What is massage? Why massage for animals?
Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for these therapeutic
purposes: providing caring touch, providing relaxation and rejuvenation, increasing
flexibility and enhancing movement, improving local and systemic circulation, and
reducing pain.
All bodies are subject to the same stresses and strains whether we have 2 legs or 4.
We are all affected by daily wear and tear and the effects of gravity. Why not
massage for animals? I specialize in Equine Massage and Canine Massage.
purposes: providing caring touch, providing relaxation and rejuvenation, increasing
flexibility and enhancing movement, improving local and systemic circulation, and
reducing pain.
All bodies are subject to the same stresses and strains whether we have 2 legs or 4.
We are all affected by daily wear and tear and the effects of gravity. Why not
massage for animals? I specialize in Equine Massage and Canine Massage.
 | Trained in Sports Massage, Repetitive Use Injury Therapy, CranioSacral Fascial | |
| Therapy and Structural Integration for horses, dogs and people | ||
| 18 Years of professional experience in Equine Massage | |
| Located in Central Massachusetts | |
BENEFITS OF MASSAGE
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MASSAGE ON:
THE BONES
THE MUSCLES
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
INDICATIONS FOR MASSAGE IN ANIMALS
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MASSAGE ON:
THE BONES
- Promotes fracture healing
- Increases mineral retention
THE MUSCLES
- Relieves muscular tension
- Reduces soreness and fatigue
- Increases range of motion by lengthening muscles
- Improves performance (balance and posture)
- Improves motor skills
- Improves muscular nutrition
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
- Improves blood circulation
- Promotes rapid removal of waste products
- Increases oxygen saturation in the blood
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
- Reduces stress
- Reduces anxiety
- Decreases pain
- Reduces analgesic use
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- Strengthens the respiratory muscles
- Improves pulmonary function
INDICATIONS FOR MASSAGE IN ANIMALS
- To promote caring touch and bonding
- To facilitate training as a reward for positive reinforcement
- To enhance athletic performance
- To help in preventing injuries
- To aid the musculoskeletal system in maintaining an optimum state of
condition
| Animal Massage is not a substitute for Veterinary care. Animals should have regular Veterinary care. |
| Free Movement Massage Providing bodywork service for horses, dogs, other small animals and people. |
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| Copyright 2008 Free Movement Massage and Theresa Gagnon Specializing in Equine Massage and Canine Massage |
