Wellness Massage For Pets
Instructor: April Begosh from Healthy Pets N.H.
What is it?
Pet massage is a systematic approach to working with the soft tissues and energy fields of the body towards a desired physiological and psychological outcome.
Benefits
Meet April
Healthy Pets NH is owned and operated by April Begosh. April is a lifelong pet owner whose pets have included dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, birds, turtles and even snakes. She has lived with dogs for over 30 years and has spent time volunteering at a local dog rescue.
Licensed as a massage therapist since 1995, April has extensive experience working with both humans and animals to help manage a variety of issues, both physical and mental. She is also a certified Reiki II Practitioner.
April started Healthy Pets NH in 2009 with the aim of providing pet owners with training and education in emergency and wellness care for pets. She is certified through Pet Tech, the only international company that exists exclusively to provide training in CPR, First Aid and care for pets to pet owners and pet professionals. The Pet Tech™ Instructor Training is a comprehensive, three-day, interactive program where instructors learn the necessary skills and teaching methods to properly train pet owners in first aid and care.
April is also a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer and Master Trainer through the comprehensive program offered by The University of Tennessee and FitPAWS®. The CCFT Program provides an overview of the regulatory issues involved in this field of practice, canine anatomy and physiology, behavior, nutrition, first aid and emergency procedures, and an overview of pharmacology and pharmacologic precautions. An emphasis is placed on prevention and care of athletic injuries, canine strength and conditioning, therapeutic modalities, and assessment of fitness.
Beyond her own education and experience, April draws from the knowledge and experience of other local vets, dog trainers/behaviorists, groomers, bodyworkers and nutritionists to create activities and classes that encourage a bond with our pets that is based on respect and understanding. April’s goal is to create better relationships between animals and humans through the proper education of both species.
April is also available to book private sessions with you and your dog.
April will be teaching a 3 part massage class at Finlayson's
The first class session will be a 2 hour long class followed by 2 more 1 hour sessions.
Fee:$140
1. You will learn about k-9 massage and the benefits to your dog.
2. Learn about safety- it is important to know when you should continue and when it is time to stop your session.
3. Essential oils - learn how they can help relax and aid in healing your pet.
4. Techniques - learn all the hand positions and techniques used to massage your pet to obtain the results you are looking for.
5. Relax - for dogs who are high anxiety and tend to be stressed this class will teach you methods of relaxation. This will help your k-9 in stressful situations , especially out in public.
The next set of classes will start Saturday January 25th from 3:15 to 5:15pm.
The 2nd session will be held on 2/1 from 3:15 to 4:15 and the final class will 2/8 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Instructor: April Begosh from Healthy Pets N.H.
What is it?
Pet massage is a systematic approach to working with the soft tissues and energy fields of the body towards a desired physiological and psychological outcome.
Benefits
- Promotes relaxation and emotional well-being.
- Increases flexibility.
- Increases flow for proper nutrient distribution.
- Provides a sense of ease and comfort (particularly to geriatric animals).
- Stiff and achy joints from Osteoarthritis.
- Sore muscles from highly active animals such as agility dogs.
- Pre and post- operative areas (when approved by a veterinarian).
- Sore and stiff muscles brought on by obesity and old age.
- Stress and anxiety brought on by specific events or environments.
- Muscle fatigue brought on by body imbalances, injury or disability (missing limbs.)
Meet April
Healthy Pets NH is owned and operated by April Begosh. April is a lifelong pet owner whose pets have included dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, birds, turtles and even snakes. She has lived with dogs for over 30 years and has spent time volunteering at a local dog rescue.
Licensed as a massage therapist since 1995, April has extensive experience working with both humans and animals to help manage a variety of issues, both physical and mental. She is also a certified Reiki II Practitioner.
April started Healthy Pets NH in 2009 with the aim of providing pet owners with training and education in emergency and wellness care for pets. She is certified through Pet Tech, the only international company that exists exclusively to provide training in CPR, First Aid and care for pets to pet owners and pet professionals. The Pet Tech™ Instructor Training is a comprehensive, three-day, interactive program where instructors learn the necessary skills and teaching methods to properly train pet owners in first aid and care.
April is also a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer and Master Trainer through the comprehensive program offered by The University of Tennessee and FitPAWS®. The CCFT Program provides an overview of the regulatory issues involved in this field of practice, canine anatomy and physiology, behavior, nutrition, first aid and emergency procedures, and an overview of pharmacology and pharmacologic precautions. An emphasis is placed on prevention and care of athletic injuries, canine strength and conditioning, therapeutic modalities, and assessment of fitness.
Beyond her own education and experience, April draws from the knowledge and experience of other local vets, dog trainers/behaviorists, groomers, bodyworkers and nutritionists to create activities and classes that encourage a bond with our pets that is based on respect and understanding. April’s goal is to create better relationships between animals and humans through the proper education of both species.
April is also available to book private sessions with you and your dog.
April will be teaching a 3 part massage class at Finlayson's
The first class session will be a 2 hour long class followed by 2 more 1 hour sessions.
Fee:$140
1. You will learn about k-9 massage and the benefits to your dog.
2. Learn about safety- it is important to know when you should continue and when it is time to stop your session.
3. Essential oils - learn how they can help relax and aid in healing your pet.
4. Techniques - learn all the hand positions and techniques used to massage your pet to obtain the results you are looking for.
5. Relax - for dogs who are high anxiety and tend to be stressed this class will teach you methods of relaxation. This will help your k-9 in stressful situations , especially out in public.
The next set of classes will start Saturday January 25th from 3:15 to 5:15pm.
The 2nd session will be held on 2/1 from 3:15 to 4:15 and the final class will 2/8 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.