Paw Vida Holistic Therapies

Paw Vida Holistic Therapies Clinical Canine Massage and holistic healthcare in and around Bristol and Bath. Like Clinical Canine Massage Therapy.

At Paw Vida Holistic Therapies, we specialise in complementary and holistic healthcare for animals. This amazing results-driven physical therapy helps to rehabilitate soft tissue and muscular injuries and also helps to support common orthopaedic conditions such as Arthritis, Hip Dysplasia and Cruciate Ligament rupture to name a few. Improvements in a dog’s mobility, pain management and activity levels are often achieved in just 1-3 sessions! Canine Massage can help a range of dogs, from young active and sporting dogs recovering from lameness to middle aged dogs who are slowing down or seem stiff and old before their time. It also helps to support senior and Arthritic dogs with pain management and those with other Orthopaedic and Neurological conditions. It also helps to support dogs pre- and post-surgery, often speeding up their natural recovery time. It’s a really effective and natural form of pain management and can help to resolve many day-to-day mobility issues, whether they've suddenly come on or have been lingering for a while. Clinical Canine Massage is a must for any dog owner concerned with their dog's mobility and health. it can help give you answers to what you're seeing with your dog and, more importantly, then do something about it with an hour of hands-on therapy - for results you can see and your dog can feel. And finally, we're also a registered stockist of Riaflex - a range of High strength therapy grade joint care supplements for dogs, horses and people. And because looking after animals can be a tiring business, it's important to take time out yourself to relax and rejuvenate. Pop over to our sister brand - Pura Vida Holistic Therapies facebook.com/PuraVidaTherapies - and get yourself booked in for a holistic therapy of your choice.

Love it or hate it, we’re now in the final countdown to Christmas and my evening appointments are almost fully booked. H...
01/12/2025

Love it or hate it, we’re now in the final countdown to Christmas and my evening appointments are almost fully booked. Here are the final few evening slots available. Pop me a message to book ASAP if you require an evening appointment. I can also add you to a cancellation list if none of the following suit. xx

Tuesday 9th after 7.15pm (exact time depending on location).
Thursday 11th late slot (time dependent on location).
Monday 15th 5/5.30pm ish (Timsbury and surrounding villages/MSN area only).
Friday 19th (any area).
Monday 22nd 7.30pm ish (Bristol areas only).
Tuesday 23rd late slot (any area).

Just a quick note to say thank you to everyone who has and continues to support my small business. It’s definitely not t...
01/11/2025

Just a quick note to say thank you to everyone who has and continues to support my small business. It’s definitely not the easiest of times for most at the moment with rising costs across the board. But silly season is upon us (I don’t know why, but this time of year has always been my busiest) and October was the busiest month on record so far.

How did I celebrate I hear you ask?! Well, I’ll tell you, this Wednesday took herself to bed for a 13 hour sleep, that’s how! 🤣💪🏻🖤



xx

And now for a snippet of the Southern leg of my African Adventure. We left Victoria Falls and headed south through Zimba...
29/10/2025

And now for a snippet of the Southern leg of my African Adventure. We left Victoria Falls and headed south through Zimbabwe with stops at Hwange National Park where we had to have a couple of guys stay up overnight patrolling for Lions entering our camping area as we were in the middle of nowhere, and Matobo National Park. We then left Zimbabwe and headed back into South Africa with stops at Makushu Village for a homestay experience, and Kruger National Park, before returning full circle to Johannesburg. An incredible trip with memories to last a lifetime. ❤️

As promised for those of you who aren't on my personal Facebook, here is a little snippet of the north leg of my African...
28/10/2025

As promised for those of you who aren't on my personal Facebook, here is a little snippet of the north leg of my African Adventure. Starting in Johannesburg, we headed through Botswana including the amazing Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park and then headed into Zimbabwe at the mighty Victoria Falls for some adrenaline activities! South leg to follow. x

We’re nearly at the end of Canine Muscular Health Awareness month but there’s still some great free webinars to come - t...
28/10/2025

We’re nearly at the end of Canine Muscular Health Awareness month but there’s still some great free webinars to come - the details are in the photos but make sure you pop them in your diary and head over to the Canine Muscular Health Awareness page or website for the joining links on the day.

Also here’s a great infographic on how to keep your puppy’s joints and soft tissue healthy as they’re growing. Lots of people don’t realise the damage that can be done during their early days.

Three weeks in to Canine Muscular Health Awareness Month and there’s so much great information on how to take care of yo...
21/10/2025

Three weeks in to Canine Muscular Health Awareness Month and there’s so much great information on how to take care of your dog’s soft tissue being shared. Here’s a few more great infographics but head over to the Canine Muscular Health page to find out a lot more. There are lots of free webinars happening every evening this week too, so don’t miss out.

https://www.facebook.com/CanineMuscularHealthAwareness

We’re two weeks into Canine Muscular Health Awareness month and some great info has been shared so far. Don’t miss this ...
15/10/2025

We’re two weeks into Canine Muscular Health Awareness month and some great info has been shared so far. Don’t miss this great free talk this evening on the benefits of laser therapy for dogs. Suitable for owners and as CPD for dog professionals.

JOIN TONIGHT FREE TALK ! with the wonderful Emily Ashdown! Team Link at the bottom of this post

🐾 "Laser Therapy Made Simple! A guide for professionals and pet owners alike"
🗓 Wednesday 15th October | 7.30pm | 1 hour

Discover how the power of light can support healing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life for pets. This introductory session breaks down the fundamentals of veterinary laser therapy in a clear and accessible way—perfect for both pet owners curious about treatment options and professionals looking to refresh their knowledge. We’ll cover how laser therapy works, what conditions it can help, what to expect during a session, and the benefits it brings to everyday care. Whether you’re caring for a beloved pet or supporting patients in practice, this talk will give you the confidence to understand and discuss laser therapy with ease.

We can't wait!! Remember theres no booking before hand, just click the below and join Emily, the Guild and Canine MHAM and we will see you there!

About Emily
Emily Ashdown RVN, ADIPPHYS, ISFMCert, CSMCert, Cert CanineHydro, L3AET MRAMP, MIRVAP, AHPR
Emily Ashdown graduated from Halesowen in 2013 with a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and is a registered Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. She went on to earn her qualification as a Veterinary Physiotherapist from the College of Animal Physiotherapy in 2017, specializing in Canine Sports Massage in 2018, and becoming a certified Small Animal Hydrotherapist in 2021. Emily is listed on the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP) and is a member of the Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP).
Her diverse experience spans various types of practices, from small independent clinics to large charity hospitals, where she played a key role in managing a team of 14 nurses. Since 2017, she has focused on rehabilitation, establishing her own independent business and working at a rehabilitation facility treating a wide range of patients, including military working dogs and agility dogs representing Team GB.
Emily joined Companion Animal Health in 2017, contributing globally in product support, product management, and clinical support roles specialising in Laser therapy, Stance analysis and Regenerative therapies. After a brief tenure as Clinical Manager for Pioneer Veterinary Products, where she specialized in laser therapy and thermal imaging, she returned to Companion Animal Health as the International Training and Education Manager.
In addition to her clinical work, Emily has lectured at numerous universities and CPD programs, Wrote the first every Ofqual accredited Laser therapy qualifications, and is the founder of Precision Animal Laser Academy. You may also spot her at events alongside her Cocker Spaniels, Vinnie & Diesel, who enthusiastically assists in demonstrations!

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I will be holding a Clinical Canine Massage Clinic at Bristol Canine Hydrotherapy Center in Warmley on Wednesday 29th Oc...
10/10/2025

I will be holding a Clinical Canine Massage Clinic at Bristol Canine Hydrotherapy Center in Warmley on Wednesday 29th October between 10am and 2pm.

Canine Massage is a great standalone treatment but also works brilliantly alongside other therapies including hydrotherapy.

Perhaps your dog has been suffering with an ongoing ni**le or they're getting older and Arthritis is starting to have an impact on their mobility, or maybe you've simply noticed a change in their behaviour or day to day activities? Any of these are good reasons to have an assessment and commence Canine Massage and/or other therapies to help support your dog through an injury or older age.

Please do get in touch if you'd like to find out more or to book your dog a slot at the clinic.

We're a week into Canine Muscular Health Awareness month and here's a little round up of some of the brilliant infograph...
07/10/2025

We're a week into Canine Muscular Health Awareness month and here's a little round up of some of the brilliant infographics being provided.

If you'd like to find out more, pop over to the page or head to the website www.caninemuscularhealth.org

Little Niky and the progression of massage! Going, going, gone! 😴💤
06/10/2025

Little Niky and the progression of massage! Going, going, gone! 😴💤

A great day today at Celestine Dog Training for our regular Canine Massage Clinic. Eight dogs through the doors for thei...
03/10/2025

A great day today at Celestine Dog Training for our regular Canine Massage Clinic. Eight dogs through the doors for their maintenance treatments, some to give them a check over for their agility competitions and some to support their mobility through their golden years. Either way, I always come out having received plenty of licks and love and donning an extra fur coat! 😍

Such a lovely afternoon seeing this handsome chap. He got all the luck in the looks department and none of the luck in t...
30/09/2025

Such a lovely afternoon seeing this handsome chap. He got all the luck in the looks department and none of the luck in the musculoskeletal system department. At 6 years old, he really has been through the mill over the years.

I treated Riley initially several years ago to help support him following a diagnosis of bilateral hip dysplasia. He has since had surgeries to both elbows due to fractures as a result of a condition called Humeral Intracondylar Fissures. We’ve now resumed massage treatments to help him through the rehab process alongside regular hydrotherapy.

We will then put together an ongoing maintenance plan which will continue to help support his mobility and inevitable muscular issues which will arise as a result of his abnormal gait.

That face though! 😍

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At Paw Vida Holistic Therapies, we specialise in complementary and holistic healthcare for animals. Clinical Canine Massage is our signature therapy. This amazing results-driven physical therapy helps to rehabilitate soft tissue and muscular injuries and also helps to support common orthopaedic conditions such as Arthritis, Hip Dysplasia and Cruciate Ligament rupture to name a few. Improvements in a dog’s mobility, pain management and activity levels are often achieved in just 1-3 sessions! Canine Massage can help a range of dogs, from young active and sporting dogs recovering from lameness to middle aged dogs who are slowing down or seem stiff and old before their time. It also helps to support senior and Arthritic dogs with pain management and those with other Orthopaedic and Neurological conditions. It also helps to support dogs pre- and post-surgery, often speeding up their natural recovery time. It’s a really effective and natural form of pain management and can help to resolve many day-to-day mobility issues, whether they've suddenly come on or have been lingering for a while. Clinical Canine Massage is a must for any dog owner concerned with their dog's mobility and health. It can help give you answers to what you're seeing with your dog and, more importantly, then do something about it with hands-on therapy - for results you can see and your dog can feel. We’re also suppliers of a range of different natural food and healthcare products at competitive prices, from high strength joint care through to tasty, natural treats. Here are just a few of our most popular brands, but pop us a message if you’re looking to source something specific.

Riaflex - High strength therapy grade joint care supplements for dogs and horses. Dorwest - the UK's trusted supplier of herbal remedies for dogs & cats. Sea Treats - 100% natural fish-based dog treats. And because looking after animals can be a tiring business, it's important to take time out yourself to relax and rejuvenate. Pop over to our sister brand - Pura Vida Holistic Therapies facebook.com/PuraVidaTherapies - and get yourself booked in for a holistic therapy of your choice.