Helping Dogs & Horses Move with Comfort and Ease
At Lively Animal Massage, I provide expert massage and energy work to help your animal move more freely, feel more comfortable, and enjoy a better quality of life. Specializing in supporting dogs with chronic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and older horses, I use a range of techniques—including myofascial release, nerve work, deep tissue massage, energy healing, and neurovascular release—to ease discomfort, reduce stiffness, and support long-term well-being.
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Sessions are available in two locations:
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Dogs & Cats: Visit my Franklin, MA office at Destination Dog, or schedule an in-home session within 30 minutes of Thompson, CT.
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Horses: Equine massage is available within 45 minutes of Thompson, CT or near Franklin, MA.​
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With over 15 years of experience, I am nationally board-certified in both canine and equine massage, an instructor at The Bancroft School of Massage Therapy, and the Past Chair of the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage. You can trust that your animal is in skilled and knowledgeable hands.
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Book a session today to help your animal move with greater comfort and ease!
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When your pet is in pain, you feel it too. Whether your dog is struggling with stiffness, recovering from an injury, or getting wobbly in the hind end massage—when used in conjunction with veterinary care—can help improve their comfort and mobility.
Using a combination of myofascial release, massage, and Reiki, I provide hands-on care to support your pet’s well-being.
Massage can:
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Enhance performance by improving flexibility and movement
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Reduce stress and anxiety for a calmer, more balanced pet
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Help prevent injuries by maintaining muscle and joint health
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I require all animals to be under the care of a veterinarian to ensure they receive the best possible support. Massage is a valuable complement to veterinary treatment, not a replacement.
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Give your pet the comfort and support they deserve—schedule a session today!
Older horses have given so much over the years—massage helps give something back. Whether your horse is slowing down, dealing with chronic stiffness, or struggling with discomfort from arthritis or past injuries, massage can help improve mobility, ease tension, and enhance overall well-being.
Using a combination of massage, myofascial release, neurovascular release, and Reiki, I provide gentle, effective bodywork to support your horse’s comfort and longevity. Massage can:
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Ease discomfort and stiffness from aging or past injuries
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Offer relaxation for overall well-being
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Encourage healthy fluid movement to nourish tissues and clear waste.
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Help maintain muscle balance to compensate for chronic issues
I work in partnership with veterinary care to provide the best possible support for your horse. Massage is a complement to veterinary treatment, not a replacement.
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I'm happy to teach you strokes you use with your horse.
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Give your horse the comfort and care they deserve—schedule a session today!
Learn to Massage your own Animal
Want to support your animal’s comfort between professional sessions? I offer personalized lessons to teach you safe, effective massage techniques for your horse, dog, or cat.
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In-Person Instruction – Hands-on guidance during your animal’s massage session
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Virtual Lessons – One-on-one coaching via Zoom or video consultation​
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These lessons are tailored to your animal’s specific needs, helping you confidently provide comfort and care at home.
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Interested in learning more? Email me to discuss options and schedule a session.
Energy Healing
Energy healing supports your animal’s natural ability to heal by restoring balance and easing stress. Using Reiki, crystal Reiki, and energy-based techniques, I help release tension and clear energetic blocks, allowing your horse, dog, or cat to find greater ease—physically, emotionally, and energetically.
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Energy work is seamlessly integrated into my massage sessions, enhancing relaxation and overall well-being. I also offer distance Reiki and energy healing for both animals and people, providing gentle support no matter where you are.
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Curious about how energy healing can help your animal? Email me today to learn more.