Areas covered: Dorset, South Somerset, South and West Wiltshire.
Tel: 07951 679180
Email: enquiry@whiteoakclinicalcaninemassage.com
Website: whiteoakclinicalcaninemassage.com
About the therapist
Hello, my name is Amy. I am the owner of White Oak Clinical Canine Massage, based in Dorset. I am a fully insured Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner and Member of the Canine Massage Guild. I offer canine clients’ bespoke clinical massage therapy treatments based upon assessments of pain, behaviour, gait and posture analyses, soft tissue palpation, activities of daily living, and performance. I use a mixture of traditional massage and myofascial release techniques alongside the pioneering, clinically trialled Lenton Method® to rehabilitate painful muscular injuries and myofascial pain, support joint mobility, aid neurological function, and deliver chronic pain management of orthopaedic conditions, all of which can influence your dog’s way of living, reduce mobility, permanently change gait/posture, cause lameness/stiffness/limping, and bring about chronic debilitating pain. I also provide homecare plans, individually tailored to meet the needs of your dog, with an emphasis on care, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the musculoskeletal system.
Clinical canine massage is an excellent complimentary therapy for dogs suffering: chronic pain (muscular and orthopaedic), chronic orthopaedic conditions (such as arthritis, spondylosis, luxating patella, elbow/hip dysplasia), chronic neurological conditions (such as wobblers, sciatica, intervertebral disc disease), senior dogs, early signs of ageing, slowing down, exercise intolerance, gait or postural changes, lameness, stiffness, limping, back/neck/shoulder pain, changes to activities of daily living (jumping in car, using stairs, getting on/off furniture), anxiety, behavioural issues, post-surgical soft tissue healing and rehabilitation and performance issues in sporting or working dogs. Results are often seen in your dog in 1 – 3 sessions and can include; improved mobility, reduced pain levels, improved gait/posture, improved performance, increased exercise tolerance, better engagement with their environment, reduced lameness/stiffness/limping, reduced self-trauma, a happier dog, and better quality of life.
About Me: I have lived with, and owned dogs all my life. I am passionate about canine wellbeing and welfare. For the last 20 years I have offered my home to adult Dobermanns in rescue (and a sneaky Jack Russell). Over this time, I have been met with several challenging canine musculoskeletal issues such as cruciate ligament sprain and surgery, spondylosis, arthritis, and lumbosacral disease, which led me to find something that would help manage these conditions whilst giving a better quality of life to my dogs. I found it in clinical canine massage. Having witnessed the benefits in my own dogs, I decided to train in this therapy in the hope of assisting other dogs and their owners. I completed the Two-Year Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre. I stay current in my therapy skills by participating in annual continued professional development, allowing me to provide the most up-to-date clinical canine massage therapy methods to my clients.
Cost
I offer appointments in my dedicated treatment room, providing a peaceful environment for both the client dog and owner.
I am happy to travel to a client when needed. Depending on distance, a travel fee may be incurred.
Initial Consultation (1hr 30 mins) – £40
All Other Therapy Sessions (1hr) – £40
Client Comments
Amy was fantastic with Jack. Jack’s lameness after 3 sessions is noticeably reduced. He moves better and is enjoying his walks more.
Carolyn and Jack, 6-year-old Golden Retriever
My dog suffers with painful neck and shoulders. After treatment with Amy, she is much more comfortable, and trips less in her front leg. Her back and hindlegs move more freely too, with less stiffness. She is brighter and happier.
Sarah and Mia, 12-year-old Malinois
Pip was more flexible and lively after treatment. She gained a spring back in her step, was more able to cope with stairs and uneven terrain. I am delighted with Pip’s overall improvement physically and in her temperament. Pip has returned to being nearer her old, cheeky self. I feel she is in much less pain than before. Fabulous!
Patricia and Pip, 12-year-old Border Terrier
Dexter’s gait has much improved, his muscle tone is softer, and self-harm of local sites (biting/licking) has reduced. Tail carriage is better.
Michelle and Dexter, 4-year-old Dobermann X Rottweiler
Amy is amazing. She has a real understanding of dogs and puts them at ease. Inca has more energy and joy when out walking. Her right hind is positioned better in posture and gait, with an improved stride length in trot and canter.
Raye and Inca, 2-year-old working Black Labrador.