Our services

• Gift Certificates are available, please call.

Massage Sessions

    Massage sessions for your small animal at your home or one of our locations. Sessions range from a half hour to an hour, based on the wants and needs of the animal.

Reiki Healing Sessions

    Hands-on Reiki sessions for your companion at your home or one of our locations. Sessions generally last 45 minutes, depending on the needs of the animal.

    Inquire about a treatment for yourself!

Massage Workshops

    Learn to massage your own animal! I will show you the basics, either during regular massage sessions or in a stand-alone workshop. Please contact me if you would like a workshop for your group or event.

Contact Lively Dog

Lisa Ruthig

617-413-9086

Lisa@livelydog.net

 Our locations

In addition to providing sessions in your home, I am pleased to announce I have space at the following excellent businesses:

Pet Sitting by Liz 

150 Oxbow Road

Wayland, MA 01778

Picture Perfect Pets

Dog Training & Pet Portraits

11A Medford Street

Arlington, MA

Directions and Parking

Pawstonian

Coterie Boutique & east 2nd daycare

515 East Second Street

South Boston, MA

Parking is available on E.2nd St. as well as in the lot in front of Pawstonian

Why Massage?

Dogs, cats and other small animals benefit from massage in the same ways that humans do. The same techniques are used, modified for the anatomy and physiology of small animals. As with humans, professional training ensures that these techniques are applied safely and effectively to your pet.

Benefits of Massage

• Relaxation- lowers physiological arousal and stress hormones

• Increases range of motion and flexibility

• Minimizes the effects of structural imbalances

• Relieves pain and anxiety

• Cleanses the body of toxins

• Gently builds muscle tone

• Decreases soreness, stiffness, and swelling

• Builds trust between you and your pet

I encourage all pet owners to provide massage for their animals and will teach you the basics of a safe and effective routine.

My training

Lisa Ruthig  BS Biology, University of Delaware 1991

Certified Small Animal Massage Therapist,

graduate of Bancroft School of Massage Therapy Small Animal Massage Program,

a 200 hour training program with in-depth instruction in canine and feline anatomy,

animal behavior, animal first-aid, gait analysis, and advanced massage techniques.

Instructor of Equine Anatomy at Bancroft School of Massage Therapy

Certified Reiki Practioner Level II, attuned by Aileen D'Angelo, Registered Reiki Master/ Teacher

Member, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals