Canine Massage Therapy
&
Therapeutic Massage
A lot of the Canine Massage Therapists I know are also Professional/Certified Massage Therapists who love dogs enough to share the benefits of massage with them.  I did it backwards; I studied canine massage first, then, with a desire to learn more about the physiology of muscles, enrolled in the Massage Therapy Diploma program at the McCann School of Business & Technology in January 2006.  I graduated with a Diploma in Therapeutic Massage on January 17, 2008, having completed 1,000 hours of classroom and clinic work. 

One week later, on January 24, 2008 I officially opened my own massage practice, Muncy Massage Clinic, in Washington Square, Muncy, PA.  Visit www.muncymassageclinic.com for more information.  To protect my clients who might be allergic, I do not see dogs at the clinic, but will see them at the owner's house or my own house.

In May of 2008 I became Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) by passing the standardized exam offered by the Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).  Pennsylvania is one of 33 states that (will) recognize the NCBTMB exam for their state licensing requirements when they begin enforcing the new massage law which was signed in 2008.

On May 23, 2009, I became a Reiki Master Teacher (Level IIIb in the Usui Shiki Ryoho Tradition).  Reiki is very effective for animals, so, as an animal-lover, I am happy to be able to offer Reiki to our canine companions!  To learn more about Reiki visit the website for the Muncy Massage Clinic, or www.reiki.org.    
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MASSAGE RATES
Canine Massage Rates
15 Minutes$15
Half Hour (30 Min)   $30

On-Site/Dog Show
Canine or Chair Massage$10/10 Min


Professional Therapist Rates @ Muncy Massage Clinic
Half Hour   $30
One Hour                  $50
90 Minutes$70

see  www.muncymassageclinic.com/services  for more information on rates and services at the clinic.

My canine massage technique is primarily Sports massage with a Swedish/therapeutic emphasis, accented  Direct Pressure as needed.  Reiki is also offered.
Visit the website for the Muncy Massage Clinic to learn more about the massage modalities offered through my (human) massage practice.   
Dogs have the same body systems that we have, and therefore,
experience the same benefits from massage that we do.  Since the
late 1980s, massage therapy and other alternative therapies have
become increasingly more popular for both race and show horses as well as
companion animals, such as dogs and cats.

The benefits of massage therapy are many.  There are dozens of different types of massage, called modalities, but for most of them, the benefits include the following:
  • relief from pain, stress and anxiety
  • relaxes tight muscles & improves joint mobility
  • helps alleviate tension headaches, muscular back pain and repetitive motion injuries
  • reduces pain and severity of carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ & sciatica
  • compliments physical therapy & chiropractic care
  • improves blood & lymph circulation
  • lowers blood pressure
  • flushes toxins from the body
  • promotes healing of tissues by increasing circulation
  • enhances muscle tone and increases range of motion.