Canine massage, acupressure,myofascial release and nervous systemregulation for your dog's mobility,vitality and healthy longevity
Canine massage, acupressure, myofascial releaseand nervous system regulation for your dog'smobility, vitality and healthy longevity
Every dog deserves to feel good in their body. Montana Canine Wellness offers massage, acupressure, myofascial release and nervous system regulation throughout the greater Bozeman area — for athletic and working dogs, anxious dogs, those in their golden years and every dog in between. Sessions are always in your pup's home space and always guided by their needs.
Working dogs push through pain until they can't. Sessions for K9, search and rescue, ski patrol, hunting and cattle dogs target shoulders and forelimbs overworked by digging and scrambling, the cervical spine stressed by harness load and the iliopsoas and lumbar complex where chronic tension hides until it becomes injury. Nervous system regulation matters too — dogs are hardwired to ignore fatigue and need permission to rest.
You take recovery seriously after a big day in the mountains — your dog deserves the same. Post-adventure sessions target hip flexors, glutes and hamstrings overworked on the climb, shoulders hammered on the descent, and neck and shoulder tension that cold-water swimming creates. Regular bodywork speeds recovery, prevents repetitive stress injuries and gets your dog ready to play hard again tomorrow.
Dogs age quietly — hiding stiff joints, muscle atrophy and chronic pain until they become impossible to ignore. Therapeutic massage improves circulation, releases the muscle tension that pain creates, helps maintain mobility and stimulates endorphins that medication alone cannot provide. It also finds what eyes may miss — new lumps, tender joints, spots that flinch when touched. Bodywork won't stop the clock but it will make your dog's golden years more comfortable, mobile and joyful.
Anxiety, excessive barking, reactivity and hyperactivity are often the result of a nervous system that never gets to relax. Sessions address the whole body — releasing the tension that stress locks into muscles, nerves and tissues — and giving the nervous system permission to genuinely rest. Every session also includes a full body assessment for underlying pain, because a dog that flinches, guards or reacts is often hurting. Calm the body and the mind tends to follow.
Health isn't just the absence of pain or illness — it's a body working the way it should. Consistent sessions support healthy circulation, digestion, immune function, skin and coat health and natural mobility — catching small imbalances before they become real problems — so every walk, every run, every roll in the grass feels like it should.
Long travel days take a real toll on a dog — tight muscles, achy joints and a restless nervous system that needs to reset before it can relax. A session at your hotel or residence releases muscle tension, addresses the stiffness that comes from hours of confinement and gives your dog exactly what they need to make the most of every trail, swim and adventure Montana has to offer.
After a long and rewarding career designing and delivering healthcare programs in Asia, Africa and the United States, I landed exactly where I always knew I would — working with dogs. Having felt firsthand what bodywork can do for both the body and mind, I became a Certified Canine Massage Therapist through the Ojai School of Canine Massage.
Whether it's a high energy retriever, an old lab easing into their golden years, a feisty terrier or a locked-in shepherd, almost all dogs mask pain and discomfort somewhere in their body just like we do. Watching their eyes, the way they move, how they hold themselves and whether they brace or soften when touched informs my work to address tight muscles, stiff joints and the tension dogs carry.
My favorite part of this work is the moment a dog stops bracing and settles in under my hands — deep sighs, yawns, a visible softening of the body. That release signals trust and allows the real work to begin. Honestly, watching a dog end a session moving better and feeling more settled in their body never gets old.
I live in Bozeman with my husband, son and sweet old pup Obi-Wan Kenobi. When my hands aren't on a dog you can find me skiing, paddleboarding or dancing to live music.
The Initial Assessment
SPECIAL OFFER: A 90 minute initial intake assessment and bodywork session to establish a customized wellness plan.
Additional sessions between $90–130 depending on length of session and package chosen.
Let's get started — your dog will thank you!I've never met a dog that doesn't benefit from bodywork. Whether your dog is a three-year-old border collie who treats every hike like a race, a ten-year-old lab who's started taking the stairs more carefully or a Malinois recovering from long, hard shifts — bodywork supports them at every life stage. After bodywork, dog owners often notice their dog moving with greater ease, sleeping more soundly or simply looking more comfortable in their body. Some dogs become noticeably calmer and more attentive. These changes — sometimes subtle, sometimes dramatic — are your dog's way of saying something has shifted.
First we just talk — about your dog, what you're noticing and what you hope to see change. I'll also review your dog's veterinary records to make sure I have a comprehensive understanding of your dog's medical history. When we meet in person, I take time to simply watch your dog — their posture and gait, the small compensations their body has learned to make, the way they interact with others. Moving into the hands-on work, I identify what your dog's body and nervous system are holding onto and address the tension, restrictions and pain that most dogs learn to hide. Subsequent sessions are typically 30–60 minutes, always at your dog's pace. Some dogs are all in from the moment I walk through the door. Others like to conduct their own thorough intake process to make sure I'm a friend.
Honestly, it depends on your dog. Some clients book a single tune-up before a hunting, horsepacking or backcountry trip; others come weekly or monthly for maintenance. We'll figure out a schedule that fits.
Always! Your dog's health is a team effort and I take that seriously. I request vet records before our first session to make sure I have a complete picture of your pup's health history — and I stay in communication with your veterinary team throughout our work together.
I travel throughout the greater Bozeman area (a small fuel fee applies beyond 15 miles) so your dog never has to leave the couch.
"I love seeing the absolute bliss on Tater Tot's face during and after his sessions with Allison. Tater is a very expressive dog and while he's naturally calm, Allison helps him sink into an almost meditative state. Active dogs like him can mask a lot of tension and pain and this bodywork provides genuine relief. He always finds his own little way to thank me afterward, and I am truly grateful to Allison for helping him feel his best!"
— Kris
"They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This is our rescue pittie Ocho after his second treatment with Allison. He is a very muscular, athletic and high energy dog but always moves better and is calmer and more focused after his sessions."
— Mike
I can't wait to meet your pup!
