Your First Shiatsu
WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR VISIT
Please allow an hour for the canine session with treatment time approx 30 minutes allowing your pooch to take some time out in between sections. We treat on the floor as this is more relaxing for your dog, home visits are an option if you have enough space. Please note you may be needed to become involved in the session and could be invited to join us on the floor.
As part of compliance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 we do have to gain a 'Consent to Treat' from your Vet, please download the form and accompanying letter for your vet to read, and bring the form along to your first session.
Please walk your dog as usual beforehand, if you know your dog to be of high energy/anxiety please ensure they have had thorough exercise prior to attending.
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Do not feed your dog for about an hour before and after the session. However, it is ok to bring small treats with you to give them throughout the session.
You will remain in the session at all times and help us to get to know your dog better.
We do not restrain or muzzle an animal so would appreciate that you remain in control of your dog's behaviour at all times.
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Post treatment, please do not give your dog a heavy meal straight away, they may drink more water than usual, want to go outside more, and may sleep more for the first 24 hours. This is normal, but if you have any concerns please contact your Practitioner .
If you have pet insurance, Shiatsu is potentially covered by Physical Therapy but this is at your discretion to discuss with your insurance company; however Shiatsu is in no way detrimental to your cover. If you are at all unsure please check. At this time over 95% of insurance companies do cover complementary therapies.
Shiatsu is a non-intrusive therapy and complies with the
Veterinary Surgeons act 1966.
For your peace of mind we want you to know that all CSA Members work Best Practice; this means that if they find an issue of concern that Shiatsu is not suitable for, you will be referred back to your vet or another therapy suggested that may be more suitable for them in order to attain the best results.
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Whichever way, you can be rest assured that as Shiatsu Practitioners we have the best interest of your dog and will be honest about what we can do and how we think you should proceed if Shiatsu isn't a suitable option.
Getting Owner & Dog comfortable
Acclimatising your dog, firstly to warm & relax the muscles and then to introduce Shiatsu Touch
Shiatsu Touch when the dog is in a comfortable & deeply relaxed state
Post Shiatsu Snooze!