Elite Performance Therapeutic Massage

03/10/2026

You may not realize, but your dog is a master of hiding discomfort. Spotting the early signs of joint pain and mobility issues will help protect your dog’s comfort and quality of life. I had a client this week, who's younger dog was showing the following clues. This owner chose massage over medications. Pay attention to the following:

1. Before obvious limping appears, dogs can have micro-hesitations. Pausing before jumping into the car, or onto the bed, or using the stairs. By shifting weight to other limbs can can move from mild soreness to chronic pain.

2. Gait, posture and stride changes. Dog's that start out with a slight gimp that improves after a few moments is inflammation loosening, not healing. Overtime, this can cause compensation patterns that can trigger secondary injuries.

3. Behavior changes like getting grumpy or aggressive when the hips are touched, no longer jumping up on furniture, avoiding smooth floors. Lack of activity can lead to muscle loss, weak muscles and joint instability.

03/08/2026

As spring arrives and horses begin returning to regular work after the winter break, equine massage is a great way to help their bodies transition back into competition season. Massage helps loosen muscles that may have become stiff during reduced winter activity, improving flexibility and range of motion. Early spring sessions can also increase circulation and support faster muscle recovery as training intensity begins to rise. By addressing minor tension before it becomes a problem, massage helps keep your horse comfortable, balanced, and performing at their best. Starting the season with proper body care sets both you and your horse up for a stronger, more successful competition year. 🐎🌱

02/21/2026

On National Love Your Pet Day, we celebrate the family who greet us with wagging tails, gentle purrs, quiet slithers, or towering hoofbeats — fur, scales, big, tall, or small. Love makes them family, and family is everything. 🐾

02/16/2026

Elite Performance Therapeutic Massage hopes you and your furry loved ones had a great Valentines Day!

02/15/2026

Check out our newly redesigned website! You can now schedule your BEMER appointments.

Professional animal massage therapy helping dogs and livestock reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall wellness. Gentle, therapeutic bodywork designed to support aging pets, active animals, and those recovering from injury.

02/01/2026

❄️🐄 Winter Wellness: The Power of Bovine Massage 🐄❄️
Cold winter months can be tough on our cows, but regular bovine massage is a simple way to keep them healthy, comfortable, and thriving all season long.
✨ Benefits for the Cow
• Improves circulation and helps keep muscles warm and flexible
• Reduces stiffness, soreness, and stress from cold weather and confinement
• Supports overall comfort, immunity, and relaxation
🥛 Benefits for Milk Production
• Relaxed cows = better milk let-down
• Reduced stress supports consistent milk yield and quality
• Encourages healthy blood flow to the udder and muscles
🏆 Preparing for Spring Show Season
• Maintains muscle tone and flexibility during winter downtime
• Helps prevent tightness and injury before conditioning ramps up
• Keeps your cow calm, balanced, and show-ready when spring arrives
A little hands-on care now pays off in healthier cows, stronger production, and a smoother transition into show season. Winter wellness sets the foundation for spring success 🌱🐄

01/28/2026

Do you have a dog at home that is going stir crazy with the cold? With many consecutive days where the temperatures are several degrees below zero, your pups may be bored out of their minds because they cannot spend much time outside, or have a regular walk? Here are some ideas to help your dog relieve the boredom.

Laser Pointer - Nothing helps your dog burn excess energy than an endless pursuit of the elusive "red dot" A personal favorite here.

Tug - Excellent for physical exercise and can be a good strength-building activity. Teach them "drop it" and "let go".

Bubble Chase - USE DOG FRIENDLY, NON-TOXIC BUBBLES! Helps to expend some of your dog’s pent-up physical energy and keeps them physically active.

Treasure Hunt - Hide treats around the house in places where your dog will have to sniff them out. Start with easy spots like their bed or favorite place to relax, and gradually make it more challenging by hiding treats under pillows, behind a door, or in the shower.
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01/26/2026

A cure for the winter blues when stuck inside!

01/25/2026

Do you have a dog at home that is going stir crazy with the cold? With many consecutive days where the temperatures are several degrees below zero, your pups may be bored out of their minds because they cannot spend much time outside, or have a regular walk? Here are some ideas to help your dog relieve the boredom.

Laser Pointer - Nothing helps your dog burn excess energy than an endless pursuit of the elusive "red dot" A personal favorite here.

Tug - Excellent for physical exercise and can be a good strength-building activity. Teach them "drop it" and "let go".

Bubble Chase - USE DOG FRIENDLY, NON-TOXIC BUBBLES! Helps to expend some of your dog’s pent-up physical energy and keeps them physically active.

Treasure Hunt - Hide treats around the house in places where your dog will have to sniff them out. Start with easy spots like their bed or favorite place to relax, and gradually make it more challenging by hiding treats under pillows, behind a door, or in the shower.

01/25/2026

Congratulations to Jan and Creed on your 5th place ranking in the US for master barn hunt.