​About

Hello! My name is Crystal and my mission statement for my life as a whole is: To be a positive force for good in any way I am able. In 2009, after graduating from East Tennessee State University, I was blessed to be able to combine my personal mission with my passion for all things canine when I took the opportunity to become a professional dog groomer. Since completing my training as a dog groomer I have traveled the United States pursuing another passion of mine, human flight via the sports of skydiving and BASE jumping. Through my travels I have been able to work as a dog groomer in 4 different states, in vet's offices, mom and pop shops, mobile vans, big corporate salons and even my own house call business in Northern Virginia. I have been an employee, a manager, a small business owner and have groomed thousands of pets. I have also had the privilege of teaching two women how to groom and have happily mentored many others. I also donate my services to shelter dogs in need. Needless to say I have learned a lot over the years!

​Through my current project, Dog Grooming by Crystal, I aim to employ all of the knowledge I have acquired thus far to serve my community through encouraging and strengthening the magical bond shared between humans and canines.

Why Dog Grooming by Crystal?

• I use only gentle handling techniques.
• I am a cage free salon, with a focus on one on one attention
• All appointments are express which means most dogs are only in my care for about an hour and half.
• One of my gifts is that I am an animal communicator.
• I use only high quality products made for dogs.
• I am a low volume salon, which means focused individualized attention, less noise and little to no stress.
• I am a happy, calm, kind, compassionate and loving person.
• I am passionate about dogs and it shows.
• I am a dog nerd.
• I take my responsibility to my clients, who I consider family, seriously!