Canine Massage and Bodywork

In-home canine massage and bodywork in the Wellington region.

Therapeutic functional massage and bodywork provides a number of benefits for your dog, in just the same way as it does for us humans!

Massage can help to: 

  • improve flexibility and range of motion,
  • reduce pain and inflammation,
  • improve nerve and muscle function, 
  • reduce muscle tension,
  • improve muscle tone,
  • reduce scarring and swelling,
  • improve circulation and lymphatic drainage
  • reduce stress and anxiety,
  • promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.

Canine massage is a safe and effective way to improve your dog's overall health and well-being. It is also a great way to help dogs who are sensitive to handling become more comfortable with the process in a non-invasive and relaxed manner. 

If you would like an in-home appointment at your place, these are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

If you have questions, or wish to discuss your dog's massage and bodywork needs, please email annie@yourwholedog.co.nz

Massage and Bodywork Appointment Bundle Options

Book Your Appointment

  • Option One - Single Session - $185

    A single 90-minute consultation covering

    • full health history,
    • nutrition and weight management,
    • daily life and activities,
    • goals,
    • home and lifestyle modifications if required,
    • gait and posture observations,
    • massage and/or exercises
    • PEMF and other bodywork modalities as appropriate

    Providing you with

    • a session report and personalised plan to get you started,
    • home and environmental management tips

    Individual 60-minute follow up appointments can be booked casually ($115), or as a multi-session pre-paid bundle.

  • Option Two - Three Sessions - $395

    An initial 90-minute consultation covering

    • full health history,
    • nutrition and weight management,
    • daily life and activities,
    • goals,
    • home and lifestyle modifications if required,
    • gait and posture observations,
    • massage and/or exercises
    • PEMF and other bodywork modalities as appropriate

    Providing you with

    • a session report and personalised plan
    • home and environmental management tips

    Followed by

    • two 60-minute follow up sessions to review progress and provide further support.

    Additional 60-minute follow up appointments can be booked casually ($115), or as a multi-session pre-paid bundle.

  • Option Three - Five Sessions - $630

    An initial 90-minute consultation covering

    • full health history,
    • nutrition and weight management,
    • daily life and activities,
    • goals,
    • home and lifestyle modifications if required,
    • gait and posture observations,
    • massage and/or exercises
    • PEMF and other bodywork modalities as appropriate

    Providing you with

    • a session report and personalised plan
    • home and environmental management tips

    Followed by

    • four 60-minute follow up sessions to review progress and provide further support.

    On-going coaching and support options available as single or multi-session pre-paid bundles.

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All charges are inclusive of GST, card processing fees, and travel within the Wellington region, as indicated on the map.

Outside of this area, travel charged at $1.10/km

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Acupressure, PEMF, cold LASER, and kinesiology taping are additional modalities that may complement your dog's bodywork appointments.

All massages are carried out on the floor, or wherever your dog is comfortable. I do not use a table. 

As a Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling certified dog trainer and massage therapist I work at your dog's pace to gain their trust and participation in the process. They are encouraged to take breaks if they need to, and then come back if/when they are ready. Because of this appointments may not stick exactly to time; some may run slightly shorter and some may go slightly over. 

I am a certified Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapist (CMFT); myo-manipulative is a fancy way of saying massage: 'myo-manipulative' means manually making changes to the muscle and 'functional therapy' is addressing dysfunctions in the body's ability to move optimally. 

Your Whole Dog

Cooperative care. Fitness. Enrichment. Massage.

Helping you make your dog's day better