Kristina's passion and desire for helping canines has shown through her dedication to them since 1997. Over the course of her 23 years in the dog grooming profession (now retired), she researched other ways she could help dogs feel and move better. Often times, when pet parents would drop off their dog for a day at the ‘spa’, pet owners would mention that the dog has arthritic legs, an old back injury or hip dysplasia. Kristina recognized that relieving sore pets was where her future lay.
Kristina studied EcoSomatics for small animals at Upledger Institute and is a CranioSacral Therapy practitioner for canines. Additionally, she is Board Certified in canine massage through the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM). Being experienced with these advanced soft tissue modalities, really allows her to facilitate healing in her patients. Anxious, healthy, painful or ill pets can all benefit from what she has to offer.
She likes to incorporate the use of essential oils every day at work and home. Each of her personal animals reap the benefits of pet safe oils, as her diffuser is frequently on! She also enjoys offering virtual online canine massage classes available right here!
In her free time, Kristina enjoys traveling, wakeboarding, boating, watersports of any kind, cooking, and exercise. She really dives into clean living, anything natural or health related, holistic remedies, carnivore raw nutrition and chiropractic care for animals. At home she has 2 cats (2 Pixie-Bobs), a Rough Green Snake, 3 Australian White's Tree Frogs and a Leopard Gecko.
Kristina Dodge’s Curriculum Vitae:
Graduated Lewis University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education: 2005
Graduated Lewis University Master of Arts in School Counseling and Guidance: 2007
Usui System of Natural Healing Reiki Level 1 Practitioner: September 2011
Usui System of Natural Healing Reiki Level 2 Practitioner: July 2020
Canine Massage Chicago Certified Canine Massage Therapist: October 2011
Upledger Institute EcoSomatics for Small Animals: December 2019
Kristina studied EcoSomatics for small animals at Upledger Institute and is a CranioSacral Therapy practitioner for canines. Additionally, she is Board Certified in canine massage through the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM). Being experienced with these advanced soft tissue modalities, really allows her to facilitate healing in her patients. Anxious, healthy, painful or ill pets can all benefit from what she has to offer.
She likes to incorporate the use of essential oils every day at work and home. Each of her personal animals reap the benefits of pet safe oils, as her diffuser is frequently on! She also enjoys offering virtual online canine massage classes available right here!
In her free time, Kristina enjoys traveling, wakeboarding, boating, watersports of any kind, cooking, and exercise. She really dives into clean living, anything natural or health related, holistic remedies, carnivore raw nutrition and chiropractic care for animals. At home she has 2 cats (2 Pixie-Bobs), a Rough Green Snake, 3 Australian White's Tree Frogs and a Leopard Gecko.
Kristina Dodge’s Curriculum Vitae:
Graduated Lewis University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education: 2005
Graduated Lewis University Master of Arts in School Counseling and Guidance: 2007
Usui System of Natural Healing Reiki Level 1 Practitioner: September 2011
Usui System of Natural Healing Reiki Level 2 Practitioner: July 2020
Canine Massage Chicago Certified Canine Massage Therapist: October 2011
Upledger Institute EcoSomatics for Small Animals: December 2019