Get to know me.
INTRODUCTION
I've always had a deep bond with animals and have been rescuing dogs and cats since childhood. Over the years, my passion grew into helping dogs physically and emotionally, focusing on reducing anxiety, stress, and pain naturally.
When my dog Planeta struggled with mobility, I looked for non-medical solutions, which led me to discover canine massage therapy and eventually sparked my career in canine hydrotherapy.
THE THERAPIST
I specialize in canine hydrotherapy and various massage techniques. I spend most of my time at our Canine Wellness Spa at Barkingham Pet Hotel California, in Palm Desert, CA. I also offer in-home massage therapy in the Greater Palm Desert, CA area.
In the Spa, I work with dogs in our underwater treadmill, providing low-impact exercise in relaxing warm water.
I also pamper the pooches staying at Riviera Resort and Spa in Palm Springs.
THE RESCUER
During my 10 years in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, I rescued dogs daily and volunteered with the Cabo San Lucas Humane Society. I later became the Director of Rescue and Cofounding Board Member for the Los Cabos Humane Society. These days I volunteer my services to local rescue groups in the Coachella Valley, CA and network and advocate to help homeless dogs find their forever homes
MY PACK
Reyna
I am down to my sole survivor, Reyna Rall Ranch Dog, whom I rescued as a pup nearly 15 years ago in Mexico. She’s outlived my entire Mexican pack and even our precious baby, Trigger, who devastatingly passed due to hydrocephalus. Her sister Planeta passed 10 months earlier, making Reyna an only dog now. She loves soaking up all the attention. She’s always wanted to be the Alpha, and finally had a short term in that role over Trigger. Now she spends more time with our horse Calvin, and she’s going strong at nearly 14.5 years of age!
Calvin
Meet Calvin, my magnificent Gypsy Vanner horse! He’s so fine! Calvin is 19 years young now, and he’s been with me for 11 years. He’s such a good boy and everyone who meets him tells me how fortunate I am to have such a well-behaved horse. He lives with us on the “Reyna Rall Ranch” and is now Reyna’s best friend.
More of my family; who have gone on to the Rainbow Bridge
Trigger, my baby boy, my heart dog
Travis, my protector.
Planeta, the world’s nicest Alpha
Little Amor, pretty little precious angel.
Mika, a California Paws Rescue dog who stole my heart
Silver, Riptide, Maxine and Amor.
Micha, innocent little girl.
Accomplishments/Credentials/ Volunteer Work
Certified/Trained by: Holistic Animal Studies, Canine Ripples, American Red Cross
Insured by: ABMP
Member: International Associaton Animal Massage and Bodywork /
Association of Canine Water Therapy
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
Co-founder, Director of Rescue, Board Member: Los Cabos Humane Society, volunteer
Delegate: Helen Woodward Animal Center ACES International “The Business of Saving Lives” conference representing Los Cabos Humane Society
Volunteer Work: Animal Samaritans , the former Humane Society of the Desert, California Paws Rescue , Coachella Animal Network , Desert Paws Sanctuary
Continuing Student: Senior dog health, various holistic modalities, therapeutic touch, behavior, psychology
Canine Hydrotherapy Foundational Training
Canine Hydrotherapy Advanced Training
Association of Canine Water Therapy, professional member
Certified Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapist
Certified Animal Cold Laser Practitioner
Certified Canine Kinesiology Tape Practitioner
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, member
American Red Cross, CPR training and First Aid
What People Are Saying
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My Coda would never let us touch his paws, it was incredible how he surrendered all to Wendy!
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— Lynne D.
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I’m stunned that my Joey would let Wendy touch her for the length of time she allowed! Wow, looking forward to the massage next week!
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— Sue H.
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Austin is coming along so good. He’s getting used to being touched! I never imagined how much this would help, Wendy and her connection with him is amazing!
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— Debbie M.
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Abby is showing less fear around people since she has been massaged by Wendy. I’d say she has a majic touch!
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— Gloria Z.