From a young age, I’ve always had a deep love for animals. I remember dreaming of becoming a veterinarian as a child. Although I didn’t pursue that path, I spent 10 years working in the animal hospital field as a receptionist and technician assistant. I was also a pet sitter and dog walker—my life truly revolved around dogs.

My journey into massage therapy began when I injured my back in a fall. As part of my rehabilitation, I received massage therapy and immediately felt the profound benefits it offered. This experience sparked my interest, and I decided to pursue it further.

I enrolled in The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington, CT, and during my studies, one of my instructors introduced me to massage therapy for animals. While I am a strong advocate for human massage, I felt a calling to specialize in Canine Massage. This led me to earn my certification in Canine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapy. The techniques I learned, rooted in human massage therapy, are adapted specifically for dogs and involve extensive study of canine anatomy, physiology, pathology, and kinesiology.

My passion lies in helping both humans and animals, and I am deeply committed to holistic healing practices. Along with my canine massage certification, I am a Reiki practitioner, Reflexology practitioner, and have completed Small Animal Acupressure training through Tallgrass Animal Acupressure. I am constantly learning and exploring new ways to support the well-being of those in need, whether human or animal.

I am a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. A member of The International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork (IAAMB). Completed training for Companion Animal Laser Therapy and Cold Laser Therapy through The American Institute of Medical Laser Applications and Holistic Animal Studies. I am also a member of the Complementary Medical Association (CMA), a member of the Reflexology Association of Connecticut.