Canine Massage Therapy
Excessive muscle tension is caused from pain and physical exertion as well as spinal and joint diseases among other issues. Constant muscle contraction reduces local blood flow causing a reduction of oxygen supply and reduction in the removal of metabolic waste byproducts. Massage relaxes the muscles, increases the blood flow, improves elasticity of muscles and improves overall joint function.
Benefits include:
- Reduction in swelling, spasms, and fascia (connective tissue) pain
- Reduces inflammation
- Improves functional recovery and decrease muscle soreness.
- Stimulates release of natural endorphins
- Helps prevent adhesion after trauma or surgery
- Improves muscle tone and sensory awareness
- Relaxes the pet which has a positive effect on healing
- Prolonged physical contact allows for revealing of other potential issues that may need to be addressed
Cold Laser
Laser therapy is an important part of any pet's rehabilitation program. It can help with many conditions including muscle, tendon and ligament strains and tears, osteoarthritis, neurological disorders, wound healing, and more. It is a safe and natural alternative to other therapies that uses light to facilitate natural processes.
The most important benefit of laser therapy is the anti-inflammatory effect. Reduced inflammation normalizes vascular function which provides and anti-edema effect. The laser decreases inflammatory markers similar to the way non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) work, but without the use of drugs. This is ideal for pets that cannot take these systemic drugs due to other health issues, or for owners wanting a more natural approach to pain relief for their pets.
Laser energy is absorbed into the cells at a mitochondrial level results in a higher production of cellular energy that facilitates morphological and functional recovery of damage caused by disease, injury, or excessive or prolonged inflammation.
Laser therapy also stimulates collagen and fibroblast synthesis which leads to new an increase in new blood vessel formation allowing more blood to the localized area speeding the repair of injured tissues.
Contact me if you have any further questions about cold laser therapy for your pet.
Raindrop Therapy
“Thinking outside the box”
Restoring Balance & Harmony and reducing inflammation with
specific techniques and 100% pure essential oil
Many of us think of taking a pill when we hear the word “supplement”, but they don’t have to come in the form of a pill. There are other options such as, tea, essential oils and herbs. Therapeutic-grade essential oils can be added to a dog or horse’s food, inhaled or applied topically. One timely process is the Raindrop Technique® as it helps boost the immune system. With competitions, shows and trail riding season starting, this means increased contact with germs and heightened stress. Give your dogs and horses some added protection and give yourself that competitive advantage! In addition, it’s a great way to help strengthen their internal systems prior to annual vaccinations.
The Raindrop Technique® was developed in the 1980’s by D. Gary Young, based on a Lakota Indian healing ritual and was first used to aid in healing of spinal and related muscle injuries. Now it is known to be a powerful, non-invasive process for assisting the body in many things such as:
Uses & Benefit
- Reducing inflammation along the spine, often associated with arthritis
- Assist in releasing negative traumas and behavioral patterning
- Combats sore muscles along the back
- Can help with allergies
- General imbalance can be restored as the spine is a large network
- It’s proposed that viruses, bacteria or fungi hibernating in the spine cause many misalignments and some types of scoliosis. These pathogens cause inflammation, which generates dis-ease and imbalances in the spine
