Benefits of massage

Massage is beneficial for all creatures great and small

• releases muscle tension and spasms by restoring muscles to their normal length
• improves circulation increasing nutrition to the tissues 
• assists and aids digestion
• strengthens immune system
• moves lymphatic fluid and aids in the elimination of waste and toxins
• aids mobility/relieves joint/growing pains and arthritis
• provides comfort and relaxation in all stages of life by reducing pain, stress and anxiety
• assists in post-surgical recovery/identifies potential health issues
• promotes deep breathing, mental calmness through endorphin release
• supports overall wellbeing by encouraging the body to heal itself
• improves skin and coat condition

Size Doesn't Matter

From the smallest of canines to the largest, all breeds benefit from massage. 

I get a doggie head tilt when I talk about canine massage. 
My question is ‘have you ever had a full body massage yourself?’.
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​Pet owners who are familiar with the benefits of massage they themselves receive, will be more likely to hire a practitioner to do a health-maintenance massage on their dogs.
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CMT Canine Myofunctional Therapy a therapeutically
applied professional hands-on treatment involving
remedial, soft tissue and sports massage. 

​This includes stretching techniques,
​physical therapy exercises and may also
involve some lifestyle management.

Some reasons your dog requires massage include
repetitive strain injuries from jumping in and out of cars.
Jumping on and off couches and up and down stairs. 
Leaping for toys, fetching with sudden stopping and turning.
Off lead and rough play with other dogs.
Injury sustained from constant pulling on leads whilst walking and running.
Slipping and losing traction on tiled and polished floors.
Being overweight or underweight.
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All CMT therapists are happy to work with your vet to
achieve the best outcome for your dog.