My Story
Compassionate Care, Expert Grooming
I was born in Japan and came to the States when I was 4 years old. I wanted to be a Veterinarian when I was growing up. I was set to go off to college to study Animal Science at Cal Poly Pomona. Unfortunately, tragedy struck before graduation and it completely changed my path and future endeavors.
I received my Bachelor’s of Science in International Business at CSULB in 1998.

“Since childhood, I’ve been passionate about rescuing animals, starting with kittens I would find and nurture alongside my mom. By high school, our family had grown to include 10 beloved cats.
Volunteering at local shelters opened my eyes to the critical need for proper grooming. Many animals were matted, filthy, and uncomfortable. I realized that a clean, happy pet has a better chance of being adopted. This inspired me to learn professional grooming, earning my certification in 2012. Since then, I’ve worked with top grooming salons and mobile businesses, honing my skills to serve animals better.
My journey has included rescuing animals with severe illnesses, injuries, and neglect. Each one, from feral cats to dogs with heartbreaking pasts, has taught me the power of love and care. Their transformations inspire me daily.
Today, I channel that passion into my business, Luxurious Pawz, where 10% of proceeds go toward grooming animals in shelters and rescues. My purpose is simple: to serve animals and give them a chance at a better life.”
Personalized Care for Special Needs
Every pet is unique, and I ensure their grooming needs are cared for. Anxious or special-needs pets are treated with gentle, thoughtful attention.
High-Quality, Eco-Friendly Products
I only use eco-friendly, pet-safe products to keep their coat healthy while protecting the environment. Gentle for your pet, safe for the planet.
Wellness Beyond Grooming
Offering more than grooming, my Pet Reiki and Red Light Therapy services support your pet’s health and well-being, promoting relaxation and comfort.
Our Services
Teeth Brushing
Keep your pet’s smile bright and healthy with my thorough teeth-brushing service. It helps prevent plaque buildup, bad breath, and gum disease.
Anal Glands Expression
Ensure your pet’s comfort with professional anal glands expression, preventing discomfort and infections. This service is quick, gentle, and essential for their health.
Reiki
A calming, energy-based treatment that promotes relaxation and balance for your pet’s body and mind. Ideal for anxious or stressed pets seeking extra comfort.
Red Light Therapy
Red Light Therapy is non-invasive soothing and helps lower inflammation, lessen pain, and encourage recovery. It is ideal for older pets or those facing mobility issues.
Amanda Pndlyan2025-04-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Christina is truly a life saver!!! My Frankie is 16 years old. His old grooming place that I took him to for over 10 years wanted to stop taking him in because he got too old and started fainting randomly and i gave a heads up regarding his seizures. Note: I let them know since he started his meds for it, no more seizures but he would have random fainting spells. I couldn't brush him or anything because he's old and has pain. When Christina said she can work on him, I cried from joy because I felt like a bad fur baby mom, she made me feel at ease from the get go. I called endless places, endless mobile groomers. She is truly an angel and a miracle worker. So grateful for her!!!!! we now have our trusted groomer who is the sweetest and compassionate person! THANK YOU CHRISTINA!!!! We love you!!!! Update: Frankie lovedddddd Christina! Unfortunately, we had to put him down of December 2024. - we rescued a new kitty and she made sure he was very well taken care of. Christina is truly an angel and God sent. Thank you so much Christina! You are the absolute best!!!! We love you! 🩷 Tracy Banuelos2025-04-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Christina is the BEST! I called her to come and groom my goldendoodle puppy for the first time. Christina immediately bonded with my dog. She took her time, and perfected the perfect puppy cut exactly how I wanted!! She also sent me pictures and video of my puppy while she was grooming her. Christina is wonderful and I will definitely be calling her again! Teddy Geiger2025-02-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. christina is amazing. she does VERY well with my extremely sensitive snappy shitzu and makes him look even cuter :) highly recommend also, the fact that she travels to me is a huge plus!!! Kristina Arpajian2025-01-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Christina has been taking care of my senior dogs grooming for a while now, every time she has been great with my dog! She is patient and always so sweet. My dog also remains calm with her and she does not rush or stress the dog out! highly recommend her for you dogs you won’t be disappointed! Rex Owens2025-01-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Christina is AMAZING! She always takes exceptional care of our shih tzu, Maggie! No stress at all, which we love. Highly recommend. Lyndsay Porchas2024-12-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Christina is fantastic. She’s been providing grooming services to all three of my velvet pitties for about a year now. I have a senior gal who has severe arthritis, another recovering from TPLO surgery and the third that’s a bouncy goofball. Every time they see Christina each one is so happy. I appreciate how patient and caring Christina is with each of their needs. After each treatment, the girls are left smelling so fresh and their fur is extremely soft. I trust Christina with all my fur babies and would highly recommend her if you’re in the market to find a dependable groomer. Jenn Wohlgemuth2024-09-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Christina did a fantastic job! She gave our golden retriever boy his first haircut. We appreciated how communicative she was throughout the booking process and appointment, and she was flexible and worked around our timing. We’ll definitely be repeat customers! Arman Dzhragatspanyan2024-09-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Christina is exceptional and incredibly kind. I am so happy with the grooming she does for my dog Milo!! Josh Atlas2024-09-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My dogs love Christina! She gives them great puppy cuts.