The Balanced Dog — Massage therapist in Christchurch, E9
Phone+64272657648
Websitebalanceddog.co.nz
Kathleen is a canine massage therapist based in Christchurch, Canterbury, operating a mobile practice called The Balanced Dog. She offers massage, rehabilitation, and fitness training for dogs, focusing on a Fear Free approach to manage fear, anxiety, and stress during sessions. Kathleen combines her background in environmental science with qualifications in canine massage, fitness, and rehabilitation. Her services aim to improve dogs' quality of life, whether they are recovering from injury or surgery, managing old age, anxiety, or other conditions. She also provides workshops and online courses, such as one for greyhound massage and stretching. Kathleen's practice emphasizes complementary care, including acupressure massage, laser therapy, trigger point therapy, PEMF, tuning fork therapy, and exercise. Clients are required to provide veterinary records as a starting point for developing a care plan that may also consider lifestyle, diet, and supplements. Kathleen has been in professional practice since 2003.
Best for
- Dogs recovering from injury or surgery
- Senior dogs with mobility issues
- Dogs experiencing anxiety or stress
- Owners seeking complementary care options
| Key services | Canine massage therapy, Canine rehabilitation, Canine fitness training, Laser therapy, Mobility exercises, Workshops |
| Tags | dog massage, canine rehabilitation, fear free, mobile practice, christchurch, canterbury, dog fitness, laser therapy, acupressure, dog health |
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