Edinburgh Clinical Canine Massage

23/10/2025

🌟🌟🌟Exciting Offer🌟🌟🌟

Have you heard about Canine Conditioning, and want to find out more, without committing to a 6 week course?

Join us for a 90 minute taster session in November or December. 🐶

What is Canine Conditioning?

It’s a science-based exercise programme, designed to improve your dogs strength, flexibility, and balance. Think personal training for your dog! 💪🏼🐕

For more info: https://www.clinicalcaninemassage.com/

Spaces are limited, drop us a message today to ensure you don’t miss out.🐾🐾

18/10/2025

🌟 This is an amazing opportunity to participate in a free massage master class run by a true expert in the field 🌟

I’d recommend joining the call early to avoid missing out, as I suspect this one will fill up very quickly!

✨Announcing another guest speaker for next week!!✨ 🐾 Online Mini Massage Masterclass – Live with Natalie Lenton
Join canine. massage expert Natalie Lenton on
Wednesday 22nd October at 7pm (UK) for a 75-minute interactive Zoom workshop where you’ll learn how to gently connect with your dog through safe, soothing massage techniques.

In this relaxed, hands-on session, Natalie will guide you step-by-step through three foundational techniques designed to help your dog unwind while helping you understand their body, assess for areas of tension, and deepen your bond.

As she demonstrates with her own dogs you will see the various biomechanical positions the dogs present, so that you will have options to try out and how to work WITH your dog rather than ON your dog. They don't need to lie down, just be present with you and you with them.

You’ll work with your own dog in real time as she demonstrates the techniques and discusses their physiological and psychological benefits while encouraging you and your dog to join in. She shares insights from over 20 years in canine massage therapy, and shows you how mindful touch can improve awareness, trust, and relaxation.

Quite often these foundational techniques are taught incorrectly but with Natalie you can be assured to get it right first, time every time!

We look forward to seeing you and your dog there!

📅 Wednesday 22nd October | 7pm (UK)
💻 Live via Zoom | 75 minutes

NO NEED TO REGISTER! Just turn up! Room open 10 minutes before. 7pm-8.15pm - 75 minutes

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Natalie is a master canine massage therapy trainer. She established the Canine Massage Therapy Centre in 2006 and in 2011 founded the worlds largest association of canine massage therapists the Canine Massage Guild. Her method, the Lenton Method of neuromyofascial release has been clinically trialled by Wi******er University and published in the Vet Record by the British Veterinary Association. She wrote and delivered the 2 Year Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme which has recently become a Level 5 OFQUAL regulated qualification. She trains in varied disciplines of massage including myofascial release both the direct and indirect approach, manual lymphatic drainage, faciliated stretching, neuromuscular facilitation, ventral aspect and visceral myofascial release for the canine , deep tissue, sports massage and swedish. She also trains workshop instructors to deliver the flagship 1 day self interest courses Beginners Guide to Canine Massage and Canine Massage for Agility and sport. She lives on the borders of Wales with Lyra & Pan her beloved dogs.

17/10/2025

🎉This is amazing news!🎉

The pet industry as a whole is hugely under regulated, making it massively important that pet owners know that whoever they are trusting to work with their dog is appropriately qualified, keeps up to date with their learning, and has ethical values.

The industry is changing and tightening up regulations and there will be a minimum level of qualification required to permit manual therapists to work with your pets.

That’s why I’m delighted to have trained with the amazing Natalie Lenton at the Canine Massage Therapy Centre.

My training will allow me to continue to help as many doggos as I can, for as long as I can! 🐶🥰

We're delighted to announce an exciting qualification development partnership with Natalie Lenton and the Canine Massage Therapy Centre Limited resulting in the creation of the GA Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Canine Massage.

This Ofqual regulated qualification sets a new benchmark for professional excellence in Canine massage therapy. It brings together advanced studies, in anatomy, pathology, and clinical techniques to manage soft tissue injuries and provide chronic pain management for orthopedic conditions like arthritis and others.

The qualification provides over 60 techniques in 4 disciplines of massage which includes sports massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue and myofascial release both the direct and indirect approach. On top of this, exclusive to the qualification is the Lenton Method of myofascial release, the only method of canine massage in the world backed by evidence based research as published in the Veterinary Record by the British Veterinary Association.

Combining Natalie and her teams extensive expertise from the last 15 years as an industry leader in the canine massage industry with Gatehouse Awards - Animal Care and Veterinary Science reputation for quality and innovation, this collaboration marks a major step forward in evidenced based canine therapy education.

For information please contact Natalie and the team at [email protected] or visit www.k9-massage.co.uk

Canine Massage Guild

15/10/2025

💕 Maisie Moo was super relaxed during her recent treatment…💕

… so relaxed that she didn’t pursue any side quests this week! 😮

Instead, she settled beautifully and stretched as I treated some uncomfortable knots that had accumulated in her back. 🥰

Well done Maisie… though I expect normal service to be resumed next time I see you! 🙈🐾🐶

15/10/2025

Our senior dogs are so very important. It was my own senior dog, Skye, that led me to canine massage. Seeing how much it helped her, made me want to help others. And, so I completed my training with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre

Have a read of this blog, to find out how massage could help your dog.

Appetite, Behaviour Changes, and How Massage Can HelpAs our loyal companions grow older, it’s only natural that we notice subtle changes in their behaviour. Maybe your once food-obsessed Labrador now sniffs at his dinner and walks away. Perhaps your usually sociable Spaniel seems quieter, sleeping...

14/10/2025

💕 This gorgeous girl is Abby 💕

Abby came to see me for a free muscular health check, a few months ago at K9 Active. During her check, Abby indicated that she had a sore, tight back. So, her amazing hoomum booked her in for massage. 🥰

I’m pleased to report that after 3 sessions, the tone of the soft tissue in Abby’s back is much improved. 🐾

And Abby agrees! After her second session, she celebrated with ‘zoomies’ in the garden, something she hasn’t done for a long time. She even initiated play with another dog while out and about! 🎉

Well done beautiful girl! 🌟🌟🌟

13/10/2025

🤓This article is a must read!🤓

If you’ve been to see my for a muscular health check over the weekend, you’ve probably heard me talking about the dangers of repetitive ball throwing. Take a look at this super informative article for more information, including some fun alternative games that your dog will love!. 🐾

The Hidden dangers of ball throwingThrowing, catching and retrieving balls and flying objects are the main and often daily activities of many dogs and their owners. Sadly, we are very rarely educated what consequences that kind of play has on physical and mental wellbeing of our dogs.Is ball catchin...

12/10/2025

☀️🐾Thank you to everyone that joined us for this morning’s walk in aid of Canine Muscular Health Awareness Month 🐾☀️

I like to think we make a perfectly formed group! We certainly turned some heads as we made our way through Beecraigs Country Park! 🐶🐶🐶

11/10/2025

🎉🐾 A massive thank you to K9 Active for hosting a day of free muscular health checks, in support of Muscular Health Awareness Month. 🐾🎉

And a huge thank you to everyone that came to see me with their doggos! 🥰🐶

As always, there may be the odd blooper in the below! 🙈

11/10/2025

🤔 Did you know I also offer Canine Conditioning virtually via Zoom? 🤔

Edith, and her fabulous hoomum (and fellow canine massage therapist), did! 🌟

So, do you want to improve your dog’s posture, core strength, balance, flexibility and overall fitness? But you’re not based in Edinburgh?

Don’t let the distance put you off! Get in touch today! 🐶🐾

I have enrolled Edith in Canine Conditioning with my fellow massage therapist friend Edinburgh Clinical Canine Massage. Edith is still loosey goosey in her hind limbs and I would like her to tighten up correctly as she goes through her teens.

After doing just 20 minutes of her exercises she is fast asleep 😴 It is amazing how much her proprioception, muscles, joints and brain have to work 😮

Dora fell asleep on my leg in sympathy 🙈

09/10/2025

🌟🌟🌟 I’m very excited for this! Well worth joining… 🌟🌟🌟

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Zoom Link Below!

We’re thrilled to reveal the first of our special guest speakers for Muscular Health Awareness Month! Join Natalie Lenton, the world’s leading expert in canine massage therapy, for her free talk:

🐾 "How to Spot Muscle Injury & Myofascial Dysfunction in Your Dog – FAST!"
🗓 Monday 13th October | 7pm | 1 hour

Perfect for both dog owners and canine professionals, this eye-opening session will help you understand the difference between muscular and fascial issues, recognise the early signs of injury, and learn what you can safely do at home — plus discover natural, effective ways to support your dog’s recovery.

Known for her down-to-earth, no-nonsense style (and her wicked sense of humour), Natalie doesn’t shy away from saying what needs to be said, so expect a frank, informative, and entertaining session!

All are welcome so please share this with your friends and colleagues ! No NEED TO REGISTER Just click the link to join in at 7pm on Monday 13th October
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