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Mission

Uniting knowledge and devotion to create the ideal massage therapy for canines.

 
Welcome to In Touch Canine Therapeutic Massage & Reiki

In Touch Canine Therapeutic Massage & Reiki began a few years ago in the Tri-Lakes area through the interest and dedication of Deborah Black in caring for dogs from a therapeutic standpoint. As more and more people availed themselves of her services, what was initially a volunteer effort became a full fledged business.

Today Deborah provides canine therapy in the Greater Pikes Peak Region ranging from Colorado Springs as far north as Denver. Learn more...

 
Big Dogs Huge Paws, Inc. Blogspot

The following blog article was posted recently on the website of Big Dogs Huge Paws, Inc. It is reproduced here with permission.

Here at BDHPI we always continue to be surprised by people's generosity. Debbie Black, of In Touch Canine Care, is one of those people.

Debbie is a Canine Massage Therapist and contacted BDHPI a few months ago offering to massage our foster dogs for free! So far she has worked on a few of our seniors- Frisco, Grand Daddy and now she can add Lily to her list.

As you can see from the picture, Lily was in heaven. She was wiggling around showing Debbie all of the spots she wanted her to work on! After Debbie left, Lily got her monkey toy and snuggled into her dog bed for a long snooze. When my husband got home from work he asked why Lilly seemed so relaxed, not knowing she had even had a massage!

Thanks Debbie for your generous offer! Lily can't wait for her next session!
 

Emotional Distress in Canines

Your dog can, at times experience emotional distress not unlike that which we as people experience. In these instances massage therapy can help to relieve these stressors. Here are some of the conditions that can afflict canines emotionally:

  • Depression
  • Fear
  • Anxiety (separation)
  • Grieving
  • Shyness
  • Aggression
  • Change of living environment (new baby, divorce, death, new home)

Therapeutic Massage for Canines

The physiological effects of canine massage include the following:

  • Improved blood circulation
  • Endorphin release
  • Increased toxin excretion
  • Increase lymph movement
  • Relaxation and tension relief
  • Improves muscle health by relaxing tight muscles, reducing inflammation and reducing buildup of scar tissue
  • Reduced stiffness helping to restore mobility to injured areas
  • Injury prevention by increasing range of motion and enhancing muscle tone
  • Improved athletic performance and endurance
  • Posture maintenance and balance
  • Improving mental focus and attitude
  • Healthy skin and coat promotion by distributing natural oils.

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Disclaimer

Please note that Massage and Reiki are a cooperative modality to western medicine. They should NEVER be substituted for veterinary care.