It is a gentle, non-invasive, holistic practice that can provide many behavioral and long lasting health benefits. Touch Therapy is beneficial to dogs (and other small animals; cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc) of all ages, sizes, breeds, temperaments and backgrounds
Benefits of Canine Massage: Therapeutic massage promotes stress reduction, relaxation, and stimulates healing. Enhances performance
and prevents injuries by increasing range of motion, maintaining muscle tone and joint flexibility. Increases blood and lymph circulation, increases oxygen to reduce msucle spasms, flushes toxins from muscles and joints. Relieves muscle pain by releasing endorphins, and relieving discomfort from arthritis, lameness, and hip dysplasia. What is Reiki: Reiki is a holistic healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner works with the dog's own energy to assist in the natural healing process. Animals respond to loving touch and can benefit from reiki as a way to relax, reduce stress and restore physical and emotional well-being. Reiki is not a cure for disease or illness, but it may assist the body in creating an environment to facilitate healing.
***Canine massage, Reiki and other holistic modalities are not a substitute for veterinary care or treatment, but rather a cooperative form of treatment.***