Epione Canine and Equine Massage

06/10/2024

My girl Lula technically shows signs of pain or discomfort.
She doesn't sit for long, prefers to lay down. Doesn't settle for long, maybe half an hour at a time. She's fairly hyperactive. Holds tension in her head and neck. Is reactivate with dogs, other than her house mate. Can be generally anxious. She also prefers to pace than walk. Finally, she's not keen on having her pelvis area massaged or hip manipulation / stretches.

I couldn't find any physical signs......muscles are even, strong and toned. Pelvis is balanced. Gaits are even and all limbs are moving straight. Her back is flexible, strong and anatomically correct.

But, I couldn't get the thought out of my head that's I'd missed something. And I'm a massive massive pup parent worrier. So, when she went into be spayed she had a full mot. Bloods, incase of internal issues and x-rays of her pelvis, sacrum and lumbar.

Turns out I should have listened to my hands more.....she's absolutely fine. Just has her very own idiosyncrasies, and I love her for them 🥰
An expensive lesson in self belief 😃🤦🏼‍♀️

25/08/2024

🎉🐾 Unlock Your Dog's Full Potential at Our In-Person Seminar! 🐾🎉

Are you passionate about providing the best life for your furry friend? Join us in Norwich, Norfolk, for a transformative full-day seminar dedicated to every stage of your dog’s life—from playful puppy to wise senior.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

Puppy Development: Master the essentials of raising a healthy, happy puppy.
Adolescent Challenges: Navigate the often tricky teenage phase with ease.
Senior Care: Ensure your older dog lives a comfortable and fulfilling life.
Understanding Pain: Recognise and manage pain and discomfort at any age.

🌟 Why Attend?
Delivered by seasoned professionals, this seminar offers interactive sessions and insightful discussions designed to deepen your understanding and strengthen the bond with your dog.

📅 When & Where?
Date: 13th Oct 10-4
Location: Norwich, Norfolk

👩‍🏫 Who’s It For?
Whether you're a new dog owner or a seasoned pro, this seminar is packed with valuable knowledge and practical tips for everyone.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your dog’s life and yours! Secure your spot today and be a part of this enriching experience.

Let’s embark on this journey together and make every stage of your dog’s life the best it can be! 🐶❤️



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09/08/2024

This is beautiful Lillie, who I treated for cruciate ligament sprain. As you can see she's doing great and continues to work as a PAT dog visiting people in hospital with her owner Anne.
Did you know I offer 15% off for all assistance and service dogs to help them continue doing the great work they do. 😃

01/08/2024

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25/07/2024

Hi everyone. Please watch this video and have a good think about the type and fit of harness your dog has.
I see a lot of dogs with harnesses that sit across their point of shoulder. Restricting their normal gait and in turn causing muscle tension as their body compensates.
On a mental level, this can also cause frustration, along with physical discomfort and might be displayed in their behaviour while walking and socialising.
It's worth spending a little more to have a professional fit a Y type harness and have a comfortable dog. 😃

10/07/2024

Unsure if massage can aid your arthritic canine.....check out Canine Arthritis Management's post.
Give me a call, or you can find further information on my website www.epionemassageuk.com

19/05/2024

An important part of a massage treatment is conformation and gait analysis.
Kirby, is an 11mth old Patterdale, Jack Russell, Border Terrier mix. This means he has a predisposition for digging and therefore an elbow out walk. This is exasperated when pulling in his harness (a working progress). He also is very straight in his hocks (equivalent to our knees) making him a higher risk to cruciate ligament damage.
As my pup he has a massage after every walk, to eliminate tension in his shoulders, neck, thoracic and hind legs and maintain joint mobility. He also does conditioning work while on the lead to get him flexing and strengthening his hocks, while working on loose lead walking.
Massage isn't just for the oldies or injured. Prevention is better than cure 😃 I can show you how to help your dog through every stage of their lives ❤

24/01/2024

A little bit about me and my work ethos.......
I've been qualified for human massage therapy for 25 years. And still learning new skills. My tutor is a holistic osteopath, as well as qualified in acupressure massage and various holistic therapies. While I was training, he would lie about where he felt pain and discomfort, so I would learn to listen to my hands and my observations of human posture. This is the heart of how I work with animals.....they don't lie, and can't tell me where their pain or discomfort is. Quite often the main core of a massage session is on compensatory muscles, rather than the injury. Their body has to work very hard to balance when something isn't quite right.
Animals are very trusting and while I'm massaging I will only work with their consent. At the end of the day I'm asking them to allow me to work on potentially tender areas, which as humans we can understand the discomfort process and reasoning behind any tenderness. Over a few sessions they do have a "light bulb" moment, where they realise the work I'm doing does make them feel and move better.
For those animals who have discomfort or pain, they can show this in their behaviour. I've seen a lot of posts about pain related behaviour, but don't discount underlying discomfort. Think of this...you have on going mild tummy ache, but not painful or showing any other symptoms. Do you feel good and happy? You'd hold yourself slightly differently, feel tired and protective of yourself. Add in that everyone has a different pain threshold and coping mechanisms. Why would animals be any different? In my assessment for each session I'll ask about your animals behaviour, not to judge, but to understand your animal that little bit more.
I love what I do. Helping canines and equines feel better, move morefreely and enjoy life that little bit more is a privilege and I'll be doing further studies to improve on my services and my abilities.
Get in touch if you have any queries.

03/01/2024

Happy New Year everyone. I hope you all had a great festive break.

Myself and my 2 new teenage pups have had a good time, even with the wet weather.

If you believe massage is just for older Equines or Canines....think again.
Even at the tender ages of 7 and 8 months my pups enjoy a massage. Relaxing growing muscles, ligaments and tendons. Aiding in improving their circulation and strengthening their muscles, ready for the next rough play session, walk or zoom around the garden. It's allowed a bond of trust to form quickly and already they ask for certain areas to be worked on.
Young Equines are no different, growing and playing in their field, along with in-hand work for training and strengthening.
Massage at a young age can help them grow balanced, confident in touch, improve their circulation and importantly reduce the risk of injury - while they make the most of being young and full of energy 😉

12/12/2023

Introducing my new rescue pups 😃.

It's been a very hard month. Loosing my old boy Max left me feeling very despondent and a little lost. The house was depressing and too quiet. So we went a bit mad (some would say) and decided to fill the house with chaos and challenges. These two certainly keep me busy 😉

In celebration of new adventures to come in 2024 I'm offering 25% off package deals when booked in January (travel expenses not included).
To make the most of this offer visit my website Epione Canine and Equine Massage or call / message 07907005828

19/11/2023

Love this and it's very true...

Those who know me know I used to be an army dog trainer. I learned two things while I was in the army working with dogs, both are still a daily part of my life.

First: you always sort your dog out before you sort yourself out.

Are they thirsty or hungry? Do they need anything at this point? Every day without fail, I follow this rule that I learned so many years ago. Dogs’ can’t just fill up a water bowl, they can’t stop a griping hunger in their stomach on their own, but we can. So I choose to meet their needs before I work on my own, and I always will.

Second: you always move at the slowest man’s pace.

This lesson taught me everything about living with older, slower dogs. As dogs get older, they run less. Older dogs sniff more. They sniff everything. Senior dogs might be stiff and achy and need to cover less ground, but they cover that ground at a slower pace.

Please consider their needs and go at their pace.

It’s not fair to leave them behind or pull them along.

18/11/2023

🐶 Have you got a puppy?
🐶Do you need help with puppy biting and toileting? Or perhaps just reassurance that you’re doing the right thing?
🐶Need help??!! Give me a call or a pm!

18/11/2023

These toxins kill.

18/11/2023

A huge thank you to everyone for your kind comments and support with what has been a difficult time. It's been very much appreciated and uplifting 😀

I was thinking of doing a post on how your dog or horse can benefit from massage. The conditions, injuries, how their pain can be reduced etc etc. However, rather than giving you a science lesson on subjects you may not connect with. I'd rather write about something you would like further information on.
Does your canine or equine BFF have a condition or injury? You'd like to know if massage can and HOW it might help.

P.S. Basil.....loved his massage sessions to aid his cruciate ligament surgery recovery 🥰