Massage Can Promote:

• Relaxation
• Stress Reduction
• Enhanced Range of Motion
• Relief of Muscle Spasms
• Speedy Recover
• A Healthy Coat

Massage Therapy is not intended as a substitute for veterinary care.

In conjunction with veterinary care, massage can enhance injury & surgery rehabilitation.

Therapeutic Massage is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body to achieve specific goals. Deep massage loosens tense muscles and stretches ligaments. Lighter touch therapy increases circulation to the skin and underlying muscles. Enhanced circulation relaxes healthy tissues and encourages a healthy tone.

Examples of specific massage goals are

• release of cramped muscles or knots
• cleaner and faster runs for the performance dog
• increase range of motion for the geriatric or arthritic dog
• promotion of a mental and physical attitude that is calm and relaxed

A massage book and a DVD are available for further enrichment.

Val has been involved in obedience, agility, and schutzhund dog sports for many years.

She has brought her physiology and anatomy background as a registered nurse to bear on the study of therapeutic massage for animals. Val has completed both Level I and Level II training and certification by Dr Sue Furman of Colorado State University. Val's massage is based on Swedish techniques with emphasis on the canine athlete.

Most recently, Val completed her certification as a Veterinary Chiropractioner with the International Association of Veterinary Chiropractioners and will be working with local veterinarians in this new capacity.

Val's unique sensitivity to animal's needs allows her to maximize the benefits that her skilled hands provide.

Ask her clients and they will tell you of agility runs shortened after her touch, of older dogs with improved mobility and comfort and of stressed dogs with a calmer outlook.