How do I know when my dog needs a massage?
Dogs speak to us in many ways. They have probably already told you they needed one.
How do I know when my horse needs a massage?
Horses speak to us in many ways. They have probably already told you they needed one.
How often should my dog get a massage?
It depends on the situation. It can be as often as a few times per week or a few times per year depending on the goals of the massage work. For example, if we are working on anxiety it may be once or twice per month. If we are helping to recover from surgery, it [...]
How often should my horse get a massage?
Horses in light work = as needed depending on the situation Horses in moderate work = every 4-8 weeks Horses in intense work = anywhere from multiple times per week to 1x/month
Do you massage cats?
Yes if they’ll let me. Cats are some of the less patient clients I get. Often, even domesticated cats can be difficult to introduce a new person to. They frequently have “off-limit” areas and can be very strict about personal space. However, even in the most extreme cases, I am willing to work with an [...]
Can massage improve performance?
Absolutely. Not only has it been shown to improve flexibility, but it has also shown to regulate heart rate and improve race times. Here is a study done on Arabian racehorses showing significant improvement during the racing season by incorporating 3 massages per week on the equine athletes. “The changes of the parameters throughout the [...]
Does massage improve range of motion?
In this study, massage was found to significantly improve a horse’s ability to move their hind limbs away from their body with human assistance, as well as on their own. We all want to show the judges longer, more free-flowing strides. This confirms massage as an exciting addition to the competitive equestrian’s training program before, [...]
What results should you expect for your horse?
Increased threshold for relaxation, decreased pain, improved range of motion, improved mobility, improved flexibility, increase eagerness for work and for human contact, more thorough recovery after surgery, decreased the risk of injury to non-injured side during recovery from an injury.
What results should you expect for your dog?
Increased threshold for relaxation, decreased pain, improved range of motion, improved mobility, improved flexibility, increase eagerness for work and for human contact, more thorough recovery after surgery, decreased the risk of injury to non-injured side during recovery from an injury.
Do I need to be there to hold my horse?
I would love for you to be there if possible, but often this does not work into an owner's schedule. Often, in a boarding barn environment, there is a trusted barn manager or barn owner that can meet me and give me a quick update before a session. I prefer to do massage in a [...]
