• Customized massage for dogs and their owners.  Every dog is different, I will sit down with you and customize a massage based on your dogs specific needs. This may include: massage to increase circulation, assist with lymphatic drainage, stretching, range of motion, different massage techniques such as effleurage, petrissage and cupping and more. I will also show you how to do professional massage techniques.
• Acupressure point treatment to clear meridians, relieve pain and promote health. Specific points along the body are held to clear that pathway. These points are the same points used in Acupuncture however, no needles are used.  There are 12 meridians and 365 points on the body. Each point has a specific use. Chinese medicine has been using acupressure for over 3,000 years. *only a licensed veterinarian can use use needles and perform acupuncture on your dog.
• Essential oils to alleviate both physical and emotional pain. I use 100% therapeutic grade oils. Oils can be used topically or inhaled. Essential oils have been used for over 6500 years. Eastern modalities still use oils to treat the root of a problem.  Oils are used in combination with massage and can calm and relax as well as reduce inflammation, heal wounds and help respiratory problems just to name a few. 
• Canine athletic massage to assist your athlete with performance. I will teach you how to properly warm up, cook down and stretch your dog before and after their event. Whether agility, flyball, Frisbee or even dog park play, your dog is using different muscle groups to perform their job. I will feel your dogs muscles to see which ones are tight and help you to keep your dog from getting injured during their activity. We will also discuss concerns you have for your dog and design a plan that works for you. 

   Living in South Florida, many of us have pools in our back yard. Does your dog know how to swim? In 2006, an estimated 10,000 dogs drowned in the U.S.  Since summer is here, we all want to spend time in the pool with our families which, of course, includes our four-legged friends. Hope LaMonica, owner of Dog Massage by Hope, has just introduced water therapy as one of the many services she provides your dog using the most comprehensive care possible. She will not only teach your dog how to be comfortable in the water, but also how to find their way back to the steps.  Some of the many benefits of water therapy include: 

Improved cardiovascular health.
Minimizes pain from arthritis and hip dysplasia.

Gives dogs with paralysis a feeling of “freedom of movement” and makes them feel independent since they have the feel of standing  in the water when properly supported.

Decreases the recovery time from hip or other joint surgery.
Promotes weight loss.
Helps build coordination.
Puts less stress on the joints since it is non weight-bearing.
Increases circulation.
Promotes relaxation.
Relieves stress, fear and helps one feel free and whole.
Reduces edema.