ZEN DOG CANINE MASSAGE THERAPY
Helping your friend to move with ease
ZEN DOG CANINE MASSAGE THERAPY
Helping your friend to move with ease
About ME
My Teacher and Inspiration
I'm Lucy Smith and here I am with my beloved dog, Poppy, who crossed the rainbow bridge last year. Poppy had suffered with arthritis since the age of seven and I tried desperately to help her. When we started seeing a Canine Massage Therapist, she showed huge improvements and I knew it was something I would like to study myself.
I enrolled with Rose Therapy, and after a year of intensive study and practical training, I became NCFE accredited in Merishia Massage.
What is Merishia Massage?
I specialise in Merishia Massage, which is a method incorporating soft tissue manipulation, gentle and effective mobilisations and enhanced stretches.
Massage Therapy can improve the functioning of muscular and skeletal systems to improve mobility, as well as the digestive, lymphatic, circulatory and nervous systems. This holsitic hands-on therapy brings fresh blood flow and oxygen to soft tissue, removing waste products like lactic acid, to relieve soreness and stiffness in the muscles.
Have you noticed any of these changes in your dog?
- An abnormal gait (movement)
- Lameness/limping
- Difficulty rising, jumping or using stairs
- Stiffness in the limbs
- Behaviour or temperament changes
- Reluctance to go for daily walks
- Difficulty getting in and out of the car
- Changes to coat
Benefits of Massage Therapy
- Identifies stress points
- Releases tension and aids relaxation
- Helps to heal sprains and strains
- Can improve flexibility and range of movement
- Helps to ease tight and painful muscles
- Can increase mobility in senior dogs
- Speeds up recovery time following surgery
- Can help with pain management and reduce the need for medication
- Encourages circulation and detoxification
- Can desensitise and improve behaviour
- Helps to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system
- Promotes physical and mental wellbeing