Therapy Modalities

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Massage is one of the oldest forms of therapy. It's been extended to horses for a while and proven very effective, now dogs are getting in on the fun.  Like humans, dogs can benefit hugely from massage. Not only does canine massage help to maintain balance within the body, it helps to:

• Provide pain relief
• Reduce inflammation
• Encourage the body's natural healing process
• Regenerate cells
• Eliminate toxins by encouraging lymphatic drainage
• Reduce stress/anxiety
• Increase circulation
• Reduce the risk of future muscle injuries.

Red light and near infrared light therapy relieves pain and relaxes muscle tension from overuse injuries. Red and infrared light therapy supports pets living with chronic conditions such as arthritis. Blue and red light both assist in wound healing after injury or surgery.

Light therapy helps to:

• Improves circulation and blood flow
• Decreased pain and discomfort
• Relaxes the nervous system
• Improves energy, metabolism and cellular functioning
• Stimulates the body’s own innate healing processes
• Maintains homeostasis
• Supports the body in maintaining health and wellness.

Acupressure balances the body's energy by applying a light non invasive pressure to certain points on the body's energy channels (called meridians). When an acupoint is touched, the energy flowing through the meridian is attracted to that point. When energy is attracted to the surface, the flow of blood increases in that area and a pulsation or buzz can be felt. This is a sign that the energy is now flowing properly again. The functions of the meridians are to:

• Transport Chi and blood
• Balance Yin and Yang
• Nourish the body
• Protect the body from external pathogens
• Indicate energetic imbalances
• Transmit the therapeutic benefit of acupressure point work.