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.

Good luck with your upcoming Agility show Toby 🙌🏻 I will look forward to seeing you next month 🥰💙
04/04/2026

Good luck with your upcoming Agility show Toby 🙌🏻 I will look forward to seeing you next month 🥰💙

Happy Birthday Bella 🤩🥰 11 today 🎉 A perfect start to my morning with Bella 💕 She had a fibrocartilginous embolism in 20...
04/04/2026

Happy Birthday Bella 🤩🥰 11 today 🎉 A perfect start to my morning with Bella 💕 She had a fibrocartilginous embolism in 2023 and this has caused some compensatory muscular issues so regular massage helps to address those. See you soon lovely girl 🥰🥰 k9massagetherapist

31/03/2026
2 year old Woody came in this evening for his maintenance massage and as always he was lovely to work with 🥰 See you in ...
30/03/2026

2 year old Woody came in this evening for his maintenance massage and as always he was lovely to work with 🥰 See you in a few months lovely boy 💙 caninemassageguildmember

It was lovely to see beautiful Tia for a maintenance massage today. Thank you for the wonderful greeting, you are always...
30/03/2026

It was lovely to see beautiful Tia for a maintenance massage today. Thank you for the wonderful greeting, you are always a pleasure to work with 💖🥰 k9massage

🌟🌟🌟 Beginners Guide to Canine Massage 2026 Workshop dates 🌟🌟🌟 Sunday 12th AprilSunday 7th JuneSunday 20th December I am ...
29/03/2026

🌟🌟🌟 Beginners Guide to Canine Massage 2026 Workshop dates 🌟🌟🌟
Sunday 12th April
Sunday 7th June
Sunday 20th December

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 🤩🤩🤩 k9massage

It was lovely to see young Tayto for a massage earlier and hear about his time at CRUFTS 💙🙌🏻🤩 Well done Tayto for being ...
28/03/2026

It was lovely to see young Tayto for a massage earlier and hear about his time at CRUFTS 💙🙌🏻🤩 Well done Tayto for being such a good boy, I will look forward to seeing you in April 💙 k9massage

12 year old Dexter thoroughly enjoyed his massage earlier and even gave me a round of applause at the end 💨👏💨🤣 See you n...
28/03/2026

12 year old Dexter thoroughly enjoyed his massage earlier and even gave me a round of applause at the end 💨👏💨🤣 See you next month lovely boy 💙💙

It was great to see Rolo for a very chilled maintenance massage this morning 💙 Well done Rolo, you are always such a goo...
28/03/2026

It was great to see Rolo for a very chilled maintenance massage this morning 💙 Well done Rolo, you are always such a good boy. I will look forward to seeing you again in May 🥰🌟 caninemassageguild

It was lovely to see scentwork star Inca for her maintenance massage earlier. she is feeling great 👌🏻🥰          k9massag...
26/03/2026

It was lovely to see scentwork star Inca for her maintenance massage earlier. she is feeling great 👌🏻🥰 k9massage

11 year old Copper is a retired Agility dog who comes in for regular massage for his general wellbeing 🥰 What a lovely c...
24/03/2026

11 year old Copper is a retired Agility dog who comes in for regular massage for his general wellbeing 🥰 What a lovely chilled session 💤💤Well done Copper, I will look forward to seeing you in April 🥰🥰🥰 k9massagetherapist

I went to see Moss earlier, unfortunately he started to show some new lameness last month. He was very tender in a muscl...
24/03/2026

I went to see Moss earlier, unfortunately he started to show some new lameness last month. He was very tender in a muscle that previously had an existing injury. Hopefully he will be feeling better after his treatment earlier. Well done Moss 💙 I will look forward to seeing you again in a couple of weeks 🥰 caninemassageguildmember

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South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford

Opening Hours

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

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