Chaseview Clinical Canine Massage

23/12/2024

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas, may it be restful, and filled with all the things that are important in life.

Thank you for your cards, gifts, well wishes and for your support throughout the year.

I will be back in action on Monday 30th December, but until then it's over and out from me 😊

06/12/2024

How do veterinarians know Christmas is coming…? An increase in pet poison calls of course - and its usually chocolate or mince pie related!

With all the additional sweet treats and gifts around our homes it can be super tempting (and easy) for our pets to have a nibble (or a gobble) on something they shouldn't.

If you are in any doubt please contact the practice for advice - 01989 562251

Here are a few common festive pet poisons we see; chocolate, grapes, raisins and certain nuts, garlic, onion & chives, alcohol, fatty foods, xylitol (sweetener) and cooked bones. Cooked bones are not a poison but they make this list because they hold a high risk if ingested. Cooked bones can splinter, causing trauma to the animals throat and or digestive system…they can also break teeth!

*Cute pic of Wriggly who once ate something he shouldn't - he does look good with a top knot though! (owner gave permission for photo use)

25/11/2024

I just had to share a photo of this beautiful little fluffball, Poppy, a Lhasa Apso x Pomeranian 🥰
A few years ago, Poppy had surgery for a luxating patella (slipping kneecap), and recently she’s been slowing down a bit.

After 3 treatments of clinical massage I’m so pleased to hear that Poppy is wanting to go on longer walks, is able to use the stairs, and get onto the sofa again - something she’d struggled with lately. Well done Poppy 😊

23/11/2024

Did you know that I have another FB page dedicated to my Canine Massage workshops?

Fancy a lovely, relaxed day out with your dog where you can learn more about them, their anatomy, the benefits of massage, and also learn a 40-minute Swedish Massage routine to perform on your dog? Why not follow my page RHK9 massage and visit my website for more information 😊
Http//:www.RHK9massage.co.uk

19/11/2024

Last week I spent 2 days learning advanced indirect myofascial release with the amazing Canine Massage Therapy Centre. I have already used some of the techniques on a few of my patients - with amazing results! I’m excited to be able to add this to my toolbox so that I may help more dogs.

Please get in contact if you want to see how Clinical Massage can help your dog 😊

13/11/2024

As the weather cools down, joint and muscle aches often worsen. If your dog seems to be slowing down or struggling, there is a way to help. Schedule a massage with one of our therapists and experience results in as few as 1–3 sessions. Using advanced clinical massage and the only clinically trialed canine massage technique, "The Lenton Method," we see 95% of dogs respond positively within just a few sessions!

Find a therapist near you today: www.k9massageguild.co.uk

05/11/2024

This handsome boy is Sidney, a 3-year-old Dachshund who has regular clinical massage to help maintain good posture and improve comfort levels. Being a Dachshund, he is at more risk of developing spinal issues due to having a long back and short legs. Sid often gets a hunched, or roached back due to tight muscles, which can directly impact skeletal alignment.

Clinical massage helps to keep his muscles supple and comfortable, reducing his hunched posture, and therefore improving spinal alignment.

Does your dog have postural changes or abnormalities? Get in contact to see how Clinical Massage could help your dog😊

03/10/2024

There's still a few spaces remaining for FREE muscular health check on Wednesday 9th October. Please call us to reserve your space ☎01989 562251

01/10/2024

The most common causes of chronic pain in dogs is Osteoarthritis (OA). Did you know that it affects 80% of dogs over the age of 8?

With OA if we are not treating the muscle we are only treating half the problem. Many of the dogs that I treat with Clinical Massage have OA in some form.

Why not give us a call to see how your dog can benefit from Clinical Massage. ☎️ 01989 562251

26/09/2024

FREE muscular health checks. 🐶
I will be offering free muscular health checks at Chaseview Vets on the following dates:
🐾Thursday 3rd October and Wednesday 9th October, between 9:30 and 2:30pm

Please call our lovely receptionists to book an appointment
☎ 01989 562251.

Muscular health checks are great for all dogs, but especially active or performance dogs, aging dogs, dogs that have been diagnosed with an orthopaedic issue, such as arthritis or hip/elbow dysplasia.

07/06/2024

The last two days I have spent learning advanced myofascial release of the ventral aspect of the dog.

These advanced techniques can help in the following situations:

-Abdominal issues
-Post spay/partum rehab
-IBS/pancreatitis spasm reduction
-Breathing issues and chronic respiratory conditions
-Allodynia and sensitivity issues
-orthopaedic pain management
-Anxiety and trauma release
-Postural, performance and gait irregularities

These training days with Canine Massage Therapy Centre are always jammed packed with information and it’s always great to meet up with like-minded therapists from around the country.

I cannot wait to get out and use these techniques on my patients 😊

23/05/2024

And that’s a wrap! 🎬

It’s been a busy few weeks, so busy in fact that I’ve hardly had a chance to take any photos of your little lovelies! Thank you as always for your continued support. It’s been lovely to catch up with existing clients, and new ones too.

I’m now on annual leave until Monday 3rd June but here’s a photo of the lovely Harvey, who was my last patient of the day. Such a beautiful, smiley boy 😍

The June diary is already looking busy, so if you’re not already booked in, do give the wonderful ladies at Chaseview Veterinary Clinic a call and they’ll get you booked in - 01989562251

Have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend, see you soon 😊

15/05/2024

Canine Arthritis Management have some fantastic advice for owners of dogs with arthritis. Why not take a look at their website 😊

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10/05/2024

Fancy having yourself a fun day out with your dog, and bagging yourself a bargain in the process? See the post below for a 20% discount code on tickets to DogFest 😊

Fancy visiting DogFest this year?
Now you can get 20% off entry tickets using discount code CANINE20

See the Canine Massage Guild at Ragley Hall (25th & 26th May) and Knebworth House (21st & 22nd September).
Bring your dog along for a FREE muscular health check!

09/05/2024

The winner of this weeks best ‘post-massage pose’ goes to Merryn 😂 I’ve added a couple more of her poses in the comments.

This beautiful little lady had puppies 6 months ago and her mum wanted to get her checked over before returning to Hoopers. She had a few minor niggles to treat and then she was on her way 😊

Some of my patients contort themselves into all sorts of shapes during clinical massage treatments; but that’s absolutely fine because I have many variations to my techniques. In order to benefit from clinical massage, your dog does not need to lie completely still, and some of the techniques can be applied even when they are in a seated position. If you have a little wriggle monster and would like to know if clinical massage may be appropriate for them, please do get in contact.

30/04/2024

The massage taught on this one day workshop is ideal to help keep your dog comfortable between clinical massage treatments. Why not treat yourself to a special day out with your dog 😊

Beginners Guide to Canine Massage one-day workshop - Saturday 6th July, Gorsley Village Hall, HR9 7SW.

Spend a relaxing day out with your dog, learning more about them and how to help support their mobility and wellbeing using massage. On this workshop you will learn a 40-minute massage routine to use on your dog at home, plus lots, lots more.....

No previous experience required.

Please visit my website for more information, and to book your place. Spaces are limited, so be sure not to miss out.

www.RHK9massage.co.uk

More dates scheduled for later in the year.

22/04/2024

Lovey to see Wilf the Australian Labradoodle in for his second session of clinical massage today. He was not sure what to make of it on his first session, but today he wagged his way to the treatment room and assumed position on the bed. He was thoroughly chilled out and ready for more! It was also great to see how much more comfortable he was ☺️

21/03/2024

I recently met lovely Roxy, a 14 year old Labrador. Her owners wanted to see if clinical massage would help her mobility and help to support the treatment of arthritis.

It was lovely to see her back for her second session this week, where I was told she seemed brighter and was moving around with greater ease. Her muscles felt a lot more comfortable too, with less painful trigger points and more elasticity. This means the muscle is able to function more normally and will ultimately mean Roxy is more comfortable.

Looking forward to seeing you again next week Rox 🥰