You have come to the place to learn about animal massage and bodywork. We are a community of animal care professionals coming together to promote the many benefits of massage and bodywork for animals, and to provide all animal lovers with valuable resources and inspiration. While the focus is massage and bodywork, your animal’s health, comfort, and wellness may also be enhanced with additional holistic therapies. You’ll find high-quality books and videos on massage and other animal health topics in our bookstore. Find animal care professionals near you, and meet other animal lovers, on the Animal Wellness Network.
Most every type of massage or bodywork that benefits human beings is also therapeutic for animals. Your animal may benefit from:Sports Massage, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, Structural Integration, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic Massage, and more. Find definitions for these and many more alternative health terms in our Glossary.
Massage and bodywork can contribute significantly to your animal’s ease of movement, health, and quality of life. In addition to reducing muscle soreness and providing well-deserved pampering, massage also
- Boosts the immune system
- Improves the quality and symmetry of movement
- Supports better joint health and function
- Promotes earlier detection of stresses and strains
- Stimulates circulation for greater health of all tissues
- Helps reduce risk, severity, and frequency of injuries
- Improves athletic agility and coordination
- Reduces the effects of stress
- Minimizes restrictions caused by old scar tissue
- Reduces or eliminates adhesions, knots, and other restrictions
- Improves skeletal alignment for more efficient movement
- Releases endorphins (natural pain killers)
- Lowers blood pressure
- Improves digestion
