Very Important Pooch Massage

Very Important Pooch Massage Certified, insured, in-home dog massages for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes in Portland, OR & the surrounding suburbs

Roscoe the staffordshire/labrador/cocker spaniel mix had a great time at his first massage in years. The sweet boy remem...
02/06/2026

Roscoe the staffordshire/labrador/cocker spaniel mix had a great time at his first massage in years. The sweet boy remembered me, and what I could do for him, and enjoyed channeling his energy into his various lamb chop toys while allowing me to give him a full body massage. By the end of his hour-long session he was feeling much more relaxed and melted into the floor. His guardian said not only did he sleep more soundly that night, but he was extra silly and playful too.

It's been brought to my attention that not everyone knows that some Pet Insurance plans cover massage! It's often an add...
02/04/2026

It's been brought to my attention that not everyone knows that some Pet Insurance plans cover massage! It's often an add-on for "alternative", "rehabilitative", or "complementary" therapies, so check your policy to see if your dog's next session could be reimbursed by your insurance.

02/02/2026

Music off, sound up for the softest contented snores from . This sleepy sweetie has IVDD in his neck vertebrae, which leads to lots of tension in his neck and head muscles. He looooves a gentle head/top of the neck rub, especially once we've already addressed tension his larger muscle groups.

Apologies for the dark video, Mr. Uly is typically my last appointment of the week and the days are dark here in the PNW, but it makes for very moody and relaxing sessions.

Jelly was showing signs of pain with no obvious cause, so her guardian took her to the vet, where they got some pain med...
02/02/2026

Jelly was showing signs of pain with no obvious cause, so her guardian took her to the vet, where they got some pain meds but no answers yet. Luckily she was approved for massage, so I was able to bring Jelly some relief from her muscle tension and peace to her nervous system. Jelly's guardian said that after her massage she slept through the night for the first time since the pain started, and was in great spirits the next day. I'm so glad to be able to give Jelly some relief while they wait for their next diagnostic appointment at the clinic 💖

Massage is not a replacement for veterinary care, but rather a powerful tool to support your dog's health & comfort levels in tandem with a medical doctor.

Milo's Guardians changed up his pain medications a couple months ago and it's made a big difference in what I feel in hi...
11/14/2025

Milo's Guardians changed up his pain medications a couple months ago and it's made a big difference in what I feel in his body during his dog massages. One of the differences is that he's much less guarded around his joints, especially his hips and stifles, which allows me to do nerve glides and stretches to better support his range of motion. And that has increased the range he has while in hip extension, which makes climbing stairs and getting on/off furniture easier for him too 😍

Ulysses' last massage session turned into one big cuddle pile while I was helping him release some neck and shoulder ten...
11/10/2025

Ulysses' last massage session turned into one big cuddle pile while I was helping him release some neck and shoulder tension. Uly's mom said Uly never lets Boswell cuddle, so this was a rare event to fill our hearts! 😍

Eddie & Marcus are standard poodle brothers who are learning about the benefits of dog massage together. Eddie is 11 yea...
11/07/2025

Eddie & Marcus are standard poodle brothers who are learning about the benefits of dog massage together. Eddie is 11 years old and dealing with the muscle mass loss that all creatures experience with aging. He's starting to struggle with transitioning from standing to laying down and steep hills. His brother Marcus, while younger, has arthritis and some spinal issues, which results in him being much more sensitive and nervous about touch from unknown massage practitioners. So Eddie has been leading the way, showing Marcus that I can be trusted, and enjoying his own relief along the way. These two boys are so sweet and are well on their way to becoming pros at receiving massage and finding more pain relief.

Sensitive Kaiya has her very own dog-sized couch to get her massages on! Kaiya loves laying on her couch, which is easie...
11/05/2025

Sensitive Kaiya has her very own dog-sized couch to get her massages on! Kaiya loves laying on her couch, which is easier for her to get on/off of compared to the full sized one, and it's very ergonomic for my work as well. Thanks Kaiya's parents!

Sweet and silly Boogie the golden retriever always loves his massages! He's got chronic muscle tension and some hind leg...
11/03/2025

Sweet and silly Boogie the golden retriever always loves his massages! He's got chronic muscle tension and some hind leg stiffness from a combination of living an active playful life, insisting on standing over the center console in the car, and a couple old injuries. But all this culminates in us getting to enjoy each other's company every other week! I love my Boogie days!

Happy Halloween from Taco Chug!
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Taco Chug!

Happy National Cat Day! While I don't offer cat massage, cats are often very interested in my work 😻 Dot, a siamese mix,...
10/29/2025

Happy National Cat Day! While I don't offer cat massage, cats are often very interested in my work 😻 Dot, a siamese mix, has been paws down the most involved in her dog sibling's sessions, always double checking my notes, inspecting my bag, and supervising my massage techniques. As long as the kitties aren't keeping me from helping my doggy clients, I delight in their joining our company.

Sadly, Dot's dog sibling Nessa crossed the rainbow bridge last summer, but I will always hold these memories close to my heart. I miss her dearly, and I miss our cat-approved time together. 💖

Sam's BFF Rafi the border collie mix was gifted his first dog massage during his week-long stay at Sam's house. Rafi dea...
10/27/2025

Sam's BFF Rafi the border collie mix was gifted his first dog massage during his week-long stay at Sam's house. Rafi deals with hip dysplasia and chronic muscle tension (a common combination). After watching Sam enjoy his regular massage, he got to enjoy his own session and really melted into it! Rafi lives in Washington, so I cannot visit him at home, but I told his mom we can meet at for future sessions.

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