The Hotel Dog Masseuse Who Relaxes the Animals — and the Guests

Indulging in massage therapy has always been a coveted treat for those on vacation, but the bar has suddenly been raised as hotels cater to guests post-pandemic who want to travel with their pooches. Guests are able to arrange massages for their dogs. Why not share the love with your beloved extended family member, and allow them to feel just as relaxed as you? 

Tammy Beachy has been a certified massage therapist for 24 years, but didn’t have experience with animals until Kona Kai Resort & Spa in San Diego offered her a position in their newly founded dog massage department. She has always been a dog-lover and has three little chihuahua’s of her own, so she happily accepted the role. “I love being around dogs and getting to see them relax, close their eyes, wag their tails, and lean into me,” said Beachy.

To Beachy’s surprise, the training program was online yet very thorough. She had to watch videos, read, research, take tests, do case studies, have one on one sessions with dogs