Here’s a little bit about the new kid on the block, Emily McCullough. Such a great practitioner, we are sooo lucky to have her!! And stay tuned, in coming weeks we will get to hear more cool stuff about her martial arts background.
Emily McCullough has been practicing bodywork for people and dogs since 2006, with the belief that movement of the body and spirit through massage and energy work can increase the quality of life of each client. Emily is a licensed massage therapist with an endorsement in small animal massage, a Reiki practitioner, and often uses elements of Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian massage) in her sessions.
While volunteering at the Woodland Park Zoo, Emily learned about small animal massage therapy and decided that she wanted to continue to work with animals regularly. That, combined with a background in dance and an appreciation for several movement therapies, led her to attend Northwest School of Animal Massage and Brenneke School of Massage. Since obtaining her license, she has worked within a chiropractic office offering treatment massage to people, and at a hydrotherapy pool giving therapeutic and palliative care to dogs. Whether providing therapy for a puppy recovering from knee surgery or for a person experiencing pent up stress, Emily creates a safe place for each client to realize their potential—whether that means running up a hill or feeling at peace with the world!
Interested in keeping mind and body fit, Emily practices a mix of martial arts which includes Kali, Jun Fan/JKD, kickboxing and grappling. These arts have contributed to an ever-expanding interest in the mind/body connection that Emily brings to her massage work. She also enjoys knitting, reading, and spending time at home with her family and two dogs.
