Who Am I & Why Do I Practice Canine & Equine Sports Massage?

I am a fully qualified Canine & Equine Sports Massage Therapist and graduated with a distinction in both from The College of Animal Physiotherapy. I am a member of the International Association of Animal Therapists and based in the North West of England.

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My motivation to become a canine and equine massage therapist came from my passion for animals. I always wanted to do something to help and bring the best out of them. Their welfare has always been of upmost importance to me, hence why I began this journey.

 

My whole life has revolved around animals. I always had dogs growing up, and eventually found horses and started to loan ponies and work as a groom. I bought my first horse when I was 21, an ex-racehorse called Cassie. I have seen first-hand the pressure put upon our animals in any discipline or job and seen how we can help them overcome the stresses with massage and rehabilitation. I have also shown Border Terriers and Parson Russell Terriers. All of this has led me to study Veterinary Physiotherapy, which I am currently studying now.

 

Why Animal Sports Massage?

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Every horse and dog are an athlete, no matter what their discipline is. Human athletes often have sports massage to increase their performance, decrease stress, increase joint mobility etc. Palpation and Massage is used to find issues and resolve them before they become bigger problems in animals. Massage increases circulation, delivering fresh blood and nutrients to tissues, and also helps loosen tight and spasmed muscles. Addressing muscle issues in their initial phases prevents more serious injuries. Benefits of Massage: Reduce muscle stiffness and soreness, reduce muscle swelling, increase flexibility, range of motion and stride length, relax muscle spasms, reduce toxin build-up, increase suppleness, relaxation and stress relief, aid recovery, increase performance.    

                           

 

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DISCLOSURE: 
I, Lucy Deveney am a Registered Canine & Equine Massage Sports Therapist. I work within my duty of care at all times. I have been trained to assess, detect, and treat muscles and muscular related conditions. I am not a veterinary surgeon and I will always recommend that a horse be referred back to its vet should I deem this necessary if its condition is outside any area of my professional field.