K9 Touch

massage — Mamaku · Rotorua

About K9 Touch

A mobile canine massage service run by Katie King, a certified canine remedial massage therapist based in Rotorua. She was certified in 2019 and has also worked on dogs at agility shows across the North Island, so out-of-town owners are encouraged to message to see where she will be. The service uses several approaches. Pre-surgery massage is used to ease tension before an operation, and post-surgery massage helps lymphatic drainage and reduces scar tissue around the incision. Sports massage targets the muscles a dog uses for its discipline, with firmer pressure. Myofascial release works on the fascia between skin and muscle, and a lighter all-over massage suits senior dogs, dogs with arthritis, and dogs under stress. The aim is to help dogs with conformation issues, injury rehabilitation, or general condition. Owners of an agility dog with arthritis say that massage has made a clear difference to their dog's runs and helped the dog get back to competing. Contact is by phone or the website.