Kinected Canine offers integrated, dog-centered support for dogs through therapeutic massage, observation, and education.

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Founded and operated by Malee Powell, a licensed human and canine massage therapist and educator, Kinected Canine works with dogs across the lifespan - from canine athletes to aging companions - with an emphasis on thoughtful, supportive care that complements veterinary and other professional services.

 

Malee’s path into canine bodywork began with one of her own agility dogs, whose soft tissue injury sparked a deeper curiosity about how the body functions as an interconnected system. This curiosity led her to pursue formal education in canine massage, followed by human massage training. Over the past nine years, she has worked hands-on with a wide range of bodies across both species, developing a strong appreciation for how movement, behavior, and environment interact to influence our health.

 

Today, Malee’s work is grounded in an integrated approach that takes the team's (dog and human!) full context into account. She has a particular strength in reading canine body language and adapting her approach based on each dog’s communication and comfort, in addition to hands that are strongly tuned into tension and inflammation.

 

In addition to hands-on services, Malee brings a background in psychology, pain research, and teaching to her educational work. This perspective shapes both her client sessions and Kinected Touch, her online course introducing massage and owner education for the dog sports community and dog owners as a whole.

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Kinected Canine’s services are educational and supportive in nature and are not intended to diagnose or replace veterinary care. Collaboration with veterinarians and other professionals is an essential part of supporting each dog’s wellbeing.