Julie comes from a background of veterinary nursing, although not currently practising. Became interested in canine massage initially to help one of her own dogs who has chronic musculo-skeletal problems following vestibular syndrome. Also takes part in competitive obedience with her other dogs.

Frances comes from a human trauma & orthopaedic nursing background. Enjoys mini agility with both of her dogs, and became interested in canine massage therapy due to the stresses and strains this activity can place on a dog's musculo-skeletal system.

Both Julie and Frances have studied with the Institiute of Complementary Animal Therapies (ICAT) and have gained both Level I & II Certicates and Level III Diplomas in Canine massage. To gain these qualifications, they have both competed approximatly 140 hours of practical work and 100 hours of theory based learning spread over 18 months and sat a final written and practical examination