Essex Rivers Clinical Canine Massage

Essex Rivers Clinical Canine Massage Treating dogs of all ages from pets to show dogs, working dogs and canine athletes. Getting results

Hello my name is Lisa Stilwell and I run Essex Rivers Clinical Canine Massage. I work with dogs of all ages, from pets to show dogs, working dogs and canine athletes. I help to rehabilitate soft tissue injuries commonly seen as lameness and also support common orthopaedic conditions such as Hip Dysplasia and Spondylosis. Clinical Canine Massage can also be beneficial for dogs who require chronic pain management for long term conditions such as Arthritis. I have trained for 2 years with The Canine Massage Therapy Centre and use 4 disciplines of massage. These are:
• Swedish Massage
• Sports Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Myofascial Release, both indirect and the Lenton Method® of direct Myofascial Release

I have undertaken additional training in:
• Facilitated Stretching
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage, this is a highly specialised and gentle massage technique which encourages the natural drainage and flow of Lymph.
• Ventral Aspect Techniques
• Advanced Deep Tissue Massage
• Veterinary Osteoarthritis – Blue Paw Accreditation
• Licensed Canine Conditioning Coach

In addition to running Essex Rivers Clinical Canine Massage, I am Clinical Trials Coordinator for the Canine Massage Guild. I have spent 3 years working with the University of Wi******er on the first ever study into the efficacy of Clinical Canine Massage, specifically the Lenton Method™. In June 2021 the research paper that I had the privilege of co-authoring was published in the Vet Record, distributed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/vetr.586
I have written articles for Animal Therapy Magazine, Edition Dog Magazine and Canine Massage Guild blogs. I am a Canine Massage Therapy Centre Licensed Workshop Instructor, I run the following 1 day workshops where you can learn to massage your own dog:
Beginners Guide to Canine Massage
Pre & Post Event Warm-up & Cool Down
Please visit my website for more information.

My lovely client Freya has been getting into the spooky season 🎃👻🧙🏻‍♀️ If you have any Halloween pictures of your doggie...
30/10/2025

My lovely client Freya has been getting into the spooky season 🎃👻🧙🏻‍♀️ If you have any Halloween pictures of your doggies feel free to post them in the comments 🎃

🌟🌟🌟 Spaces still left in the last 2025 Beginners Guide to Canine Massage one day Workshop Sunday 14/12/25 🌟🌟🌟 I will be ...
30/10/2025

🌟🌟🌟 Spaces still left in the last 2025 Beginners Guide to Canine Massage one day Workshop Sunday 14/12/25 🌟🌟🌟 I will be running workshops next year but not until May at the earliest due to a planned leave, dates TBC 🤗

I am a delighted to be one of a few Licensed Workshop Instructors for the Canine Massage Therapy Centre.

I am able to deliver this fantastic workshop to the public, in person workshops will be held at the fabulous Bicknacre Memorial Hall. The hall is located next to Priory Fields, there is 39 acres of beautiful green space to walk your dog and plenty of parking next to the hall.

Bicknacre Memorial Hall,
Bicknacre Road,
Bicknacre,
Chelmsford,
CM3 4ES

Beginners Guide to Canine Massage

This workshop is suitable for:

Pet Dogs
· Dogs with Arthritis/Hip Dysplasia
· Active younger dogs
· Senior or ageing dogs
· Dogs who are slowing down
· Agility or Sporting/Working Dogs
· Dogs who have stopped doing things they once did e.g.: get on/off sofa, in/out of car
· Owners who are looking to enable a better quality of life
· People interested in natural or complimentary healthcare
· Dog Trainers
· Behaviourists
· Dog lovers and those passionate about the health and longevity of our dogs
Professionals for Continuing Professional Development (please note that the workshop does not allow you to practice with the publics dogs. This is a self-interest workshop only. If you are interested in training as a therapist the full Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme can be found at https://www.k9-massage.co.uk/courses/clinical-canine-massage-practitioner-programme/

You will learn the science behind how and why massage works as well as the positive physiological (body) and psychological (mind) effects it has on a dog. Please email me lisa@essexriversccm.co.uk to book a place 🤩🤩🤩

It was lovely to see beautiful Tia for a maintenance massage today. Thank you for the lovely greeting and bringing me yo...
29/10/2025

It was lovely to see beautiful Tia for a maintenance massage today. Thank you for the lovely greeting and bringing me your toy sloth, you are always a pleasure to work with 💖🥰

It was lovely to meet Nugget and his caring family today. 4 year old Nugget had an injury in January that has caused som...
29/10/2025

It was lovely to meet Nugget and his caring family today. 4 year old Nugget had an injury in January that has caused some ongoing muscular issues. Well done Nugget, I’m looking forward to seeing you again in a couple of weeks and hearing how you’ve responded to treatment.🥰🥰

28/10/2025

In this article we are going to consider jumping into and out of a car, something that most of our dogs do on a daily basis and we, as owners, take for granted. So why could jumping into or out of a car be harmful? Let's look at jumping out of a car first of all The first part of the dog to hit the....

28/10/2025

Our Canine Muscular Health Awareness Campaign continues and we are thrilled to welcome and introduce next weeks speaker, Dr Tracy Carter DVM BSc MRCVS of PrehabVet.
🌎 www.prehabvet.com

🐾 Join us on Saturday 1st November when Tracy will help us understand more about Canine Posture and Gait.

📅 Saturday 1st November | Free Online Talk with Tracy Carter DVM BSc MRCVS

HOST PLATFORM = Circle - Link will be posted here closer to the time.
This will be live with the recording available for one-month following - questions also welcomed live.

About Tracy - Tracy Carter DVM BSc MRCVS
Dr. Carter is a veterinarian with over a decade of international experience across referral practice, general medicine, and emerging technologies. Now based in the UK, she focuses on prehabilitation and pain management for active and working dogs through her southwest clinic, Prehabvet. Alongside her clinical work, she develops online courses and conditioning resources for owners, lectures for colleagues, and actively competes in and judges sheepdog trials. Her four border collies keep her well-grounded in the realities of injury prevention and performance care. Dr. Carter’s goal is to combine clinical insight with practical, evidence-based strategies that help owners, trainers, and professionals better understand canine movement and long-term soundness.
prehabvet.com

28/10/2025

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 ...

Congratulations on coming 1st in your Flyball competition yesterday Louie 🥳🙌🏻🤩🥰 Louie popped in for his maintenance mass...
27/10/2025

Congratulations on coming 1st in your Flyball competition yesterday Louie 🥳🙌🏻🤩🥰 Louie popped in for his maintenance massage earlier, he feels fantastic 👌🏻💙 I will look forward to seeing you again next year 💫

Little Miss Santa Paws is shopping for festive goodies 😋😋😋 We only buy treats with no nasties but please let me know if ...
26/10/2025

Little Miss Santa Paws is shopping for festive goodies 😋😋😋 We only buy treats with no nasties but please let me know if your dog has any special dietary needs 🥰

Digby was very sore in multiple places and had some right forelimb lameness when he arrived for his massage earlier. He ...
25/10/2025

Digby was very sore in multiple places and had some right forelimb lameness when he arrived for his massage earlier. He got straight down to business and allowed me to work on the sore areas. After his treatment he was moving a bit better and looked happier in himself. It’s still a good idea to have a check over at the Vet next week. Good luck with that Digby, you were a very, very good boy today 💙caninemassageguild

Massive congratulations to my client Inca the Stabyhoun for coming first in an Elite Scentwork Trial with the National N...
25/10/2025

Massive congratulations to my client Inca the Stabyhoun for coming first in an Elite Scentwork Trial with the National Nosework association this week 🥳🤩🙌🏻🤩 It was lovely to see Inca for her maintenance massage earlier. she is feeling great 👌🏻🥰

It was lovely to see 10 year old Bella for a maintenance massage this morning 🥰 Bella had a fibrocartilginous embolism i...
25/10/2025

It was lovely to see 10 year old Bella for a maintenance massage this morning 🥰 Bella had a fibrocartilginous embolism in 2023 and this has caused some compensatory muscular issues so regular massage helps to address those. See you soon lovely girl 🥰🥰

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South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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