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Very Important Pooch Massage

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Very Important Pooch Massage

Certified, insured, in-home dog massages for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes in Portland, OR & the surrounding suburbs

09/12/2024

Scout had hip replacement surgery last month and he and his owner are doing stellar during his recovery! After getting his sutures out, and a go-ahead from the doctor, Scout is back to getting massages from me to help his recovery.

In these earlier weeks, massage can help move out lymphatic fluids & bring fresh blood to the area to speed up tissue healing and reduce any swelling or inflammation. As he gets back on his feet (literally!), massage can help with proprioception recalibrations, (re)gaining flexibility and/or range of motion, and relieving soreness from muscle (re)building. And during the whole process, massage offers morale boosting, boredom busting good times!

09/11/2024

Chug passed out hard after his massage session. His owner sent me this sweet photo not long after I had left 😍

Chug is a very Always On Duty kind of security guy, so seeing him relaxed and "off duty" is truly heartwarming.

09/09/2024

It does not get any cuter than when Boogie deeply enjoys his massages. He always has a good session, but his last one must have hit different 💖 😴

09/06/2024

That's right! I'm offering an Introduction to Dog Massage Workshop hosted by Canine PT and Me on Sunday, October 6th from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

We'll be going over how massage can benefit your dog, basic Swedish massage strokes, signs your dog is/isn’t enjoying massage, and of course some hands-on practice with your dog.

There is a $50 workshop fee (pre-paid to reserve your spot) and there's only ONE spot left already! I am flattered and even more excited than before.

You can sign-up at www.veryimportantpoochpdx.com/workshop-signup or DM me to snag that last spot.

09/05/2024

This may not look like much, but for Emi it was a big sign of improved trust for me and massage!

Emi had always faced me, and prefers to keep herself front-forward to protect her sensitive areas and police my contact with her. But at her last appointment, I tried a new approach with basic TTouch techniques and she approved of the change!

TTouch is a non-habitual light touch method that helped Emi feel more safe and relaxed as compared to my usual extra gentle Swedish-based techniques. When she turned her back to me and laid down on the couch right in front of me, it felt like a stamp of approval to continue on both with her treatment, and also with my training in TTouch for massage.

I can't wait to see how her journey continues to progress. 😍

09/04/2024

This may look like a dead bug, but it's in fact Tully after his very first massage! He's a crazy mix of pit bull, husky, rottweiler, and chow chow 🤯

His joints, especially in his front legs, are getting stiffer with age. So his owner has started getting him massages to help him stay limber and active. Massage increases the circulation of fresh blood in (and waste lymph out) of the muscle fibers and surrounding fascia. And he totally loved the attention of the massage, and the relaxed feelings that came along with it!

09/02/2024

Sam says "Stop taking notes and photos, and keep rubbing my chest!" This impatient boy always wants complete, undivided attention and he deserves it!

(But I do have to write some notes down still buddy)

08/22/2024

Dot the siamese often comes to see if she can steal Nessa's massage, and Nessa doesn't normally love the intrusion. But today she was feeling the spirit of generosity and they had the sweetest relaxation time together 😍

08/19/2024

This adorable old man is Morty. He's a staffordshire mix with joint pain and muscle tensions. He loves my gentle massages especially on his hindquarters and back, and I love giving him some much deserved relief.

His owner also takes him to a chiropractor and does cold laser therapy with him, both of which are great companion therapies to help manage his aches and pains.

08/16/2024

This handsome boy is Baxter. He has a stiff gait, and like his sister Piper, some back pain. Being a Chihuahua/Papillon mix means he's pretty nervous about strangers, but with the comfort and encouragement of his owner, and my gentle, patient approach, he started to glean some benefits of allowing me to massage him. I look forward to continuing to build trust with this little guy and help him along his journey back to pain-free walking!

08/15/2024

Today is National Relaxation Day! Fionna is a professional relaxer, and so she wants to remind everyone that relaxation is critically important for you and your dog's wellbeing. Without relaxation your nervous system can become chronically dysregulated, which can lead to all sorts of physical and mental health issues.

There are many things you can do to help your dog and yourself relax including taking slow walks in nature, sitting on a comfy couch or chair in a softly lit room, softly petting your dog, listening to calming music or nature sounds, having a cup of tea while your dog enjoys a lick mat (licking is soothing for dogs), and of course having a massage!

How are you going to celebrate relaxation day today?

08/14/2024

This cutie pie is Piper the mini dachshund! Piper is dealing with limited shoulder extension, and some back pain which could be early stages of IVDD. Dachshunds are especially susceptible to IVDD, which involves degeneration of their spinal discs causing pain and in worst-case scenarios even paralysis. Piper's owner has taken proactive steps to protect Piper's back and manage her pain by doing Physical Therapy (at Canine PT and Me ) and of course, massage sessions!

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08/07/2024

When a dog has trouble staying settled at the beginning of a massage, and is flopped out on their side by the end, I know I did my job right. Heart full, eyes closed. I love bringing peace and relief to all my clients 😍🥰

08/02/2024

Mr. Goofball Max had his best stretches of relaxation literally underfoot of his Mom. Clearly he's a strong family man 😂😍

08/01/2024

Meet Emi! She's a Shepard/Pit mix with back tension & healed CCL tears. She loves my visits, but is still a bit skeptical about the amount of touch massage requires.

Shepard breeds tend to not inherently enjoy cuddles or lots of pets, and that is made more difficult with the addition of pain and/or skin sensitivities. But with lots of patience and gentle approaches eventually the positive benefits of massage become more clear to them. Big shout out to Emi's mom who understands, and is present during Emi's sessions to lend a helping hand.

07/26/2024

Join me at Dion Vineyard for their OHS fundraiser on Saturday, August 3rd from 11am - 6pm. I'll be offering free 15-minute consultations, and there will be food, wine, wading pools for the pups, and other outdoor activities. And if that's not enough, we're also raffling off a free massage session!

The official event page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1689984855079805

07/25/2024

Nessa here has been enjoying her regular systemic support massages, keeping all her fluids circulating and her nervous system regulated.

07/22/2024

Sam typically settles once for his massages and barks in dismay when I get up at the end of his sessions, but in all this summer heat he had to seek cooler grounds to properly enjoy his massage. Don't worry though, he still expressed his displeasure when his time was up 🥰

07/19/2024

Fionna wishes everyone a fun and relaxing weekend! We're taking a long weekend to celebrate my partner's birthday 🥳

07/18/2024

Meet Jelly! She's the sweetest little rescue mutt who got a couple massages recently to help calm her anxiety and boost her morale. Between the fireworks and the sudden loss of her best canine friend recently, she's had a rough month. But her owner told me after her massage "Jelly is so relaxed and her anxiety seems better". I am so glad to bring a little peace to this sweet girl 😍

07/12/2024

Happy boy Max has a great time with his massages. We're practicing shifting nervous system modes from active sympathic to restful parasympathetic while releasing tensions from his active lifestyle.

07/11/2024

Silly Sophia can't start her massage until after consulting with her octopus!

07/10/2024

Hot days, cold floors. My double-coated clients, like Boogie, love to move to a cold floor part-way through their massage. Increased circulation can really heat a pup up, especially in the summer! 🥵

07/03/2024

Nessa enjoyed her massage more than usual today and started to consider the implications of relaxing more often 🤔

07/01/2024

Sweet little Marley hopes you can find comfort and relaxation this weekend. Little dogs do a lot of looking up, and jumping while they navigate this great big world of ours. Massage can help relieve the tensions that build up from their daily furniture parkour.

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06/27/2024

Many of my clients, Sophia included, relax best when their pawrent(s) are nearby. That way they can be secure in knowing they and their loved ones are safe enough to let their guard down.

06/26/2024

Ulysses isn't alone in preferring to have something to do for the first half of his massage. He usually has a bone to gnaw at, but frozen kongs are another common favorite among my clients.

06/24/2024

Sam wants to know, "hey! why'd you stop?"
He'd really prefer it if his massages never ended. Sometimes he will even steal a shoe while I'm washing my hands 😂🥰

06/21/2024

This sweet girl is Cora. She's a rescue mutt and was pretty confused by massage. She enjoyed the attention, but seemed unsure of why it was happening. Eventually she relaxed though, and then took a long deep nap on the bed after her session 😍

06/20/2024

This beefcake is Peaches 🍑😍. She's a pitbull/hound mix and a huge barrel of energy and enthusiasm. She gets massages when she's overdone it at the park and needs help recovering so she can do it all over again.

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Portland, OR

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6pm
Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Website

https://www.veryimportantpoochpdx.com/

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