Benefits of Canine Massage Therapy
Sweet Pea
By Wendy Rall
I wanted to share the many benefits of Canine Massage Therapy with you. I’m excited and very fulfilled with the results that I am seeing in my patients, especially the seniors. I have senior patients who could hardly walk when I met them, and their progress is amazing!
Just as a massage is healing to our own bodies, a massage is also healing to your pup! I’ve heard people say they thought it was just a “feel-good thing” for the dog or a nice birthday present, and although that’s true it’s so much more, it is therapy.
Fred
The number of treatments required varies on the condition of each dog. I have a senior patient (Fred) who pulled a muscle jumping. His father thought he might need to send him to the “Rainbow Bridge” because it was so bad. A client of mine referred him to me and it took many months of weekly therapy sessions but he has improved! When his walk progressed we reduced his treatments to once a month. Just last week I treated him and he was running!
By working on the dog’s soft tissues, canine massage can:
• Reduce stress
• Improve blood flow
• Alleviate pain
• Relax tight muscles
• Heal sprains
• Strengthens the immune system
• Improve digestion
• Lower blood pressure
Sophie
And Sophie! She’s another senior patient (a large German Shepard) who had a hard time walking and moving around in general. I have been treating her weekly and now she can sit up to eat, wag her tail, shake her body after a both, and her Mom sees that her overall personality is just brighter, happier, and more alert!
All dogs can benefit from massage:
• Senior Dogs
• Rescued dogs
• Therapy & sporting dogs
• Dogs recovering from injury or surgery
• Puppies and pregnant dogs
• Police & military dogs
There are many other dogs who I want to tell you about, however, it would be best to visit my testimonies page. (soon to include videos).
Ziggy, relaxing after his massage
About Canine Massage Therapy Sessions by Rescued Tails:
Your canine massage therapy session is held in the comfort of your own home. I feel that it is best for your dog to be in the place where he or she is most comfortable. And who wants to get into a car after you are all relaxed?! Most of my patients go right to sleep after (and frequently during) their massage.
Wilma and me at Barkingham Pet Hotel California
If your dog spends time at “Barkingham Pet Hotel California”, I can also provide canine massage therapy while they are there in daycare, on vacation, in training, or simply if you prefer to bring him or her to the spa.
Photo: Valentin Balan
Massage Therapy Sessions Include:
Each session is a combination of massage techniques, aromatherapy, and clinically tested music.
Massage Techniques:
Your dog’s session will combine Swedish, myofascial release, light stretching, and sports massage, tailored to the individual needs of your dog.
Therapy Session Duration:
Puppies under 1 year Up to 30 minutes
Small Dogs 40 minutes
Medium/Large Dogs 50 minutes
Pregnant Dogs 20 minutes
My certifications:
I am certified in Swedish, Myofascial Release, Shiatsu, and Guasha massage therapies. I am insured and hold memberships in prestigious massage therapy associations. Most of all I want to help your dog live a more healthy and comfortable life. - Wendy Rall, CMFT
Considering a massage therapy session for your pup? I’d love to hear from you!
