Services
Massage and Acupressure
All sessions are carried out in the client’s home to minimize discomfort and maximize the benefits of the work. We generally work on the floor, wherever the animal is most comfortable.
The first session includes a consultation consisting of a health intake form and physical evaluation (ie; behaviour, gait analysis, range of motion (ROM), etc.) to assess the client’s individual needs and develop a specific plan.
Restorative interventions used include; Swedish massage techniques, stretching, as well as more focused modalities targeting inflammation, circulation, manual lymphatic drainage, scar tissue, the nervous system, myofascial release, trigger and stress point therapy, and Acupressure. Every session is designed for each animals' unique requirements.
These various modalities help keep your dog in great mental and physical condition to enjoy a long, healthy, happy life, and in the case of injury, illness or surgery, helps ensure they get back to what they love doing sooner and with better results.
All subsequent sessions continue to include ongoing evaluation to monitor progress and changing health concerns.
End of Life Pet Doula Services
Initial Consultation – available virtually Canada wide and in-person in Vancouver
In this initial consultation we will assess where you and your animal are in the end of life journey and identify specific support and practical guidance to best serve you. We will explore any questions, concerns, and additional resources you require to honour the final days with your beloved, with loving presence, and provide the most comfortable and peaceful transition possible.
Subsequent Consultations – available virtually Canada wide
Check-ins, ongoing, and additional support regarding quality of life care, comfort care, bereavement planning, anticipatory grief, celebration of life planning, death announcements, memorialization, self-care, and grief support
Presence at Euthanasia – available in-person in Vancouver
I will serve as your companion and offer support to both you and your animal, during your loved one’s transition, at your veterinarian’s office or your home.
Rates
1 hr Massage - $85
1 hr Acupressure - $85
1.5 hr Manual Lymphatic Drainage - $105
2 hr Initial EOLPD Consultation - $300
1 hr Subsequent EOLPD Consultation - $125
Presence at Euthanasia - $300
Accepted payment methods include cash, and e - transfer
All prices include GST
If you live outside the Vancouver area (ie; Burnaby or Richmond), a mileage/time allowance of $20 -$30 (depending on location) will be added to the standard massage rate.
Massage is covered by several insurance companies if prescribed by a veterinarian. Contact your insurance company for details.