Welcome! The Balanced Orchid is a small business specializing in Animal Massage and Bodywork. The Balanced Orchid Animal Massage and Bodywork has 2 locations.
The first is inside Fetched-Up in Ramsey, Minnesota. The second is inside Canine Crossing in Andover, Minnesota.
04/23/2025
It was such a fun event!! Thank you for all who attended!! Unleashed Hounds and Hops was an AMAZING host and we raised some money for an AWESOME rescue organization, Great Dane Rescue of MN & WI 🐾🐾
✨️For those who couldn't attend, we will be having another event in JUNE!! Stay tuned 😊✨️
04/20/2025
Happy Easter from Levon and friends!! 😁🐾🐰
📷 Sarah Class
(With much assistance from Amanda Sue 😊🐾)
04/14/2025
✨️ 1 week left to sign up!! ✨️
💓 Space is LIMITED! 💓
🐾 A portion of the proceeds goes to the Great Dane Rescue of MN & WI!! 🐾
04/06/2025
💥REMINDER : This Intro to Dog Massage Class is THIS TUESDAY (4/8)! I only have a few spots remaining. Sign up today at www.thebalancedorchid.com! 💥
🐾 Atlas wants you to know that another Intro to Dog Massage Class is LIVE on my website!🐾
🌟Intro to Dog Massage Class is a one-hour, one time class that will teach you how to massage your dog at home! In this class, you will learn The Balanced Orchid Techniques*, the basics of massage and bodywork, as well as structure and movement.
🎉The goal is that by the end of class, you will feel comfortable in assessing your dog’s current problems, how to work on them, and what to look out for in the future! This class is great for dogs of all ages! Whether you have a senior that's slowing down, or a rambunctious pup that's all legs and no brains :)
*The Balanced Orchid Techniques are a combination of specific modalities for ultimate health and were created through my multiple years of experience in the human and animal world.
📌 When: Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
📌Time: 6pm
📌Where: AQK9 in Ramsey, MN
🔹️Cost of this class is $50 per human, and each human can bring 1 well-behaved dog with them!
🐾 Atlas wants you to know that another Intro to Dog Massage Class is LIVE on my website!🐾
🌟Intro to Dog Massage Class is a one-hour, one time class that will teach you how to massage your dog at home! In this class, you will learn The Balanced Orchid Techniques*, the basics of massage and bodywork, as well as structure and movement.
🎉The goal is that by the end of class, you will feel comfortable in assessing your dog’s current problems, how to work on them, and what to look out for in the future! This class is great for dogs of all ages! Whether you have a senior that's slowing down, or a rambunctious pup that's all legs and no brains :)
*The Balanced Orchid Techniques are a combination of specific modalities for ultimate health and were created through my multiple years of experience in the human and animal world.
📌 When: Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
📌Time: 6pm
📌Where: AQK9 in Ramsey, MN
🔹️Cost of this class is $50 per human, and each human can bring 1 well-behaved dog with them!
🐾This fun event is hosted by myself and Unleashed Hounds and Hops!!🐾
✨️The best part is that a portion of the proceeds goes directly to Great Dane Rescue of MN & WI !!✨️
03/22/2025
🎙I'm so excited to announce that I've been invited back as a guest on the Katie K9 Radio Show!! 🎉🎉
🎙Tune in:
🔹️THIS SUNDAY 3/23
🔹️12pm - 2pm
🔹️107.1 FM
Katie K-9
03/22/2025
🤣😸🤣😸
03/18/2025
Happy St. Paddy's Day from my previous shamrock ☘️, Bayou....
And my current leprechaun, Levon!! ☘️🌈💰
😁🐾💜
03/15/2025
🐾 Atlas wants you to know that another Intro to Dog Massage Class is LIVE on my website!🐾
🌟Intro to Dog Massage Class is a one-hour, one time class that will teach you how to massage your dog at home! In this class, you will learn The Balanced Orchid Techniques*, the basics of massage and bodywork, as well as structure and movement.
🎉The goal is that by the end of class, you will feel comfortable in assessing your dog’s current problems, how to work on them, and what to look out for in the future! This class is great for dogs of all ages! Whether you have a senior that's slowing down, or a rambunctious pup that's all legs and no brains :)
*The Balanced Orchid Techniques are a combination of specific modalities for ultimate health and were created through my multiple years of experience in the human and animal world.
📌 When: Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
📌Time: 6pm
📌Where: AQK9 in Ramsey, MN
🔹️Cost of this class is $50 per human, and each human can bring 1 well-behaved dog with them!
✨️My rescheduled day to be a guest on the Katie K9 Radio Show is THIS SUNDAY 2/23/25!!✨️
🎙 Tune in to 107.1 FM
🎙THIS SUNDAY 2/23/25
🎙From 12pm - 2pm
💜I'm so excited for the opportunity to be on the radio, alongside Dr. Jessica Levy of !! 💜 Holistic Veterinary Care LLC
02/03/2025
July 26, 2024
✨️Levon got his Novice A Obedience Title!✨️
We competed at Cloud 9, in Maple Grove.
Levon took first in both Novice A Obedience and Rally Intermediate!!
02/03/2025
✨️July 6th, 2024✨️
🐾Levon and I competed at Total Recall in Hugo in Novice A Obedience and Rally Intermediate. 🐾
💜After our Novice run, the COOLEST thing happened... the judge (Phil) asked if he could speak to me. I was nervous that I did something wrong, but he said that we had "one of the BEST NOVICE A RUNS HE HAS EVER SEEN" .. !!!!! 😳💜🎉 He's said he liked how I took my time and didn't rush Levon. He also liked my footwork and said he could tell that we had been practicing.
✨️That conversation meant the world to me! 🥹 Levon is my first competion dog of ANY KIND, and obedience is hard!!
💜I'm so happy that Sarah was able to capture this special moment for me 💜
(And of course Levon LOVED the attention from Phil 😉💜)
2nd leg of Novice A, 194/200, 1st place
1st leg Rally Intermediate, 100/100, 1st place
01/26/2025
Unfortunately, due to a stomach virus, I will not be on the Katie K9 Talk Show today 😔🤒
Everyone stay safe and STAY HEALTHY!
01/10/2025
📣🌟 I'm so excited to announce I'm going to be a guest on the Katie K9 talk show🌟📣
🎙Tune in:
Sunday, January 26th, 2024
12pm - 2pm CST
107.1 FM myTalk 107.1 - Minneapolis/St. Paul
💜🎉Featuring Katie K-9 , Dr. Jessica Levy of Holistic Veterinary Care LLC , and myself!!
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My name is Victoria and I am an Animal Massage Therapist and Bodyworker. I run my own small business called The Balanced Orchid. I have been a human massage therapist for 15 years and animal massage therapist for 7. I specialize in chronic pain and injuries, with a focus in structural misalignments. I graduated with an AAS Degree (focusing on Massage Therapy, Kinesiology, and Biomechanics) from Minnesota School of Business in 2009. I also have been a member of the IAAMB (International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork) since 2018. Recently, I retired from human massage so I can focus primarily on animal clients, and I love every minute of it!
Even though I’ve been a massage therapist for many years, I have been working with animals just as long. Whether working at the Animal Humane Society, a boarding facility, a vet clinic, or volunteering with various rescue groups in the Twin Cities, animals have always been a part of my life. Since 2010, I have helped as a Vet Assistant for Dr. Jessica Levy of Holistic Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Levy has been amazing mentor by helping study and understand various ailments in the animal world. In my free time, I’m training my 1.5 year old Aussie, Levon, with Tiffany of AQK9, or enjoying a nice glass of red wine.
I love what I do and I’m so happy to go to work everyday! I feel that all the knowledge I’ve gained over the years working with humans, and continuing to work with Dr. Levy, can only help benefit your pet from whatever is ailing them. Thank you for taking the time to get to know a little about me and I look forward to working with you and your loved one!