Consultation 

  In the first session we spend 15-30 minutes in consultation.

  This enables me to develop a picture of your dog's...

• daily lifesytle
• exercise routine
• diet
• medical history
• your concerns and what results you'd like to see
• any performance issues for agility, flyball, working, trials etc

  Gait Analysis

This entails me looking at the way your dog...

• walks
• trots
• stands

This helps with identifying areas of pain, soreness, stiffness, gait irregularities and areas of the musco-skeletal system which may/ may                not be functioning correctly.

 Postural Analysis

I also analyse your dog's posture looking at how they hold themselves. This can reveal areas of overcompensation and pain referral.

 Palpation

I will then examine your dog's body with my hands. I work from the head across the whole body right down to their toes and tail. I am  feeling for...

• scarring
• injury
• soreness
• pain
• Trigger Points ...'knots'
• spasms
• contracture
• heat
• cold
• sensitivity/tenderness

This is also a time for me to become aquainted with your dog and for them to become comfortable with me.

 Full Body Treatment

This lasts around 45 minutes-1 hour.

The routine is tailored to your dog's needs and any issues that have been identified.

I then explain what I have found and where and give you aftercare advice to follow.

 Subsequent Sessions

Subsequent visits are 1 hour and I typically work on 3 sessions over 3 weeks as I find this produces the best results. Sometimes you                        may want an extra session or 2 or want regular treatments. That can be arranged. If your dog has had a problem for years they may    require an extra session. Cruciate ligament surgery often requires an extra session to soften the muscles so that I can work accordingly.

Canine Motion Massage Therapy acknowledges and respects the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and Exemption Order 1962 by never working upon an animal without gaining prior veterinary approval.

Please complete the top half before taking it to the vet, ensure that the vet is aware of any current issues and  bring the completed form with you to the first session.