Canine Myotherapy
Treatments support the musculoskeletal health of the dog by reducing myofascial pain and resolving compensatory movement patterns.
By assessing the body as a whole, we can unwind compensatory discomfort that may have built up over time as well as target the primary issue.
This enhances your dog’s mobility and improves their quality of life.
Home visits available across Sussex.
Conditions canine myotherapy can help
Does your dog have a different condition or do you just want to keep your dog healthy? Please do get in touch to discuss
Treatments
Treatments take place at your dog’s own pace, at floor level, and are always totally restraint free. Building trust with your dog is a priority and enhances healing.
I use a combination of detailed postural assessments, targeted canine massage and myofascial release techniques, as well as functional movement rehabilitation exercises.
About me
I am a fully insured and registered Galen Canine Myotherapist based in Henfield, West Sussex. Since qualifying in 2021, I have been treating dogs with musculoskeletal issues. I carry out home-visits across Sussex and can offer evening and weekend appointments, as well as weekdays.
I believe in a multimodal approach working with your dog’s wider support team, and treatment will require vet consent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galen Myotherapy?
Established in 2002 by Julia Robertson, Galen Myotherapy is the leading organisation specialising in soft tissue and the myofascial treatment of dogs. We are physical therapists and specialists in massage techniques and functional movement, targeting chronic myofascial discomfort and pain.
What is choice led treatment?
During every treatment we use an effective and ethical choice-led treatment methodology called Positive PACT®. This scientifically supported practice is unique to Galen Myotherapy and registered Galen Myotherapists. It elevates healing in the dog and ensures a positive experience for even the most nervous dogs.
What does myofascial mean?
Myofascial refers to muscle (myo) and fascia. Lacking sufficient recognition in the field until recently, the importance of fascia in the body can not be overstated. Understanding the role of fascia in the body, and how to treat it, considerably enhances the effectiveness of treatment.
What process of treatment is used?
I use specialised and targeted palpation and massage techniques to ease muscular tension and fascial adhesions, and to break down scar tissue. I then use functional exercises to re-pattern neural pathways, and to allow the dog to develop more functional use of appropriate muscles. Exercise management and environmental adaptations are also important.
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