Areas covered: Northamptonshire
Tel: 07788 497988
Email: viv@northantscaninemassagetherapyclinic.co.uk
Website: www.northantscaninemassagetherapyclinic.co.uk
About the Therapist
My name is Viv McDonnell and I run Northants Canine Massage Therapy Clinic which covers Northamptonshire.
It was my own dog Morris, a rescue Lurcher, who inspired my love of Canine massage. We messed about at Agility together but he would often struggle to jump and knocked down poles. As someone who prefers an alternative approach to my own aches and pains believing in massage I looked into canine massage, and sought out a Massage Guild therapist to treat Morris. The benefits following the treatment were clearly apparent he seemed like a different dog with a whole new lease of life. I was so impressed I attended a day workshop and finally felt I had found my vocation, therefore I completed the 2 year Clinical Canine Massage Course run by Natalie Lenton at the Canine Massage Therapy Centre and am delighted to now be able to help as many dogs as possible.
Canine massage therapy is a non-invasive, alternative therapy used to rehabilitate muscular injuries or conditions, alleviating pain and discomfort by manipulating the soft tissue structures of the body. All dogs can benefit from canine massage therapy, they do not have to be injured to benefit. It is a great way to maintain the muscular and skeletal system of your dog and can prevent injury.
Costs
£40 at my clinic
£45 for home visit
Client Comments
Bramble is a 3yr old cockapoo with hip dysplasia and arthritis. Discomfort in his hips can cause him to flick his back feet out, not bear his weight evenly and overcompensate with his front legs causing them to become knotted and bow legged and also a little grumpy. After just 3 massage sessions with Viv he was walking much better and a lot happier. He now has regular sessions with Viv to keep his muscles relaxed and help his circulation, this has been one of the best treatments for him and he absolutely adores Viv
Ros S.
My Golden Retriever Charly is now 8 years old and has replacement hips and arthritis in both her front legs. She is on medication and has had hydrotherapy since before she was one. She started having canine massage from Viv last September and I believe she has benefited greatly from this therapy. She wasn’t happy at first and growled a lot but now absolutely loves it and lies down happily waiting for Viv to start. The good thing about this therapy is that you can pinpoint certain areas which are giving pain or stiffness and these areas can be targeted specifically and worked upon. Charly usually has a period of lameness during the winter months but we have not had that that this year and I believe the massage is a contributory factor. I would not hesitate to recommend this treatment to anyone
Fiona F.