Welcome to Playful Tails Clinical canine massage therapy
My Name is Abigail and I am a Clinical canine Massage Therapist. I help to rehabilate dogs suffering from injuries or soft tissue issues as well as supporting orthropaedic conditions such as Arthrtis and Hip Dyslpasia. I cover Berkshire as well as parts of Kent.
I have trained for 2 years with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre in four different disciplines of massage:
- Swedish Massage
- Sports Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Myofascial Release - Indirect and Direct
Massage can be beneficial for all dogs, from young, active and sporting dogs, to middle aged dogs who are starting to get stiff and senoir dogs helping to manage any pain they might be experiencing in their old age.
The aim of Canine Massage is to...
- Rehabilate muscular injuries and issues
- Reduce pain and discomfort, therefore improving quality of life
- Addresses mobility issues linked with everyday activities like: going up and down the stairs, getting in and out of the car andg getting on and off the sofa.
- Improves your dog's sport and work performance, from agility to fly ball
- Locate and treat soft tissue injurues before they become unbearable painful as these injuries can not be observed on X-rays
- Increases metaboilsm and energy levels
- Decreases anxiety
- Reduces over compensatory muscular issues typically caused by other muscular issues or orthopaedic conditions
Clincial Canine Massage Therapist are required to work in accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and Exemptions Order 2015, meaning i will never work upon an animal without prior Veterinary Consent. The veterinary consent form can be downloaded below and presented or emailed to your Vet, once you have obtained your vets consent for treatment, we can book an appointment.
Playful Tails Veterinary Consent Form
If you have any special requests or queries then please get in touch here.
Playful Tails is fully insured, CRB checked and First aid qualified.