My name is Jo and I have been a qualified fitness instructor and human massage therapist for since 2000. In 2017 I shifted my learning to canines after my own dog suffered a serious injury whilst out on a walk. I studied with The Canine Massage Therapy Centre for two years and achieved my clinical canine massage practitioner status. I studied Anatomy and Physiology, Deep Tissue, Remedial Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Direct and Indirect Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Facilitation, Lymphatic Drainage and the Lenton Method® The Lenton Method® is a set of protocols that have been clinically trialled by Winchester and Sparsholt Universities resulting in the finding that over 95% of dogs responded positively to treatments.
A link to the clinical trials, published in Vet Record can be found here:
I have continued to learn and study and I also complete continued professional development CPD each year with different teaching providers so that I can help people and their canine companions be the best that they can be, both physically and mentally.
I am also a certified Canine Core Conditioning Coach with the Canine Conditioning Academy CCA. The CCA provides a scientifically, research based, scientifically proven exercise and stretching program that develops the core strength of a dog. The CCA concentrate on correct form which is an essential part of any training program in order to achieve correct function. The program involves training your dogs balance, coordination, flexibility and strength which improves performance in all walks of life.
My training has resulted in the below certifications so far:
- Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner
- Diploma in Canine Nutrition
- Diploma in Canine Behaviour
- First Aid – Canine and Human including homeopathic remedies
- Human and Veterinary Low Level Laser Therapy including Laser Acupuncture – the stimulation of acupuncture points with laser.
- Canine Core Conditioning Coach
- Canine Kinesiology Taping- Dr Solange Mikail
- Small Animal Rehabilitation
I am a member of the Canine Massage Guild, a certified Canine Core Conditioning Coach and a member of The International Association of Animal Therapists IAAT, my credentials can be checked with each of these professional bodies.