Take5 with your Dog - Healing Touch for Dogs

Healing Touch for Dogs

We all know that massage is good for humans, but dogs can also benefit from this healing practice. If you have an older dog with health issues, a dog in recuperation, or one that has behavioral issues - find out how massage can help dogs overcome these challenges.

Featuring Ann Yerevanian, Canine Massage Therapist
Ann is a California licensed RN and a graduate of The Lang Institute for Canine Massage, a comprehensive 682 hour course. Areas of study included canine anatomy, physiology, orthopedic pathology, gait and movement, massage techniques, and nutrition. www.healinghandscaninemassage.com

Videographer: Yvette De La Garza
Yvette De La Garza is a videographer and multimedia producer covering news and features for SignOnSanDiego.com, the website for the San Diego Union-Tribune. Contact Yvette De La Garza at ygarza1234@gmail.com

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Healing Hands Canine Massage

My initial interest in canine massage began when my whippet, Chelsea, was recuperating from major surgery for a leg injury. As a registered nurse I was very familiar with western medicine and drugs, but I chose to pursue holistic treatment options that would expedite her recovery. She was in a cast for fourteen weeks and was very uncomfortable. This forced her body to compensate with incorrect posture and movement when she walked, which led to tight, sore muscles, decreased flexibility and even more discomfort. Massage was very helpful in her rehabilitation; today Chelsea enjoys daily romps at the beach with her four canine siblings.

Seeing her happy, active, and pain free made me want to help other dogs, so I enrolled in a comprehensive canine massage program. Since then I have continued to educate myself in other areas, such as animal Tui-na and Reiki. These three therapies serve animals on all levels: mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually, making a positive difference in every dog's life.