All of us enjoy petting our dogs; it is a communication of our affections. What most people don’t realize is that it is a form of massage. Massage is a time honored method of reducing stress and tension.

Massage therapy is a series of non-invasive techniques used as the primary form of “hands-on-healing” throughout the world. It is recognized by the:
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP),
the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) in their guidelines on alternative therapies.

BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY

• Increases blood & lymph circulation
• Strengthens by stimulating muscles
• Helps restore flexibility
• Improves general well-being
• Physically relaxes the body
• Reduces mental stress, anxiety & calms the nervous system
• Promotes a feeling off well-being & improved concentration
• Restores proper mobility & flexibility
• Brings strength to weakened muscles
• Stretching of connective tissues improves flexibility, range of motion of the joints & improves posture
• Creates balance – through massage, muscles can be reprogrammed creating a more “proper” balance to achieve greater flexibility and motion
• Disperses pain in tensed muscles – may be used to release endorphins, speed recovery of injury or illness & reduces swelling & scarring
• Aids behavior problems – tight or painful muscles can elicit unwanted behavior

Call (440) 946-2802 for more information.

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