My name is Rachel Harries, and I am a Registered Veterinary Nurse and Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner.

My passion for dogs began at an early age, and I cannot imagine life without them. I was fortunate to grow up on a farm, where I was surrounded by dogs and a wide variety of other animals. This upbringing played a key role in shaping my understanding of animal behaviour, care, and welfare.

I have been a Veterinary Nurse for over 20 years, working in clinical practice and gaining extensive hands-on experience. In 2017, I enrolled on the two-year Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre. During this training, I developed advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, palpation skills, body mapping, and a range of techniques including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and myofascial release.

I treat dogs of all breeds, ages, and activity levels, helping to rehabilitate soft tissue injuries and support orthopaedic conditions such as arthritis and hip dysplasia. Dogs do not need to have a diagnosed condition to benefit from clinical massage; I also work with pets and sporting dogs to maintain good muscular health and help prevent injury.

Having worked as a Veterinary Nurse for two decades, I have experience with a wide range of disease processes, surgical recoveries, and neurological conditions. I am also highly experienced in working with anxious, nervous, and reactive dogs, and pride myself on providing a calm, compassionate, and safe environment. You can be confident that your dog will always be treated with patience, care, and respect.

In addition to my clinical work, I am a tutor on the two-year Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme at the Canine Massage Therapy Centre. I am a member of The Canine Massage Guild and a licensed workshop instructor, delivering one-day educational workshops for dog owners.

Clinics are available Monday to Thursday at Chaseview Vets, Ross on Wye HR9 7NJ.
To book an appointment or make an enquiry, please call 01989 562251.

Home visits are available for dogs who are unable to travel, are anxious or reactive, or where home treatment is preferred.
For home visit enquiries, please call 07815 155645 or email info@RHK9massage.co.uk