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0481 452 335
MY STORY
Helping Dogs Be The Best They Can Be
Listening Hands is a small business in the outer Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne offering Canine Remedial Massage for all dogs, including pets, therapy and sporting dogs.
The purpose built Massage Studio is located in Mt Evelyn with on site parking and disabled access.
Sue Hatfield, the owner of the business, has worked in the veterinary industry for 20 years and could see that our dogs would benefit from massage treatments that complemented the recommendations offered by Veterinary Professionals.
Sue Hatfield is a qualified Remedial Canine Masseuse.
Sue has a holistic understanding and approach to a dog’s health, wellbeing and behaviour.
"Massage Therapists Listen with their Hands and their Hearts"
Qualifications:
Remedial Massage (Canine)
Trained with Dogs In Motion (2018) with Michelle Monk (Animal Physiotherapist)
Registered with Australian Canine Rehabilitation Associaition
Fully insured
Other qualifications:
Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Nursing with 20 years experience
Certificate III in Dog Behaviour & Training (NDTF)
Certificate in Animal Behaviour with Distinction (Stott’s College)
Over 30 years experience in training and competing with dogs in performance sports
MASSAGE
Remedial and Relaxation Massage
REMEDIAL MASSAGE
Remedial massage is a massage that is intended to remedy or treat muscle and soft tissue problems.
It involves a systematic assessment and hands on technique to physically treat the tissues.
There are a number of techniques that are applied to different muscles and conditions, to relieve discomfort and restore muscles back to health.
Sue, as a qualified massage therapist, will be able to use the technique best suited to your pets health.
Remedial massage can help:
Injury Prevention
Injury management
Post surgery Management
Muscle pain and lameness
Flexibility & Circulation
Sporting and Active Dogs
Old or sedentary dogs
RELAXATION MASSAGE
Relaxation massage can be a part of a remedial massage and is often used at the beginning or end of a treatment.
Relaxation massage is particularly good for the anxious, restless, wired dog! Massage, just like in humans, can help relax the dog and enhance their wellbeing. Some of the techniques used can be taught to the owner to help the dog continue to lead a happier, more relaxed life.
Sporting dogs:
Working dogs and sporting dogs have much to gain from regular massage. These dogs are often elite athletes and push their body to the limits.
Old or sedentary dogs.
Dogs that have poor mobility end up with weak and shortened muscles. This can effect their comfort and quality of life
Active Pet dogs:
Just like active people, active dogs will often have soreness in their muscles that the owner is unaware of. This soreness can be treated with massage before it becomes a problem for the dog
Injured or post surgery dogs.
Massage for injured dogs or dogs that have had surgery can be an important part of the treatment plan, helping the dog to recover quicker.
Stressed dogs
Stress can manifest itself in many ways in the dog. Massage is a technique that can help stressed dogs and can also be taught to the owners to use as home to help calm their dog at home and in other environments
ALMOST EVERY DOG CAN BENEFIT FROM MASSAGE.
HOW DOES MASSAGE HELP MY DOG
Massage can help in three major ways:
1). Massage can ease discomfort and restore normal movement patterns -
2) Massage Increases Circulation & Mobility -
3). Massage helps to regulate the Nervous system-
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM LISTENING HANDS
Every dog and its human owner that walks through the door is treated with respect. Listening Hands is run with a high degree of integrity by a trained and qualified practitioner.
Sue aspires to:
Make a difference to the health and wellbeing of dogs
Enhance the relationship between the dog and its human family
Enhance the quality and therefore the quantity of life for the dog
Key Values
Respect, Integrity, Gratitude
Each visit consists of:
Assessment of the dogs posture, gait, muscles and Range Of Movement
Treatment as required;
-Remedial massage for knotted, tight, or sore muscles
-Calming techniques for stressed or anxious dogs
-Treatment to enhance circulation
-Body work, movement and exercise to enhance proprioception
Written report if required for dog’s veterinarian, specialist, or therapist.
Recommendations for future treatment plan
Sue, at Listening Hands, has 20 years experience as a veterinary nurse and has the unique advantage of being able to work with specialists and Veterinarians.
Listening Hands understands that sometimes it takes a team of therapists such as Physiotherapists, Hydrotherapists, Sports Medicine Practitioners and your Vet to achieve the best outcome for your dog. Sue has the ability to work alongside a team of professionals to help deliver the treatment required for your pet.
Booking Essential
OPEN
Monday 11-5pm
Tuesday 1-8pm
Wednesday 1-5pm
Thursday 1-8pm
Friday 1-5pm
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GET IN TOUCH TODAY
Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia
0481 452 335