Wednesday, August 21, 2024


 CANINE TOUCH


Developed by Jock Ruddock and Ivana Ruddock, MVDr., Canine Touch is a type of bodywork in which gentle movements are made across various areas of the body. The practitioner introduces vibrations into the tissue which responds with its own vibration. This is similar to the concept of Sympathetic Resonance in stringed instruments. If a string is plucked on one instrument, a nearby string in the same key will also begin vibrating. It is thought that setting up vibrations within the animal’s body plays an important role in healing.




Canine Touch also positively affects the nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system helps the body to respond to any situation that is perceived by the animal as being dangerous. When the body is stressed, a portion of the brain (the hypothalamus) sends messages to the adrenal and pituitary glands, causing them to produce hormones. These hormones are released into the bloodstream, supporting the animal in springing into action. Canine Touch supports this system by interrupting the fight or flight response. An animal caught in a continuous cycle of fight or flight can experience decreased immune function, due to the constant presence of the stress hormone Cortisol in the body.

Cells are the basic building blocks of the body and their health has a direct bearing on the health of the entire organism. When Canine Touch movements are made across tissue, the nervous system is triggered to activate neural (nerve) pathways in the brain. This increases cellular health by encouraging the circulation of blood and lymph.

The success of Canine Touch continues to increase exponentially. Therapists working in a variety of areas find it invaluable in their work.

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  CANINE TOUCH Developed by Jock Ruddock and Ivana Ruddock, MVDr., Canine Touch is a type of bodywork in which gentle movements are made acr...