White Oak Clinical Canine Massage

01/11/2025

💫 Hamstrings...I love you.
These powerhouse muscles often overwork to help maintain mobility, drive, balance, & protection of the pelvis and hindlimbs 🐕.

✨️ Good to Know - Hamstrings respond extremely well to clinical massage therapy..!!

01/11/2025

🤔 An informative & balanced article on neutering, written by our own Sara Irving of Happy Tails Canine Massage Therapy, based in Newcastle 🌷

There has recently been some debate to neuter or not to neuter and while the benefits are clear especially to welfare organisations on the ability to limit unwanted litters when the shelters and rescues are already at breaking point, however there is now a need to review this from the physical and e...

26/10/2025

🎁 FREE TO ATTEND... This webinar is essential for all dog owners.
Noticing changes in how your dog stands, sits, lies down, & moves means you can either manage or resolve the underlying cause before it becomes a painful, debilitating, and/or expensive issue.

I cannot tell you how many times owners have said 'I wish I had known that sooner'.!!

I will post the link as soon as it is available.

Our Canine Muscular Health Awareness Campaign continues and we are thrilled to welcome and introduce next weeks speaker, Dr Tracy Carter DVM BSc MRCVS of PrehabVet.
🌎 www.prehabvet.com

🐾 Join us on Saturday 1st November when Tracy will help us understand more about Canine Posture and Gait.

📅 Saturday 1st November | Free Online Talk with Tracy Carter DVM BSc MRCVS

🔗 https://www.prehabvethub.com/c/events-49e528/spotdifferences
Details; This is a FREE event, hosted by Prehabvet Hub as part of the Canine Muscular Health's Awareness Month. A recording will be accessible for one month following the event, and publicly accessible - no membership or login required. RSVP is encouraged (this is limited to 100 live attendees), but you'll be able to join on the day by clicking the live link.

About Tracy - Tracy Carter DVM BSc MRCVS
Dr. Carter is a veterinarian with over a decade of international experience across referral practice, general medicine, and emerging technologies. Now based in the UK, she focuses on prehabilitation and pain management for active and working dogs through her southwest clinic, Prehabvet. Alongside her clinical work, she develops online courses and conditioning resources for owners, lectures for colleagues, and actively competes in and judges sheepdog trials. Her four border collies keep her well-grounded in the realities of injury prevention and performance care. Dr. Carter’s goal is to combine clinical insight with practical, evidence-based strategies that help owners, trainers, and professionals better understand canine movement and long-term soundness.
prehabvet.com

14/10/2025

10/10/2025

✨️ FREE WEBINAR OPEN TO EVERYONE ✨️ This is a 'must' for anyone interested in their dogs mobility, joints, performance, & general wellbeing.!!

A rare and fantastic opportunity to discover more about your dog with Natalie Lenton of The Canine Massage Therapy Centre.

🪾I cannot say enough how interesting & thought-provoking this webinar will be, with a lecturer who really knows her stuff.

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Zoom Link Below!

We’re thrilled to reveal the first of our special guest speakers for Muscular Health Awareness Month! Join Natalie Lenton, the world’s leading expert in canine massage therapy, for her free talk:

🐾 "How to Spot Muscle Injury & Myofascial Dysfunction in Your Dog – FAST!"
🗓 Monday 13th October | 7pm | 1 hour

Perfect for both dog owners and canine professionals, this eye-opening session will help you understand the difference between muscular and fascial issues, recognise the early signs of injury, and learn what you can safely do at home — plus discover natural, effective ways to support your dog’s recovery.

Known for her down-to-earth, no-nonsense style (and her wicked sense of humour), Natalie doesn’t shy away from saying what needs to be said, so expect a frank, informative, and entertaining session!

All are welcome so please share this with your friends and colleagues ! No NEED TO REGISTER Just click the link to join in at 7pm on Monday 13th October
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87895583531?pwd=rkVJnu7aBaRXFaD5FOMszYbb7YThjY.1

Meeting ID: 878 9558 3531
Passcode: 718794

08/10/2025

06/10/2025

If you’re thinking about getting a dog or you are already the proud owner of a furry four-legged friend, you may be forgiven for thinking that laying tiled,laminate, or wooden flooring is the best way to keep your home clean and tidy. Let’s face it, we don’t want our pooches traipsing a whole ...

06/10/2025

🗣 Dogs are communicating with us all the time..all we need to do is listen via observation and reflection. Sometimes their language is undeniable and clear, other times it can be subtle and quiet. But all is 'behaviour'.

🧩 Pain can play a silent role in shaping a dogs behaviour, particularly if the behaviour change is sudden or unusual. It may be the missing piece of the puzzle.

😩 Muscular & Myofascial Pain is not just a physical sensation, it has a significant psychological component, both of which can lead to behavioural issues, making a dog feel vulnerable, anxious, or irritable.

The infographics below show behaviours that have been associated with muscular pain.

04/10/2025

🫂 The addage ' as above, so below' is also relevant to addressing musculoskeletal dis-ease. For instance, if a dog has lower back issues, the abdominal area will more than likely need attention too, & vice versa.

One of my courses this year was learning the skill of canine ventral release work (the under part of the dog), delivered by Natalie Lenton of the Canine Massage Therapy Centre 🐩.

Not only does this address muscular & fascial issues in these areas, it works to release the diaphragm, intestine, and other related internal organs. I have since used these therapy skills with clients to great affect 💫.

⛓️When working with a dog, a whole-body approach should be taken to achieve maximum results.

🌳 To find out more, please contact me via phone or email.
Website: whiteoakclinicalcaninemassage.com