Pawsitive Massage

Hands-on Love

Why Therapeutic Massage For Your Dog?

I know what you're thinking, "Why would I want a massage for my dog?".   As Radar O'Reilly on M*A*S*H said, "Dogs are people, too, you know!" and whether your dog is a competitor, a sporting dog, or your best companion, he gets aches and pains and injuries just like an athlete....and just like you.

Your dog can suffer from tight muscles, sore joints, stiff necks and tired backs.  It's important that we think about what their systems go through and what we can do to help keep them structurally sound.

Therapeutic massage is not a luxury item for dogs but an important technique for improving your dog's well being.  It's a gentle and non-invasive therapy and an overall assessment of your dog's general structural health.

Young or old, active or inactive, massage provides ongoing healthcare for your pet.  You are the first line of defense for your dog - the best source in the treatment of your pet's health condition and well being.

The Benefits of Massage

• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Stimulates circulation and the immune system

• Relief from the discomfort of arthritis, bursitis and hip dysplasia

• Improved joint mobility, flexibility and muscle tone

• Increased endurance and efficiency

• Flushes toxins that build up in muscles and joints

• Promotes healing after an injury or surgery

• Produces a healthier, shiner coat

• Strengthens the bond between you and your dog

What is Therapeutic Massage?

Massage is more than petting or play.  It is a deliberate and focused technique of touching the dog.  Each stroke is controlled in pressure, direction and intention.  The hands become finely tuned sensory devices.  They are also the conduits through which healing and love flow.  By giving your dog the gift of massage, you are rewarding him for a lifetime of companionship and friendship.

Therapeutic Massage Techniques

• Effleurage

• Passive touch

• Cross fiber frictions

• Compression and positional release

• Kineseology

• Healing Touch for Animals.

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Tomi Niezgoda 

Canine Massage Instructor

pawsitivemassage@yahoo.com