Cats in the City - TANDEM Cat® Grooming

Cats in the City – Beaverton provides feline-only grooming under the TANDEM Cat® model, a trauma-informed, behavior-first approach developed by Master of Social Work Shawn Lioyryan and neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Lioy. This structured method integrates feline body mechanics, behavioral fluency, and coordinated team support to create a grooming experience that prioritizes safety, regulation, and calm. Using a stabilization-based approach, one to two trained groomers gently support posture and movement while grooming is performed with precision and care. This reduces stress and improves safety — especially for anxious, senior, or medically sensitive cats. From routine coat maintenance to advanced matting and higher-complexity grooming needs.