I’ve known Michael Daly for nearly 10 years, first as a veterinary technician in my employ, and then as a colleague and friend. As a veterinary technician, Michael always put the need of our patient first, even if it meant telling the owner something they did not want to hear or take responsibility for. He is truly an animal whisperer. I’ve seen so many stressed out snarling dogs and cats calm down and be relaxed, or at least tolerate what we needed to do. Michael is also one of the few techs I had that took the time to read and learn about new techniques on his own time. Once he learned a new skill, he would perfect it, and then teach others in the hospital. When he completed his massage training, his ability to care for animals reached an all new level.

Michael and I developed deep friendships with many of our clients, because we worked so intensely with them to improve their pet’s quality of life. Client friends often would call him when they really needed help making a healthcare decision for their pets, and I could not be reached. I know Michael has met several people at the ER’s to help make the pet more comfortable while waiting.

In short, in my 30 plus years in Veterinary medicine, Michael is one of the rare souls I’ve met who’s been able to keep his clarity about and love for animals intact. To see him continue this passion through his massage work is deeply gratifying to see and hear about.

Warmly,
Ruth

I’m honored to say that Michael services many of my clients with his calm, gentle and healing spirit that radiates to the entire home. Michael embodies the essence of the quintessential Medicine Man via his hands.
He is truly gifted!

Kristi Oldham, DVM

It is my pleasure to recommend Mike Daly to you for Equine massage therapy. I have known Mike for over five years during which time he worked as an associate technician and canine massage therapist at Sun Dog Cat Moon.

I have been consistently impressed with Mike’s ability to help make our canine patients more comfortable and have a better quality of life. His desire and determination to improve mobility, comfort, and spirit is an invaluable quality to possess.

Mike is also knowledgeable in equine anatomy and motivated to learn a wide array of massage therapy forms that can benefit any patient, as not every horse is the same. I am confident that he will improve your horse’s ability to perform at whatever capacity is expected.

I recommend Mike without reservation as I am confident that he will aid in providing relief from injury and improving the overall gait and movement of each individual patient. Please let me know if you have any further questions regarding the benefits of alternative therapies for equine patients.

Sincerely,
Kelsey S. Pruitt, DVM

I have known Michael Daly for a number of years and in a number of capacities: coworker, client, colleague and friend. I worked with him for 2 years and found him to be a very caring and compassionate person who is great with both people and pets. After being a veterinarian for 17 years, he is one of the best veterinary technicians I've ever worked with. As a massage therapist, he was a huge help to my own dog who suffered from a muscle problem secondary to Cushing's disease. His massages allowed her to walk much more comfortably and smoothly. Since then we have shared a lot of patients who get a great benefit from multiple modalities of pain control as they get older.

Our clients cannot say enough good things about Michael. They feel that he has helped their pets to live longer and happier lives, which is what we are all working towards!

Meredith Borakove VMD, CVA, CVCH