About Me

I have always loved animals and when I become the owner, or rather owned, by my first Dobermann Theo, I became hooked on the canine variety, so much so that Bailey, our second Dobermann, quickly followed to join our family.  Levi, joined us in 2022.

So how did I get into Canine Massage?

Theo’s breeder Dawn introduced me to Dog Shows and I soon got hooked on taking the dogs’ and competing at both Open and Championship level. Attending these shows gave me the opportunity to see lots of different breeds of dogs and their varying gaits. It was interesting to watch how a particular dog’s gait and posture could vary from show to show, and this made me wonder if certain muscles were in need of manipulation either through injury and overcompensation or perhaps just needing some massage to ease over/ under worked muscle. Having trained previously in human massage I researched how massage could improve a dogs mobility and assist with muscuskeletal issues, and came across the Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme, training with Natalie Lenton. The rest is history!

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Sadly Theo and Bailey are no longer with us but both used to receive regular massage treatments to for general wellbeing and to treat any injuries they may have sustained during activities of everyday living.  Levi continues to enjoy massage and conditioning exercise.

I am available to give talks to groups including Agility Clubs, Flyball Clubs, Ringcraft Clubs, Rescue Organisations etc, to help raise the awareness of how massage can benefit your dog.

I am fully insured and continue to develop my skills and knowledge through the attendance of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

I am a member of the Canine Massage Guild, a Professional Body for Canine Massage Therapists.  The Guild promotes high standards and safe practice.

My Professional Training

The Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre was an intensive two year course training taking place over 800 hours of study in both practical skills and advanced canine anatomy and physiology, along with four types of massage – Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release (both Direct and Indirect).

Continuous Professional Development completed:

  • Mad About Muscles
  • Skills Review
  • Presentation Skills
  • Flex and Stretch for the Professional Therapist
  • Advanced Deep Tissue Massage
  • Canine Conditioning Foundation 2 Day Workshop
  • Canine Conditioning Intermediate 2 Day Workshop
  • Canine Conditioning Advanced 2 Day Workshop

I am also a Licensed Canine Conditioning Instructor

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Carol Collins – Founder and Owner of Affinity Canine Massage

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Please contact me for further information and to discuss how Affinity Canine Massage can help you and your canine friend find results you can see and your dog can feel.

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