INFORMATION FOR VETS
Massage Therapy
Clinical massage, is non-invasive and involves the assessment and manipulation of muscles and fascia to resolve or manage pain and dysfunction related to soft tissue injury.
It addresses the protective splinting of muscles that occur with orthopaedic conditions. The focus of clinical massage is to work with veterinary diagnosed conditions to rehabilitate muscular issues which cause pain, restrict, or inhibit movement and affect posture.
The Results
The study shows significant decrease in pain severity following canine massage therapy as practiced by Canine Massage Guild members.
In fact in 95% of dogs tested, pain was significantly reduced.
As a contributor to these ground-breaking clinical trials research into the efficacy of Canine Massage Therapy , I am delighted to report that the results are now published in Vet Record, a peer-reviewed medical journal distributed by the British Veterinary Association. Access the Research
As soon as logistically possible we will move to phase II – Double-blind trials.
Why work with me?
I’m Ewa Branicka and I have been in practice for over 6 years. My clinic is based in Quedgeley, Gloucester.
As a practicing professional therapist:
- I have completed 2 year clinical massage programme (over 900 hours of study) with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre
- I am Pet First Aid trained
- I am trained in Facilitated Stretching
- I am trained in Specillised Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- I attend a minimum of 25 hours a year of continuing professional development (CPD)
- I respect the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and Exemption Order 2015 by never working upon an animal without gaining prior veterinary approval
- I am fully insured by Balens, underwritten by Zurich
- I am a member of The Canine Massage Guild. For further information on the Guild, click here.
Who is the massage suitable for?
- Elderly dogs
- Dogs that are slowing down/getting old before their time
- Working and sporting dogs
- Dogs diagnosed with orthopaedic conditions
- Dogs suffering from neurological issues
- Amputees
- Dogs who have suffered trauma or soft tissue injury
- Dogs presenting with intermittent lameness & mobility issues
- Dogs who cannot tolerate NSAIDS
- Dogs where X-Rays and MRI Scans are Inconclusive
- Dogs with confirmation, gait and postural irregularities
- Dogs developing muscle atrophy and weakness in limbs
- Dogs with significant Myofascial pain/exaggerated Panniculus response
- Dogs post-surgery (as appropriate) and/or in rehabilitation
- Dogs with unexplained behaviour changes (aggression, anxiety, nervousness)
- Rescued/rehomed/retired dogs
Integrated Veterinary Care Initiative
This comprehensive, 16-page educational booklet for vets, vet nurses and practice managers describes clinical canine massage in detail and outlines the benefits it can bring to your practice as part of your vet-led, multi-disciplinary service.
For your free copy, please click on the link below or complete the message box and I’ll post one to your practice.
Request your IVCI pack for your practice now!
At this time we only post the IVCI brochure to vets based in the UK. However, it is available to download by clicking on the link.