Massage
is a proactive therapy that not only addresses your dog’s health issues
in the here and now, but it also helps ensure your dog’s wellness and
well being in the future. Reiki is another non-invasive therapy
modality which offers many benefits for your dog. Massage and Reiki are both relaxing and healing methods to utilize
in a well-rounded, integrated health and wellness plan for your best
friend.
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| Photo courtesy Joe Camp |
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Whether
your dog:
- is older, has arthritis or is just stiff
- needs special therapies to
help heal from surgery or other medical issues
- is disabled or has special needs
- participates in agility or obedience trials
- is active, plays hard, and gets regular exercise
- is a service dog or working dog
the benefits of massage are invaluable.
Massage is a perfect complimentary
therapy in a well-rounded holistic approach to your dog's health --
physically, emotionally, and mentally!
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invigorating, but it can also:
- improve elimination of metabolic waste
- improve flexibility at the joints
- stimulate
motor nerves & improve proprioception
- improve the quality of skin and coat
- improve digestion
- help increase oxygen to cells
- stimulate and benefit each system of the body
- reduce and eliminate anxiety and stress
- stimulate emotional and psychological well being
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| Laurie helping Blue with his water therapy |
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| Lexi in her cart on the beach |
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For those of you with senior, disabled, and special-needs dogs,
including seriously ill dogs and those who are close to transitioning, I have personally worked with many such remarkable friends and have the extensive experience necessary to help you with their specific needs. Whether they
have difficulty walking, getting up or down, or are completely
non-ambulatory due to arthritis, surgery, neurological, cancer, or congenital
issues, in-home massage is of tremendous benefit! Not only can they
remain in the comfort and safety of their own home,
but you don't have
to worry about moving them in their compromised or fragile condition.
I can also assist you with incontinence issues, ambulation equipment, and other resource availability should
your dog need special or custom products to make their (and your) life
easier.
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Call or e-mail today to schedule an appointment for your special pet!
Laurie S. Austin
Certified Small Animal Massage Practitioner
Certified Reiki Practitioner
head2tail@laurieaustin.com ~ 503.332.1965
Portland, Oregon
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