What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues in the body to improve muscle and joint function by relieving tension, spasm, or other restrictions to proper motion. Massage can also be used for warm-up purposes, for relaxing or stimulating muscles in order to prevent injury, or for rehabilitation of a patient after an injury has occurred. Massage is also used to improve nerve stimulation and circulation of blood and lymphatic fluid. Massage therapy may minimize injuries in sport dogs and enhance the patient's recovery speed for dogs who have an acute injury. Dogs with decreased mobility from chronic injuries may benefit from massage therapy, which can improve their range of motion and decrease pain.
About our Certified Small Animal Massage Therapist
Lisa Podielsky
Lisa has been an emergency and critical care technician for 25 years. She completed her certification in small animal massage at the Bancroft school. She loves working with all sizes, breeds, and types of dogs!
About The Session
Sessions are 30 minutes in length and cost $40. Sessions are for one dog at a time, but we can book back to back appointments for you. Sessions are held in a private, climate controlled room that allows the perfect space for your dog to relax. Please contact us for upcoming dates!