Why Massage?


​Along with regular veterinary visits, massage is a proactive therapy that addresses future health issues and also helps with certain problems your pet may already have. Massage can be a helpful tool in maintaining the overall health and vigor of your pet.


​Combining provided health information and our assessment, we tailor the session to fit your pets' needs. 
  • Anxious, shy, reactive dogs benefit from the calming effects of massage on the nervous system, decreased blood pressure, tension relief, and boost to the immune system, which is unable to function effectively when the nervous system is chronically or excessively stressed.
  • Engaging puppies in positive touch as soon as possible is beneficial to help them learn trust, socialization, good manners, and body awareness.
  • Athletic dogs benefit from pre-event massage which helps prepare dogs mentally and physically for the event by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the tissue, which reduces the chance of injury. Post event massage comforts tired muscles and reduces the potential for cramping and post-exercise soreness/stiffness.
  • For dogs recovering from injury, massage reduces pain and speeds the healing process. 
  • Palliative massage will focus on providing pain relief, stress relief and physical and emotional comfort for your pet.

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General benefits of massage therapy for your pet include:
  • Reduces or eliminates pain
  • Reduces anxiety
  • Shortens healing time of strained muscles and sprained ligaments
  • Aids in digestion
  • Fosters a feeling of well-being
  • Decreases blood pressure
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Reduces formation of excessive scar tissue (less scar tissue build up means better mobility)
  • Reduces muscle spasms
  • Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
  • Provides greater joint flexibility and increases range of motion
  • Improves proprioception (the outside information feedback mechanism in the animal's body that helps with movement and balance)
  • Stimulates liver and kidney functions
  • Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymphatic fluids
  • Promotes deeper and easier breathing
  • Enhances the health and nourishment of the skin and coat

Services Provided

Sessions consist of the following techniques depending on your dog's condition and needs:
  • Gait Assessment
  • Sports Massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Acupressure
  • Myofascial Release
  • TTouch
  • Stretching
  • Pilates for dogs

Where


From Head to Tail services Santa Clara County and surrounding areas. 

We travel right to your door to provide your pet with a massage session in the comfort of their own home, at your place of business or work, and/or at participating boarding and veterinary facilities.

Often dogs struggle to relax with their owner present. If you suspect this may be the case with your dog, it is also possible to drop your dog off at my residence in Fremont. 

We tailor each session to fit your dog's needs and provide you with exercises to practice between sessions.

Discounts:
$5 off second dog