Helping your dog to breeze through life

Hi, I’m Rowen.

After evaluating my life a few years ago, I moved to Somerset to explore a new career working with animals.

A holistic approach to my own health and wellbeing has always been paramount, and I have completed courses in human massage. I regularly have massage treatments, as the power of human touch cannot be underestimated, and I understand how the body can overcompensate when injured or out of balance. I have experienced the powerful impact that a ‘hands on’ physical therapy can have in relieving muscular tension, reducing pain, and supporting the rehabilitation of muscular and soft tissue injury.

Dogs suffer similar debilitating aches and pains as we do, through injury, illness, the effects of everyday life, stress and old age. Just like us they can benefit profoundly from massage therapy.

After meeting Natalie Lenton, leading innovator in canine massage therapy, and founder of both the Canine Massage Therapy Centre and Canine Massage Guild, I knew this was the perfect opportunity to combine my passion for holistic health and love of dogs.

I have been a volunteer for a number of years at a local dog rescue centre and animal sanctuary.

Rescue dogs hold a special place in my heart, and my volunteer work has provided me with valuable experience of communicating and handling dogs, particularly those that are nervous or fearful of strangers.

My Training

I trained for 2 years with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre. The programme is externally accredited by LANTRA, which is recognised by the regulatory bodies Ofqual, Scottish Qualifications Authority and Qualification Wales.

As a result I have completed over 1200 hours of study, covering canine anatomy and physiology, and more than 60 massage techniques using 4 disciplines of massage.

I specialise in deep tissue massage, sports massage, Swedish massage and myofascial release. I am also trained to use the pioneering Lenton Method®, a clinically tested approach which includes a unique set of advanced techniques designed to treat muscular injuries and reduce chronic pain.

More information on the Lenton Method is here.

My Professional Practice

The Canine Massage Guild is the professional association of Canine Massage Therapists.

As a Canine Massage Guild member, I commit to:

      • a strict Code of Practice
      • following Best Practice Principles – if your dog shows no sign of improvement after 3 treatments, I will refer back to their Vet
      • completing a minimum of 25 hours Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year to further develop my skills
      • submitting written reports on your dog’s progress post treatment, to their Vet, to ensure continuity of care
      • holding professional indemnity and public liability insurance

My Professional Practice

The Canine Massage Guild is the professional association of Canine Massage Therapists.

As a Canine Massage Guild member, I commit to:

      • a strict Code of Practice
      • following Best Practice Principles – if your dog shows no sign of improvement after 3 treatments, I will refer back to their Vet
      • completing a minimum of 25 hours Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year to further develop my skills
      • submitting written reports on your dog’s progress post treatment, to their Vet, to ensure continuity of care
      • holding professional indemnity and public liability insurance

My Approach

I believe every dog is unique. Establishing trust and good communication with your dog is my highest priority.

I respect the different needs of each dog and therefore every treatment is tailored for them and no treatment session is the same.

My goal is to help enhance your dog’s overall wellbeing and quality of life, by reducing pain, and improving their mobility. It is a privilege to provide a service which makes a real difference to the dogs I work with.