It's all about the dog!
MyDOG Myotherapy
Based in Uckfield, covering East Sussex and West Kent
Natural Pain Management ​
Biomechanics​
Improving Mobility
How long does each session last?
The initial session lasts around 1.5 hours and involve postural/body assessment, gaining a history of your dog, completion of forms and a 40-minute massage session. Some dogs are in more discomfort than others or naturally more suspicious so the hands-on section can take slightly longer.
Follow up treatments take a maximum of one hour.
What if my dog leaves during the massage?
Your dog has full control of whether they wish to stay or leave during massage. Dogs vary in how compromised they are resulting in different pain management levels. There is a chance that your dog will ‘max out’ and not tolerate the full 40 minutes hands on. It is common to see when a dog has had enough. If this is the case then the session comes to a natural end. The remaining massage time is not added on at a later stage.
My dog is unwell, has sickness or diarrhoea on the day of the treatment. What should I do?
It is important that your dog has time to recover from an illness. Massaging during illness, sickness or diarrhoea is a contraindication therefore massage should not take place as it alters body systems resulting in delayed recovery. Please call me as soon as possible so we can rearrange an appointment. You will not be charged for the cancellation.
What do I need to do to gain veterinary consent?
To be legally compliant and covered by insurance I need to be compliant with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. A vet needs tp sign a form giving consent. This is to make sure the dog will not suffer any harm if underlying conditions are known of and regulates the industry, weeding out under qualified or uninsured people using the title of Myotherapist. Consent needs to be in writing. I usually email your dogs veterinarian to gain the relevant history and consent. However, if you would like to arrange this yourself, that is fine too. I will need consent in writing prior to placing hands on your dog.
What qualifications do you have?
I am level 3 Diploma qualified with Galen Myotherapy, which took 1.5 years to complete and over 600 hours of study. Canine Rehabilitation qualified to level 5 diploma with Animal Exercise and Rehabilitation Academy, 1.5 years study with over 700 hours.
As a Galen Myotherapist and IAAT (International Association of Animal Therapy) member, I need to maintain a certain level of CPD, keeping up with training and professionalism.
Courses do exist giving people the ability to call themselves Canine Massage Therapist but some of these courses are a fraction of the price and hours involved. Please be careful when choosing a therapist for your dog and do not be afraid to ask to see certificates or question what qualifications/insurance they have. Anyone that gets defensive needs to be avoided.