Because I’m a massage therapist, my biggest concern when working with your dog is to ensure that their muscles and soft tissues are warmed, supple and ready for exercise. So before we begin any exercises or stretches, your dog gets a full head-to-toe massage. There’s no rush – and clients find that when their dog is allowed to warm up and relax, we get much better results.
An initial consult takes about 90 minutes; follow-ups take about 60 minutes.
I practice on a mobile basis working with dogs in-home. This approach has many advantages. I get to see your dog in your home where they are most comfortable and where I can see their living situation firsthand.
Massage therapy is a hands-on discipline. I’d rather spend most of our time together working with your dog through massage to keep their soft tissues healthy, warmed and moving. Then I will demonstrate exercises and stretches that are your homework. This is unlike some practitioners in rehab who spend a lot of time with exercises and very little time working with your dog hands-on.
Dog benefits from a massage
Area of Service
I have a core service area in metropolitan Christchurch but I travel to clients where I’m needed. This includes Rangiora, Woodend, Kaiapoi, Governor’s Bay, Lyttelton, Lincoln, Leeston and Darfield, too.
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