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Animals are excellent candidates for bodywork. They do not hide how they feel about what is being done to them and tend to "absorb" the fascial-cranial (and tuning fork) work with little resistance. If you have a pet that has physical issues, pet bodywork is an option to consider

30 Minutes: $60*

60 Minutes: $120*

How Does it Work?

Animals work best in their comfort zones. This means the practitioner (me) has to drive to the animal. This is why the price is more expensive. I am also including the travel and paperwork time in the cost so there are no hidden or "additional" fees.

I bring my tuning forks with me. Boots are attached to them to diffuse the vibrations; animals seem less inclined to appreciate the hyper-specific placement of a stem-only. Horses are good candidates for silicone cupping; please inquire beforehand if interested in these.

I will greet your animal in a "safe place" you have provided. It is best to make sure that the animal has room to move around, but not "escape." If your animal has a favorite bed or "security stuffie," having it in the room with them is a great idea. If you have multiple animals, it is best to separate the animal being worked on from its friends--the friends might want to "horn in" on the session! The animal's "person" can and should stay with them, especially if the animal is anxious around strangers. However, remember: This is their time. My attention will be focused on the animal, not the human.

Once your animal feels fairly comfortable with me and realizes I am there to help, I will start the session. Unlike people, who can simply stretch or squirm on a table, or tell me to move, animals can't. So, if they walk away from me for a bit, this is not a problem. They might be incorporating the work, or simply telling me "I don't want you there." I work within the animal's comfort. I may use muscle testing (no, not on the animal--using yes/no questions; see link) and/or a pendulum if there seems to be need for clarification.

Sometimes an animal simply doesn't want work. If they are being intractable, it's OK. In these cases, there is a small charge simply for travel fees. If you want to try again at a later date, we can discuss where to go from there. Alternately, perhaps an animal doesn't want the "full" time. In these cases, I will pro-rate the cost: $2/minute, no extra travel cost.

TRAVEL RANGE: 20 miles or 30 minutes (approximately); surcharge for longer

CURRENT ANIMAL EXPERIENCE: Dogs, Cats, Horses

I am willing to work on most any furry type of friend. If they are teeny-tiny (like mice), that might be too small, but rats...I could try! Guinea pigs and rabbits (I used to own the latter) are good candidates. Ferrets might be a little too active. I have yet to hear of lizard/reptile bodywork, but I would be willing to give it a shot!

TRAININGS IN ANIMAL BODYWORK:

Barnes' Equine MFR
Cranial-Sacral for Cats and Dogs (Perren-Jones)
Equine Bodywork: The Neck (Needham; online)
Dog Massage (Perren-Jones)
Animal Communication (Bernie Klatciewicz)
Animal Communication using Tangible Methods (Jessica Evans)
[Currently working on Equine MFR and CST Certification through Lyons Institute]

**IMPORTANT**

Please note that animal bodywork is NOT a replacement for quality veterinary care. I do not diagnose or treat ailments that are best left to a licensed vet. If you have concerns about the health and wellness of your animal, always consult a board-certified veterinarian FIRST. Animal MFR, CST, and tuning fork therapy is complimentary only.

Animal bodywork can help with many of the same conditions as human bodywork. HOWEVER: If you have a "biter" or an aggressive, unpredictable animal, bodywork should not be performed. These animals need work with a behaviorist first and foremost.

My insurance does cover animal bodywork. That said, the health, safety, comfort, and boundaries of an animal are always paramount.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION: AN ALTERNATIVE

Some of my training with animals is in Animal Communication. It's a little more "woo-woo" than physical bodywork, but an Animal Communication session is a way to gain insight and connect more deeply with your non-human family.

To Book a Session:

Email me to set up an appointment: Zoom, phone, or in-person (local only); I can also connect remotely with your pet and record a session, if you are more "hands off"
Send me a recent photo of your pet, looking at the camera; if you want an in-person session, bring a picture with you
Provide the following details:
- Your pet's name, age, and gender
- How long your pet has lived with you
- Questions you would like to discuss (about 2-3 for a shorter session, 4-5 for a longer session); in a remote session (connection only with pet, not person), this is required
- Venmo payment prior to session
We have the session; I record it, & send to you afterwards. In person, you are welcome to record on your phone or other audio device, or I will record it on my computer for you and send it to your email

30 Minutes: $40 60 Minutes: $80

Animal Cranial-MFR & Tuning Fork Therapy