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EFT assists Animals:

house training problems

training problems

health problems

temperament problems

relationship problems
(what drives YOU crazy!)

relationship with other animals

jealousy, aggression

attention seeking behaviours

repetitive behaviour disturbances

fears, phobias, self esteem

unhappiness, resentfulness

lack of social skills

allergies

pain, discomfort, disease

past traumas

mistreatment

mishandling

abuse

Animal Massage / EFT / Reiki

 

Massage Therapy can naturally help alleviate many physiological problems for you and your furr child. I have been massaging my own dogs and horses for over 20 years and nothing says LOVE like a1200 lb horse leaning into you :)


Sports

The sports animals can benefit greatly from massage Canine athletes involved in agility, fly ball or basic obedience,  Dogs involved in mentally and physically demanding work such as search and rescue, police K-9 units and guide dogs Companion dogs, including older or injured canines benefit and respond tremendously to massage.

Equine Massage is being used around the world to enhance performances of horses used for dressage, jumping, racing, cutting and ranch and police work.



Animals can not say "I am sore"

Animals cannot say , “I am sore, I don't want to do this today.” Instead, your animals will communicate non-verbally. If your animal does any, or all of the following, chances are good that muscle tension and stress are built up in the muscles:

• tossing of head
• stumbling
• refusing or resisting leads (horses)
• shortened strides
• poor disposition
  
  

REMEMBER, massage is not a replacement for veterinary or doctor's care. If your animal have any of the above mentioned problems or symptoms, it is a good idea to see a veterinarian before any therapeutic massage to rule out any serious diagnosis. This is very important to understand . After getting the go ahead from your veterinarian, massage received can:

• Increase oxygenation into muscles and tissues
• Increase elasticity of muscles
• Increase range of motion, flexibility and stride length
• Increase performance level at shows and events and reduce recovery time.
• Release contracted muscles
• Release stress and tension
• Bring about an all-around improvement in mind, body and spirit.
  

With ready availability and acceptance of the therapies, massage is widely being sought after for both humans and animals. Massage is now accepted in the health field and has earned its rightful place among health care practitioners for the care of their patients. The soothing sensation of touch and the manipulation of muscles has shown a benefit for humans and for animals. The known benefits from a massage include:

• An increased overall sense of wellness
• A general sense of calming and reduction of stress
• Increased flexibility and movement
• Pain reduction or relief of pain
• Decreased recovery time from surgery or trauma
• Increased circulation of the blood, lymphatic and nervous systems
• Removal of toxins from the body and its organs
  

Massage is not a substitute for veterinary care. If it is performed by a trained and certified person, it works with the individual needs of the pet along with veterinary-recommended treatments. Sometimes the massage therapist may even detect subtle underlying problems that may prompt a visit to your veterinarian.

Despite the many positive aspects of massage, there are some situations in which it may not be an appropriate treatment. Animals suffering from fever, shock, infection, open wounds, rashes, lumps and immune disease typically do not benefit from massage, I am a Licensed Massage Therapist of 20+ years I do People and  Animal Massage I am well versed in anatomy, movement and observation and work with a local vet in Hernando Florida.

I first observe the pet gait and movement, demeanor, reactions and body language. The information obtained from this observation will help determine the type of massage. As the massage session proceeds, I will note positive and negative results and reaction to therapy. This will help me to modify and change the treatment as needed by you or your pet.

Massage involves applying pressure to specific parts of the body. The amount of pressure used will vary depending on the comfort levels of the patient  the muscles will respond and allow manipulation only if the patient  is comfortable and the touch is within their comfort zone.


Benefits of Massage

The aging processes take a toll on your pets. Arthritis, joint problems, torn or over- extended muscles and ligaments, injury and surgery are some of the more common ailments that can benefit from increased flexibility and reduced physical and mental stress.

Massage itself will promote socialization of your pet, enhance the human-animal bond and help maintain the health of a pet that is kenneled.

During a period of confinement or restricted movement, the body is at rest and the muscles are inactive or stiff when activities are resumed.

Massage improves the flexibility of these muscles and aids to prevent injury. Massage relaxes the muscle, reduces strain and helps avoid injury.

Each muscle affects other muscles. There is a domino effect to the way each muscle works in conjunction to each other, and to the bones of the body they are connected to.

A muscle in the leg that has suffered trauma will affect the muscles throughout the back, abdomen, and neck. This will change the way in which the patient walks, stands, eats and plays.  It can also change behavior.

Medication alone will help control pain and inflammation and even help control the signs of trauma to the muscles. But, massage / eft / reiki  will help to heal the trauma. Manipulation of the muscles strengthens them and allows the patient to release adhesions and to use the muscles slowly.


Various Techniques

Massage is divided into different techniques based on the systems it affects. The circulatory system responds to the stroking.

The muscles and skin respond to kneeding, passive joint movement and stretching. The nervous system benefits by passive touch and stroking. I will evaluate the patient and determine which technique is best suited for them.

Efflurage is the movement of blood. Rotating hand-over-hand efflurage increases circulation, flushes the tissue and warms the muscles.

Kneading techniques can be superficial or deep. Superficial kneading, which is skin rolling and pinching, stimulate the skin.It increases circulation and flow. Deep kneading affects the muscle fibers. It is applied directly to the muscle not to the bone. This brings blood and nutrients to the belly of the muscle. It releases toxins and muscle spasms. The different techniques are compression, digital kneading, chucking (one- and two-handed) petrissage, cross-fiber friction.

Tapotement stimulates and enlivens the patient. 



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to schedule an appt for you or your Furr Child

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