Hannah Walsh
Clinical Canine Massage Therapy
About Me
Please get in touch to discuss your dog’s individual requirements.
I am Hannah and this is my dog Hilda, we live in Horbury, near Wakefield, in West Yorkshire.
I am a member of the Canine Massage Guild
Hilda and I compete at Agility, we were introduced to Canine Massage Therapy through a free muscle health check stand at an agility competition. That led me, initially, to a one-day pre & post event course through the Canine Massage Therapy Centre and eventually to the 2-year Practitioner Programme.
Previously I have worked as an Industrial Chemist and then as a UNIX/Linux Sys Admin but realised a few years ago that I needed a complete career change as sitting at a computer for 8 hours a day wasn’t any good for my eyesight, physical or mental health.
I am now thoroughly enjoying the ability to fulfil my lifelong dream of working with animals by using these techniques to assist all ages, sizes, breeds and cross-breeds of dog in their recovery from muscular and soft tissue injuries, help manage their pain from orthopaedic conditions such as arthritis and elbow dysplasia and also to reduce levels of anxiety and nervousness.
My previous dog, Holly, had Canine Degenerative Myelopathy so I understand both your and your dogs struggles with this disease.
Certifications, Accreditations, Qualifications & More
March 2024 - Present
Canine First Aid Certificate
February 2024
Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme, Accredited by Lantra
September 2018 - Present
First Aid at Work Certificate
July 1994
BSc in Chemistry from the University of Hull
As a Member of the Canine Massage Guild, I:
- Commit to a minimum of 25 hours CPD each year as part of the Canine Massage Guild’s strong code of ethics and conduct.
- Hold my own professional indemnity and public liability insurance which is audited annually by the Canine Massage Guild.
- Always abide by the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and Exemptions Order 2015, by never working on an animal without veterinary consent.
- Ensure continuity of client care by providing a written report back to the surgery upon completion of a client’s initial sessions.
- Comply with GDPR Compliance 2018 and the Data Protection Act 1998.
- Am available for Lunch ‘n’ Learns or client presentation evenings to speak on Clinical Canine Massage Therapy.
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