Work towards a deeper connection with your dog while relieving pain, improving mobility, and enhancing their overall quality of life right from your own hands.
Beyond Dog Massage introduces The Masterson Method(R), a revolutionary hands-on approach to canine bodywork that improves movement, comfort, and longevity while fostering profound trust and communication between you and your pet. Developed by renowned equine bodywork expert Jim Masterson, this gentle method reads and responds to your dog's subtle body language, creating a powerful, interactive dialogue through touch.
Whether you're a dog lover, trainer, or caregiver, this comprehensive guide empowers you with the tools to reduce your dog's tension, restore balance, and create a calming, healing experience that benefits both of you. With real-life examples, clear visuals, and access to instructional videos, you'll learn to spot and release hidden stress points--turning your daily interaction into an act of wellness.
Inside you'll find:
- Step-by-step techniques with full-color photos and illustrations
- Tips for reading and responding to canine body language
- Anatomical explanations tailored for practical use
- Special exercises suited to your dog's breed or activity level
- 20 QR codes linking to 38 minutes of expert video guidance
- Insights into how touch can strengthen your bond and your dog's wellbeing
Whether your dog is a senior, athlete, or couch companion, Beyond Dog Massage offers a life-changing approach to comfort, connection, and care.
Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the US
Endurance Team in 2006, 2008, and 2010, and for equine clientele competing in
FEI World Cup, Pan American, and World Games competitions, teaches a unique
method of bodywork to therapists, horse owners, and now, dog owners, in which
the practitioner recognizes and follows the responses of the animal to touch to
release tension in key junctions of the body that most affect health, performance,
and the ability to connect. When he first became interested in equine massage
in 1997, Jim recognized that the horse exhibits certain neurological responses
to touch as it releases tension in the body. Using those responses to guide his
work, he developed a system in which the horse participates in the process by
showing the practitioner where tension has accumulated, precisely how much
pressure is needed to release it, and when it has been released. The result is
an effective method of bodywork that anyone can learn to use, to improve
performance while at the same time opening new levels of communication and trust.
In the past few years, Jim has worked with small animal veterinarians to bring
his method to the canine world.
Robin Robinett, DVM, VCRC grew up in Houston, Texas and always
had a love of animals. At 3 years old after getting her first puppy, she
decided she wanted to become a veterinarian. She holds a BS degree in Biology from Texas A&M,
and in 1989 graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine with a
doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Robinett worked for the Houston SPCA for a year after
graduation. Then was a co-owner and founder of a veterinary hospital in
Pearland, Texas. Starting in 1997, she did small animal veterinary relief work and had
a mobile practice for veterinary chiropractic. She has been certified in Animal
Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association since 1996 and
was certified in Acupuncture by the Chi University in 2009.
Dr. Robinett opened Veterinary Chiropractic and Rehabilitation
Clinic, PC. in October 2008. VCRC provides Chiropractic, Acupuncture and
Rehabilitation services for dogs, cats, and horses. VCRC is one of the few privately owned clinics
in the USA, that does small animal and equine rehabilitation and has an
underwater treadmill for dogs and one for horses. She is certified in Equine Rehabilitation by the
Animal Rehab Institute and will complete a practice-based residency for
board certification by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
(ACVSMR) in 2022. Dr. Robinett is a member of many professional veterinary
organizations, has been a speaker at many international, national, and local
veterinary conferences and other organizations. Dr. Robinett was a finalist for
the IAVRPT International Rehabilitation Therapist of the year for 2020 and
2021. She resides in Houston, Texas.
