Forest Canine Massage

Forest Canine Massage Canine massage therapy! Helping dogs feel and move better! Forest of Dean and surrounding areas.

Jessica Barton is a highly skilled, Canine Massage Therapist who has a deep love and passion for helping dogs lead a more comfortable, active and happier life. She lives in the Forest of Dean with her partner and five dogs and is the founder of Forest Canine Massage & Wellness. Jessica is on a mission to empower dog parents to become proactive instead of reactive when it comes to their dog’s physical wellness. She achieves this by sharing the latest scientific knowledge and providing sound advice, the whole family can follow to implement simple, intentional step-by-step lifestyle changes that enhance their dog’s well-being and longevity. Through her experience as a Canine Massage Therapist, Jessica has witnessed first-hand the positive effects simple lifestyles changes and canine massage therapy can have on our beloved dogs. She specialises in helping dogs of all ages, from young, active, working dogs with soft tissue injuries and performance issues, to middle-aged dogs that seem old before their time, as well as elderly dogs suffering with orthopaedic conditions such as arthritis. Her expertise enables dogs to live a more comfortable, active, happier life for longer. Become part of the FREE Facebook community Forest Canine Wellness.

⭐️FREE TALK THIS EVENING - importance of warm up and cool downs ⭐️
29/10/2025

⭐️FREE TALK THIS EVENING - importance of warm up and cool downs ⭐️

Pace Therapy offers veterinary physiotherapy to canine and equine patients in addition to human sports massage in Lincolnshire

Learn some massage techniques that you can do with your dog at home ⬇️. This FREE event is not to be missed. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
19/10/2025

Learn some massage techniques that you can do with your dog at home ⬇️. This FREE event is not to be missed. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The Canine Massage Guild is a network of highly skilled Professional K9 Massage Therapists specialising in the rehabilitation of dogs

This is just wonderful news. My 2 years training with the CMTC will now be recognised as a Level 5 Dipolma in Clinical C...
16/10/2025

This is just wonderful news. My 2 years training with the CMTC will now be recognised as a Level 5 Dipolma in Clinical Canine Massage 🤩

We're delighted to announce an exciting qualification development partnership with Natalie Lenton and the Canine Massage Therapy Centre Limited resulting in the creation of the GA Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Canine Massage.

This Ofqual regulated qualification sets a new benchmark for professional excellence in Canine massage therapy. It brings together advanced studies, in anatomy, pathology, and clinical techniques to manage soft tissue injuries and provide chronic pain management for orthopedic conditions like arthritis and others.

The qualification provides over 60 techniques in 4 disciplines of massage which includes sports massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue and myofascial release both the direct and indirect approach. On top of this, exclusive to the qualification is the Lenton Method of myofascial release, the only method of canine massage in the world backed by evidence based research as published in the Veterinary Record by the British Veterinary Association.

Combining Natalie and her teams extensive expertise from the last 15 years as an industry leader in the canine massage industry with Gatehouse Awards - Animal Care and Veterinary Science reputation for quality and innovation, this collaboration marks a major step forward in evidenced based canine therapy education.

For information please contact Natalie and the team at info@k9-massage.co.uk or visit www.k9-massage.co.uk

Canine Massage Guild

Happening Tonight. Don’t miss out ⬇️
13/10/2025

Happening Tonight. Don’t miss out ⬇️

Check this out⬇️ Happening next Monday at 7pm on Zoom 👀
10/10/2025

Check this out⬇️ Happening next Monday at 7pm on Zoom 👀

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Zoom Link Below!

We’re thrilled to reveal the first of our special guest speakers for Muscular Health Awareness Month! Join Natalie Lenton, the world’s leading expert in canine massage therapy, for her free talk:

🐾 "How to Spot Muscle Injury & Myofascial Dysfunction in Your Dog – FAST!"
🗓 Monday 13th October | 7pm | 1 hour

Perfect for both dog owners and canine professionals, this eye-opening session will help you understand the difference between muscular and fascial issues, recognise the early signs of injury, and learn what you can safely do at home — plus discover natural, effective ways to support your dog’s recovery.

Known for her down-to-earth, no-nonsense style (and her wicked sense of humour), Natalie doesn’t shy away from saying what needs to be said, so expect a frank, informative, and entertaining session!

All are welcome so please share this with your friends and colleagues ! No NEED TO REGISTER Just click the link to join in at 7pm on Monday 13th October
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87895583531?pwd=rkVJnu7aBaRXFaD5FOMszYbb7YThjY.1

Meeting ID: 878 9558 3531
Passcode: 718794

Quiz time!
08/10/2025

Quiz time!

Do you know how using the stairs affects your dogs muscular health? Check out this article I wrote for
05/10/2025

Do you know how using the stairs affects your dogs muscular health? Check out this article I wrote for

How many times a day does your dog negotiate stairs? This includes stairs in the house, steps in the garden and their local environment! Things that rise…Does your dog follow you everywhere around the house? Do they trail behind you as you ascend the stairs or run past you and wait at the top? Do ...

01/10/2025

BOOM! It's the 1st day of 'Canine Muscular Health Awareness Month' and if you are a dog owner, guardian or canine professional then you are going to want to be involved! Why? because we are going to be sharing loads of information, free talks and masterclasses that can help you understand how the muscle issues that are ignored, under evaluated and misunderstood are the missing piece of the canine healthcare puzzle! Empower yourself and become the advocate for your dogs healthcare because MUSCLE MATTERS!

Please LIKE AND FOLLOW OUR PAGE and check back tomorrow for the first dates for our free talks and masterclasses!!

Thank you for supporting this free, not for profit campaign. Why are we doing it? Because we are as crazy about dogs as you are and want the best for their health so they can live longer, happier lives.

It's as simple as that.

Check out the Blogs on the Canine Muscular Health website to discover why muscular health is so important and how to hel...
01/10/2025

Check out the Blogs on the Canine Muscular Health website to discover why muscular health is so important and how to help your senior dogs.

🐾 Want to Learn More About Canine Muscle Health? 🐾

Whether you’re caring for a senior dog, looking to spot early signs of muscle weakness, or supporting a canine athlete, we’ve got you covered!

Explore our latest blogs for practical tips, real-life stories, and expert advice on keeping your dog strong, mobile, and happy at every stage of life.

✨ Read more on our website: https://www.caninemuscularhealth.org

You’ll find:
• Understanding muscle tightness in senior dogs
• Spotting muscle weakness: early signs and when to act
• Real case studies from the world of canine sports
• And so much more!

Visit us today and discover how you can help your dog live their healthiest, happiest life.

Did you know ⬇️
16/09/2025

Did you know ⬇️

Why does muscle get ignored when it comes to injury, slowing down and chronic pain management for our senior dogs with conditions like arthritis? Without muscle the dog would be unable to move (bones don't move themself you know!) So when it comes to 'mystery' pain with your dog, maybe its not so mystery after all.....

Happening this Sunday ⬇️
03/09/2025

Happening this Sunday ⬇️

There is nearly a 60% chance that your sporting dog will sustain an injury. I don’t know about you but I would want to t...
01/09/2025

There is nearly a 60% chance that your sporting dog will sustain an injury. I don’t know about you but I would want to try and prevent this at all costs.

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