Testimonials & photos
Lavander the JRT - November 2007
Lavander is a hyperactive Jack Russell that has more spunk than can be handled at times. Her owner, Diana, came to us to help treat her hyperactivity and liver problems. We first treated the hyperactivity passively with the Bach Flower Remedy - Vervain. Here's the story from Diana's point of view:
"Dear Zoe,
Just wanted to let you know that the Bach flower remedy (vervain) you recommended worked really great for Lavander. She's always had a nervous disposition and it's been quite a challenge getting her to stay calm whenever friends come over or even when strangers stand outside our flat in the corridor. She tends to go into a barking, jumping frenzy that can be quite uncontrollable.
After about a month on the vervain, she's been much calmer. She's still got the tenacious terrier personality but without the paranoid nervousness that used to go with it. A friend whom she has bitten out of nervousness before came to visit a couple days ago and she registered his presence and greeted him without a show of extreme submission or fearful aggression. Her pet food was delivered without a fuss too!
So after 10 years of trying to help her deal with the nervousness, the one thing which has worked quite well is the Bach remedy. Thanks for your recommendation!" - Diana
Photos of Lavander to follow soon! =)
Spiffy the Fox Terrier - October 2007
Spiffy gets to go to day boarding regularly at the Kampus where we are located. Being a fox terrier, he has a penchant of high spurts of energy and loves to play rough and run about. He tends to limp his left front paw, especially after a long day of playing and even more so after back-to-back days of boarding and playing. Physiotherapy is done on his front paws with acupressure to help improve his weakened immune system. After just several days of therapy, Spiffy only limps ever so slightly.
"Spiffy is boisterous and plays to his heart's content whenever he goes to daycare. As a result, he will usually limp on his weaker front left paw the next day. But after going for a few therapy sessions, he doesn't really limp much now." - Spiffy's owner, Jasmine.
Jazze the Collie - September 2007
Jazze came to us as a nervous collie who had just changed owners and home. She would consistently walk and circles and avoid strangers and physical touch. She is treated with relaxation massage therapy and accupressure points to soothe and calm her mind.
She is also in the midst of being treated with Bach Flower Remedies - Aspen and Mimulus (4 drops in water, 3 times a day). The results have been excellent and she now responds with more courage and does much less circling behaviour. It is now easier to perform massage therapy on her, even her limbs which she used to retract violently when touched.
Jazze is a happier and healthier dog now who is close to her new owner.
Monty the Pembroke Welsh Corgi - 26th April 2007 (ongoing treatment)
Monty is a sweet corgi who was having several health problems. The obvious issue was his weight - he was weighing in at about 25 to 26 kg (we are aiming and hoping it will reduce to at least 18kg). He is about 10 years old and has an enlarged spleen.
Monty was on 3 sessions of therapy a week so that his painful hind legs and sensitive belly area could be intensively addressed. He has been improving well and his loving owner happily announced that Monty climb steps recently, something he hasn't been doing for a long while. The therapy is proving useful and meaningful for Monty as his legs regain their mobility and his belly area reduces in heat and is no longer sensitive. It took him only about 2 and a half weeks to show good progress.
It is our hope that he will live a long and healthy life. We have since reduced his sessions to twice a week and will continue monitoring his improvement and progress. Yay for Monty!
Herbie the Golden Retriever - 8th March 2007
Herbie is a senior golden retriever. His age is estimated to be close to 7 years, which is about 40 to 50 man years. He is one of the sweetest goldens I know and has a fantastic temperament. His owner, Sharon, adopted him and has been taking excellent care of his health and welfare. She even gives him glucosamine supplements as a preventive against hip dysplasia and other skeletal problems that large dogs tend to suffer as they grow older.
On the day of the massage, Herbie took to the manipulations, stretching, pressing, etc. very well. His energy and flexibility were good. His teeth though a little worn were in good shape for a senior dog. From the photographs you can see how much he enjoyed the massage and physical touch of acupressure points.
Dog's like Herbie, who are borderline senior and in good health, will benefit from professional massage because of the increase in circulation that it brings to their aging bodies. Massage also aids in keeping the joints limber and healthy. This is a complementary and holistic treatment that requires no medication and will raise their level of wellbeing.
I am glad that Herbie thoroughly enjoyed the session and that Benny made a new friend. You can find more details on the two following blog links:
http://bennyxobile.blogspot.com/2007/03/my-attempt-at-massaging.html
http://herbiegr.blogspot.com/2007/03/pawsitively-divine.html
