Greyt Touch - Canine Massage Therapy

18/07/2025

Some highlights of my CCRP training at University of Tennessee,, more to follow 🐶🐕🐩🐴🐎🦄 VAHL - Veterinary academy of higher learning

01/07/2025

Awww I'm so humbled to be acknowledged in this post 🥰 Greyhounds As Pets NZ transformed our lives so much by pairing us up with our beloved Dolly (Jestun Swan) who totally transformed my life & career ❤️ the most amazing breed & incredible community - I love being able to help in anyway I can. Thank you for the greyt work you do in finding furever homes these beautiful retired athletes & your endless support to all of us who adopt the houndies 🐾🥰🐾 looking forward to helping even more houndies & their families when I return from overseas in a few weeks after completing my CCRP in-person canine rehab/physio training 🏋‍♀️ 👋 If anyone is interested in adopting, fostering volunteering or donating, please check out their website: https://greyhoundsaspets.org.nz/

Gratitude Monday 💚

This week, we’re giving a very special shout-out to one of our longest-standing and most passionate supporters—a true twin soul in the adoration of greyhounds: Mary-Anne Smith.

Mary-Anne is a human with healing hands and a greyhound-sized heart. A community builder. Someone who leads with the question, “How can I help?”—and means it.

This year, Mary-Anne has added another layer to her incredible support of GAP by teaming up with our Greyt Stuff Manager, Christine Flatley, to create a series of tip-filled videos for the greyhound community. These videos are packed with helpful advice for anyone living life with a houndy—and are just the latest example of her generosity.

On top of this new endeavour, Mary-Anne continues to support our adoptable houndys with care and kindness through her massage practice. She donates her time, her skill, and her heart to greyhounds in need and always champions the work that all of the rehoming agencies do.

Mary-Anne, you truly are someone who puts greyhounds first—and we are endlessly grateful for everything you do. We know every greyhound who has felt your healing touch feels the same. 💚

🎥 Want to check out Mary-Anne’s videos? Head over to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

22/06/2025

☃️Furbabies feeling a little ouchie & slower with the icey weather? Come along and join us for an fun interactive hands-on 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
✅ ️𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿, 𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲. 𝟱-𝟳𝗽𝗺 | 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗮 and gain some practical tips on how to keep them happy & comfy this winter. Puppy cuddles included!
🐶 Bring your furbabies and their comfy mat on the evening
📍 See details below for this free evening ⬇️

Petdirect Takapuna

22/06/2025

🌞✨️What adventures did you enjoy this Matariki weekend with your furbabies, family & friends? We had a lovely time with Dolly, David & JoJo (our homestay girlie) spending time with friends enjoying puppachino's at Bark and Brew Cafe in between seeing many gorgeous furbabies for their Winter Wellness treatment sessions before I head off overseas to do my CCRP in-person lab days soon. Drop you fav Matariki celebrations photo in the comments below 🥰 this is us at sunrise at 7am ✨️🌞🌊❄️☃️ such a gorgeous way to start celebrate the new year & Winter Soltice
www.GreytTouch.co.nz

18/06/2025

Taking your pets on an adventure for the Matariki long weekend? Stock up your Pet 1st Aid Kit with these. Also bookmark & share the bandaging techniques below 🩺🧻🩹✂️🐾🐾 www.GreytTouch.co.nz

14/06/2025

🩺🩼 Winston and his Mum's matching brace! Winston's rehab journey is an incredible one and now his lovely Mum is on a similar journey having snapped her achilles tendon... 😱 As a mobile vet nurse professional, I love being able to support both Winston and his Mum during our regular inhome sessions. On a weekly basis I help exercise Winston in his fancy Orthotic from Pawthotics NZ. Winston was born with an ALD congenital deformity resulting in 1 leg shorter than the other. A couple of months ago, wild teenager Winston tore his cruciate in his "good leg" and had a successful TPLO done, followed by months of rehab with Animal Rehabilitation Vet , myself and the amazing team at K9 Aqua Ltd.

🏆 It certainly takes a village and Winston's mum is amazing at applying a multi-modal team approach in Winston's life-long care.

💕Wishing Winston's Mum a steady recovery!! Winston is greyt at giving his Mum loads of TLC and moral support!

www.GreytTouch.co.nz

13/06/2025

⏰️ Counting down to the big trip overseas to attend the CCRP hands-on lab days at University of Tennessee, hosted by the legendary Dr Darryl Millis and Dr David Levine - pioneers and leading professionals in animal physical rehabilitation. I'm beyond excited to be coached in-person and learning from the very best in the world 🤸‍♀️🐾🐾 VAHL - Veterinary academy of higher learning University of Tennessee, Knoxville

🎓 WHAT IS THE CCRP? It's the Gold Standard of Physical Rehabilitation and the world's most established university-based certification in canine rehabilitation - designed & delivered by the University of Tennessee & VAHL

A message from : "We highly appreciate the commitment and teamwork of CCRP founders Darryl Millis and David Levine! Since the very beginning, they have worked side by side as a team, bringing vital knowledge and expertise to the world of veterinary rehabilitation.

Our CCRP program is open to a diverse group of professionals*. We are excited to include Veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians/Nurses, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and even students actively pursuing these professions. This inclusive approach, which allows a broader range of professionals to participate, is a testament to our commitment to advancing veterinary care and rehabilitation across the board. (*Requirememts vary in some European countries)

A big thank you to the whole team for their continued dedication and for making this knowledge accessible to so many!"

☎️ If you'd like any information about the CCRP, CCFT or CERP or are considering signing up, here's the link: https://utvetrehab.com/
Don't forget to enter the coupon discount code: Mary-A-50

11/06/2025

🌈 It's been a very heartsore weekend and start to the week with 2 families having to farewell their beloved fur babies... Legendary 17yr Charlie crossed the rainbow bridge over the weekend, and sadly another family laid their precious Dachshunds to rest: courageous Rambo, just shy of his 17th birthday and gorgeous 13.5yr Poppi 💔

It was an absolute honour to be able to help keep them comfortable in their golden years and provide integrative care to them over the past 3 years. Their families have been incredible in the care they provided, hence these family members reaching these incredible milestones despite a couple of speed bumps and curve balls along the way...

Visiting Charlie, Rambo and Poppi in their respective homes during their treatment sessions, a deep bond has been created with them and their lovely families. Their loss is deeply felt... Forever cherished, you will always remain close to our hearts ❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾

28/05/2025

🦮 Correct harness selection & fitting is critical in maintaining your furbaby's joints, tendons and ligaments📣 I've shared a couple of important factors to consider in this video clip
✅️Always ensure the harness does not restrict their range of motion! If you need a hand in assessing your current dog harness, or thinking of getting one, feel free to contact me to double check if your harness is potentially harming your dog, or whether it's giving your dog the best range of motion possible on their walks & runs 🐾🐾 www.GreytTouch.co.nz
💕Huge Thanks to Sai Gregory and handsome James (For You Page) for being such greyt models

23/05/2025

Happy FRI-YAY from our Homestay boy Lenny & snooty hostess Dolly 🤸‍♀️💃🥳🕺🤸‍♀️ www.GreytTouch.co.nz

10/05/2025

🌞It's been a greyt week helping many furbabies, especially with temps dropping to an icey chill ❄️ arthritic joints stiffning and feeling sore - my mobile in-home visits are a fantastic opportunity to help families identify some useful and easy home modifications to make it a little more comfortable for their older family members, while their pets receive therapeutic massage, PEMF and Vetcare Photizo Red Light Therapy.
👋I also customise 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 and show pet parents a series of gentle exercises, massage techniques and passive range of motion to keep those stiff joints moving.

☎️ Contact Mary-Anne Smith (RVN, DipVN) , a registered Vet Nurse and Canine Massage Therapist to see how I can help. www.GreytTouch.co.nz

𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘, PEMF & PBM RED LIGHT THERAPY:
✅ Eases arthritis
🐾 Reduces inflammation & pain
✅ Improves circulation
🐾 Boosts immune system
✅ Supports injury and post-surgery recovery
🐾 Reduces anxiety

10/05/2025

💕Lots of love and cuddles from Dolly & Soda to all the Mum's, Dog Mum's & Mama Dogs on Mother's Day 💕🐶 www.GreytTouch.co.nz