Very Important Pooch Massage

Roscoe the staffordshire/labrador/cocker spaniel mix had a great time at his first massage in years. The sweet boy remembered me, and what I could do for him, and enjoyed channeling his energy into his various lamb chop toys while allowing me to give him a full body massage. By the end of his hour-long session he was feeling much more relaxed and melted into the floor. His guardian said not only did he sleep more soundly that night, but he was extra silly and playful too.

Milo's Guardians changed up his pain medications a couple months ago and it's made a big difference in what I feel in his body during his dog massages. One of the differences is that he's much less guarded around his joints, especially his hips and stifles, which allows me to do nerve glides and stretches to better support his range of motion. And that has increased the range he has while in hip extension, which makes climbing stairs and getting on/off furniture easier for him too 😍

Ulysses' last massage session turned into one big cuddle pile while I was helping him release some neck and shoulder tension. Uly's mom said Uly never lets Boswell cuddle, so this was a rare event to fill our hearts! 😍

Eddie & Marcus are standard poodle brothers who are learning about the benefits of dog massage together. Eddie is 11 years old and dealing with the muscle mass loss that all creatures experience with aging. He's starting to struggle with transitioning from standing to laying down and steep hills. His brother Marcus, while younger, has arthritis and some spinal issues, which results in him being much more sensitive and nervous about touch from unknown massage practitioners. So Eddie has been leading the way, showing Marcus that I can be trusted, and enjoying his own relief along the way. These two boys are so sweet and are well on their way to becoming pros at receiving massage and finding more pain relief.

Sensitive Kaiya has her very own dog-sized couch to get her massages on! Kaiya loves laying on her couch, which is easier for her to get on/off of compared to the full sized one, and it's very ergonomic for my work as well. Thanks Kaiya's parents!

Happy Halloween from Taco Chug!

Happy National Cat Day! While I don't offer cat massage, cats are often very interested in my work 😻 Dot, a siamese mix, has been paws down the most involved in her dog sibling's sessions, always double checking my notes, inspecting my bag, and supervising my massage techniques. As long as the kitties aren't keeping me from helping my doggy clients, I delight in their joining our company.

Sadly, Dot's dog sibling Nessa crossed the rainbow bridge last summer, but I will always hold these memories close to my heart. I miss her dearly, and I miss our cat-approved time together. 💖