Essex Rivers Clinical Canine Massage

Essex Rivers Clinical Canine Massage Treating dogs of all ages from pets to show dogs, working dogs and canine athletes. Getting results

Hello my name is Lisa Stilwell and I run Essex Rivers Clinical Canine Massage. I work with dogs of all ages, from pets to show dogs, working dogs and canine athletes. I help to rehabilitate soft tissue injuries commonly seen as lameness and also support common orthopaedic conditions such as Hip Dysplasia and Spondylosis. Clinical Canine Massage can also be beneficial for dogs who require chronic pain management for long term conditions such as Arthritis. I have trained for 2 years with The Canine Massage Therapy Centre and use 4 disciplines of massage. These are:
• Swedish Massage
• Sports Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Myofascial Release, both indirect and the Lenton Method® of direct Myofascial Release

I have undertaken additional training in:
• Facilitated Stretching
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage, this is a highly specialised and gentle massage technique which encourages the natural drainage and flow of Lymph.
• Ventral Aspect Techniques
• Advanced Deep Tissue Massage
• Veterinary Osteoarthritis – Blue Paw Accreditation
• Licensed Canine Conditioning Coach

In addition to running Essex Rivers Clinical Canine Massage, I am Clinical Trials Coordinator for the Canine Massage Guild. I have spent 3 years working with the University of Wi******er on the first ever study into the efficacy of Clinical Canine Massage, specifically the Lenton Method™. In June 2021 the research paper that I had the privilege of co-authoring was published in the Vet Record, distributed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/vetr.586
I have written articles for Animal Therapy Magazine, Edition Dog Magazine and Canine Massage Guild blogs. I am a Canine Massage Therapy Centre Licensed Workshop Instructor, I run the following 1 day workshops where you can learn to massage your own dog:
Beginners Guide to Canine Massage
Pre & Post Event Warm-up & Cool Down
Please visit my website for more information.

I’m now closed for some R&R time until Friday 10th of October. There may be a delay in responding to emails and messages...
27/09/2025

I’m now closed for some R&R time until Friday 10th of October. There may be a delay in responding to emails and messages 🤗

12 year old Smudge came in for a maintenance massage today. He has been doing really well since having massage therapy t...
27/09/2025

12 year old Smudge came in for a maintenance massage today. He has been doing really well since having massage therapy to treat an injury from earlier in the year 🤩 Well done Smudge, you’ve been a pleasure to work with and I will look forward to seeing you next month for a maintenance massage 🥰

It was lovely to see Bella for a maintenance massage this morning 💖 Bella had a fibrocartilginous embolism in 2023 and t...
27/09/2025

It was lovely to see Bella for a maintenance massage this morning 💖 Bella had a fibrocartilginous embolism in 2023 and this has caused some compensatory muscular issues so regular massage helps to address those. See you in a few weeks lovely girl 🥰🥰

🌟🌟🌟 Last 2 2025 Beginners Guide to Canine Massage one day Workshop Dates 🌟🌟🌟 Sunday 30/11/25Sunday 14/12/25I am a deligh...
26/09/2025

🌟🌟🌟 Last 2 2025 Beginners Guide to Canine Massage one day Workshop Dates 🌟🌟🌟

Sunday 30/11/25
Sunday 14/12/25

I am a delighted to be one of a few Licensed Workshop Instructors for the Canine Massage Therapy Centre.

I am able to deliver this fantastic workshop to the public, in person workshops will be held at the fabulous Bicknacre Memorial Hall. The hall is located next to Priory Fields, there is 39 acres of beautiful green space to walk your dog and plenty of parking next to the hall.

Bicknacre Memorial Hall,
Bicknacre Road,
Bicknacre,
Chelmsford,
CM3 4ES

Beginners Guide to Canine Massage

This workshop is suitable for:

Pet Dogs
· Dogs with Arthritis/Hip Dysplasia
· Active younger dogs
· Senior or ageing dogs
· Dogs who are slowing down
· Agility or Sporting/Working Dogs
· Dogs who have stopped doing things they once did e.g.: get on/off sofa, in/out of car
· Owners who are looking to enable a better quality of life
· People interested in natural or complimentary healthcare
· Dog Trainers
· Behaviourists
· Dog lovers and those passionate about the health and longevity of our dogs
Professionals for Continuing Professional Development (please note that the workshop does not allow you to practice with the publics dogs. This is a self-interest workshop only. If you are interested in training as a therapist the full Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme can be found at https://www.k9-massage.co.uk/courses/clinical-canine-massage-practitioner-programme/

You will learn the science behind how and why massage works as well as the positive physiological (body) and psychological (mind) effects it has on a dog. Please email me lisa@essexriversccm.co.uk to book a place 🤩🤩🤩

2 year old Woody enjoyed his massage this evening. I will look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks lovely boy 💙xx...
25/09/2025

2 year old Woody enjoyed his massage this evening. I will look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks lovely boy 💙xx

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Massive congratulations to my wonderful client Nicola and Riot Pippy Noodles on reaching Grade 7 Agility🤩🤩🤩🤩 it’s...
25/09/2025

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Massive congratulations to my wonderful client Nicola and Riot Pippy Noodles on reaching Grade 7 Agility🤩🤩🤩🤩 it’s fantastic to see years of hard work pay off, you so deserve this win 🎉🎉🎉 See you soon Riot ###

What a lovely chilled session 💤💤Well done Copper, I will look forward to seeing you next month 🥰🥰🥰
24/09/2025

What a lovely chilled session 💤💤Well done Copper, I will look forward to seeing you next month 🥰🥰🥰

Thank you for the kisses beautiful Kiah 🥰🥰 It was great to see you for a follow up massage today ###
24/09/2025

Thank you for the kisses beautiful Kiah 🥰🥰 It was great to see you for a follow up massage today ###

It was lovely to see beautiful Tia for a maintenance massage today. Thank you for the lovely greeting and bringing me yo...
24/09/2025

It was lovely to see beautiful Tia for a maintenance massage today. Thank you for the lovely greeting and bringing me your toy, you are always a pleasure to work with 💖🥰

It was great to see Kiki so happy and settled for her maintenance massage this morning 😍 there was some snoring at one p...
24/09/2025

It was great to see Kiki so happy and settled for her maintenance massage this morning 😍 there was some snoring at one point 😴 Kiki had a fibrocartilginous embolism in 2021 and this has caused some muscular issues. See you soon lovely girl 🥰

It was great to see Milo for a maintenance massage earlier 💙 Thank you for being such a good boy Milo and I will look fo...
22/09/2025

It was great to see Milo for a maintenance massage earlier 💙 Thank you for being such a good boy Milo and I will look forward to seeing you again next month 🥰💙

I’ve had a lovely morning teaching a private Beginners Guide to Canine Massage workshop to Betty and her guardian 🥰 Well...
21/09/2025

I’ve had a lovely morning teaching a private Beginners Guide to Canine Massage workshop to Betty and her guardian 🥰 Well done and thank you for coming today, happy massaging ###

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South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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