Canine Myofunctional Therapy (Canine Massage) is a non-invasive hands on therapy  designed to assist in injury and post surgical canine rehabilitation, improving the speed in which your pet recovers as well as helping to ensure full recovery is achieved.  It is also extremely beneficial in helping our Senior Pets suffering from age related conditions.  We work in conjunction with your Veterinarian to provide a balanced treatment to ensure your best friend enjoys all life has to offer.

• Arthritis
• Cruciate Ligament Injury
• Elbow Dysplasia
• Hip Dysplasia
• Post Surgical Rehabilitation
• Anxiety
• Age Related Conditions
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Canine Myofunctional Therapy aka CMT  works to relax the body and give it the necessary tools in order to recover from injury or illness. 

• Your dog has recently undergone Orthopaedic surgery and needs assistance to regain full movement and strength
• Your Senior Dog is struggling with mobility as they suffer severe arthritis
• You just adopted a rescue dog who suffers with anxiety
• Your dog has been diagnosed with Hip or Elbow Dysplasia
• Your dog is an agility champion and requires pre and post competition massage  treatments to ensure peak performance is achieved

The list is endless of scenarios where Canine Massage would be a beneficial treatment

Whilst Canine Myofunctional Therapy (Canine Massage) is a very safe effective treatment option in the treatment of injury and environmental disease, there are certain circumstances when it may be contraindicated due to a variety of health conditions.  As a qualified therapist, your dogs health and wellbeing is my primary concern and as such I take contraindications extremely seriously and will discuss any issues with you prior to treatment.

• Encourages the body to heal itself
• Improves circulation and dilates blood vessels
• Stimulates lymph circulation
• Aids in elimination of wastes and toxic debris
• Relaxes tight muscles and relieves tension
• Aids in alleviating stress, anxiety and depression
• Increases Range of Movement
• Increases flexibility and muscle tone
• Pain relief
• Aids in post surgical recovery
• Increases blood supply to muscles

What is Laser Therapy and how can it help my pet?

Laser therapy (“photobiomodulation”), is a non-invasive and fast-acting treatment that is tolerated really well by most dogs and is essentially side effect free!

It works on the principle of light energy reaching target tissues (joints and muscles in the case of arthritis) and decreasing inflammation and pain.
This treatment may be used alone or in conjunction with other treatment options such as Myofunctional therapy and is a great addition to an arthritis treatment plan.

It can also accelerate healing in damaged tissue, making it a great option post surgery.