Harmony Canine Therapy

01/01/2026

Happy new year everyone!
Wishing you all the best for 2026.
I have plenty of Saturday availability to start the new year, so please do get in touch if you’d like to book your dogs in or have a chat about how myotherapy could benefit them.
Ps, don’t forget your dogs coats to keep those muscles warm on these cold morning, and a proper warm up before any strenuous activity as well as a cool down is even more important in the cold temperatures!

29/12/2025

Exciting times ahead!

We are incredibly excited that our Level 4 Galen Myotherapy Diploma has been included on the Ofqual register.

But that’s not all!!

🎉Galen Myotherapy are busy developing a brand new Level 6 course which will also be on the Ofqual framework (equivalent to degree level) *, designed to further advance professional standards within the field of canine myotherapy.

*Our Level 4 Diploma in Canine Myofascial Rehabilitation (Galen Myotherapy) will give you access to the Level 6 Myofascial Rehabilitation qualification.

More information will be coming soon!

29/12/2025

Looking for canine case studies.
Good morning,
Many of you will know that I am a qualified Galen myotherapist, I offer canine massage and rehabilitation for a range of musculoskeletal conditions. My current qualification is at a level 3, and I’ve been given the opportunity to convert this to a level 4 qualification.
To do so I will be looking for three case studies, ideally a range of sizes and ages, and they need to have a range of veterinary diagnosed conditions, this could be cruciate problems, arthritis, OCD elbow/hip dysplasia etc. Ideally within a 20mile radius of CT15 4, but for the right case I’d consider further afield.
Case studies involve obtaining vet consent, an initial consultation with postural and gait assessment, three treatments, with a follow up report sent to your vet. One of the treatments will need to be filmed.
I am happy to do a discounted rate for the treatments of these case studies.
Case studies would be starting sometime in the new year.
If anyone one is able to help, or knows of a suitable candidate, please do get in touch, I’d love to hear from you.

24/12/2025

I’d just like to take a moment to wish all my clients, and followers, both canine and human, a very happy Christmas and a peaceful new year.
Thank you for your continued support and trust.
I hope to see you in the new year.

20/12/2025

Tongue to tail #10 the pelvic region, continuing with the glutes

Remember when we mentioned “lazy bum” in our Tongue to Tail series?

We are going to find out how you can tell if your dog has a lack of gluteal activation?

Perhaps your dog struggles with the stairs (both going up and coming down).
They may no longer want to jump, or struggle to get onto the sofa.
Visually, their "bum" may appear less "rounded."
They might even be shifting their weight forward onto their front legs and shoulders.
By regularly observing your dog, from "Tongue to Tail," you can start to notice any changes and imbalances, allowing you to address them quickly.

If you would like to learn more, have a look at our Foundational Postural Analyst course 👉 https://galenmyotherapy.com/shop -courses

19/12/2025

Tongue to tail # 10 the pelvic region, continuing with the glutes

In our last Tongue to Tail, we talked about how biomechanical imbalances in dogs can develop when the gluteal muscles aren’t engaging the way they should.
When the glutes are underactive, other structures—like the hamstrings, lumbar spine, and hip flexors—step in to compensate.
Over time, this creates dominant, overworked muscle groups and a body that has to work much harder to move comfortably.

The good news?
With proper assessment, treatment and exercise moderation, we can help restore balance and support comfortable, efficient movement.

If you would like to learn more, have a look at our Foundational Postural Analyst course 👉 https://galenmyotherapy.com/shop -courses

17/12/2025

Are you interested in learning how you can help your dog using Galen myotherapy?
In collaboration with Stacey at Hands to Paws, our next owners introduction to massage and postural assessment workshop is happening in February at Lydden village hall.
Drop me a message if you are interested in joining us!
More details available soon!

16/12/2025

Tongue to tail #10 the pelvic region, the glutes!

Do you and your dog share a physical resemblance? It sounds like a strange question, but hear us out!

Just like humans, dogs can develop what's often called a "lazy bum"—meaning their gluteal muscles are underactive. This can be caused by biomechanical imbalances or discomfort, which eventually forces other muscle groups to compensate and become dominant.
We will be exploring this more in our next post, so keep following!

15/12/2025

Tongue to tail #10 the pelvic region, and the hip flexor muscles

Our 'Tongue to Tail' series continues with a focus on the hip flexor group, which includes the Iliopsoas, Re**us Femoris, Sartorius, and Tensor fasciae latae muscles.

These muscles are responsible for flexing the hip joint and bringing the thigh forward towards the abdomen, initiating the next stride once the leg is off the ground.

If you have noticed any discomfort when your dog extends their hip (perhaps they no longer stretch out their back legs like they used to); they have a shortened stride length or are lame; there could be a muscular imbalance, which is always worth investigating.

12/12/2025

Tongue to tail # 9 - the thorax, in particular the psoas muscles

In our previous Tongue to Tail post, we explored the significance of the anticlinal vertebrae—the "peak point" of your dog’s spine where the angle of the vertebrae changes direction.

Connecting to this crucial point, and extending to the femur and pelvis, is a powerful muscle group known as the Psoas Muscle (Iliopsoas group). This group plays a vital role in movement, enabling hip flexion and assisting dogs with sprinting, climbing, and leaping.

Why They Matter Together:

You might notice heat over your dog’s anticlinal region or observe a more "roached" posture. These signs can indicate a shortening of the iliopsoas muscle, often due to postural changes.

10/12/2025

Have you been enjoying the tongue to tail series so far?

We hope you're enjoying our Tongue to Tail series, with more to come!

You might be wondering why we focus on specific areas of a dog and the impact of potential dysfunction in those regions. At Galen Myotherapy, we don't just study anatomy; we study functional anatomy, which is how a dog's body actually works.

This is crucial for rehabilitation and for working with a dog's body from a natural, functional perspective.