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Massage can prove beneficial for all dogs, particularly arthritic or older dogs, competition or working dogs and dogs recovering from injury or surgery (with permission from your Vet).

I provide Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy (CMFT), which is a holistic therapeutic treatment that integrates a number of techniques:

• sports and/or remedial massage techniques

• acupressure

• manipulation of skin, muscle and of soft tissues

• passive range of movement

• fascial release and stretching

 

What are the benefits?

• encourages proper muscle function

• aids restricted joint movement by addressing muscular dysfunction

• helps treat common musculoskeletal problems

• promotes mental and physical relaxation

• can help with pain relief

• reduces muscle tension

• helps increase range of movement and suppleness, which has a positive influence on overall fitness

• circulation can be improved and the chance of injury reduced

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What happens during a session?

Each session starts with a full history about your dog, followed by a gait analysis and warm-up outside, which provides me with an opportunity to analyse how your dog moves and identify any asymmetries or other issues. This is followed by an orthopaedic examination inside where I carry out a number of checks to assess range of movement and general health.

I’ll then carry out a massage session based on the needs of your dog, its history and my observations using a variety of techniques:

• palpation to feel for stress points and identify muscular tension and joint dysfunction

• Swedish relaxation massage to calm and relax your dog

• TMJ massage where neck/upper jaw issues are identified

• Myofascial release (MFR)

• Shiatsu/meridian line work (optional)

• stretching, range of motion and conditioning exercises

At the end of the session, I’ll recommend techniques and exercises you can use to maximise the benefits of the session and help your dog. You’ll receive a report following the session with my recommendations.

What else do I need to know?
For in-home sessions, a quiet area to work on your dog away from distractions, children and other animals – you’re absolutely welcome to observe the session. Note, massage therapy is not appropriate for dogs diagnosed with cancer.  You can combine a massage therapy session with a dog grooming service at a discounted rate.

Duration: allow 60 – 75 minutes. Please let me know in advance if your dog suffers from anxiety or displays aggression as I may need to allow additional time for the session.
 

Price*: initial session $105.00 | follow-up session(s) $95.00

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​​​Terms & Conditions

• *Locations which require over 30 minutes travel from my home address will incur a travel fee - this will be advised at the time of booking and is based on overall travel time

• Payment is due at the time of treatment via cash or internet banking. For clients with an ongoing regular booking, an invoice can be emailed with the report; payment is due within 4 days

• I appreciate 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel your appointment