Our Galen Myotherapists successfully treat dogs who are uncomfortable with touch and may even have a bite history.
The key to our success is empowering dogs throughout their treatment, with choice.
Here's how we ensure the dog has a choice:
👉No Restraint: Dogs are never restrained.
👉Ground Level: All treatments are conducted at ground level.
👉Body Language Focus: We meticulously watch and interpret their body language within the context of the treatment.
Ultimately, it is the dog's treatment. They have a voice, and we always listen to it.
Train as a Galen Myotherapist through achieving an Ofqual regulated Level 4 qualification.
Find out more here: https://www.galenmyotherapy.com/
02/03/2026
Today we’re celebrating a very special birthday girl, Tilly!
You may have met her at your Practicals, whether as a quiet observer during sessions, a gentle teacher in her own right, or simply her presence that reminds us why we do what we do.
Tilly, you’ve helped educate, inspire, and bring countless smiles along the way.
Wishing you a day filled with comfort, joy, and all your favourite things - don’t forget her present list!!
01/03/2026
Don't miss our compelling episode featuring Sindhoor Pangal!
This essential listening offers an insight into the dogs in Sindhoor's life and how they have shaped the person she has become .
We also delve into why she, and indeed all of us, need to understand the implications of the proposed mass removal of free-living dogs in India.
How does Galen Myotherapy fit into a multi-disciplinary care plan?
Myotherapy complements veterinary medicine, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, behaviour work, and training.
By addressing muscular pain and compensation, it often enhances the effectiveness of other interventions and improves a dog’s ability to engage in rehabilitation or behavioural modification.
You can become the person who changes dogs' lives.
Train as a Galen Myotherapist through the Gatehouse Level 4 regulated course.
Don't miss this essential conversation with Sindhoor Pangal!
We delve into "The Dog(s) That Made Me..." where we learn about the dogs Sindhoor has and is sharing her life with and how they have influenced her outlook on life.
We also discuss the serious situation unfolding in India, where the Supreme Court has proposed the mass removal of free-living dogs.
Sindhoor describes how this proposed policy change carries significant, global implications and suggests ways in which we can all help with the current situation.
Galen Myotherapy’s Positive PACT treatment protocol refers to giving dogs choice during a treatment.
What is the science of choice?
Science shows us that when a dog is out of control of a situation they become stressed.
When control is restored:
Cortisol reduces
Heart rate stabilises
Behavioural defensiveness decreases
So “choice” shifts the emphasis away from the detection of threats and towards engagement.
This is why choice is so vitally important within our Galen Myotherapy treatment protocols. And why are our treatments are so effective.
All our Galen Myotherapist are taught and trained in this methodology and to find either your nearest therapist or to train to become one, find out more here: https://www.galenmyotherapy.com/
22/02/2026
At Galen Myotherapy, we believe in working with dogs.
Instead of asking, “How do we get the dog to tolerate treatment?”
We ask, “How do we make treatment something the dog chooses?”
This is achieved through Positive PACT, our unique, Choice Led Protocol: a structured, observable, consent-based therapeutic interaction.
All our Galen Myotherapist are taught and trained in this methodology and to find either your nearest therapist or to train to become one, click here 👉 https://www.galenmyotherapy.com/
21/02/2026
Announcing Our New YouTube Series: “The Dog(s) That Made Me….”
We believe that so many people's great journeys have a dog at its heart.
That's why we're so excited to launch our new YouTube series on the Paws to Learn channel! This series will feature deeply personal stories from incredible guests about the dogs who profoundly shaped their lives, careers, and passions. We'll also be chatting with them about their current projects and campaigns.
Get ready for the first big reveal—our inaugural guest announcement is coming soon!
18/02/2026
Galen Myotherapy is delighted to announce the launch of two Ofqual-regulated qualifications, developed in partnership with Gatehouse Awards.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain recognised credentials in the field of myofascial rehabilitation using ethical, dog-centric treatment protocols which are dedicated to improving canine welfare through evidence-based, compassionate practice.
1. GA Level 4 Diploma in Canine Myofascial Rehabilitation.
2. GA Level 4 Diploma in the Principles of Canine Myofascial Rehabilitation.
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~ How We’re Supporting Dogs and Owners through the ongoing Corona Virus outbreak facing the UK in 2020
Updated: 1st June 2020
The ongoing quarantine restrictions that the UK faces throughout Spring and Early Summer 2020 have direct implications on face-to-face Myotherapy treatment. Whilst restrictions are beginning to be lifted, the safety of our team and clients remains paramount
Throughout the crisis and beyond, we are successfully supporting owners and their dogs with our unique Distance Support Programme. This programme complies with all social distancing guidelines by empowering owners to help their own dogs. This is achieved by virtual assessment, remote communication, and sharing of knowledge around application of massage techniques unique to their own dog.
Our Distance Support Programme remains the most appropriate way to support your dog at this time. Unlike some other organisations - who are simply sharing massage techniques that could do your dog harm - our expert Myotherapists will assess your dog extensively. This means advice, or techniques that we guide you to apply, are uniquely tailored to your own animal.
Please note: this programme does not replace Veterinary care, if you are worried about your dog’s condition, please contact your Veterinary Surgeon.
This programme also does not replace the full Galen Myotherapy treatment and programme, but we are committed to maintaining your dogs health and this programme will enable us to assist them during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in contact.
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All about Galen Myotherapy
Galen Myotherapy is a unique and highly specialised manual and exercise management therapy in dogs. It uses appropriate, effective and targeted massage techniques and exercise to manage chronic muscular pain, reduce inflammation and to maximise muscle function.
Galen Myotherapy is an authentic approach, using unique knowledge that has been developed by Galen’s founder Julia Robertson through her treatment of over 8,000 dogs since 2002. She was one of the first, if not the first known dedicated canine practitioners of this type in the UK.
The therapy was first conceived when Julia’s own Labrador puppy, Huffo, who aged 6 months, was recommended to be put to sleep because he was suffering from an inability to lift his head from the ground. This proved to be a relatively simple muscular problem and through Julia adapting exercises she was able to improve this condition and he lived happily until he was 17 years old! This started Julia’s ‘nightmares’ as she realised that many dogs were being put to sleep due to a painful, but manageable, muscle problem. Huffo and his neck were the foundations of Galen Myotherapy.
Julia has learned through the years of dedicated specialised experience, that trends and patterns of behaviour and physical changes occur in a dog when they are suffering with muscular pain. Based on this and her clear understanding of animals, the therapy has developed to where it is today, incorporating the unique approach to the dog and handler.
Galen Myotherapy has in part derived from massage as has physiotherapy; the difference is that physiotherapy is a specialist treatment for acute post-operative conditions whereas Galen Myotherapy is more intended for the chronic cases.
This knowledge is now proving invaluable for Veterinary Surgeons and Para-professionals that are enrolling on the Galen Myotherapy course so that they can improve their own practice.
Galen Myotherapy is also unique in its approach to how they work with their dogs they treat. Every Galen Myotherapist will give the dog choice, they will allow the dog to walk around during treatment and choose their treatment. The use of muzzles is extremely rare and all Galen Myotherapists work at ground level.
This unique knowledge is taught through the Galen Myotherapy Diploma. Julia is in demand all over to world to speak and train people so they too can start to recognise dogs in chronic pain.
Galen Myotherapy and Julia Robertson have now gained allegiance of such canine luminaries as Turid Rugaas, who invites Julia to join her to train her students so that they have the added knowledge of recognising pain in dogs – but also, adopting the same approach of giving the dogs choice!
