My Horse suffered an injury which left him with behavioural issues and compensatory muscle tension and asymmetry. Veterinary care and physical therapy helped get my horse back on the road to recovery.
I investigated ways to support Magnus and began attending workshops in ‘Massage for the horse owner’. The techniques I learnt were of immediate benefit and it became clear that this was an avenue I wanted to pursue further. I went on to qualify as an ‘Equine Body Worker’ with Equinology.
In addition to this qualification I also studied part time at Nottingham Trent University to achieve a PG Dip in Equine Health and Welfare; this has helped give me a deeper scientific insight and knowledge into behaviour, nutrition, training and rehabilitation for the equine.
Magnus (now 17) and Finn Rescue lurcher from Battersea Dogs Home (image courtesy of AJ Bartlett, Blind photographer)
Seeing the huge rewards to horses that massage brings, it made sense to pursue the same route for dogs. I sought a course which was externally accredited with a high level of academic certification. It was with Galen I decided to train and have gained the OCN level 3 Diploma in Canine massage.
I now treat a variety of dogs, including veterans with diseases such as Osteoarthritis, Hip Dysplasia and Spondylitis plus the Athletic dogs involved in activities such as Agility, Flyball, Working dog trials and Showing.
After sessions of Myotherapy these dogs have less compensatory tension and enhanced tone to their muscles, their quality of life having benefited from the treatments.
Qualifications
- Galen Diploma C.M.T. O.C.N. Level 3
- Equine Bodyworker: Equine Massage Therapy
- PG Dip Equine Health & Welfare
- Licensed Galen Myotherapist®
Worskhops now being run:
INTRODUCTION TO CANINE MASSAGE
29th May 2011 – SWAY, HAMPSHIRE – CONTACT CLARE FOR DETAILS clare@caninetherapy.co.uk
1st October 2011 SWAY, HAMPSHIRE – CONTACT CLARE FOR DETAILS clare@caninetherapy.co.uk
