About Us
Lisa Madison
Board certified in Canine Massage and Rehabilitative Massage
Certified Kinaesthetics™ Specialist
Certified 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
