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Meet Leslie Steer, Animal Massage Practioner.
"You do what”?
That is usually the response I get when I tell people that I am a Small Animal Massage Practitioner.
Of course, by “small animal’, I mean dogs and cats.
I’m hoping this response will change to “ When can you come over to give my pet a massage “?
With time and educating pet owners, I’m sure it will.
Because of my love for animals and my interest in “alternative therapies”, I decided to research the area of massage for dogs and cats.
What I found was, YES, our pets can benefit as much from massage as we can!
After taking a six-month course with Northwest School of Animal Massage www.nwsam.com, I received my certification as a Small Animal Massage Practitioner.
Now I offer pet owners massage sessions in their home.
“Why massage for my dog or cat”?
Just as it can for us, massage can address a variety of health issues in our pets.
These issues can range from age related, such as arthritis, general tiredness, and lack of vitality, to recovery from injury/illness.
Massage can also benefit the “athletic animal” by promoting healthy muscle tone, which in turn can help prevent injuries.
Not only can massage be beneficial to the older, injured/sick, or athletic animal, it can be also be a good way to help your pet to relax.
After all, don’t we feel more relaxed after a good massage?
The responses I’ve received from my animal clients have been extremely interesting.
Often, when I first meet the animal and they submit to the massage process, it can be a bit intimidating for them. Having some stranger touching areas on their body in ways they aren’t normally touched.
It never ceases to amaze me though, after the first couple of sessions, how happy they are to see me and know exactly why I’m there.
The majority of dogs will flop down in front of me, get in position, and can’t wait for the massage to commence.
For me, this only reinforces that our pets can get as much out of a massage as we can.
Why not treat your pet to a massage?
Whether it’s addressing a health issue, or as a relaxing treat once in awhile. I know your pet will thank you for it.
Contact Info:
Leslie Steer
Island TheraPetic Canine/Feline Massage Services
(250) 479-7847 cell 514-5082
*Massage is NOT a “medical therapy”, but is an “alternative therapy”, and does NOT constitute a cure*
