Happy tales of happy tails
I’ve had the absolute pleasure of meeting and treating dogs of various ages, breeds, conditions, and temperaments through massage therapy. Here are testimonials from their guardians.
Kloie
“I really thought that my Maltipoo Kloie was getting ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge, because she was really slowing down, losing her balance, and seeming disoriented a lot. Like an angel from heaven, Minerva Thai entered our lives. She is kind, gentle, understanding, and patient and understands animals. With the therapy she provided Kloie, she started being more active and much more stable on her feet. Her whole attitude and behavior seem to have changed. She is now acting years younger! The zoomies are back, and she seems so joyful and sassy again. Thank you so much, Minerva.” - Harriet S.
Teddy
“Teddy had an accident when he was a pup that left him with a hairline fracture on his left hip. Before working with Minerva he heavily favored his right side, especially when running (he would run diagonally). The days immediately after working with her, he seemed to run straighter and have even more energy. Minerva was great with Teddy, who has a hard time calming down when someone new enters our home. He would have his moments and she was extremely patient with him and would work with him as he wiggled around. Minerva was prompt to send notes and answer any questions I had. She helped me understand Teddy a bit more, and that he is still affected by his accident from over 2 years ago. Overall great experience, I would highly recommend her for any senior dogs or dogs who have had injuries, or for anyone who simply wants to treat their dog!” - Sonia K.
Mabel Rosé
“Minerva provided the first massage our 6 yo Australian Labradoodle, Mabel Rosé has ever had. Minerva met Mabel with a calm energy that immediately put her at ease. Her calm and steady manner continued throughout the massage while working on Mabel. What I really enjoyed was how she explained my dog's musculoskeletal system to me. I learned how to provide touch to my dog in a therapeutic way. Mabel was so at ease and just snoozed away while having the massage and even after. Now after those long hikes, I have been given techniques to provide Mabel with some relief. I would highly recommend speaking with Minerva in regards to the benefits of massage for your pup!” - Joanne P.
Nilla
“Before the initial visit/consultation, Nilla was anxious, tender, and a bit sore from pulling while on her harness and leash. Also we have a newborn, and a new addition to our once family of three was a bit overwhelming for Nilla - we want to ensure she knows she's loved and she's still safe and protected by us. It took her a while to warm up as she was coming to terms with a new person and trying to understand what Minerva's intentions were, but when she did, she was calm, rested, and fell asleep.
Minerva from day 1 effectively communicated her purpose, intentions, and services. She provided context upon arrival, even followed up with copious notes and an evaluation of the visit with visuals of where she worked on Nilla. Minerva was super professional and accommodating for each visit. She would work to ensure she was not interrupting our routines and/or work-from-home dynamics. She was helpful in communicating the needs of Nilla, post-massages. We feel that the education around pet wellness, body structure, massages etc. was great!” - Liberty and Shane M.
Roko & Summer
“It’s been a great pleasure having Minerva’s amazing skills and experience in our dogs’ lives. We have two Lab mix dogs (7 and 4 years old) who are fairly active and go on daily walks and weekly park visits. They are in good health, but of course when they are active, they can wear out their muscles and get sore. Before Minerva’s services, our older dog would rarely jump up, use his hind legs, or stretch out his legs. It even seemed like stretching his hind legs was painful. Now, after the first massage, he was jumping up more, and he began deeply stretching his hind legs out more than I’ve ever seen him do.
Our younger dog also shows relaxation and seems to move around more easily after the massages. We can definitely see a difference in their physical condition and energy after her visits. Seeing the charts and having conversations about our dogs’ bodies definitely taught us a lot about the condition they are in and how their bodies are affected by their physical activities. Minerva is also very kind, communicative, and patient. Our dogs love her and are always super happy when they see her arrive. Thank you for all you have done for our dogs, Minerva!” - Elsie D. and Mauricio M.
Vinny
“Minerva has been massaging Vinny for a few months and it has been really helpful, both in how Vinny feels and moves, as well as how we understand his body and needs as a three legged pup. Minerva is able to tell us where Vinny is holding tension in his muscles, which could be contributed to him carrying weight differently due to his missing leg. These sessions have given us insight we didn’t have before about areas of his body that might get tired more easily, and things we could do or change to make his mobility better as he ages. I can confidently say that he is more energetic, playful, and moves better since starting these sessions.
Minerva is very communicative, confirming the next session the day before and sending a recap email after each one. She is always on time, and very focused when here, spending the full hour engaged and focused on Vin. We greatly appreciate her services and how they’ve helped our boy!” - Kylie B.
Willa
“Minerva did a wonderful job when she was working with my Pitbull mix. She was very conscientious in treating Willa during every appointment. Willa was very relaxed each time she was in treatment and showed total confidence in her. I noticed an improvement in her movements after a session and was much more active en route to the park walking and when we were at the park playing Chuck-It. Minerva is very good at what she does.” - Rick K.
Kevin
“Our dog Kevin loved his session with Minerva. This was his first massage. He looked a bit apprehensive at the beginning, and Minerva was very patient, going at a slow speed and making sure he stayed comfortable. A few minutes into the session, he was relaxed and loving it. Minerva shared a recap after her session, both verbally and followed up via email. At her second visit, Kevin greeted her with so much excitement. He can't give a direct testimonial himself, but I took that to mean he is a fan! We highly recommend Minerva's services.” - Alicia and Nick N.
Beau & Bailey
“My dogs really liked the massage. Minerva made them comfortable right away and they were very relaxed afterwards. Also, I believe it is a great way to detect where they could be off and get helpful advice on what to do or not do with them and possibly a treatment plan if needed. I would recommend that a massage be considered by anyone whose dog is not acting themselves or seems stressed in some way. I appreciate Minerva's professional, friendly mannerisms and her punctuality. I would recommend her to my dog-loving friends!” - Jen M.
