Hi, I am Monica. Dogs have been in my life since the day I was born. However to be totally honest I never thought about dogs needing bodywork the way that horses do! With horses it is normal; they are trained, ridden, asked to jump, compete, perform for us, so we understand the importance of looking after their bodies and minds.
BUT DOGS ? They are our happy waggy-tailed companions- eager to please, always ready for the next adventure, and very good at carrying on regardless.
They love to explore, sniff, chase, run, jump, play, compete, work, chase cats, sit on sofas, and simply enjoy life.
Then I saw that Jim Masterson had started using his method on dogs and had created The Masterson Method® for Dogs – as an MMCP for equines since 2010, experiencing the amazing results, without hesitation, my Masterson Method for Dogs journey began.
I now look beyond the wagging tail, I ‘see’ the dog in front of me, I have an understanding of the different breeds and their potential problems, the pets, the working dogs and the street dogs. So just like horses, dogs can develop areas of tension, restrictions, compensation patterns, along with injuries and the aging process. During a bodywork session Trust and Connection is key, resulting in Joy in Movement, Comfort and Comportment.
I live near Perpignan France. I am happy to offer my services for both horses and dogs within a 100 kms radius.
See also Monica Goold, MMCP Equine