About me & Canine Massage Therapy Essex
Having been around dogs my whole life, and currently having the pleasure of belonging to my own three, it was my working cocker spaniel Diesel who first got me started on my Galen journey that has brought me to where I am now, a qualified Galen Myotherapy Practitioner. Diesel led me down a winding road of discovery and we explored every turn and roundabout before finding that the treatment plan that worked for us was in the hands of Julia Robertson, the founder of Galen Myotherapy.
Through my journey with my own dogs (especially my spaniel shown here who has a protracted disc and previous iliopsoas strain). I have experienced both sides of dealing with canine issues; the worried devoted owner and the qualified professional leading the therapy. This insight allows me to be an understanding, empathetic therapist who, trained to the highest level of knowledge, takes advantage of over 20 years of science driven treatment that has gone into building the Galen Myotherapy® approach.
As the founder and chair of our local canicross club Tailrunners SE Essex Canicross running club enables me to also immerse myself in the study of dogs both professionally, as a Galen trained canine myotherapist, and personally when out and about with our members.
Through my position at the club I have also been given the opportunity to lecture the Canine Therapy students at Writtle University in 2022.
I further apply my knowledge by volunteering, alongside fellow Galen trained canine myotherapist and vet Dr Hannah Capon, as a CAM Advisor for Canine Arthritis Management, contributing to their Big (and Little!) Charity Walk 2022. Since my volunteer work on this years campaign I have since been invited to be part of the team at CAM.
I am also available for client presentations evenings to speak on Galen Myotherapy® and canine sports please contact me and I will be more than happy to attend or arrange.
I am a member of the International Association of Animal Therapists (IAAT) the membership organisation for animal therapists in practice which most insurance companies also recognise.
