Canine Strides Massage Therapy
28th May 2021 | Posted by The Team at Coquet Vets
Mo massaging a black Labrador. (Image: Canine Strides Massage Therapy)
We are pleased to announce we are now working with Mo Poole who is a member of the Canine Massage Guild and is a trained massage practitioner. Canine massage can be used in so many different cases, so please take a read of this latest article to learn more. These sessions can be booked by contacting us on 01665 252 250.
My name is Mo Poole and I live in the beautiful Coquet Valley with my husband and our two dogs, a Rhodesian ridgeback and a Hungarian wirehaired Vizsla / Labrador.
I am a clinical canine massage therapist and owner of Canine Strides Massage Therapy. I have trained for two years with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre, covering four disciplines of massage - Swedish, sports, deep tissue, and myofascial release - coupled with an in-depth study of canine anatomy and physiology.
I am a member of the professional association, the Canine Massage Guild, whose members can be found throughout the UK and beyond. The Guild is currently involved in the first ever clinical trials of canine massage therapy, with the University of Winchester and Sparsholt University Centre.
Mo’s two dogs (left), and Mo with two of her massage therapy patients (right). (Image: Canine Strides Massage Therapy)
Massage is a non-invasive therapy used to rehabilitate soft tissue and muscular injuries. It is also a very effective form of pain management and is used to support common orthopaedic conditions such as arthritis or hip dysplasia. It can aid post-op recovery and regular treatments help maintain general wellbeing.
Massage is suitable for dogs of all ages and activity levels. It offers drug-free pain relief, easing tight, painful muscles, improving circulation and coat condition and leading to better elasticity and flexibility of the muscles. Results can be seen in between just one and three sessions.
It’s not just the athletes that suffer injuries. Everyday activities like going up and down stairs, walking on slippery floors, rough play with other dogs or ball chasing can all have an effect on muscular health. If you’ve noticed your dog slowing down, moving more stiffly, limping or even if he’s just lost that sparkle, chances are that he’d benefit from massage therapy.
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Meet Harvey:
“Thanks to Mo’s magic touch, Harvey enjoyed his 13th birthday a couple of days ago! We would wholeheartedly recommend Mo’s massage therapy to all who have elderly dogs with arthritis and/or muscle wastage. Harvey sadly has both, but he’s so much happier and more comfortable after his four sessions with marvellous Mo.”
Meet Molly:
“What an improvement! Mo was great with her. Molly is back to her old self, better than she has been for ages, managing to go up and down stairs, moving more easily. She is now initiating play, which she had stopped doing. I would definitely recommend massage.”
(Image: Canine Strides Massage Therapy)
If you are interested to find out more and make a booking for some sessions with Mo from Canine Strides Massage Therapy, please contact us on 01665 252 250.
