Areas Covered – West and East Sussex, Surrey
Tel: 07818 031871
Email: claire@pawsitivek9massage.co.uk
Website: www.pawsitivek9massage.co.uk
Facebook: /pawsitivecaninemassage
About the Therapist
Pawsitive Canine Massage Therapy, based in Horsham, West Sussex, has been treating dogs for over 10 years.
I am Claire Bowden and I was introduced to Canine Massage Therapy about 15 years ago when one of our dogs required some treatment for intermittent lameness. I was so impressed with the results that a short while later I trained to be a therapist myself in one of the early groups at the Canine Massage Therapy Centre. Educated in the art of palpation and 4 key disciplines of clinical canine massage – Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue and Myofascial Releases – I aim to provide a hands-on holistic approach designed to help resolve and manage areas of issue within the soft tissues of your dog. After treatment sessions I will talk to you about your dog and how you can help me help your dog, with after care and observations on the daily activities of your dog, so that you can see the results as I did.
I am fully insured and complete CPD hours to continue to update and refresh my skills on body work courses. Over the years I have attended many courses at the Canine Massage Therapy Centre covering subjects including Lymphatic Drainage, Stretch and Flex, Ventral Aspect techniques and various Skills Reviews. I also broaden my knowledge of canine welfare by attending seminars on various aspects of canine behaviour and nutrition.
I currently own 4 Bearded Collies together with my mum, and have been involved in the world of dog shows and breeding for over 20 years. I began judging Bearded Collies 7 years ago and have the privilege of judging in the USA and across the UK. Judging and showing helps to further my understanding and eye for gait analysis, conformation and balance. I am also qualified to judge Australian Shepherds and Border Collies.
Over the years I have enjoyed attending agility training with a few of my Beardies and the experience has provided insight which I can use to understand and treat my agility clients. Over the last 12 months I have trained my youngest to qualify for his Bronze and Silver Good Citizens Award, with the Gold in sight!
Every activity with my dogs is thoroughly enjoyable and always a teaching moment!
Costs
£45 initial session, £40 subsequent sessions. Additional travel costs may incur if I visit you.