Canine Treatments & Prices
Muscular Health Check
Free
Please ensure you have completed the Vet Consent form before your appointment.
Important
If you require a home visit, please contact us before booking.
What on earth is a muscular health check? Well I use the Art of Advanced Palpation - also known as the practice of informed touch, or the art of seeing with your fingertips, but it really means that I am feeling the dog's muscles by using my hands and fingertips. As a superficial check I will evaluate over 50 pairs of muscles as well as areas of fascia look for changes in the muscle tone, temperature, texture or tenderness - commonly known as the 4 Ts.
By identifying changes to the 4 Ts I can identify things like:
Strains - tears to the muscle caused by overstretching, these can be debilitating depending on how much muscle is affected
Trigger Points - commonly know as knots , but are hyperirritable bands within the muscle and cause early muscle fatigue, reduced range of motion and be very painful. Watch to see if you can spot a 'local twitch response' when we do the muscular health check as this indicates a trigger point!
Wide Radiating Myofascial Pain - this is where a large area of fascia, or connective tissue, is affected causing pain. Fascia wraps every single muscle and organ in the body and should slide and glide, when it becomes tight is restricts movement and causes pain
So next time you & your dog see me, stop and ask for your free muscular health check!
Initial Consultation
60 - 90 minutes — £35
Home Visit — £40 *
Please ensure you have completed the Vet Consent form before your appointment.
*Important
If you require a home visit, please contact us before booking.
During the initial session I take a full history, asking about any medical issues, or previous injuries, as well activities of daily living, diet, supplements and the main areas of concern, this is just to build up a picture of the dog and what they like doing. I will then ask to see your dog moving to assess gait and posture. A full body palpation is completed to help identify any areas of tenderness and tension in the muscles and to test the tone of the muscles. The massage uses the Lenton Method™ a unique approach for the treatment of musculoskeletal problems and chronic pain management to rehabilitate soft tissue injuries and supporting orthopaedic conditions (i.e arthritis/hip dysplasia)
Follow Up Session
45 - 60 minutes — £35
Home Visit — £40 *
Please ensure you have completed the Vet Consent form before your appointment.
* Important
If you require a home visit, please contact us before booking.
You might decide to try just one session of massage to see if the treatment suits your dog. It’s a good way to give it a try, find out more, and see how your dog responds to the treatment. However, when looking to improve an existing condition, address chronic pain and mobility issues, provide relief for arthritic joints, spondylosis or other orthopaedic conditions, or rehabilitate a soft tissue injury, it’s important to be realistic about your dog’s treatment. For this reason we normally recommend 1-3 sessions, the Method frequently gets results in 1-3 sessions with positive changes the owner can see and the dog can feel. After the initial three sessions, you might want to consider maintenance treatments to manage long term conditions.
Beginners Guide to Canine Massage
In person workshop-full day from £115
Various Venues
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO CANINE MASSAGE - IN PERSON
Would you like to learn how to give your dog a Swedish Massage?
This workshop is a great introduction to Canine Massage so you can help support your dog at home.
Canine massage offers the same benefits for your dog as it does for you. It promotes relaxation, helping your dog to unwind and alleviate stress. Canine massage also enhances circulation, encouraging blood flow to the muscles and tissues, which aids in the delivery of vital nutrients and oxygen. It reduces muscle tension and stiffness, particularly in active or senior dogs, providing relief from discomfort and enhancing mobility. Finally, the bonding experience between you and your dog during your massage sessions strengthens the emotional connection, fostering trust and enhancing the overall well-being of both of you.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your connection with your beloved best friend while enhancing their physical well-being. Book on a canine massage workshop today and embark on a new journey of connection with them.
(This workshop is for canine massage and is not a training or behaviour workshop. We therefore ask that your dog is sociable and has basic training.)
WHAT TYPE OF DOGS IS THIS WORKSHOP SUITABLE FOR?
· Pet Dogs
· Dogs with Arthritis
· Active younger dogs
· Senior or ageing dogs
· Dogs who are slowing down
· Dogs who have stopped doing things they once did e.g.: get on/off sofa, in/out of car
· Owners looking to help support their dog
· Owners who are looking to enable a better quality of life
· People interested in natural or complimentary healthcare
· Professionals for Continuing Professional Development (please note that the workshop does not allow you to practice with the public’s dogs.)
· Dog Trainers
· Behaviourists
· Dog lovers and those passionate about the health and longevity of our dogs
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN.
Tutorial 1 – Canine Anatomy Fundamentals
How To Locate Bony Landmarks and why It is Important before starting any massage routine.
How To Locate Your Dogs Main Muscle Groups – You’ll be working with your own dog to do this!
How To Spot Subtle Signs of Muscular Injury In Your Dog.
Tutorial 2 – Swedish Massage Practice
Learn 9 Techniques from the Discipline of Swedish Massage for your dog
Learn & Practice Passive Range Of Movement Safely and in Alignment – a strong yet gentle technique to improve mobility in your dogs joints and muscles
As a matter of Best Practice we ensure that each and every dog attending one of our workshops has a full body palpation. This is a muscular health check for your dog that can flag up areas of muscular issue and pain, or joint concerns, which may mean a certain type of technique or passive range of motion, may not be suitable for them. This way we can ensure that each dog is given the appropriate massage techniques for that individual. The Muscular Health Check is offered to your dog as a free service and does not incur any extra charges.
Tutorial 3 – Guided Routine and time for Self-guided practice.
I will be demonstrating, and then guiding you as you apply the knowledge from the day to give your dog a 40 minutes Full Body Swedish Massage Routine. There is also time allocated for self-Guided Practice where I will answer any of your questions to ensure you are competent and confident in your techniques and practise.
As a matter of Best Practice we ensure that each and every dog attending one of our workshops has a full body palpation. This is a muscular health check for your dog that can flag up areas of muscular issue and pain, or joint concerns. The Muscular Health Check is offered to your dog as a free service and does not incur any extra charges.
Pre & Post Event Massage for the Sporting Dog
In person workshop-full day from £115
Various Venues
Learn how Pre and Post Event Massage helps to enhance and prolong your dog’s sporting life and how it helps to reduce the likelihood of injury. The science behind massage and its applications in sport. This workshop is suitable for:
Agility
Working Dogs
Obedience
Flyball
Heelwork to Music
Assistance Dogs
Sled Dogs
People with active dogs
Dog Trainers/Agility Trainers -please note this is a self interest workshop only
Tutorial 1 – Canine Anatomy Fundamentals
How Pre and Post Event Massage helps to enhance and prolong your dog’s sporting life. The science behind massage and its applications in sport.
· How to Locate Bony Landmarks and Why It’s Important Before Starting Any Massage Routine
· How to Locate Your Dogs Main Muscle Groups You’ll be working with your own dog to do this!
· How to Spot Subtle Signs of Muscular Injury in Your Dog
· How to Spot Signs of Performance Injury so you can catch an issue before it becomes a problem.
Tutorial 2 – Applied Massage
9 Massage Techniques we show you how to massage correctly and confidently by applying a set number of techniques that work on different fibre directions and layers of muscle to improve their ability to lengthen and contract.
Tutorial 3 – The Pre & Post Event Massage Routine Practice ….and an added bonus…
The Pre Event Canine Massage – Learn How to Apply a 5-10 minute Full Body Pre Event Massage to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury
· The Post Event or Cool Down Massage – Learn How to Apply a 5-10 Minute Full Body Post Event Massage
· Maintain and Gain at Home: Learn how to mix up your massage techniques from earlier in the day with this little added bonus, a relaxation inducing massage beneficial for the body and the mind.
As a matter of Best Practice we ensure that each and every dog attending one of our workshops has a full body palpation. This is a muscular health check for your dog that can flag up areas of muscular issue and pain, or joint concerns. The Muscular Health Check is offered to your dog as a free service and does not incur any extra charges.
Please note: a mileage cost for home visits may be incurred, this is charged at 45p per mile.