Canine Sports Massage Workshop - Virginia
Muscles that are tight, constricted, sore, overworked, underworked, and/or loaded with myofascial trigger points cannot be strengthened through exercise until the underlying issues within the tissues are addressed. This is where sports massage comes in -- it is a foundational element of any fitness program.
Sports massage focuses on enhancing circulation, increasing tissue elasticity, and reducing muscle tension. It helps prepare muscle for activity and helps muscles recover afterwards by relieving tightness and soreness. Muscle tightness can limit flexibility, increase pain, and cause future injuries.
Sports massage can take place before an athletic event or vigorous activity (pre-event massage), after an event or activity (post-event massage), and in between events or activities (maintenance massage).
More details about sports massage, as well as the techniques and the most effective ways to apply them, will be covered in this 1-day hands-on workshop.
Participants will be provided with volunteer demo dogs for hands-on practice during this class. Please leave your own pets relaxing at home. Thank you!
This workshop is appropriate for pet parents and canine professionals alike.
Topics You'll Explore...
Foundational Concepts
Dogs don't need to be athletes to benefit from sports massage. This workshop will show you why sports massage is an essential part of any active (or not-so-active) dog's fitness routine, and how it can enhance the lives of every dog, no matter their age or level of activity.
Hands-On Techniques
You will learn the differences between pre-event, post-event, and maintenance sports massage and the optimal timing for each. You will also observe and practice the appropriate bodywork techniques for each type of sports massage, and understand how to determine which techniques to use when.
Workshop Location
This class takes place at Just Cats Clinic in Reston, Virginia.
Just Cats Clinic is located in Lake Anne Plaza. Recently named to the National Register of Historic Places, Lake Anne Plaza is the historic “heart and soul” of Reston, Virginia and the center of local living in the Reston community. Reminiscent of a European coastal village where people live, work, and play, this spectacular community is nestled around Lake Anne.
Kasey Braun
Kasey has over 20 years of experience in the field of veterinary care, rehabilitation, and animal bodywork. She's been a licensed Certified Veterinary Technician since 2002, a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner since 2006, and Board-Certified Canine Massage Therapist since 2012. She also has extended study of osteopathic techniques and tuning fork therapy. Kasey has dedicated her career to helping animals move, heal, and thrive. Her expertise in myofascial therapy, lymphatic work, rehabilitation techniques, or other specialties has allowed her to support countless animals in achieving better mobility, comfort, and overall well-being.
Passionate about the science and art of healing, Kasey has spent decades refining her skills through hands-on practice, advanced education, and collaboration with veterinarians and other professionals. Her approach combines a deep understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and therapeutic touch, ensuring individualized care for every pet she works with.
Beyond hands-on work, Kasey is committed to education and mentorship, teaching pet parents and professionals the benefits of canine bodywork, and massage therapy techniques. Through workshops, training programs, and one-on-one coaching, she empowers others with the knowledge to support their animals’ long-term health.
Kasey is a lead instructor for Canis Bodyworks in Virginia, and she is the founder of Still Point Animal Wellness. Kasey continues to innovate and advocate for a whole-body approach to healing, ensuring that every pet receives the care, movement, and balance they deserve.
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