I will help your dog reach their optimal muscle function, enhancing their performance, wellbeing and recovery.

What is Myotherapy?

Galen Myotherapy is a branch of clinical canine massage that can identify and help a range of muscular and associated compensatory issues in dogs.

Targeted massage and soft tissue techniques will enable your dog to reach their optimal muscle function, enhancing their performance, wellbeing and recovery.

Dogs become negatively impacted by muscular issues causing them pain and this can materialise in a number of complex symptoms  including behavioural ones.

Galen Myotherapy is a complimentary treatment which will keep your dog’s muscles in their best shape.

Most dogs will benefit from myotherapy.     🐕 🐩 🐶 

What does the treatment involve?

Meet you and your dog

Before I can treat your dog it is required by law that I have a signed referral form from your vet to say they are happy for the treatment to go ahead. You can download the form here. Once I have that we'll arrange a time to meet in a comfortable environment for your dog where I can help them to trust me. This can be in your home.

Full postural and movement assessment

I will take time to really look at how your dog moves, where there are limitations, areas of imbalance and where your dog may be compensating. I will palpate their muscles to identify areas of soreness, tension, atrophy and trigger points.

Myotherapy

Myotherapy is an advanced form of remedial massage. I will aim to spend around 45 minutes using targeted massage techniques to benefit your dog. If at anytime they want to get up and walk away I won't stop them! It is always their choice.

More than just a massage

I’ll also look at their home environment, their activity type and levels and I will give you some specific biomechanical rehabilitative exercises that are fun for your dog.

A tailored plan for you

I will leave you with a full set of recommendations and a simple plan that you can start to implement straight away with your dog.  This will optimise their muscle function and mobility in the home and out and about.

Show your dog you love them

I’ll teach you some massage techniques to use safely on your dog. It’s a great way to show them how much you love them!

When should my dog have myotherapy?

You can use it purely as preventative care for your dog in the same way we humans enjoy a massage treatment.  But it can also deliver effective and measurable results within 1-3 sessions for many chronic conditions and situations. 


Get in touch if:

You notice a change in the way your dog moves

Lameness or Stiffness

Difficulty or reluctance going up or down stairs

Difficulty or reluctance getting into / out of the car

Running in 'bunny hop' style

You notice a change in your dog's appearance

Coat appears dull and/or dry

Coat lays differently from how it used to ('tufty' bits)

Dry nose

You notice a change in your dog's behaviour

They don't want to do things they used to love

They don't want to play or go on walks

They don't like other dogs coming near

They don't like you touching certain parts of their body

You notice a change in your dog's posture

Change in their tail height

Tail swings to one side

Their back looks arched or overly tilted

Their neck appears thicker and stiff

 

Is there a reason why my dog should not have myotherapy?

There are some situations when your dog should not have treatment.

For example if they:

  • Have a very recent injury, open wound, bruising
  • Have undiagnosed pain
  • Are generally feeling unwell or fatigued
  • Have a fever or infection
  • Have a contagious illness or condition
  • Have some types of cancer
  • Have some types of heart conditions

Additionally, if you do not have veterinary consent I am not allowed to treat your dog.

If you have any concerns or want to discuss if myotherapy is right for your dog, get in touch with me.

For any emergency situation, or if your dog is showing signs of a new illness or a sudden change in their condition please talk to your vet first.

 

Do you need help with your canine friend?​

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