About Kat 


Prior to receiving multiple large and small animal certifications from the Northwest School of Animal Massage in Redmond, Washington, Kat Ripley worked with small animals at Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital as the nurse to the chief of staff and assisted other specialists within the practice. In Southern California, she rode and worked at several prestigious Thoroughbred racing farms including, River Edge and Monty Robert’s Flag is Up Farm. She worked extensively with lay-ups, broodmares, foals and weanlings. Kat competed in the hunter shows for many years as well as AKC conformation classes with her dogs. She has volunteered at Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Center, Monterey SPCA Wildlife and Rehabilitation Center, Marine Mammal Center, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue Center, CHANGE and Safer Sonoma County equine rescues. Kat continues to add different modalities to her practice through various clinics.

Kat offers her services throughout Oregon and Northern California. Contact Us to learn more and schedule an appointment. 

Kat Ripley Horse & Hound Massage | +1.707.478.1988 | katripley@att.net