Balanced Paws

Canine massage sessions are customized to each dog’s individual needs on the day of service. Sessions focus on relaxing muscles, improving circulation, stimulating acupressure points, and enhancing body awareness. Ann also offers an Introduction to Dog Massage class, currently on hold due to pandemic-related cancellations.

Policies

All events and classes have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. A new class will be scheduled later. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is provided for massage sessions.

Ann Tarvin of Balanced Paws offers canine massage services designed to improve dogs’ physical wellness, reduce pain, enhance mobility, and strengthen the human-dog bond. Her practice is rooted in Healing Touch for Animals® and techniques learned from Jonathan Rudinger at the PetMassage Training and Research Institute. She holds Practitioner and Instructor Level Certificates in Dog Massage and a Certificate in WaterWork for dogs. Massage sessions are tailored to each dog’s daily needs and are especially beneficial for puppies (to build trust and ease growth tension), adults (to maintain wellness), and seniors (to reduce pain and maintain mobility). Ann also offers a class called Introduction to Dog Massage, currently paused due to COVID-19. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork and has been published in Massage Magazine. While her primary service is massage, she is listed under dog training and offers related wellness support that complements behavioral and physical training. Ann’s approach empowers owners to better understand their dogs’ needs through touch and observation.

Ann also provides massage services for people through Balanced Pause Massage, and is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and a member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.

She works with dogs of all ages and sizes, focusing on comfort, circulation, flexibility, and body awareness. Her work helps detect early signs of injury or illness and supports veterinary care. Ann’s passion is making dogs happy, and she often creates homemade treats for her own three dogs.

Accomplishments

Ann Tarvin holds Practitioner and Instructor Level Certificates in Dog Massage and a Certificate in WaterWork for dogs from the PetMassage Training and Research Institute. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork. Her article on canine massage was published in Massage Magazine.

How to Get Started!

Interested dog owners can contact Ann via email or phone to schedule a massage session. No formal consultation process is described, but sessions are tailored to the dog’s needs on the day of service.