Dog Massage
Alana Stevenson is certified in Small Animal Massage Therapy by the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. Alana teaches clients how to massage their dogs at home using professional massage therapy techniques. Techniques taught are:
- Effleurage
- Passive Range of Motion
- Stretching
- Petrissage
- Compression
- Vibration
- Skin Rolling
- Direct Pressure
- Locating & Releasing Trigger Points
- Body Rocking
- Laying of Hands
- Friction
During dog massage therapy sessions, Alana goes over basic anatomy, dog body language, and ways to incorporate mindful touch and massage into your dog’s daily routine.
Dog massage sessions vary in length and are scheduled by appointment. Deposits are required to hold appointments.
What Clients Say
Scooter, Ranger & Nia
“Alana helped me to really understand the massage techniques and ensure that I am safely massaging my dogs.
By the end of the session, Scooter was pushing up to me asking for more. The training session was so relaxing and calming for me to massage my pets that I felt as if I were meditating.” ~ Heather Sidmore, Scooter, Ranger & Nia, New Hampshire
Diva
“Alana brought great pain relief and increased mobility and flexibility to our 16 year old English Setter, Diva…
Diva benefited from the sessions and really enjoyed them. I recommend Alana’s massage therapy for any pet, old or young, with neuromuscular issues.” ~ Rob Pease & Diva, Boston, MA
Why massage is important for animals and how they benefit.
How we touch animals can significantly effect their behavior. Massage is relaxing and healing, can strengthen the bond between you and your dog, and can acclimate animals to human touch and handling.
Massage therapy reduces muscle soreness, prevents muscle atrophy, relaxes muscles, improves circulation and blood flow, eases stress, strengthens muscle tone, eases chronic pain, relieves nervous tension and anxiety, improves balance, and speeds healing.
Regularly massaging your dog will keep your dog calm and better behaved. Elderly and sick animals enjoy massage because it is relaxing, healing, and provides them with one-on-one quality time. Shy and fearful or touch-sensitive animals can benefit from massage because it makes them more comfortable with human touch and handling.
Massaging your dog can help you detect possible injuries, locate muscle soreness, and help find lumps, bumps and other abnormalities that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. Massage is safe and gentle.