Northants Canine Massage Therapy Clinic

23/07/2026

03/06/2026

This is awful but I need to post it as there are scammers and mis-selling you need to be aware of as a dog owner or someone looking to train in canine therapies so I’m putting it up here

It has come to my attention that there are individuals, some who are even trainers and others in other canine therapies misrepresenting their training credentials including claiming to have completed CPD with me at Canine Massage Therapy Centre when they have not.

They have come along to a Beginners Guide to Canine Massage self-interest course. This is NOT CPD let’s get that straight.

Claiming you have done professional level Continuing Professional Development courses with me is different to claiming your beginners guide hours as CPD hours, you know it, I know it and I will ensure that anyone approaching me about hydro/physical training PT/physio/massage courses does so as well when my name is mentioned.

Also beware of people selling you massage qualifications who claim they provide MLD and Facilitated Stretching, they have scrolled down my page and picked out some of my CPD titles and gone on to write a ‘qualification’ in canine massage that includes things that sounds good that they have no idea about, but because they carry a ‘therapist’ and ‘trainer’ title, they think people will just accept this.

Well people have noticed.

This industry is in tatters because you have people jumping on the canine therapies bandwagon and offering bu****it courses.

Some of which are even backed.

Yes I know disgusting isn’t it that there are those willing to risk the future careers of others, take their money waste their time and put the dogs at risk who they will be working with as well as disrespect the vets who consent and refer and other paraprofessionals we work with.

I want to be absolutely clear:

✅ CPD courses are advanced and can only be taken with me after you have completed the 2 Year Clinical course with Canine Massage Therapy Centre AND are a member of the Canine Massage Guild

❌ Attending a one-day public workshop with me does not constitute professional training or claims such as ‘I've done CPD with Natalie Lenton’ to get people to sign up to your course.

These people ask me and I will inform them you have not trained with me and that this is classed as mis-selling or scamming.

I haven’t busted my balls for nearly 20 years in this industry for charlatans to use the reputation of my name, courses and company and name to earn a quick buck.

✅ Only verified Canine Massage Guild members hold the Clinical Canine Massage qualification and the professional standing that comes with it and have trained in the Lenton Method

❌ Attending a one-day public workshop does not constitute professional training with me, and does not entitle anyone to claim affiliation with the Guild, my methods, or my CPD programme.

If you are a dog owner or referring vet looking for a genuinely qualified therapist, please use the Canine Massage Guild Register directory to verify credentials.

Thats why its there to protect dogs, owners and consenting or referring vets

If you are a practitioner and have seen misleading claims of this kind, I would encourage you to report them directly to our office.

The integrity of this profession matters as does the welfare of the dogs we work with.

05/05/2026

Canine Massage Guild members are out at events and shows offering free muscular health checks and workshops.

A practical way to identify tension, asymmetry, or restricted movement early, and get clear guidance on next steps.

Drop in, have a chat, and support your dog’s comfort, mobility, and long term wellbeing.

Find out more:
https://www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/shows-events/

03/03/2026

16/02/2026

🐾 Veterinary Reform - Time for Change 🐾

The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 is nearly 60 years old and no longer fit for purpose.

I am sick and tired of seeing unqualified individuals calling themselves professionals when, in reality, they have completed an online programme consisting of short written answers and quizzes. These so called professionals are able to set up businesses “treating dogs” without ever having put their hands on a dog during their training. It’s just utter madness.

As a canine massage therapist, I’ve invested years in developing my knowledge and skills. I completed a rigorous two-year, 900+ hour clinical programme with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre (CMTC). I’m trained in four core disciplines of massage, alongside the unique Lenton Method™.

I adhere to strict ethical standards, maintain full insurance, and require mandatory veterinary consent before treatment begins. I continually invest in ongoing CPD, hands-on clinical experience, collaboration with vets and other professionals, and further qualifications, all of which involve significant financial commitment and personal sacrifice, because the work that I do truly matters.

This isn’t about me blowing my own trumpet. It’s about ensuring the care I provide is safe, ethical, evidence-based, and fully compliant with current regulations.

Let’s be honest — would you place your dog in the hands of anyone less qualified?

Right now, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is reviewing and overhauling the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. The proposed reforms aim to better protect titles such as Veterinary Nurse and begin regulating Allied Professionals — which would mean licensing to practise.

I genuinely welcome this reform. Our dogs deserve properly qualified, accountable professionals. And you, as owners, deserve clarity and confidence about who is treating your dog.

If you’d like to be part of the conversation, have your say using the link in the comments. The consultation closes on March 25, 2026.

03/02/2026

🦴 World Orthopaedic Day
Orthopaedic health in dogs isn’t one-dimensional — and great outcomes rarely come from one modality alone.

At CMG, we champion a multi-modal, collaborative approach to canine care. When skilled professionals work together, dogs benefit from more rounded, sustainable results.
Alongside clinical canine massage, this team may include:
• Veterinary surgeons
• Veterinary physiotherapists
• Hydrotherapists
• Canine chiropractors / osteopaths
• Veterinary nurses
• Behaviourists
• Pain management specialists
The list goes on!
Each plays a vital role in supporting movement, comfort, recovery and long-term joint health.

👇 Let’s celebrate collaboration
Tag a paraprofessional or therapist you trust and value.
Let’s give credit where it’s due