Our mission is to offer:

• Canine massage and bodywork workshops for everyone
• Elite instructors with years of experience in the field
• Unique content that’s flexible and affordable
• Individualized hands-on instruction

Meet our instructors

Our certified instructors are fully qualified with extensive practical and specific knowledge of their fields.

Meet Beatriz

Marisa Du Toit

New Zealand Instructor, BHSc, GradDipTchg, NCCMT 

Marisa is proud to represent Canis Bodyworks as the hands-on instructor in Aotearoa New Zealand, bringing a wealth of experience in health, education, and animal care to her teaching. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science and Postgraduate Diplomas in both Teaching and Conservation, and her career has always centered around helping others—whether human or animal.

Her path into canine massage began at home, when her own aging dogs started showing signs of discomfort and mobility issues. Wanting to support them as best she could, Marisa explored a myriad of options and soon found her calling in Canine Massage Therapy. Through the Canis Bodyworks mentorship program, she gained not only the skills and knowledge to change her dogs’ lives, but also a new career that aligned perfectly with her passion and purpose.

Now a fully certified NBCAAM practitioner, Marisa runs her own practice in Auckland, with particular focus on massage for senior dogs, rehabilitation, and post-surgical recovery. She has a special place in her heart for dogs with unique needs—like her spirited rescue, Lilibet, a resilient tripaw who reminds her daily of the power of patience, compassion, and gentle care.

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