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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT DURING TREATMENT

On our first appointment, I will assess how your dog moves, and their posture when stationary. I have studied Canine Anatomy & Physiology in depth and I will palpate your dog using my knowledge to assess for soft tissue injuries such as Strains, Trigger Points and Myofascial issues.

I use four disciplines of Massage

• Swedish
• Sports
• Deep Tissue
• Myofascial Release, direct and indirect. As a Canine Guild Massage Therapist, I will be using the (Clinically Trialled) Lenton Method which involves the use of Advanced Palpation Skills, BodyMapping and The 7 Protocols which is a set of direct myofascial releases.

I have been trained by Natalie Lenton of The Canine Massage Therapy Centre, The Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme is an intensive two and a half year Vocational Training Course which is externally accredited by LANTRA who are recognised by the regulatory bodies OFQUAL, SQA and Qualification Wales. I have completed over 1200 hours of academic learning and practical training and I have been assessed by both written and practical exams, as well as extensive course work.

 “Clinical Canine Massage Practitioners must achieve high standards of competency in veterinary anatomy and physiology, soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurological pathologies and palpatory literacy. Practitioners master 60 techniques spanning Myofascial Release, Sports, Swedish and Deep Tissue massage and the Lenton Method, a unique three-tiered approach to treat musculoskeletal pain in dogs”. (Riley et al, 2021)

Riley L, Satchell L, Stillwell L & Lenton N (2021) Effect of Massage Therapy on pain and quality of life in dogs: A cross sectional study, Winchester, DOI: 10.1002/vetr.586

Based in Bearwood, near Birmingham (B67 5NE) close to Warley Woods, I run my clinic from my home address. I can also provide home visits if you or your dog are unable to travel to me, but this will incur additional travel expenses.

Clinical Canine Massage Therapist are required to work in accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and the Exemptions Order 2015, which means that I will never work upon an animal without prior Veterinary Consent. The Veterinary Consent form can be downloaded below and presented to your Vet, once you have obtained your Vets consent for treatment, we can book an appointment.