Do animals get massages?

This autumn season we’re running a BOGO on canine massage at Calcopa! Learning this modality can be a game-changer for your massage practice by expanding your services, diversifying revenue streams, and enhancing your overall expertise. Class begins November 1st! Adding canine massage can benefit your practice in many ways:

1. Expanding Your Clientele and Market Niche
• Broadening Your Audience: Incorporating canine massage attracts pet owners seeking natural and holistic care for their dogs. It opens up a unique niche that complements your existing service offerings.
• Differentiation: A practice that serves both people and pets distinguishes itself from competitors, giving you a compelling narrative for marketing and community outreach.

2. Increasing Revenue Streams
• New Service Opportunities: Offering canine massage can create an additional revenue channel without requiring a complete rebrand of your practice. You could offer standalone sessions or bundled packages that combine human and pet massage experiences.
• Collaboration and Referrals: By working with local veterinarians, pet stores, and groomers, you build a referral network that can direct clients to both your human and canine services, helping to boost your overall business.

3. Enhancing Therapeutic Skills and Expertise
• Expanding Your Knowledge: Canine massage involves understanding animal anatomy, muscle function, and the emotional well-being of dogs. This additional expertise not only benefits your animal clients but can also enrich your overall therapeutic approach.
• Practical Application: Techniques learned in canine massage—for instance, stress relief and improved circulation—can have crossover benefits in understanding body mechanics and relaxation methods, which may improve your human massage practices as well.

4. Building Stronger Community and Client Relationships
• Strengthening Loyalty: Pet owners are deeply invested in the well-being of their companions. By helping to relieve pain, reduce anxiety, or aid in recovery from surgery or injuries, you can build solid, trust-based relationships with clients.
• Word-of-Mouth Referrals: Exceptional care for pets often translates into positive reviews and personal recommendations, driving more clients to your existing and new services.

5. Opportunities for Professional Growth and Partnerships
• Continuing Education: Learning canine massage pushes you to continuously improve your skills and investigate new therapeutic techniques—keeping your practice innovative and informed.
• Interdisciplinary Network: Establishing connections with veterinary clinics and rehabilitation centers can lead to mutually beneficial collaborations, strengthening your practice’s role in community wellness.

Our seasoned instructors Mike & Chad are excited to be teaching this 25-hour continuing education course to help your practice evolve and expand.  See you in class!