Pawsitive Kneads, LLC specializes in integrative massage therapy for dogs and is located in Columbus, Ohio. Marcy Wright, the owner, received her certification in canine massage from
Integrated Touch Therapy, Inc. She is also certified in Reiki Level 1 and canine first aid. Her education is continued through seminars and classes. She volunteers her services to non profit animal organizations and does speaking engagements and seminars on canine massage.
Marcy is an active member of the
German Shepherd Dog Club of Central Ohio where she trains her own dogs and assists in teaching rally and obedience classes. She is also a member and trains at
Columbus All Breed Training Club and
Dogwood Agility. She performs with her dogs in rally, obedience, agility and confirmation events. Marcy volunteers her services and does pet therapy with her dogs.
For scheduling and information or to receive a list of the events we attend, please contact us at
614-764-1488 or send us an email at
info@pawsitivekneads.net.
Massage helps your dog achieve and maintain body health and wellness.
Just like people, dogs can experience bumps, bruises, injuries or trauma. Look for the signs. A lack of willingness or resistance to move in a certain direction can signal that your pet has muscular discomfort. Tight or painful muscles in your dogs can also produce unwanted behavior.
Proper massage techniques can remove pain and muscle spasms. Massage can help the arthritic, the athletic, the weekend warrior and the hyperactive dog. Through the use of passive touch, effleurage, kneading, stretching and other techniques, muscle stiffness and inflexibility can be lessened.
With massage, the effects of the conditioning process for competition, the competition itself and recovery from illness, injury and surgery can be altered or eliminated.
Massage is defined as any systematic form of touch which has been found to give comfort and promote good health. Depending on the technique used, the after effect can be one of relaxation or excitability.
At Pawsitive Kneads, LLC, we welcome working with the veterinary community. The team approach of owner/caretaker, trainer, veterinarian and therapist is always my preference.
The benefits of dog massage can be physical, mental and emotional.
- Massage is muscular in scope as well as energetic.
- Massage relaxes the body, reduces mental stress and anxiety and calms the nervous system.
- Massage reduces the heart rate and respiration which can induce mental relaxation.
- The stretching of connective tissues improves flexibility and range of motion of the joints.
- Massage helps an older or injured dog maintain posture and balance.
- Massage can release endorphins, speed recovery from injury or illness and reduce swelling and scarring.
- Massage can promote a feeling of well being and improve concentration by reducing pain distractions.
- Massage can help a shy or an abused animal develop a new level of calm and trust.
- Massage increases circulation of the blood causing better distribution of oxygen and nutrients. Wastes and toxins are then more efficiently released from the body.
- "It was so kind of you to come and share your skills with attendees and their dogs. What a great contribution you made, and Kids "n' Canines appreciates the donations you generated for us."
- "I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful job you did on my little girl [Erin]. She never ran better and on Monday she is usually very sore but not this time. So your touch was magic and believe me it was worth every penny."
- "Megan was one relaxed dog when she got home." [After a full general relaxation massage]
- "Thanks for setting up your massage station; the pre-event massage continues to make such a difference in Tryst's focus, and this has been the first trial in a long time that Megan hasn't refused the A-frame."
- " For those of you who have been to trials when Spirit has been so annoying and barking in his crate. Well after his massage on Sat. he was quiet in his crate. That was less stressful on me."
Brief Case Studies
- When Marcy first started seeing Emma, an 11 year old dog, she was extremely stiff and lacked stability when walking, stumbling quite frequently. Emma also had not been eating well and was losing weight. It seemed that each time Emma received a massage, she had a heartier appetite. Through teaching the owner some techniques to use in between massage sessions, Emma is now much more stable, less stiff and is eating on a more regular basis.
- Marcy massages a 4 year old GSD with spinal deformities that impinge on the spinal cord causing rear-end instability and a hitch in the stride. With weekly massages the dog is able to remain comfortable, have greater stablility, a less notable hitch, take walks, and can run and play ball. When he goes longer than 10 days between massage sessions all of his symptoms become more pronounced, leaving no doubt about the wonderful effects that the massages have on him.
- General Relaxation Massage
- Range of Motion
- Post Surgical Massage can reduce the effects of anesthetics, reduce pain and speed the healing process.
- Massage for Aging is designed to generally balance muscles and enhance circulation and immune system function.
- Sports Massage is designed to release toxins and increase circulation. The two types are:
- Pre-Event Massage is quick, light and prepares the tissues for competition.
- Post-Event Massage reduces the toxins and therefore discomfort that may follow competition.
Disclaimer: Massage does not take the place of veterinary medicine. Consult your veterinarian for specific questions about your pet's health or diagnosis.
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