About
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Happy Hounds and Horses is owned by Helga Karisch, a Washington state licensed and board-certified equine and canine massage therapist.
Massage therapy is a gentle, non-invasive, touch-based modality that will enhance the quality of your dog's day-to-day life in different ways and is complementary to other treatments that your dog may be receiving. Massage therapy is not a substitute for veterinary care but we work closely with your veterinarian to tailor the optimal approach for your dog, especially in cases of rehabilitation. |
Where can massage therapy help?
Massage works with all your dog's bodily systems in a gentle way that aims to restore balance. Those systems include:
Massage works with all your dog's bodily systems in a gentle way that aims to restore balance. Those systems include:
- the muscular system and joints to ensure optimal function and tonicity the lymphatic system to help with immune support
- the circulatory system to help with oxygen and nutrient transport
- the respiratory system
- the digestive system
- the integumentary system
- the nervous system
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In addition to working with the body, massage therapy can also influence the emotional state of your animal. Focused and intentional touch, as provided by massage therapy, gives your dog both physical and emotional stimulation. This is especially important in rehabilitation cases where mobility might be limited during recovery.
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