About Us
Lisa Madison
Certified Small Animal Massage Practitioner (SAMP)
Certified Small Animal Rehabilitative Massage
Certified Kinaesthetics™ Specialist
Professional Member of International Assoc. of Canine Professionals
Cerfified in Pet First Aid and CPR
Lisa
Madison is the owner and operator of Contented Canine Massage. She is a graduate of the Northwest School of Animal Massage in
A lifelong love of dogs and an interest in animal healthcare led Lisa to canine massage. “My
first exposure to canine holistic healthcare was over a decade ago,” says Lisa. “My shelter dog Watson was suffering from back and
hip problems due in part to having been severely obese for the first five years of his life. Our vet suggested we see a canine chiropractor
and acupuncturist to help ease his pain and improve his mobility. To be honest, my husband and I went into those sessions with our
doubts. But it was impossible to argue with the results; Watson came out of his visits a happier, more mobile, and more energetic
dog.”
“The whole experience brought home for me the legitimacy and potential of complementary animal healthcare. It planted the
seed that this was something I might like to do.”
“What drew me to massage in particular is that it’s a very direct and immediate
way to care for a dog that works on any number of levels—physically, mentally, emotionally, socially—simultaneously. It provides me
with the latitude to combine different techniques and disciplines to tailor a session a specific dog’s needs. It’s a great thing to
see a dog respond, and at times, even transform, whether it’s physically or attitudinally, right before your eyes.”
“The best
part is that it’s a feel good job. Not just for the dog, but for owner and me. Everybody comes out the experience feeling better.”
Lisa
lives in
