The Right Spot Pet Massage

Specialties

At The Right Spot Pet Massage we work with all sizes, breeds, ages, and dispositions of dogs, cats, and other small animals. Every massage is tailored to meet your pet’s individual needs. As the pet parent, your input is invaluable.

The Right Spot works out of a number of different locations:

–Northbrook Animal Hospital (Northbrook) — Monday

and some Saturdays

–Canine Corral (NW side of Chicago) — Tuesday

–Kindred Spirits (Evanston) — Flexible on Wednesday /​

Thursday

–Love Fur Dogs (Glencoe) — Some Fridays and

Saturdays

Please call or email (katie@​therightspotforpets.​com) with any questions or to make an appointment!

Looking forward to meeting you and your beloved four-​legged family member!

History

Established in 2010.

In 2001, Katie’s dog Fairway became very ill. Her prognosis was grave, & she was put on large doses of steroids to «make her comfortable.» Katie was devastated, & decided to search for some alternative methods to assist with Fairway’s more traditional veterinary care.

Fairway’s road to recovery began! She received regular acupuncture treatments, as well as supplements. It took almost 2 years to restore Fairway’s health.

This marked the beginning of Katie’s journey into alternative therapies for pets. Katie is currently the proud mom of 2 dogs, both receiving traditional & alternative therapies. It is a wonderful balance for their continued well-​being.

As Fairway entered her senior years, Katie’s vet recommended massage to help alleviate her sore muscles & arthritis. When the vet mentioned pet massage, Katie thought «well, wouldn’t that be the greatest job-​massaging pets!?» And, here she is… loving it!

*Fairway passed away at age 15 ½. Katie thanks her every day for their journey.

Meet the Business Owner

Katie M.

Business Owner

Katie attended The Northwest School of Animal Massage Therapy in Portland, OR. Additionally, she is certified in dog and cat CPR and first aid, and is insured through The International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork.

Katie has been an animal lover since childhood. Growing up, she had dogs, cats, guinea pigs, ferrets, a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians and other small pets.

Katie was a Special Education teacher for more than 12 years, teaching a range of different ages and disabilities. Her love for animals was evident in the classrooms, having a wide range of animals for the children to experience and learn from.

Although Katie has changed careers, leaving the field of special education to become a pet massage therapist, she feels that her years as a special ed teacher will serve her well!