DohGrayMe's Story

As someone grateful to have had animals in my life since childhood, I’ve always looked at them (and nature) with a sense of awe.  Providing them with comfort and respect is the least I can do to give back to them for the many positive things they’ve shared with me over the decades.

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The story of DohGrayMe arises out of the love for two of my late elder furry family members, Doyle (AKA “Doh”) and Gracie (AKA “Gray-Gray”).  Add "Me" (AKA Nancy Dear) in with that dynamic duo and you have DohGrayMe. 

 

Doyle and Gracie were 13 and 17.5 years old, respectively, when we had to say goodbye.  Prior to that, I found that massage helped them stay mobile, provided stability in their movement, and comforted them as they aged and experienced aches and pains.  Seeing those and many other benefits drew me to become an animal massage practitioner.

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It is my pleasure and privilege to provide massage as a way to bring comfort, relaxation, calm, and/ or pain relief to the animals in your life.  To provide the best service possible, I am continually learning as well as 'listening' to the animal clients I serve.

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Prior to becoming an Animal Massage Practitioner, my background consisted of a combined 30+ years in Medical Technology, Public Health, Environmental Health & Safety, and genetic research.  I am also certified as an Integrative Health Coach through Duke Integrative Medicine and the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC).

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I very much value health and wellness not only for humans but also for animals.

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Credentials & Coursework:

> National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage (NBCAAM) Certified (Canine Massage)

> Northwest School of Animal Massage's 200-Hour Small Animal Massage Certification Program

> Masterson Method Certified Equine Specialist -- bodywork for horses who serve in Equine-Assisted Service Programs (https://mastersonmethod.com/equinespecialist/)

> Masterson Method Block 1 Completion of Fieldwork towards earning MMCP

> Masterson Method Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork™ Advanced 5-Day Course

> Masterson Method Beyond Horse Massage 2-Day Seminar with Instructor Jim Masterson

> Masterson Method Beyond Horse Massage Home Study Course

> Equissage NC's Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certification Program

> 3-Day Whole-Horse Dissection & Anatomy -- Dr. Sharon May-Davis & Equus-Soma Equine Osteology & Anatomy Learning Center

> EQ50 Equine Anatomy 100-Hour Course (Equinology INC)

> Canine Arthritis Management's CAMadvocate Level 1 Course (https://caninearthritis.co.uk/)

> Canine Palliative & Hospice Care (Canis Bodyworks, LLC)

> Canine Oncology Massage:  Bodywork for Dogs with Cancer (Canis Bodyworks, LLC)

> The Art & Science of Nerves (Power of Touch for Animals)

> PetTech PetSaver™ Pet CPR, First Aid & Care

> Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (Duke Integrative Health)

> National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)

> Member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)

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