Why Massage?

Massage can be a helpful tool in maintaining the overall health and vigor of your pet. Along with regular veterinary visits, massage is a proactive therapy that addresses future health issues and also helps with certain problems your pet may already have.

“We’ve been using the techniques you taught, and both my husband and I have noticed greater flexibility and fluidity in his movement—for example, it’s easier for him to jump into the back of the van. Thanks for making his life a little easier!”
— Betsy Stoessi and Micah

Benefits of massage therapy for your pet:

  • Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness

  • Provides greater joint flexibility and increases range of motion

  • Improves proprioception

  • Stimulates liver and kidney functions

  • Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymphatic fluids

  • Promotes deeper and easier breathing

  • Enhances the health and nourishment of the skin and coat

  • Reduces anxiety

  • Shortens healing time of strained muscles and sprained ligaments

  • Aids in digestion

  • Fosters a feeling of well-being

  • Reduces pain and swelling (including intervertabral, joint and muscle)

  • Decreases blood pressure

  • Strengthens the immune system

  • Reduces formation of excessive scar tissue

  • Reduces muscle spasms