integrative canine bodywork

Canine Services

Canine sessions are integrative, individualized, and guided by your dog’s nervous system and comfort level.

Rather than charging per modality or per minute, each visit is offered as a single session fee — allowing care to unfold based on what your dog needs most in that moment.

My work supports mobility, nervous system regulation, pain reduction, and overall comfort using gentle, trauma-informed techniques.

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How I work:

Each full-body session may incorporate one or more supportive modalities, including:

✤ Craniosacral Therapy

✤ Animal Neuro-Myofascial Release (ANMR)

✤ Cold Laser Therapy

✤ Kinesiology Taping

✤ Myofascial & Soft Tissue Techniques

Modalities are selected based on what your dog presents during the session.

Craniosacral Therapy for Dogs

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A gentle, hands-on modality that supports nervous system balance and structural alignment.

Craniosacral Therapy may support dogs experiencing:

  • Chronic pain or joint stiffness (arthritis, hip dysplasia)

  • Post surgical recovery

  • Recovery from injury or trauma

  • Cruciate ligament strain

  • Luxating patella

  • Iliopsoas tension

  • TMJ or dental-related tension

  • Vestibular imbalance

  • Back or neck discomfort

  • Anxiety, fear, or stress-related behaviors

  • Seizure support (nervous system regulation)

  • Senior mobility concerns

By easing fascial and neurological tension, CST helps the body return to greater comfort and regulation.

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Animal Neuro-Myofascial Release (ANMR)

A gentle, tool-assisted technique that addresses fascial restrictions and neuromuscular imbalance.
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Because fascia connects every structure in the body, restriction in one area can influence movement and comfort elsewhere. ANMR introduces gentle motion into the soft tissues surrounding joints and the spine, supporting improved mobility and circulation.

ANMR may assist with:

  • Scar tissue and adhesions

  • Inflammation or swelling

  • Repetitive strain patterns

  • Compressed nerves

  • Compensation from past injury

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Cold Laster Therapy

Low-level laser therapy supports tissue healing, reduces inflammation, and promotes cellular repair by increasing ATP production.
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This modality may be beneficial for:

  • Arthritis

  • Soft tissue injury

  • Post-surgical healing

  • Chronic inflammation

  • Pain management support

Treatment is non-invasive, safe, and pain-free.

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Kinesiology Taping

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Elastic therapeutic taping that moves with your dog while supporting muscle function, joint stability, circulation, and recovery.

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What to Expect

Sessions are performed in your dog’s home environment to reduce stress.

Care is paced according to your dog’s comfort, attention span, and nervous system regulation. Dogs are not forced to lie still — sessions unfold with respect for consent and tolerance.

Session Investment:

30-Minute Session - $50

60-Minute Session - $85

Service Area: Based in Western Suburbs of Chicago and available within a 15-mile radius. Add in travel fee, $1.50 per mile over 15 miles

Payment is due at the time of service.

Session Information & Booking

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Before Your Session:

Please print and fill out a Consent Formand Intake Form before your session.

Please note: A signed consent form is required before your session. If the form is not brought to your appointment, we will not be able to proceed with the session.

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  • Sessions are tailored to your dog’s individual needs and may include Craniosacral Therapy, Cold Laser, ANMR, or Kinesiology Taping. Each approach is selected based on comfort, presentation, and overall goals.

  • Canine bodywork may support dogs experiencing stiffness, injury recovery, anxiety, mobility changes, post-surgical healing, compensation patterns, or nervous system dysregulation. Sessions focus on promoting balance and ease rather than treating specific diagnoses.

  • Ensure your dog has had an opportunity to potty beforehand and avoid scheduling strenuous activity immediately before the appointment. A calm environment and a familiar handler present can help your dog feel safe and relaxed.

  • No. Sessions are guided by your dog’s comfort and consent. Some dogs lie down and relax deeply, while others prefer to stand or move around. We follow their pace.

  • Frequency depends on your dog’s needs and goals. Some benefit from a short series of sessions for acute concerns, while others receive periodic maintenance support.

  • Most dogs appear relaxed or sleepy after a session. Occasionally, mild fatigue or temporary tenderness may occur as the body integrates the work, but this typically resolves quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What My Past Clients Are Saying

  • “Throughout my cancer recovery, these Reiki sessions have been a beautiful complement to my healing. They helped me release stress, quiet fear, and feel more centered during a season that can feel overwhelming. I always left feeling peaceful, supported, and deeply cared for. It’s clear this is not just something Marti does- it’s something she embodies.”

    -STACEY

  • “Marti is such a kind, caring, and gentle person who is so in tune with the natural world. She made me feel very comfortable during my first reiki experience. I did not know what to expect, and was somewhat surprised by the strong emotions that I experienced. After my session, I had an overall feeling of calm and peace. I would highly recommend Marti.”

    -LISA

  • "I had cranio sacral therapy done and it is not to be taken as a massage or chiropractic work - you will be touched with mild pressure depending on where your problem areas are - you don’t necessarily feel the correction being made - but some how you know your spine moved into correct position and other adjustments were made as your time goes on.

    You feel improvements were made and feel better. It’s amazing how your body will correct itself but your therapist has to know where to touch you to correct everything"

  • "Marti does excellent body work on my horses. She is very knowledgeable and explains what she is doing while working on the horses. The horses really like her and they really appreciate the therapeutic work she does on them. You can really see them relaxing and responding to her work on them. After she is done working on them they are very relaxed and look very appreciative of the therapeutic work she performed on them. She is very patient with them and works within their individual comfort zones which is very important when working with my horses. I would highly recommend Marti for anyone wanting therapeutic body work done on their horses."