PO Box 189
Colbert, Wa. 99005
(509) 954-1371
INNOVATIVE ANIMAL TOUCH THERAPIES and HOME CARE
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Why should my dog get a massage ?
Massage provides many benefits overall for your dog's physical and emotional well being. It is also a great way to show your dog that you care. Massage can be very relaxing and calming for your dog as well. Please see the "Holistic Services" page for more information.
What’s the point of animal massage?
Video of Lola Michelin, director of Northwest School of Animal Massage at Oregon Humane Society
Isn't massage just another form of glorified petting to the dog?
Massage provides many benefits beyond simplified petting. Massage manipulates muscles to promote circulation to all the tissues and organs of the body. Massage uses many different hand positions and strokes. Massage technique is determined by each individual's needs. The massage therapist decides how to make a stroke the most effective by depth, direction and duration.
What kind of massage do you offer?
Animal Wellness Connection offers Maintenance Massage for healthy animals. Maintenance Massage maintains a specific level of health and fitness. It can also help growing puppies helping to reduce aches and pains associated with fast growing muscles and bones. It can even help socialize puppies to human touch. Sports Massage can optimize performance potential and help limit risk for injury. Rehabilitation massage and help rehabilitate an injury or illness or assist in the healing process after surgery by enhancing the lymph circulation and possibly shorten the recuperation time. Traumatized or anxious dogs may find massage a tool to reach inner tranquility and calmness.
What if my dog does not want massage?
I never force massage. I do not apply excessive pressure. We work with each individual, slowly introducing massage. It may take several times for a dog to be comfortable enough to relax and enjoy the massage session. If your dog does not accept massage there is no charge for it. Most dogs readily accept the massage therapy sessions from the beginning. After awhile they may come to you and push their favorite body parts against you and demand you massage them. Some dogs will close their eyes, curl their toes like a cat, lean onto your hands, or burrow into your hands and arms. Some are even known to fall asleep.
How long does a massage session last?
The length of a massage session depends on each individual animal. Our massage sessions are customized to the animals health and current conditions and needs. Some animals get restless or need to move after a certain length of time, some get very relaxed right away and enjoy every minute they can get. Some animals take a little longer to get accustomed to being touched. Length of time for a massage session is on a case by case basis lasting anywhere to 45 to 60 minutes. Some as long as 90 minutes.
Can you give massage to any other animal then a dog?
I can give massage to dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals such as ferrets, and guinea pigs, provided they are able to accept massage. I can do Raindrop Technique to horses, dogs and people. I can not do massage on people.
What is the difference in Raindrop Technique and Massage Therapy?
Raindrop Technique involves the use of essential oils with some Vitaflex Massage technique and other massage strokes. Raindrop Technique method combines the art of aromatherapy with massage to bring balance and harmony to the body physically, mentally, and emotionally. I use only the purest form of essential oils.
'From Back in the Dog House Enterprises'
