Treatments

Galen Canine Myotherapy and how it can help your dog.

All treatments are choice led and follow Galen Myotherapy's Positive PACT.

Dogs are not restrained and are free to walk away at any time.

A course of Galen Myotherapy usually consists of 3 to 4 sessions. Within this time your dog should be displaying significant improvements and you will have learnt massage techniques and remedial exercises to continue to support your dog.

Galen Myotherapy can be extremely effective for many conditions such as:

Ongoing lameness
Repetitive strain injuries
Behavioural issues (these can often stem from a dog being in discomfort)
Compensatory muscle loading issues
Osteoarthritis
Sub-luxating patella
Environmental - home (slippery floors/ exercise injury)
whiplash caused from impact at speed

Veterinary Referral / Veterinary Consent

Whilst it is not a requirement that I must have prior veterinary consent or veterinary referral. I always endeavour to work closely with your vet to ensure the best possible all round care for your dog.

‍If your vet has not seen your dog recently, they may ask to see them for a health check.

Treatment information

Treatments take place within the comfort of my own treatment room in Renwick, or alternatively if you or your dog is unable to travel and you live locally within Renwick or Blenheim, I can come to you to treat your dog in the comfort of your home.

If you live further afield, I can offer distance support options which involve carrying out a full assessment and providing support to you using photos, video and live chats with you and your dog.

Initial consultation and treatment $120

Please allow up to 90 minutes for your initial consultation.

Your dog’s first Myotherapy treatment includes a comprehensive consultation and assessment based on your vet’s diagnosis. It may also include Photizo Vetcare LED red light therapy to complement massage techniques.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to complete a Galen Comfort Scale© questionnaire which helps to identify key behaviour indicators in order to give a better understanding of the level of comfort or discomfort that your dog is in.
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Subsequent Treatments $95

Please allow up to 60 minutes

It is recommended that subsequent treatments are booked between 7 and 12 days apart in order to allow your dog's body time to adapt.

Subsequent treatments involve a review and discussion of how your dog reacted to previous treatment, hands on palpation analysis, specialised massage techniques to treat any areas of muscular tension and remedial strengthening techniques to manage any chronic muscular pain. I will also review the remedial exercises and massage techniques that I have shown you to develop a home treatment plan so that you can continue to support your dog.

Maintenance Treatments $95

Please allow 40 to 60 minutes

Maintenance treatments may form part of a management plan for dogs that have an ongoing condition, working dogs or dogs that are competing regularly.

Maintenance treatments involve a review and discussion of how your dog reacted to previous treatment, hands on palpation analysis, specialised massage techniques to treat any areas of muscular tension and remedial strengthening techniques to manage any chronic muscular pain. I will also review the remedial exercises and massage techniques that I have shown you to develop a home treatment plan so that you can continue to support your dog.

* Please contactl me to discuss your individual needs, block bookings are available and discount is available for multi pet households.

Contraindications to massage

Most dogs whether they are old, young, athletically fit or unfit will benefit from myotherapy.

However, there are some situations when your dog should not have treatment.

Your dog has undiagnosed pain or a very recent injury.
If they have a contagious illness or condition.
Certain types of cancer
Some types of heart conditions

There are some other contraindications not listed above therefore it is always important to discuss in detail your dog's individual needs before any treatment.

Pet Insurance

Many pet insurance companies will cover all or part of the cost of complementary therapies including Galen Myotherapy© where it has been recommended by your vet. It is advisable to contact your insurer in advance if you are going to claim.

Whilst I understand that cancellations are sometimes unavoidable, I would appreciate as much notice as possible if you cannot keep your dog’s appointment. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice may still be charged in full.