About Cécile & Alfie

I live in Redhill, Surrey with my partner Léon and our nine year old Cavachon Alfie. It all started with one special dog! I found Galen Myotherapy Treatment while searching for a therapy to help Alfie to live a more fulfilling life after being diagnosed with the onset of arthritis and lumbar sacral disease at four years old. At the age of eight months old, he was hit by a car and needed extensive surgery to rebuild his hips. While the surgery was a complete success, we had to make sure that he had all the help he could get to be able to lead a "normal" doggy life! I decided to study Galen Myotherapy to help him and others to live life to the full! The feeling of pain can be helped in many ways; releasing tension in the body or improving the home environment to make it safer are good places to start!

Alfie

What is Galen Myotherapy?

Myotherapy is a form of therapy used to treat and prevent soft tissue pain and restricted joint movements caused by muscle or myofascia dysfunction. We mainly deal with chronic, ongoing compensatory issues due to conditions such as repetitive strain caused by jumping for example, injuries or surgical procedures. Pain could also be a trigger for behavioural issues.

We use a broad range of massage techniques, and can advise you on how to manage your dog's needs on a daily basis whether it is around the house, exercise (indoors or outdoors) and massage techniques.

Galen Myotherapy treatment can not be applied without your veterinary consent as per The Animal Welfare Act 1966 - The Veterinary Surgery (exemptions) Order 1962 (no 2557) no 4(a)

My Qualifications

Galen Myotherapy Diploma

Photizo Light Therapy Certificate - I use the device as part of the treatment

Higher Canine Behaviour & Psychology Diploma

Care & Welfare of the Senior Dog Certificate

Canine Nutrition Certificate

Canine First Aid

Prevent Covid-19 Certificate

Member of The International Society of Animal Professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@k9holistic.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Your dog is telling you something is wrong, what are the signs?

Changes can be very subtle, however you would be able to spot them: change in the posture (maybe the back end appears rounded), change in the behaviour (maybe becoming "aggressive" with other dogs), change in appearance (hair looks different in one area for example) and change in the mobility (walks are taking longer). If your dog shows two or more, he/she might be experiencing chronic muscular pain and could benefit from Galen Myotherapy.

How do I book a session?

We will not be able to treat a dog without their veterinary surgeon consent. If you feel your dog would benefit, please send us their full details and we will be very happy to contact them on your behalf.

How many sessions should I book?

This could be decided after the first session, no pressure at all. We usually recommend three sessions. At this point, we would be seeing improvement in the posture, behaviour and appearance.

K9 Holistic
Galen Myotherapy Treatment
07921129297

K9 Holistic
Galen Myotherapy Treatment
07921129297

About Cécile & Alfie

What is Galen Myotherapy?

My Qualifications

Frequently Asked Questions