Mutt Massage
Canine Comfort and Compassion
Mutt Massage
Canine Comfort and Compassion
Animal Massage
Seriously, It's a Thing?!
Yes! There are complementary animal care professionals, including massage specialists, around the world.
I was certified as a Small Animal Massage Professional through the North West School of Animal Massage in Washington State in 2014. I am a member of the BC Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork Professionals (BCAAMBP) and the International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork (IAAMB), and registered with the newly created RAAHP (Registry of Allied Animal Health Practitioners).
I am certified in Small Animal Massage fundamentals and (new!) recently in Small Animal Rehabilitation Massage. I have achieved Reiki Level 1 and 2 and Animal Reiki. I am also certified to operate a Class IV Laser.
I am the only certified animal massage provider in Richmond BC.
While I am trained to massage any small animal, my general scope of practice is dogs. I am particularly fond of massaging senior dogs and shelter dogs, and love an appreciative bully breed. Occasionally, I massage a friendly cat or rabbit.
Why Massage for Dogs?
Just as you choose a professional massage for yourself to feel better or improve your mobility or function, you can choose massage for your dog.
Animal massage, including canine massage, is designed to reduce muscle tension and fatigue. Massage is not designed to diagnose or treat any illness or injury.
A certified animal massage professional will work together with your vet, on their delegated instructions, to customize a massage plan for your animal's specific needs.
Animal massage is NOT a substitute for veterinary care.
Which Dogs can Benefit from Massage?
All dogs can benefit from massage, especially those who are older and have mobility issues, and those who are recovering from injury or surgery.
Massage not only reduces muscle tension and fatigue, it increases circulation of blood and lymph, which revitalizes the body’s cells.
Think of how good you feel after a good massage with a trained professional – your dog can feel the same. Massage can be helpful both to calm and to energize your dog.
Many guardians of senior dogs rely on regular massage to increase or maintain mobility and quality of life as their dogs age.
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"Feel better from the tip of your nose to the tip of your tail!"
Contact me to discuss how massage can help your dog live its best life.