Canine Massage: Giving them their best life...

 

When I tell someone that I am a Certified Canine Massage Therapist the initial response is laughter. THEN when I explain what therapeutic massage does for their beloved dog the next response is, "when are you available?"

 

What exactly does massage do for my dog? Here are the benefits:

 

• Relaxation.

• Increased oxygenation of the blood.

• Pain relief.

• Improved flexibility.

• Lymphatic system drainage.

• Improved immune system.

• Improved circulatory system.

• Reduced age-related issues.

• Reduced arthritis and hip dysplasia discomfort.

• Muscle tension, soreness, weakness and spasm relief.

• Healthy skin and coat promotion by distributing natural oils.

• Calms hyperactivity, anxiousness, and nervousness.

 

Why can't I just pet my own dog to get the same benefits?

Canine massage is therapeutic, it's not just heavy petting. It's not "petting" at all. A certified therapist has studied canine anatomy and massage strokes that will bring about the highest level of benefits for your dog. This is therapy on a cellular level and energetic level for physical, emotional, and mental well being.

 

Physically, massage is “the manipulation of soft tissues of the body. It brings about positive changes in muscles, tendons (which attach muscle to bone) and ligaments (which attach bone to bone).”

 

1. Physical Benefits:

Massage increases the flow of five different systems dogs:

• Blood (circulatory system, bringing oxygen to the area)

• Lymphatic (cleansing system, so toxins can be expelled through lymph glands)

• Cerebral spinal fluid (moves up and down spine and bathes skull, vertebrae, sacrum)

• Synovial Fluid – bathes the joints to increase range of motion.

• Chi – according to Traditional Chinese Medicine this is the life force that flows through meridians in the body. If something is blocked, it leads to imbalance and potentially illness.

 

2. Emotional Benefits:

Your dog learns to feel safe. He or she feels understood, valued and accepted. Touch works on a whole other level of bonding.

 

3. Communication Benefits:

When you’re massaging your dog, a silent communication happens, soul to soul. Because of this, massage can actually help in training. It aids enormously with your interactions in terms that your dog can understand. 80% of canine communication is non-verbal. A certified therapist is trained to watch for small, seemingly insignificant signs of communication to bring about positive healing and a positive experience.

 

4. Bonding Benefits:

Dog massage gives your dog your love! It increases the bond you already have with your dog. This is 100% focused attention on the one soul in your family that loves you unconditionally - UNDIVIDED ATTENTION!

Those regular dog massage sessions are also a great way to do a weekly wellness check to assess any changes in your dog’s health.

Is there a new lump or bump? Is there a sore that won’t heal? Does your dog flinch when you touch a particular spot?

By detecting problems earlier, you can alert your veterinarian and thus nip a more serious problem in the bud.

You’re giving your dog a gift of something that they cannot do for themselves, like treat their paws, or rub their neck.

They can’t tell you “it itches here, it hurts here.” But through dog massage, you can learn to read signals and notice changes with an educated eye.

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/why-dog-massage/

​

Animal Qigong Healing

Qigong is a therapeutic practice using gentle exercise and breathing techniques that has been used for thousands of years to optimize and restore energy to the body, mind and spirit. This therapeutic practice removes energy blockages and increases energy flow decreasing dis-ease and dis-function. With Qigong healing, your pet will regain vitality, energy, and an overall zest for life.

As your pet's advocate, when you recognize energy blocks and use Qigong practices to remove them, your dog is brought back into balance & stability physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - creating greater health and a longer life.  You can also very realistically be avoiding, reducing, or removing your dog's dependence and need for medications that can be compromising to their health and longevity. Qigong healing is all about balancing energy in our pets and in ourselves.  It has often been said that Qigong medical healing provides similar results to that of acupuncture, being called acupuncture without the needles.

​

Homeopathic Energy Medicine

Homeopathy has been practiced around the world for well over 200 years.  This form of energy medicine works with the body's own energy to promote healing and to create balance physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic, gentle, safe, and yet extremely powerful.  Typically given in the form of tiny pellets, pets easily and happily take the medicine.  There is no need to choke it down their throats, mix it in with their food, or hide it in a piece of cheese!  Homeopathy works wonders for digestive issues, physical discomfort/pain, emotional disturbances, fears/anxieties, and even for more serious complications and diseases like Cushing's disease, Heartworm, and Diabetes!

​

*Doggy OM provides Certified Canine Massage Therapy. The owner, Amy Cho, is not a Veterinarian nor does she offer medical advice with canine massage services. Canine massage therapy is a complementary service and does not replace veterinarian care. Doggy OM will not diagnose or treat any pet for medical illnesses nor suggest treatment through their massage therapy sessions.