, therapists, trainers, and practitioners, continually expanding her knowledge, network and ability to serve animals.
In 1994, Shari co-created educational massage programs for horse and dog lovers. She went on to illustrate Equine Massage; A Practical Guide then in 1998 co-authored and illustrated the first edition of Canine Massage; A Practical Guide.
Since 2006, she has built and overseen four small animal wellness facilities featuring multi modality land-based work and hydrotherapy pools.
Today, with thirty years of experience and thousands of animals helped, Shari enters a new phase of her quest — sharing her knowledge, compassion, and skills so others can help animals feel better, stay strong, and enjoy a better quality of life.
Services
Consultations with Shari
As an Animal Life Coach, Shari will personally speak with you on line, on the phone or in person.
She will listen to your questions and any concerns you may have about your animal, and offer suggestions that will help you.
Integrated Body Work
Shari will come to your home, farm or with small animals, you can come to her home where she will assess and work with your animal using a combination of modalities to help them feel better. Shari will then show you ways you can help them yourself.
Membership to access Shari’s insights
Shari creates an ever growing and evolving library of her knowledge and ways for you to “Think Outside the Box” . As a member, you will have access to videos, podcasts, written articles and e-books. She also provides a list of invaluable and credible links to products, detailed courses and practitioners.
Commissioned Art Work
Shari captures the spirit and essence of animals that are much loved by you and your family. She uses photos you send to her as her reference. These paintings make fabulous gifts and will be cherished for years.
Speaking Engagements
In an effort to expand the awareness of animal lovers, Shari will be happy to speak in front of your group. She is used to being “on stage” as it were and is very comfortable in sharing her knowledge in ways that will keep your audience entertained while they learn.
Collaborative Consultations with Shari and Animal Communicator, Kim Malonie.
Together with you by phone or video chat, Kim and Shari will bridge the gap between a pet’s behavior, physical symptoms, and their emotional and physical needs.
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Consultations with Shari
Schedule a session with Shari to experience compassionate, personalized care rooted in years of experience and deep connection with animals. Each session is thoughtfully tailored to support comfort, balance, and well-being.
Integrated Body Work
Shari’s body work focuses on gentle, intuitive care that supports comfort, balance, and trust.
She integrates a combination of: Massage, Trigger Point, Stress Point & Myofascial Release, Reiki, Active Point work, Passive Range of Motion, Proprioceptive Neuro Enhancement, Core Strength and Lameness analysis, Compensation Tension Release Infra Red Light Therapy…and other modalities as she works with your animal.
Through calm, experienced hands, she helps animals feel safe, relaxed, and understood.
Working With Horses
Working With Dogs
Working With Cats
Insights & education
Access to insights through a membership
Access to insights through a membership
Members will have access to videos, podcasts, articles and links to helpful products and credible resources such as courses and practitioners to enhance their animal’s life.
“Think Outside the Box”
Shari will help you learn how to make a positive and lasting difference by incorporating easy methods into your day.
Your furry family member will:
Be Happier
Be Healthier
Be More Mobile
Be More Relaxed
Be More Confident
Be In A Better Relationship With You
Art Work
Shari’s artwork is thoughtfully created to capture the true spirit, personality, and unique presence of each animal.
More than a visual likeness, every piece reflects connection, honoring the bond between animals and the people who love them.
Each portrait is a heartfelt creation of lasting love.
She creates her work from the photographs you provide. While soft pastel is her preferred medium, Shari also works in graphite, charcoal, acrylic, and oil.
Speaking Engagements
Shari is an experienced speaker who by engaging with audiences, she advocates for animals by sharing her many life experiences in an authentic and caring manor.
Over the years she has given talks at conferences, various horse, dog and cat clubs, she’s been on Radio, TV, in Newspapers, Magazines, and Talk Shows.
She enjoys helping people open their minds to thinking in different ways… ways that will positively impact their life with their animals.
Consultations with Shari and Animal Communicator, Kim Malonie.
Kim Malonie is an internationally acclaimed natural-born animal communicator and "animal whisperer" with over 40 years of experience helping domestic and wild animals resolve physical, behavioural, and emotional issues.
This Dynamic Duo each with decades of experience in their fields, form a powerful, muti-dimensional team.
Kim is the bridge who focuses on the intuitive connection with the animal and Shari is the strategist who helps to translate Kim’s information into practical steps for the owner to consider in their quest to help their furry family member.
Shari L. Seymour
Shari L. Seymour (CMT, EMT, FMT, CCC, CHT)
Shari is an animal portrait artist and compassionate animal practitioner dedicated to honoring animals through art, care, and connection.
Shari’s Quest is her lifelong journey of creativity, healing, and educating animal lovers in ways to help animals who share their lives.
CONTACT SHARI
Address
305 O’Connor Crt. Cobourg ON. K9A 5X5
Phone Number
(905) 373-5800
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