Massage & Reiki for Animals & People Mary Pat Corrigan is certified in canine, equine, and human massage therapy, and is a Reiki master level practitioner.
She has been a massage therapist and Reiki practitioner for dogs, horses, cats, pet steer, llamas, rabbits and birds. And people, too! In her 40+ years of working with and caring for animals, she has worked in boarding facilities; managed top show stables in Puerto Rico and New York; rehabilitated feral cats, aggressive dogs, and abused and neglected horses; worked as a vet assistant; trained dogs in sports; and was privileged to live with two award-winning therapy dogs. In 2007, she opened her business, Higher Ground Bodyworks (renamed to Blue Moon Wellness in 2015). In 2014, she was editor and contributor to a book — Troubleshooting Your Dog: The Ultimate Canine Fitness Evaluation Guide — by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, one of the first and foremost authorities in animal massage. A member of the International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork, Corrigan has been interviewed by several media organizations, including an appearance on the CBS Sunday Morning Show massaging her client and winner of the 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the Scottish Deerhound, GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind.
11/09/2025
For any local folks. And if you are not local and would like to contribute, I would be happy to deliver to Willow for you. Thank you, Willow Animal Hospital 🩵
Do you have any bags or cans of food that your pet doesn’t care for? Any gently used blankets or toys that you don’t mind parting with? 🐾
We know times are tough for a lot of us right now, especially now that the holidays are coming. This furlough is especially making people have to choose difficult decisions in regard to their beloved pets. Our friends at City of Manassas Animal Control and Shelter have a Pet pantry available for anyone who’s having a rough time, but unfortunately it’s been quite empty for some time. It’s now reaching critical status for them, so we’d like to help as much as possible!
We’re accepting cat or dog food, cat litter, blankets, toys, paper towels, disinfectant, or laundry detergent to help our friends. Feel free to drop it off any time 8am-7pm Monday through Friday or Saturday 8am-6pm.
11/04/2025
🐾PLEASE NOTE 🐾
I will be OUT OF THE OFFICE for hand surgery and recovery
DEC 29-FEB 17.
I am hoping to be back at least part-time that week of February. 🤞🤞
My apologies for the inconvenience.
Video is just for happier thoughts💜
11/04/2025
10/24/2025
Wishing safe travels, big jumps, fast swims and healthy, happy athletes for all my clients and friends at the NADD Nationals this weekend.
Please don't forget warm ups and cool downs this weekend!! And in between jumps, keep those muscles warm💪
Pic is from NADD Nationals, 2019💗
10/24/2025
Have you wondered if you could help your dog with some at-home massage??
You can!!
There are 2 working and 4 audit spots open this Sunday, Oct 26, for the Canine Massage Basics Workshop brought to you by the Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club. The workshop is 1-4pm at Happy Hounds Doggie Daycare in Harrisonburg VA. A drop-in lunch is being provided by SVKC from 12-1.
Working spots are $150
Audit spots (no dog) are $45.
If you want to grab one of those spots, contact Mary Pat at 540-660-4367.
Come join us!!
10/16/2025
🎃REMINDER🎃
I will be at the Mattaponi agility trial in Wi******er on Saturday and Sunday.
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Hello and Welcome. I am Mary Pat Corrigan, the founder of Blue Moon Wellness. It is my honor to have you here and to share a little of our story. We are nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Rappahannock County, VA. We offer massage & Reiki for animals and people, lectures, seminars, certifications and day retreats.
I am certified in canine, equine, and human massage therapy, and am a Reiki Master Level Practitioner. I have been a massage therapist and Reiki practitioner for dogs, horses, cats, pet steer, llamas, rabbits and birds. And people, too! In my 40+ years of working with and caring for animals, I have worked in boarding facilities; managed top show stables in Puerto Rico and New York; rehabilitated feral cats, aggressive dogs, and abused and neglected horses; worked as a vet assistant; trained dogs in sports; and was privileged to live with two award-winning therapy dogs. After receiving my first canine massage certification in Dec 2006, I opened my business, Higher Ground Bodyworks, in 2007. In 2011, I became a Certified Massage Therapist in human massage after 600 hours of training and passing the national exam. In 2012 and 2013, I re-certified in canine and equine massage with Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt and his Massage Awareness Method. Also in 2013, I received my Master Level training in Reiki.
I renamed my business Blue Moon Wellness in 2015, in honor of my beloved Nadia, pictured in the cover photo of my page; and those are her feet I am working in the picture above. Nadia came into this world in 2001 with a Blue Moon -- and left with a Blue Moon in 2015.
In 2014, I was editor and contributor to the book, Troubleshooting Your Dog: The Ultimate Canine Fitness Evaluation Guide, by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, one of the first and foremost authorities in animal massage. A member of the International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork (IAAMB) and the Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), I have been interviewed by several media organizations, including an appearance on the CBS Sunday Morning Show massaging my client and winner of the 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the magnificent and dear friend, Scottish Deerhound, GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, who now resides in spirit.
I am dedicated to the well-being of all creatures and to the Earth we call home. That is my purpose for being here. Using massage, Reiki (hands-on and distance) and other energy techniques, I work with the body and spirit of each animal and person to help her/him reach and maintain the highest state of health and well-being possible.
I believe strongly in sharing my knowledge and experience with others so they may be able to do more at home for themselves and for their animal family -- as well as for the Earth and all the wild ones. And so I offer lectures and seminars to share my knowledge and to bring in the knowledge of others.
I am eternally grateful for all our earth: the rocks, trees, mountains, valleys, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, the winged ones, 4-leggeds, those that swim and crawl, and my human family. I am grateful for the sun, the moon, the stars -- for our solar system. I am grateful for all those who trust me with their well-being and with the well-being of their families, human or animal. I am grateful for this journey. I am grateful for the furred and feathered ones who walk this journey with me as my family. I am grateful to share all this with you. May you live in joy and walk in peace -- Mary Pat Corrigan
