Canine Merishia Massage Therapy
What is Merishia massage therapy?
Just like humans, dogs can get sore, stiff, stressed or injured. Using a gentle hands-on treatment, it is a non invasive therapy that blends traditional sports and Swedish massage with specialised stretching and joint movement.
Benefits of Canine Massage
Whether your dog is a high energy athlete or a golden oldie, this type of therapy offers many benefits.
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Helps to relieve aches & joint stiffness by gently relaxing tight muscles.
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Releases knots and breaking down painful scar tissue.
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To ease tension and compensation.
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Boosts & improves circulation
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Boosts mobility through gentle stretching & joint movements to move more freely and comfortably.
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Aids recovery to support the healing process after an injury or surgery .
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Helps relax the nervous system, making it a great therapy for anxious or stressed dogs.
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Enhance and maintain general wellbeing.
What happens during each session
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During our initial consultation & massage session, we'll take the time to get to know your dog and understand their individual needs. This includes discussing their health history, lifestyle and activity levels, alongside a gait and postural assessment to observe how they move and carry themselves.
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I'll also assess their posture alignment and muscular balance, looking at areas that may benefits from further attention.
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Your initial consult will also include their first massage session where I use core techniques to target stress points and release areas of tension using deep tissue massage. Alongside, gentle mobilisations, cranial & digit work, passive movements and appropriate stretches may also be incorporated to support flexibility and range of motion.
Aftercare
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I will provide you will a report after our initial session, which may require a copy to be sent to your vet (with your consent).
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The report will include details of my findings and advice on what exercise and care is needed for the first 24 hours after therapy.
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Most cases require your dog to limit exercise to on lead only or rest entirely.
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Your dog may require repeat maintenance sessions.
Customized Packages
I offer customized massage packages to cater to your dog's specific needs, ensuring they receive the best possible care. While some dogs benefit from maintenance sessions every 4-6 weeks, others may need sessions closer together post-surgery to aid recovery. For maximum benefit, I recommended your dog's first two sessions are spaced 10-14 days apart to allow me to build on the tissue changes from the first visit.
Pricing & Packages
Initial Consult & Treatment: £55
( Up to 90 minutes)
Includes a full static & dynamic assessment, lifestyle consultation and your dogs first full massage session.
Single Follow-up Sessions: £50
(45-60 minutes)
Continued targeted therapy to keep your dog moving comfortably.
Custom Care Packages (Save 10%)
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Block of 3 maintenance sessions: £135 (save £15)
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Block of 5 maintenance sessions: £225 (save £25)
Before booking
In order for me to provided therapy to your dog, I must gain clearance from your vet in accordance with Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. This will be required before our first session so please complete the new client form at least 7 days before your first booking. I will liase with your vet so you do not need to do anything, but your consent is required.
If you have a booking and your dog falls unwell prior to their session, please inform me as soon as possible so we can reschedule. I am unable to massage a dog who has received or is due their vaccination, worming or flea treatment 7 days either side of the booking, or if your dog is pregnant, in season or infectious.
I am fully insured to provide massage therapy to your dog with Balens.
