 Dog
Massage
by Hope
 Dog
Massage Benefits:
· Relieves pain from
arthritis, hip dysplasia, luxating patella, and
other ailments.
· Alleviates stress
caused by separation anxiety, vet and groomer visits, prior abuse, and
loss of another pet.
· Loosens tight muscles
and increases flexibility and range of
motion.
· Prepares body for
surgery and reduces recovery time after surgery
or injury.
· Increases circulation
and lymphatic drainage to improve overall health.
· Releases endorphins
that work as the body's natural painkiller and
provides a feeling of well-being.
· Benefits young dogs
as they learn to feel comfortable with people
touching their paws, which makes
for easy nail cutting and grooming,
massaging their gums helps promote
circulation and healthy teeth growth, and a full body massage relieves
growing pains and helps build their immune system.
· Older dogs benefit
in that massage relieves aches and pains,
is useful in assessing your dog for
any physical changes, and helps
maintain their immune system.
· Increases bone density
and builds muscle mass.
· Reduces edema
· Agility, flyball,
freestyle and all sport dogs: Massage helps warm up the body in order
to improve performance and reduce risk of injury, helps to cool down the
body both mentally and physically. Massage and stretching pre and post
performance helps in assessing the muscles for any changes and rids muscles
of tension. |
| About Hope:. |
|
Location and Service Areas:
Most clients are more relaxed
in their own setting. From Delray Beach to Miami, I travel to your location
for massage, human or canine. I also work from select locations
in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Contact me for more information.
|
|
History & Background:
-
In 2002, I earned my LMT from the Florida
College of Natural Health and started providing massage to humans. I worked
for top resorts, including The Diplomat, Wyndham, Fontainebleau and Marriott
Harbor Beach.
-
In 2006, I turned my attention to the
dogs. I now provide house calls for canines and their humans. I work part
time with Dr. Joyce Loeser doing pet rehabilitation. I have worked
on and off in veterinary clinics for the past 15 years, and I'm currently
in school to earn my Associates Degree as a Veterinary Technician and my
Certification in Canine Rehabilitation.
|
|
Certifications & Licenses:
-
June, 2006 - Certified Pet Massage Provider
from the Pet Massage Institute in Ohio
-
April, 2007 - Certified Canine Massage
Provider from The Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage
in Colorado, including certification in essential oils for the canine.
-
March, 2008 - Canine Acupuncture for
the Veterinarian Technician, in Reddick Florida from the Chi Institute.
-
May, 2008 - The Heart of Canine Aquatic
Therapy from La Paw Spa in Seattle, Washington.
-
Presently working on becoming a Certified
Canine Rehabilitation Assistant at Canine Rehabilitation Institute in Wellington,
Florida. Classes completed include Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation,
Canine Rehabilitation - Athletics Mode and Canine Rehabilitation Assistant
Module, currently working on my final project.
-
Currently studying at Penn Foster
to earn my Associates Degree as a Veterinarian Technician.
-
Certified in Pet CPR from the American
Red Cross
-
Member of the International Association
Of Animal Massage and Bodywork
-
Member of the Association of Canine Water
Therapy
-
Insured
|
 
|
