Lively Animal Massage - Franklin, MA
Lively Animal Massage is your go-to destination for comprehensive animal wellness, proudly serving the Franklin, MA area in-office and offering convenient home visits within a half-hour of Thompson, CT. With a wealth of experience since 2008, Lisa Ruthig is dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of your beloved pets, whether they are cats, dogs, horses, or even more unique companions like chinchillas and hedgehogs. As a Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner, Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT), and Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT), she utilizes a holistic approach combining myofascial release, animal massage, and Reiki to help your animal achieve optimal wellness. Whether your goal is peak performance, swift recovery from injury, or a comfortable old age, Lisa is here to support your pet's journey.
Pet parents seeking the utmost in professional care will find Lisa Ruthig to be a trusted choice. As an esteemed educator at The Bancroft School of Massage Therapy, she teaches the highly regarded animal programs, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in animal care. Moreover, her leadership as chair of the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupuncture and Massage further underscores her dedication and expertise. Insured and certified across multiple specialties, Lisa is equipped to provide top-tier care tailored to your pet's specific needs, ensuring they receive the best possible service.
If you're ready to enhance your pet's health and well-being with a caring and qualified professional, look no further. Experience the difference that Lively Animal Massage can make for your furry, feathered, or scaly family members. Reach out today and let Lisa Ruthig guide your animal companions on their path to wellness. Ready to get started? Book through Petworks today!
- Certified
- Insured
How do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Massage
- Animal Reiki
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Birds
- Cats
- Chinchillas
- Ferrets
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner
- Certified Canine Massage Practitioner (CCMP)
- Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT)
- Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Franklin, MA (in office). Home visits within 1/2 hour of Thompson, CT.
What year did you begin serving pets?
2008
lisa ruthig
SERVICE AREA: Any distance, including Franklin, MA (in office). Home visits within 1/2 hour of Thompson, CT.
Distinction
How do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Massage
- Animal Reiki
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Birds
- Cats
- Chinchillas
- Ferrets
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner
- Certified Canine Massage Practitioner (CCMP)
- Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT)
- Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Franklin, MA (in office). Home visits within 1/2 hour of Thompson, CT.
What year did you begin serving pets?
2008
🦔 Lisa Ruthig — Certified Animal Massage Therapist in Franklin, Massachusetts
Lisa provides professional, hands-on animal massage therapy to dogs, cats, and companion animals in Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Every session is tailored to your pet's individual needs — whether that's relieving muscle tension, improving mobility, reducing anxiety, or simply supporting long-term wellness.
Benefits of Sessions with Lisa
Pets who receive regular massage therapy often show meaningful improvements in comfort, flexibility, and overall disposition. Sessions can ease the stiffness and pain associated with arthritis, calm anxious or nervous animals, support recovery from injury, and strengthen the bond between pet and owner — all through gentle, non-invasive hands-on care.
💖 Helping Your Beloved Pet Feel Their Best
There is nothing harder than watching a pet you love struggle with pain, stiffness, or anxiety and feeling powerless to help. Holistic animal massage therapy offers pet owners in Franklin a gentle, natural way to make a real difference in their companion's daily life. Whether your dog is slowing down with age, your cat is carrying tension they can't shake, or your pet simply deserves a moment of deep, restorative care — Lisa is here to help. Every session is delivered with compassion, patience, and an unwavering commitment to your pet's comfort and wellbeing. Because your family pet deserves to feel good, move freely, and enjoy every day to the fullest.
How Sessions Work
Each session begins with a brief assessment of your pet's condition, allowing Lisa to identify areas of tension and tailor the massage accordingly. Sessions typically run between 30 and 60 minutes depending on your pet's size and needs, and most animals show visible signs of relaxation from the very first visit. Follow-up sessions build on previous progress, focusing on continued comfort and long-term wellness.
Serving Franklin and Surrounding Areas
Lisa offers animal massage therapy in Franklin and serves pet owners throughout Norfolk County, including surrounding communities such as Worcester, Providence, Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Brockton, Newton, Framingham, Woonsocket, Pawtucket. Mobile and in-home sessions are available across the service area, making it easy to get expert care for your pet without the stress of travel.
Book Lisa in Franklin on PetWorks
Give your pet the personalized, expert care they deserve. Book Lisa Ruthig in Franklin, Massachusetts today and take the first step toward a healthier, happier, more relaxed companion.