THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE GROOM
Healthy skin.
Beautiful coat.
Thoughtful care.
Beautiful grooming begins with healthy skin and coat. As a Certified Canine Esthetician, I take a more individualized approach to grooming—looking beyond the finished haircut to understand the condition and needs of the skin and coat underneath it all.
Every appointment includes thoughtful product selection and techniques tailored to the individual dog. When more targeted care is needed, specialized Skin + Coat Therapy allows us to go a step further.
CANINE ESTHETICS
When skin + coat need a little more.
Skin + Coat Therapy is designed for dogs whose skin or coat may benefit from more targeted care than their regular grooming routine provides.
Rather than following a one-size-fits-all treatment, I evaluate the condition of the skin and coat and select an esthetic protocol based on what I observe, your dog’s history, and their individual needs.
Treatment may focus on restoring moisture, removing excess buildup, supporting sensitive skin, improving coat condition, managing excessive shedding, or addressing other cosmetic skin and coat concerns.
CERTIFIED CANINE ESTHETICIAN
More than a beautiful groom.
As a Certified Canine Esthetician, I have advanced education in canine skin and coat health, including skin and coat structure, product selection, bathing and conditioning techniques, and recognizing common skin and coat concerns.
This education allows me to make more informed decisions throughout the grooming process and to develop individualized esthetic protocols when a dog needs more targeted skin + coat care.
Canine esthetics complements professional grooming but does not replace veterinary care. When a concern appears to require medical evaluation or treatment, I will always recommend working with your veterinarian.
Skin + coat therapy
Targeted care. Selected for your dog.
Skin and coat concerns don't always look—or behave—the same from one dog to another. Rather than choosing from a generic treatment menu, each therapy begins with an evaluation of your dog's individual skin and coat needs.
From there, an esthetic protocol is selected and customized using the products and techniques best suited to your dog.
01 - hydration therapy
For dry, flaky or moisture-depleted skin + coat.
A moisture-focused protocol designed to replenish hydration and improve the feel and condition of dry skin and coat. Specialized cleansing, conditioning, masks, or restorative products are selected based on your dog’s individual needs.
02 - sensitive skin therapy
For delicate, easily irritated or seasonally uncomfortable skin.
A gentle, carefully selected protocol focused on cleansing and conditioning without unnecessarily stressing sensitive skin. Products and techniques are chosen to support the skin barrier while prioritizing your dog’s comfort.
03 - coat restoration
For dry, damaged, dull or difficult-to-manage coats.
An intensive conditioning protocol designed to restore moisture, improve manageability, and support a softer, healthier-looking coat. Particularly useful for coats affected by dryness, friction, tangling, or environmental stress.
04 - shed + reset
For double coats, heavy shedding and impacted undercoat.
A targeted skin and coat protocol combining appropriate cleansing, conditioning, coat release, and drying techniques to help remove accumulated undercoat while supporting the skin beneath it.
05 - clarify + balance
For oily coats, buildup or skin + coat that needs a fresh start.
A deeper cleansing protocol designed to remove excess oil, environmental debris, and product buildup without unnecessarily stripping the skin and coat. Followed with conditioning selected to restore an appropriate balance.
06 - targeted paw care
For dry, rough or environmentally stressed paw pads.
Specialized cleansing, exfoliation, hydration, and conditioning may be incorporated when appropriate to help improve the condition and feel of dry or rough paw pads.
Each therapy is individually tailored to your dog’s skin and coat needs.
Pricing varies based on the selected protocol, products used, skin and coat condition, and additional time required.