Wellness & Wags
Helping your pup thrive through exceptional canine wellness services in Chicago, IL
In-home canine massage & bodywork | Water therapy services (coming soon!)
Wellness & Wags Services
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Phone Consultation
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A brief chat to understand the needs of your pup and how the services of Wellness & Wags can help your dog move and feel their best
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Canine Massage
-$70 for 30 min-
-$95 for 45 min-
-$110 for 60 min-In-home therapeutic massage sessions, individualized to focus on the needs of your pup
Pet parent instruction & virtual sessions are available -
Water Therapy
Coming soon!
Therapeutic sessions that include assisted swimming + in-water massage
To be offered at The K9 Corridor in the Near West Side
Wellness & Wags offers services on the north side of the City of Chicago, IL. Please message us if you are outside of this area to determine if we can accommodate a visit to your area. A travel fee will apply.
Wellness & Wags strives to offer services to enhance your dog’s wellness. We are not a substitute for regular veterinary care.
Why Canine Massage?
Loosen muscles and connective tissues, improve flexibility and range of motion
Increase circulation, flush toxins, boost immune function
Aid in recovery after injury or surgery, reduce pain and swelling, promote healing
Reduce stress and anxiety, establish positive associations with touch
Meet Caragh
Caragh Reilly | NCCMT
Once upon a time I was working a corporate gig in advertising and daydreaming about dogs. But when I adopted my shepherd mix Oscar, I went from dog lover to dog obsessed! Wanting to fill my days with all things dog, I left my job to build a dream career in canine wellness. Much training later, I’m living my passion by helping to keep your dog well and wagging. And when I'm not busy massaging dogs, I love to volunteer within the Chicago animal rescue community - rescued is my favorite breed.
I received my canine massage certification through the Chicago School of Canine Massage, now Canis Bodyworks, in 2017, and am nationally certified through the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage (NBCAAM). Since launching my business, I have worked with hundreds of pets and provided thousands of hours of hands-on care.
I have training in advanced post-surgical, edema management, tendon & ligament healing, and oncology techniques and am a certified FearFree professional committed to low-stress handling and positive touch experience. I am also trained in canine aquatics and am certified in Pet First Aid & CPR.
I am humbled to serve as the Booker Fund Director for the Live Like Roo Foundation, a non-profit organization providing financial and emotional support to families with pets facing a cancer diagnosis. I have also served as an instructor with Canis Bodyworks,
Therapeutic canine massage has powerful benefits for dogs of all shapes, sizes, ages, breeds, and temperaments. I hope you will give me a call or send me a message to discuss how canine massage & bodywork can help keep your dog well and wagging.
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Caragh is the absolute best and incredibly knowledgeable about what our dog needed! Bell is already asking when her next massage will be!”
“Caragh has worked miracles with my giant dog. She’s more mobile and in far less discomfort than ever. 13/10, would highly recommend!”
“Caragh is wonderful. She has helped my puppy tremendously as he has been healing from growing pains and she has been a trusted resource.”
“Caragh is amazing... she is patient, very knowledgeable, great at calming your pup and overall and amazing massage therapist.
Wiggle enjoyed his session. Although this was his second time receiving a massage, he was a little “wiggly.” Caragh was quick to help Wiggle work through this so he could receive the most benefit from his massage as possible. She noticed where he had tension and worked through it slowly so he was comfortable the entire time. You van visibly see the benefit of increased relaxation and comfort of your dog during the massage. After she left Wiggle experienced the zoomies for about 20 minutes then took a long relaxing nap.
Wiggle and I plan to have Caragh come back as much as possible. I see her massages as a great investment and improvement to Wiggle’s overall health and future.
10/5 recommend!!!”
“Caragh from Wellness & Wags has been working with my yorkie Tyler weekly since 2021. Tyler has been dealing with host of issues over the last few years (Multiple CCL surgeries, ruptured disc, IMPA, Irritable bowel, etc.) and implementing Wellness & Wags into his routine has been an absolute godsend. From helping to manage his pain and swelling pre/post op, helping his neck spasms and working to keep his muscles loose and joints comfortable. We had no idea how important massage was until Tyler became injured/sick and his PT recommended we implement into his routine. We noticed an immediate improvement in his comfortability, mobility and stress levels after starting his sessions, and I truly believe Caragh has helped Tyler avoid further injuries since she’s been working with him and taught us how to properly massage him ourselves as well. I would 1000% recommend Wellness & Wags to any dog owner. Regardless of whether your dog is dealing with health issues or needs preventative work, you’ll be questioning why you didn’t start sooner.”
“Caragh has been working on my dogs for almost 7 years. She is kind, knowledgable, empathetic, funny and most importantly PATIENT. She always made time for my seizure dog and I can’t express how much those massages helped her.Her massages for senior dogs are incredible as well. I can’t recommend Caragh and her services more. Get your dog (or your cat) a massage. They deserve it!”