Claire lives in South Bristol and is owned by two beautiful, if slightly mad, English Springer Spaniels and a cat.
Claire has undertaken 3 years of training beginning with a level 3 qualification in Canine Anatomy and Physiology and followed by the 2 year Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner programme which is an externally accredited programme with LANTRA and taught by Natalie Lenton.
As a Guild practitioner Claire uses the trademarked Lenton Method together with 4 disciplines of massage - Swedish, sports, deep tissue and myofascial release - which cover over 50 techniques to make up an incredibly full toolbox with which to gain the best outcome for your dog.
The Lenton method has been trialled by 2 universities in the worlds first clinical trials on canine massage (University Centre Sparsholt and Winchester University) and the Winchester University have now published the first paper of its kind about the effects of clinical massage on dogs - you can read about it here.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) means that Claire’s skills are constantly reviewed, assessed and broadened with on-going training as a Practitioner.
Claire provides a mobile service in and around Bristol helping to rehabilitate dogs from muscular/soft tissue injuries, support orthopaedic conditions and keep her clients in the best shape possible so that they can get the most out of sporting activities, working life, gradual ageing and life in general.
Claire is fully insured and is a proud member of the Canine Massage Guild.
“I love my dogs, I love other people’s dogs and I especially love that I have the tools to potentially make their lives more comfortable.”
“Reuben's mood significantly lifted after his first treatment and he has been happier in himself (after recently losing a life-long companion) as well as being more energetic on walks and around the house. Highly recommend this!”
— Michelle: owner