Mane & Woof

11/03/2025

Signs to recognize muscle tightness.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

11/01/2025

Check out the new space where doggie massages are happening!! Bark, Bath & Beyond Daycare and Training has a lot to offer!! So excited to join this team!!

10/29/2025

Still 3 spots open for this Saturday!! Book time slots available. I hope you're just as excited as I am!!!

We are so excited to have Mane & Woof coming monthly to provide canine massage! She will be here Saturday, November 1st & still has availability!

Massage is great for dogs of all ages activity level. Below are just a few of the great benefits that canine massage provides.

Use the link below to book:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4q2hkGTJa8wccUseCYaGDxhbD1miUfpQ20JN13QdQ3QIp4g/viewform?usp=sharing&usp=embed_facebook

Or call/text Jessica with any questions: (574)360-5853

10/28/2025

🎉 A day late, but still worth celebrating — Happy 4th Anniversary to Mane & Woof! 🐴🐶

From Kentucky’s Thoroughbred industry to animal feed manufacturing in Indiana, my journey has always revolved around animals. Becoming an equine & canine bodyworker has been the best decision of my life — and I’m here to stay!

Why?
✨ Passion for animal advocacy
✨ Helping improve health & performance
✨ Solving problems others might miss
✨ Building lasting bonds with owners & their beloved companions

Here’s to many more years of healing, learning, and loving what I do and serving you and your animals! 💙

10/27/2025

3 spots left!! 11:45a.m., 12:30p.m., and 1:15!!

We are so excited to have Mane & Woof coming monthly to provide canine massage! She will be here Saturday, November 1st & still has availability!

Massage is great for dogs of all ages activity level. Below are just a few of the great benefits that canine massage provides.

Use the link below to book:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4q2hkGTJa8wccUseCYaGDxhbD1miUfpQ20JN13QdQ3QIp4g/viewform?usp=sharing&usp=embed_facebook

Or call/text Jessica with any questions: (574)360-5853

10/23/2025

Myofascial Release Massage: A Hidden Gem for Anxious Dogs (or any mammal)

Myofascial Release (MFR) can be extremely advantageous for anxious dogs, yet it often doesn't receive the attention it deserves compared to traditional massage techniques.

Here’s a concise breakdown of how and why it is beneficial 👇

🧬 Understanding Myofascial Release

“Myofascial release” targets the fascia—a delicate, web-like connective tissue that envelops and supports muscles, nerves, and organs. When dogs experience stress, trauma, pain, or chronic tension, this fascia can become tight or restricted. These restrictions can lead to physical discomfort and also impact the nervous system, contributing to ongoing anxiety and hypervigilance.

🌿 How MFR Alleviates Anxiety

1. Releases Physical Tension Associated with Emotional Stress
Dogs frequently store emotional stress in their bodies (such as tightness in the shoulders, neck, or hips). MFR assists in unwinding that stored tension, providing the dog with a sense of physical relief. When the fascia relaxes and the body feels more flexible, the nervous system can transition from “fight or flight” mode to a calmer, balanced state.

2. Stimulates the Parasympathetic Nervous System
The gentle, sustained pressure applied during MFR activates the vagus nerve, which regulates heart rate, digestion, and relaxation. This promotes the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) response, allowing the dog’s entire body to naturally calm down.

3. Enhances Body Awareness (“Proprioception”)
Anxious dogs often feel “disconnected” from their own bodies, leading to an increased startle response or poor coordination. Myofascial work helps them feel grounded and centered, boosting their body awareness and confidence.

4. Reduces Pain and Discomfort
Tight fascia can limit movement or create trigger points, resulting in chronic pain. Pain often exacerbates anxiety, so releasing fascial restrictions helps to disrupt that pain–stress cycle.

5. Fosters Trust and Stillness
Since MFR employs slow, non-invasive holds instead of rubbing or kneading, it teaches dogs that stillness and gentle touch are safe. This is particularly beneficial for fearful or trauma-affected dogs who may be apprehensive about being handled.

💡 What to Expect in a Myofascial Release Session for Dogs

The practitioner (or trained owner) applies

gentle, sustained pressure

using fingertips or palms.

The hold is maintained for

30–90 seconds or more
-— long enough for the tissue to “melt” and soften.

Common areas of focus include the neck, shoulders, along the spine, and hips.

Dogs often respond with deep sighs, yawns, or shifts in weight—indicators of release and relaxation.

10/23/2025

Looking forward to our first day at the new facility Bark, Bath & Beyond Daycare and Training!!!

We are so excited to have Mane & Woof coming monthly to provide canine massage! She will be here Saturday, November 1st & still has availability!

Massage is great for dogs of all ages activity level. Below are just a few of the great benefits that canine massage provides.

Use the link below to book:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4q2hkGTJa8wccUseCYaGDxhbD1miUfpQ20JN13QdQ3QIp4g/viewform?usp=sharing&usp=embed_facebook

Or call/text Jessica with any questions: (574)360-5853

10/20/2025

Good morning! For those of you interested in setting up at appointment for a canine massage session November 1st at Bark, Bath, and Beyond's new facility. Please fill out and select your time slot. If you cannot, a phone call or text will work.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4q2hkGTJa8wccUseCYaGDxhbD1miUfpQ20JN13QdQ3QIp4g/viewform?usp=sharing&usp=embed_facebook

Date: November 1, 2025 Address: 2822 Old US 20, Elkhart, IN 46514

10/15/2025

I know so many people who have these behavior issues with their canines. I think this will be worth checking out! How blessed are we to have these educational opportunities locally.

10/14/2025

Good morning! For those of you interested in setting up at appointment for a canine massage session November 1st at Bark, Bath, and Beyond's new facility. Please fill out and select your time slot. If you cannot, a phone call or text will work.

Date: November 1, 2025 Address: 2822 Old US 20, Elkhart, IN 46514

10/12/2025

Sundays are for massaging my own horses... I always wondered what handsome does behind my back while massaging one of my other ones. Look at all the faces he makes.... 😂😂😂

10/09/2025