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Highland Clinical Canine Massage **TEMPORARILY CLOSED**
Offering mobile Clinical Canine Massage throughout Moray, Speyside and Banffshire.

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BE SURE TO TURN THE VOLUME UP!! After a dog’s initial massage session, I will always discuss with you something called ‘The Healing Crisis’. Every day dogs are exposed to toxins and their bodies themselves produce metabolic waste. Whilst the body is effective at eliminating toxins, the tissues, including the muscles, can store toxins and impurities which leads to an unbalanced environment. Massage therapy physically squeezes these toxins and impurities out of the tissues, eliminating them into the bloodstream where they can subsequently be disposed of. Known as detoxification, this elimination of toxins and impurities is beneficial as it allows energy to flow thus restoring balance and damaged tissue can begin repairing itself. However, in the short term, the effects can be quite unpleasant. As the toxins and impurities enter the blood the toxicity of the blood itself increases. This blood toxicity remains higher until the body is able to dispose of the toxins and impurities. This time where the body is trying to eliminate toxins faster than it can dispose of them is known as ‘The Healing Crisis’ or Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. The latter name originates from two dermatologists, Adolf Jarisch and Karl Herxheimer, who discovered the reaction. The healing crisis is a natural part of the healing process and its effects are temporary, typically lasting for 24-48 hours, occasionally a little longer, after the massage. The signs of a healing crisis in dogs can be quite varied. Following treatment, it is not uncommon for the dog to feel achy. This may cause the original symptoms being addressed, for example lameness, to initially appear worse. Energy levels can be impacted, either the dog may appear quite restless or completely the opposite, appearing very lethargic and wanting to just rest quietly (or very loudly, as Kylo is in this video post-treatment). As toxins are being eliminated, they are likely to drink more water and they might also have a runny nose. Finally

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What is Clinical Canine Massage?

Clinical Canine Massage is a Physical Therapy using a blend of Sports, Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage as well as Direct and Indirect Myofascial Release. It also utilises the Lenton Method ®, a unique scientific and systematic method of injury identification and Myofascial Release therapy. It relies on an extensive knowledge of canine anatomy and physiology which is taught as part of the Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme. I am a proud member of the Canine Massage Guild which is currently participating in the world's 1st clinical trials in Canine Massage with Wi******er University and Sparsholt University Centre.

I work with dogs to help resolve muscular conditions, commonly seen as lameness or stiffness. Addressing muscle splinting, something which can be debilitating (and I can relate to this from personal experience) can make a huge difference to dogs with orthopaedic conditions such as Osteoarthritis and Hip Dysplasia as well as those who have had soft tissue injuries, such as a muscle strain or ligament sprain. Any dog can benefit from injury rehabilitation, sporting performance can be enhanced and senior dogs regularly regain that spring in their step. My aim is to see a dog who is more free, mobile and supple with improved mobility and range of motion. Lameness, stiffness and fatigue can all be reduced or even resolved. It’s great for dogs who are intolerant to NSAID’s as it can help reduce pain levels. Maintenance massage 2 or 3 times a year can help identify minor issues before they cause any problems.

I work strictly in adherence with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and Exemption Order 2015. This means that I will never work upon an animal without veterinary consent. This is absolutely crucial as some symptoms of musculoskeletal pain can be caused by conditions or diseases which are not musculoskeletal. Consent is via a form signed by both you (owner) and your vet. Results should be seen in 1-3 sessions in responding dogs: as such, the maximum number of initial sessions is 3. After this, a written report will be sent to your vet.