Danish born Marianne Willemse has lived in S.E.Asia since 1974. As an acupuncturist and natural healing practitioner she has helped many people and animals overcome traumas to live fulfilled lives. Through her animal welfare programs she has worked intimately with with many species of animals, domestic & wild, for over 40 years. She currently lives in North Thailand with about 80 formerly abused animals that she cares for at Love Animal House, a private sanctuary. Marianne continues to write educational programs, articles and books about communicating with animals.