Dogs Body Canine Massage Therapy - (Gloucestershire)

23/04/2025

Clinic is closed today. Back open on Monday 28 April.

23/04/2025

My lovely friend and colleague is running this one day workshop locally so get in touch with her if you’d like to learn how to massage your dog RHK9 massage 🐾♥️🐾

Why not treat yourself to a special day with your dog, learning more about them, and about some of the subtle signs they may show when they are in pain or have an injury.

Whether your dog is young or old, this workshop is ideal for helping your dog live their best life, and learning how to improve their comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

Next workshop date is Saturday 14th June at Gorsley Village Hall. For more information, and to book, please visit my website: https://www.rhk9massage.co.uk/beginners-guide-to-massage

17/04/2025

I had the pleasure of treating young Tali, GSD, who came for maintenance treatment as she is a very active dog who does agility.
She was super good and I got so many loving licks and cuddles too.

12/04/2025

Teaching online this weekend before this year’s students on The Canine Massage Practitioner Programme start their practical sessions from next month. They are now into their second year of training after completing 9 anatomy and physiology modules.

08/04/2025

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Here it is folks!! The itinerary of the day! Please note that registration is open all day so, if you only want to do the last couple of classes, you can enter later on! Obviously I’d like everyone to attend all day but appreciate that the young puppies and older dogs may find it too much being there all day! As long as you register 10 minutes before the class you want to enter starts, that’s fine!
CASH ONLY PLEASE! The pub takes card or cash but everything at the show is only cash. There is an ATM at the garage a mile away but please come prepared with enough cash to enter the classes, enter the tombola, lucky dip and for the dog shop.
Please can you share this post on your page too so that your friends and family know too!
Thank you for your support. Let’s make this year’s show the best one!! ♥️🐾♥️🐶

08/04/2025

Just over a week ago I treated Scoot, mix breed, with a massage for his upcoming 17th birthday (next month).
Unfortunately his owner, Abby, had to make the brave and heartbreaking decision to let him go and this happened today. I’ve known them both for over 13 years and always told Abby that I’d have Scoot in a heartbeat. He was such a little character and I loved him dearly.

Run free darling boy ♥️🐾♥️

04/04/2025

Today, I have the pleasure of treating 9 dogs at the vet clinic in Marlborough.

Cocker spaniel age 6
Pomeranian X age 7
Jack Russell Terrier age 14
Boxer age 7
Labrador X age 12
GSD X Husky age 16
Jack Russell Terrier X age 15
Jack Russell Terrier age 9
Labrador age 11

Helping dogs whatever age, size or breed with their comfort levels, providing drug-free pain relief and improving their mobility.

01/04/2025

I treated Scoot (mix of a lot of breeds) today, he will be 17 next month. I’ve known Scoot and his lovely owner, Abby, for 13 years so it was great to see them and give him a massage.

I got to meet Kiki too who is also a rescue and the latest addition to the family. She was so loving and just a sweetheart.

07/03/2025

Saturday is Seren's last time on the YKC green carpet at Crufts. Seren has regular maintenance massages with me and I’ve known Mathew since he was a small child!

Good luck, Mathew and Seren in Agility Dog of the Year Semi Final 🌟

07/03/2025

Kali, GSD X Husky, age 16 has been having regular treatments with me since 2012 so 13 years! She was a young active canicross dog back in the day and her owner and I would run together with a group with my beloved Paddy.
I am so very fond of Kali, she is an amazing soul and such a character.
I saw her again this morning and she brightens my day every time I see her.

28/02/2025

Happy Friday and last day of February everyone! Spring is in the air, driving to Marlborough vet clinic this morning and it’s light when I left!
It dawned on me today that my little business has been up and running for 13 years now. In that time I’ve treated hundreds of dogs, improving their comfort levels, mobility and mood and I know I have the best job in the world!

I run my clinic in Hartpury, Gloucestershire 4 days a week, have my clinic at Riverside Veterinary Centre once a week plus I am a tutor on the Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme with Canine Massage Therapy Centre and I’m now on my 10th year helping future Clinical Canine Massage Therapists achieve their dream of helping dogs.

I never get “Monday morning blues” anymore as I now know that it’s not Mondays that were an issue, it was my previous job!

So, here I am, with my beloved rescue Labrador X Saluki, Chops loving my working week and helping to make a difference.

I’m a proud member of Canine Massage Guild and hope to continue to help dogs and, in turn, their owners, for many more years.

Results in 1-3 sessions.

21/02/2025

7 dogs in today, including 2 that are going to be having their very first massage therapy treatment.

Golden Retriever age 7
Cocker Spaniel age 6
Jack Russell Terrier age 9
Golden Retriever age nearly 12
Cockerpoo age nearly 5
Staffordshire Bull Terrier age nearly 5
Jack Russell Terrier age 13

These dogs all have mobility issues ranging from stiffness, shortened stride, muscular imbalances, lameness/limping.
Massage can help address these issues to bring better mobility resulting in a happier dog!

Results in 1-3 treatments. 🐾🐶♥️

19/02/2025

Sara Alan-Smith takes a closer look at arthritis, exploring if winter weather affects arthritic pain and how clinical canine massage can help

18/02/2025

Scoot is nearly 17 years old and I’ve known him most of his life. He’s a mix of various breeds and is unique and just lovely.
Today I had the pleasure of treating him once again so that he can continue to go on his walks and play.
Not bad for an old man ♥️🐾♥️

13/02/2025

Another busy day at the clinic in Marlborough today! 9 dogs booked in for Clinical Canine Massage Therapy with issues ranging from stiffness, slowing down, lameness/limping, sore back, to ongoing issues such as Arthritis, Spondylosis and Cruciate Ligament sprains.

2 Cockerpoos, 3 Labradors, 1 French Bulldog, 1 Golden Retriever, 1 Jack Russell Terrier and 1 Border Collie X Golden Retriever.
Ages range from 4 - 15 years.
Results in 1-3 sessions

06/02/2025

8 dogs to treat today, 4 of which are new clients

Golden Retriever age nearly 12
Cockerpoo age 4
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, age 13
Flat coated Retriever age nearly 8
JRT X Norfolk Terrier age nearly 15
Husky X GSD age 16
Boston Terrier age 6
JRT age 13

All with different issues ranging from stiffness, lameness/limping, Arthritis, Spondylosis and other Orthopaedic conditions.

Massage can help alleviate pain and discomfort by releasing Trigger Points and addressing associated myofascial pain.

Results in 1-3 treatments.

31/01/2025

Back at HQ today and this morning I treated Seren, Welsh Sheepdog, age nearly 10 and Ianto (Ant), Border Collie, age 7. Both dogs have been treated by me before and this was for maintenance as they are both very active dogs who perform in Agility competitions.