Sprockett's Doggy Day Camp is pleased to offer Canine Massage to our dog community.
Canine Massage has proven to have many benefits to our dogs just like it does to us.
Massage is not meant to be a replacement to any veterinary treatment but is meant to help compliment it.
Feel free to contact Candace about any questions you may have via EMAIL.
Massage Potential Benefits
- Increase oxygenation and circulation to the bodies cell
- Increased range of motion and mobility
- Restores muscle tone and helps prevent muscle atrophy
- Decreases stiffness and pain
- Relaxation, which can help with certain behavioral issues
- Helps remove toxins from the body
Conditions that can benefit from a massage
- Aging/inactivity
- Arthritis
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- Sports injuries
- Post surgical
- Behavioral (anxiety and fear)
- Hospice care
- Orthopedic (Hip dysplasia)
Massages can be preformed on dogs 8 weeks of age right into their golden years.
Techniques used
- Swedish massage
- Reflexology
Canine Massage Therapist
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Candace has worked in almost every animal related job, including volunteering at the Winnipeg humane society, dog daycare, vet assistant and K9 massage therapist at a respected veterinary clinic.
Candace found her passion at the vet clinic educating dog owners about the well being of all animals. This encouraged her to investigate the field of canine massage and animal nutrition. While at the veterinary clinic, Candace graduated from Tree Tops Certified Canine Massage Program where she became proficient in Swedish Massage and Reflexology.
Massage Program
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- Clients must be current for Rabies, Distemper and Parovirus. It is strongly reccomended dogs are also vaccinated for Bordetella
- Dogs coats must be dry and matt free.
- Treatments cannot be performed 2 days in a row.
- Free assessment to create a treatment plan
- Candace can perform the massages at either location by appointment or if your pet is unable to travel, can do in home treatment. Contact Candace to find out more.
Our Massage Rates are listed BELOW.
Testimonials
March 23, 2017
We just want to say. We have taken two dogs to Candace both dogs are and were in their teen years We found that after a massage from Candace both dogs were jumping, walking and running easier. It did and has improved the quality of there lives. We have and will continue to recommend Candace for the care and massage she will give to anyone's pet.
Debbie Ogden & Anne Sandfuchs
March 21, 2017
Just a short note to tell you how much we appreciate what you have done for our little Harley. After she was attacked by the German Shepard she was very nervous and although the vet gave her a clean bill of health (other than it would take a while for the pain to subside in her back) you worked wonders on her. She did not want to play and was hiding behind the couch to avoid the other dogs. After the 3 months of weekly treatments with you we saw a significant improvement in both her movement and her nervousness. In fact Harley has never been so relaxed. She is back playing with the other dogs and getting into trouble at times. It's so good to have our Harley back feeling good. Thank you so much for all your work and professionalism
Roberta B, Winnipeg
March, 2017
As you know, Lily our 13-year-old Lab mix was diagnosed last year with osteoarthritis in her hips and knees. She was unable to get up without help and she seemed to be having difficulty walking at times. We knew she was in pain and could see the look of worry in her brown eyes. The medication provided by the veterinary helped a little we wanted to do more. After a couple months of treatments she started to jump on the bed again.
She hadn't done this in years. We are also ensuring that we keep our Lily trim with good nutrition and taking her on shorter more frequent walks as you suggested. I know we want to continue the treatments for awhile as we have seen such a great improvement. Lily would also miss her visits to you.
Joni T, Winnipeg
Massage Pricing/ Promotions/ Discounts
Initial Assessment Appointment - FREE
Dogs (6 months or older)
6 - 1 hour sessions (=$50/hr)
$300.00
10 - 1 hour sessions (=$45/hr)
$450.00
6 - 30 mins sessions (=$37.50/30 mins)
$225.00
10 - 30 mins sessions (=$33.75/30 mins)
$337.50
Puppies (less than 6 months old)
6 - 30mins sessions (=$25/30 mins)
$150.00
10 - 30 min sessions (=$22.50/30 mins)
$225.00
Current Promotions*
Get 30% off your 1st Canine Massage
Book 2 or more Canine Massage sessions in a week and receive 20% off all massage sessions within 7 days of each other.
Discounts*
Working Dogs 30% off your Canine Massage sessions.
(Working dogs are classified as K9 Officers, Seeing Eye Dogs, Registered therapy dogs, livestock guardians and herding dogs. Proof must be shown at the Assessment Appointment to receive discount)
*only 1 promotion or discount can be used per session
All Canine Massage prices subject to GST
23. MEDICAL MASSAGE
What it is
1. The manipulation of soft tissues in order to generate a change in texture, mobility, blood flow and lymphatic drainage; and to provide relief from stress, anxiety and pain.
Mode of action
2. The pressure generated by massage strokes generates changes in various measurable physiological phenomena on tissue and cellular levels, within the chain of electrochemical reactions in the local area of massage, as well as in the organism as a whole.[
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3. Tissue effects: Collagen deformation releases fascia restrictions and improves regional blood flow. Direct pressure releases myofascial trigger points in affected and compensatory muscle groups. Soft, stroking massage techniques mobilize oedema and lymphatic fluid.
4. Cellular effects: When direct mechanical pressure is applied, the signal is rapidly transferred from the cell surface receptors to distinct structures in the cell and nucleus, including ion channels, nuclear pores, nucleoli, chromosomes, and perhaps even individual genes, independent of ongoing chemical signaling mechanisms.[
166] Furthermore, mechanical stimuli (massage or soft tissue mobilization) have been shown to stimulate healing through fibroblast function and recruitment.[
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5. Homeostatic effects: A reduction in stress hormones and an increase in endorphins, serotonin, norepinepherine results from massage and tissue mobilization.[
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source:
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association - GUIDELINES FOR RECOGNITION, ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF PAIN SECTION 2: PAIN MANAGEMENT
