Macoby Clinical Canine Massage & Canine Exercise Rehab by Kim Rufus RVN

25/01/2026

Here is something you may not know about me...........

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Pet bereavement is hard & sometimes it can feel that no one really understands the pain you experience, since loosing Mak & Mobes it has taken time but now I feel ready to help others ❤

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21/01/2026

Nice & relaxed after his massage treatment ❤

Amazing Max is probably one of the oldest dogs I treat at Macoby....16 years young soon!!
I need to adapt some techniques to suit his older muscles but overall he's not doing too bad for a golden oldie :)

If you have a senior dog & would like to find out how massage could support them then please do get in touch

19/01/2026

Just look at his face ❤🥰

Meet the very handsome Lennox who I went to see at the weekend as he is experiencing presumed nerve pain, he is receiving treatment off his Vet for this but his owner also wanted to see what else can be done to help him.
Along with muscle tension & myofascial pain I also found hypermobility with his forelimbs & laxity in his hocks :(

I have referred Lennox back to his Vet for investigation into the cause of the nerve pain then hopefully we can start his massage & remedial exercise journey soon 🤞

12/01/2026

It's back.......the first Ellerdine clinic of the year will be on Saturday 31st Jan 10.30am until 12pm🐶 NOW FULLY BOOKED!!

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED FOR THE NEXT CLINIC :)

Did you know:
🐶 Cold temperatures can cause muscles to tighten & the connective tissues become less flexible
🐶 Slipping & sliding can cause micro tears to muscles
🐶 Some muscles are more prone to being strained if not warmed up correctly before exercise in cold weather
🐶 Rapid/sudden movements can lead to severe injury....especially jumping or twisting for those snowballs!!
🐶 Older or arthritic dogs tend to become more uncomfortable in the cold as this can exasperate joint pain or stiffness

With all this in mind Saturday 31st Jan is an ideal time to get your pup booked in for a muscular MOT & chat about clinical canine massage therapy ❤

To book a space comment below or email kim@macoby.co.uk

07/01/2026

Another unexpected day off due to the weather as our lane is a skating rink & also being called into work at the main Vet hospital in the early hours of this morning to help out finally getting home just after 6.30am so I was a tad tired especially having worked a full day doing Nurse consults yesterday................

Another huge thank you to my clients I have had to re arrange today, apologies again :( I will start massaging dogs this year at some point 🙏 I am also keeping a close eye on the weather as another storm is due & Shropshire currently has weather warnings....

Today has been a day of rest, cuddles with the Bert & CPD ❤
(Photo of our fish pond taken on Monday as thought it looked pretty, hoping that Ronnie the fish is ok under the ice)

07/01/2026

Just had to share my boy Bert's face during energy work/Reiki session this week ❤

Considering learning & practicing more this year in this area of work.....what do you think??

05/01/2026

Snow day ⛄
Macoby is now back open for 2026 & we have snow!

Appointments today have been re scheduled so this morning I went for a nice walk to plan the rest of the day once emails etc have been to replied to :)
I was also interested to see the paw print patterns in the snow from dogs being walked....I was looking for gait abnormalities, even weight bearing etc, it's amazing what this shows you!!

Remember if you have snow or ice..........
🐶 Keep your pets warm especially the golden oldies or arthritic ones
⛄ Go careful with slips, trips & excessive jumping as these can cause micro tears to muscles, put extra strain on the cruciate ligaments etc
🐾 Wash paws when back from a walk as the grit/salt used on roads can irritate
🐾 Think about the cold on paws from walking in the snow & be sensible

That's all for now........back to the paperwork 😊

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!! 🐶🥳

20/12/2025

That's it for Macoby this year, we are now closed for Christmas ⛄

This week I have had the pleasure of massaging amazing dogs finishing today with Fen & Marley ❤ so last of my reports written, accounts done & breathe.....

Thank you for your support & trusting your pups in my hands once again this year, thank you for your presents & cards very much appreciated (especially these home made goodies 🤤)

Wishing you all a safe & happy Christmas, Macoby is open from 5th January 2026.....see you in the new year!!

11/12/2025

Just wanted to let you know Macoby will be closed on...
Monday 15th Dec & then
Monday 22nd Dec until Saturday 3rd Jan 2026 ⛄🐶

04/12/2025

Handsome Benge ❤🐶

Newbie to Macoby.... Benge the Labrador is nearly 14 years young & has previously had massage from a fellow therapist of the Canine Massage Guild in Cornwall for a number of years then his family moved to Shropshire five weeks ago & got in touch as they wanted to continue his treatments to help alleviate the discomfort of elbow arthritis & weakness in his hindlimbs.
His first massage treatment with myself went super well even though he had some tension in his neck, shoulders & back (he even slept through most of the session)

I look forward to seeing him again soon in a few weeks ❤

01/12/2025

Who could resist that face ❤

The beautiful Fen a 12 year old Crossbreed is a newbie to Macoby to see if massage can help with her aches/pains due to arthritis as well as some weakness in her hindlimbs.
She had a few areas of tension & soreness but took to her treatment amazingly well so I am hoping that alongside her regular laser treatments & pain management from the Vets this girl will be feeling much better soon