Blue Moon Wellness

Blue Moon Wellness Massage & Reiki for Animals & People Mary Pat Corrigan is certified in canine, equine, and human massage therapy, and is a Reiki master level practitioner.

She has been a massage therapist and Reiki practitioner for dogs, horses, cats, pet steer, llamas, rabbits and birds. And people, too! In her 40+ years of working with and caring for animals, she has worked in boarding facilities; managed top show stables in Puerto Rico and New York; rehabilitated feral cats, aggressive dogs, and abused and neglected horses; worked as a vet assistant; trained dogs

in sports; and was privileged to live with two award-winning therapy dogs. In 2007, she opened her business, Higher Ground Bodyworks (renamed to Blue Moon Wellness in 2015). In 2014, she was editor and contributor to a book — Troubleshooting Your Dog: The Ultimate Canine Fitness Evaluation Guide — by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, one of the first and foremost authorities in animal massage. A member of the International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork, Corrigan has been interviewed by several media organizations, including an appearance on the CBS Sunday Morning Show massaging her client and winner of the 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the Scottish Deerhound, GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind.

🐾REVA SCHEDULE UPDATE 🐾I will be at the RACE agility trial at Walnut Hill Farm K9 Sports this SUNDAY MAY 3 instead of Sa...
04/28/2026

🐾REVA SCHEDULE UPDATE 🐾

I will be at the RACE agility trial at Walnut Hill Farm K9 Sports this SUNDAY MAY 3 instead of Saturday May 2.
9:30-3:30

You can schedule ahead of time using this link or sign up at the event.

See everyone there!!

https://bluemoonwellnessmassage.as.me/reva-va

Really important, everyone!
04/26/2026

Really important, everyone!

04/19/2026

We’ve been really encouraged to see the level of discussion and thoughtful debate around obstacle safety following the release of the initial CARIS findings.

At the same time, we’ve also seen some misunderstandings about what this study was designed to do, and what the data does and does not show. As is often the case, complex data can be difficult to accurately summarize in a short social media post.

To help clarify, we’ll be sharing a series of posts addressing the most common questions, concerns, and misconceptions we’re seeing, including important topics like what was (and was not) measured in this study, the limitations, and how to interpret “apparent injury” at the time of an incident.

We’ll also be joining Bad Dog Agility for a podcast this week to discuss the study in more detail.

If you have specific questions you’d like us to address, either in these posts or on the podcast, please drop them in the comments below.

🐾URGENT PSA!!🐾Virginia friends!There is a rapidly growing number of positive Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever cases being di...
03/31/2026

🐾URGENT PSA!!🐾

Virginia friends!

There is a rapidly growing number of positive Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever cases being diagnosed in dogs!! Area I know of is Northen VA down to at least Lynchburg.
Tara was diagnosed last week after a month of weird biomechanical issues and inflammation. I had pulled ONE tick off her around the end of February. Swollen dog tick- a primary carrier for RMSF. Within 2 days of treatment, I had a TOTALLY different dog.
This is not just my observation with my own dog and a few friends. I have now heard, or heard of, FOUR veterinarians (now including Tara's osteopath, Dr Hancock) who are saying they are seeing A LOT of RMSF cases right now.
Please be alert. RMSF can go badly. If you are at all suspicious of your dog, please ask your vet for a tick titer. RMSF is NOT included on the 4dx test. They have to send it out.

Also, if your vet sends it out to NC State (a good test location), apparently they are notoriously slow. Tara's was sent there and it was 2 weeks and 2 days for the result. The vet did not start her on doxy. I should have. I know better. Now we are over a month late to treat- fortunately she is responding.

Please take this alert for yourself as well. I had RMSF in 2020. Like so many tick-borne illnesses these days, symptoms can really vary per individual. Although I did get a rash, it was not a typical rash. I did not get a high fever, but my body temperature would elevate just a bit and go back down, repeatedly. My primary symptoms were neurological- I thought I was having a stroke. Off to Urgent Care I went- in the middle of Covid🤦‍♀️. My case was mild compared to some, but definitely not fun. I could function, then I just HAD to lie down and nap. This pattern repeated for weeks, then mostly subsided with it popping up here and there for months. I am seeing this pattern with Tara.

Just an alert notice, my friends. May your animals and you be well and safe🙏💕🐾

Pic is just for a happy note🙂

Our March - May dates are now open, so book early to grab your preferred spot!bluemoonwellnessmassage.as.me
03/13/2026

Our March - May dates are now open, so book early to grab your preferred spot!

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Am setting up workshops and talks. Tell me what you want to learn, refresh or practice!Some thoughts-Basic massageBasic,...
02/20/2026

Am setting up workshops and talks.
Tell me what you want to learn, refresh or practice!

Some thoughts-

Basic massage
Basic, intermediate, advanced series
Sports massage
Event massage
Seniors
Puppy
Post-injury/surgery/compensation
Breed/type specific
Sport specific
Basic conditioning
Managing risks in sports
The Fab Four- warmup, flexibility, body awareness, body work
Anatomy- Basic and how sports affect specific areas
Reiki

What else? Let me know in comments, email bluemoonwellness@yahoo.com or text 540-660-4367

02/16/2026

CCL injuries are common in dogs, but early signs can be easy to miss. 🐶

Early care can make a big difference in comfort, recovery, and joint health.

See any of these signs? Give us a call, we’re ready to guide your dog back to happy, pain-free movement.🐾

" Legend has it that on the night of the nativity whosoever ventures out into great snows bearing a succulent bone for a...
12/24/2025

" Legend has it that on the night of the nativity whosoever ventures out into great snows bearing a succulent bone for a lost and lamenting hound, a wisp of hay for a shivering horse, a warm cloak for a stranded wayfarer, a garland of bright berries for one who has worn chains, a dish of crumbs for all huddled birds who thought their song was dead and sweet meats for little children who peer from lonely windows- whosoever prepares this simply abundant tray, 'shall be proffered in return gifts of such an astonishment, as will rival the hues of the peacock and the harmonies of heaven.'"

There is just something about this ceremony... I have done it for years, with many variations, and each time, as I mindfully prepare the tray and set it at the gate... I can't really put all the feelings into words. I don't do it for the gifts "proffered in return." It just feels so peaceful to remember the connection to all. 💖

As 2025 draws to a close, and the rush of the holidays is upon us, I hope you’ll let yourself pause and notice the quiet...
12/21/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, and the rush of the holidays is upon us, I hope you’ll let yourself pause and notice the quieter beauty of this season. Take a moment to sit. Take a breath. Enjoy time with good friends and beloved family. Go for a slow walk with your dog. Curl up by the fire with a book and your cat. Spend a quiet minute brushing your horse and just being present with them.

Winter has its own soft light and stillness, and those peaceful moments matter. I hope you’ll make space for the things that bring you calm, happiness, and joy, and offer a little of that kindness to those who may be struggling this time of year.

Thank you, truly, for allowing me to be a small part of your lives. Wishing you a season filled with quiet beauty, gentle peace, and the company of the animals and people you love.

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄REMINDER that I will be at Reva for the RACE agility trial this weekend. You can schedule ahead online or sign up t...
12/11/2025

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
REMINDER that I will be at Reva for the RACE agility trial this weekend. You can schedule ahead online or sign up there.

https://bluemoonwellnessmassage.as.me/reva

Also REMINDER that I will be out for surgery for at least through Feb starting Dec 30, so this is a good opportunity to get your pups checked and feeling good before I slip out for awhile☺️

AND... I will have a select inventory of my dear friend's jewelry at the trial this weekend!! Below are some pics of what I will have (and lots of fun zipper pulls for stocking stuffers- paw print, horseshoe, hunter/jumper, stirrup and fox) and a quick view of what she has online! All pieces are hand-cast and hand-finished. And yes, she does custom work!

Here are 2 codes to help you make your decision 😉
See you this weekend!!
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Code for 10% off!
TY06D79JZQ5T

Free shipping with your order of $75 or more. Valid through Dec 31.
NFF3P7BMJG6A

https://www.tempidesignstudio.com/collections/all

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Flint Hill, VA
22627

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Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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