Massage Therapy
If you have ever had a massage, you know how good it can feel! Explore massage therapy for your dog or cat. Massage is skilled, balanced, focused, deliberate touching for the purposes of relaxation, stress reduction, increased circulation, performance enhancement, as well as, injury recovery and prevention.
Massage is a non-invasive, complementary healing therapy that contributes to an animal’s overall health and well-being. Massage techniques applied will vary depending on an individual animal’s personality, temperament, disposition, and physical condition. Some animals enjoy massage right away. Others take time to get acclimated to touch. This will depend partially on an animal's past experiences with humans. It is possible that the first few sessions will be only 10-20 minutes. Duration of sessions will increase as your dog or cat learns to love massage!
Massage sessions for your dog or cat and/or lessons teaching you how to massage your animal companion are provided to you in your home. To schedule a session, email or call Alana 617-548-2797.
Benefits:
Massage can minimize and prevent the painful effects of many chronic conditions that result in soreness and lameness.
Athletic dogs can perform better and recover more quickly from strenuous activity with regular massage.
Senior and arthritic animals get needed attention; pain relief and increased mobility from massage.
Regular massage keeps the blood flowing to remove toxic build-up in muscles and helps muscle groups to do their designated jobs. Massage can help restore balance to each muscle group and allow the animal to work all muscles evenly.
Massage helps with healing time and prevention of injuries by decreasing excess fluid and scar tissue build up.
Massage increases mobility and flexibility.
Massage and therapeutic touch reduces tension and eases stress.
Regular massage can increase the bond between people and their animal companions.
Massage can benefit animals who are fearful.
Massage helps animals trust humans and introduces animals to a postive way of being touched.
Please Note: Animal Massage is not to be confused with Physical Therapy, nor is it a substitute for Veterinary Care. If an animal in your care appears lame, or if you have any concerns regarding his or her health or medical condition, please consult your licensed Veterinarian - as it is not in the scope of practice for Massage Practitioners to medically diagnose. Thank you for your complete understanding.
Massage Workshops
Dog and Cat guardians, animal health care professionals, and massage therapists are encouraged to take a massage workshop to learn effective animal massage therapy techniques.
Massage Your Dog
Learn specific strokes and a basic sequence to massage your dog. Understand the difference between stimulating and relaxing touch, and learn techniques for massaging areas of the head, neck, upper spine, legs, hips and torso. Proper massage sequences and basic techniques will be demonstrated to you as you apply them to your own dog. All dogs are different and each requires special care and attention.
Learn to Massage Your Cat
Learn specific strokes and a basic sequence to massage your cat. Understand the difference between stimulating and relaxing touch and learn techniques for massaging areas of the face, head, neck, upper spine, legs, hips and torso. Proper massage sequences and basic techniques will be demonstrated to you. All cats are different and each requires special care and attention. Learn how to read your kitty's body language so you can give your cat a good massage and teach your kitty to love touch.
The Benefits of Massage in Acclimating Animals to Touch
Learn how massage can benefit animals by getting them accustomed to positive forms of therapeutic touch. This workshop is very helpful for rescue workers and animal health practitioners, as well as animal trainers, behaviorists, and owners of timid, reactive, or fearful animals. Understand and interpret dog or cat body language to ascertain whether or not your dog or cat likes your manner and method of touching. Types of strokes and techniques most animals enjoy will be demonstrated.
