Marisol Okafor
Lead groomer
National Certified Master Groomer who plans every haircut with the owner and handles hand-scissored doodle, poodle and terrier trims.
Asheville, North Carolina
Unhurried grooming where the pet sets the pace, not the clock
Fear-Free certified groomers on Brushwood Avenue work one dog or cat at a time, hand-scissor every trim and stop for a break whenever a nervous pet needs one.
Grooming packages
Prices depend on size and coat, so each package shows its range. The groomer confirms the exact figure at drop-off, and nothing is added at collection that was not agreed first.
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Bath, brush-out and tidy
A hydrating shampoo, hand fluff-dry and full brush-out, with the face, feet and sanitary areas tidied. The coat length stays as it is. 60 to 90 minutes.
$60–$110
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Full groom and custom haircut
Everything in the bath and tidy, then a hand-scissored breed-standard or custom trim, with nails ground smooth and ears cleaned. 90 to 135 minutes.
$85–$155
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Double-coat deshedding spa
A conditioning soak, a careful high-velocity blow-out and a slow rake of dead undercoat for huskies, shepherds and goldens. The guard coat is never shaved.
$90–$145
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Puppy’s first groom
For puppies under six months: a warm, gentle bath, a face and paw tidy, and time with the dryer and clippers at the puppy’s own pace. 45 to 60 minutes.
$52
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Walk-in nails, ears and paws
Nails ground smooth with a quiet rotary tool, ears cleaned, pads tidied and a soothing paw balm worked in. Walk-ins welcome. About 15 minutes.
$28
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Quiet-hour cat groom
A low-stress bath, comb-out and nail trim, with a lion or sanitary trim if wanted, on cat-only Wednesdays with no dogs in the building. 60 to 90 minutes.
$95–$140
Comfort first, haircut second
Each visit opens with a nose-to-tail check at the desk, where the groomer feels for mats, skin trouble or sore joints and agrees the finish and price with the owner. Pets are groomed one at a time, fluff-dried by hand with no heated cage dryers, and given treats and breaks whenever they need them. Brushwood Grooming Room is a grooming studio, not a veterinary practice: it never sedates a pet, and if a pet becomes distressed the groom pauses and the owner gets a call.
In the tub and on the table
Deep-cleaning baths, slow rinses and hand-scissored finishes: the daily rhythm of a groom done without rushing.
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A gentle lather massaged down to the skin to lift dirt and loose undercoat. -
A long, lukewarm rinse, so no shampoo is left behind to itch. -
A hand-scissored poodle finish, topknot banded and braided by hand.
Who grooms your pet
Three Fear-Free certified groomers and a front desk coordinator run the grooming room, each trained in pet first aid and each with a coat or species they know best.
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Declan Reyes
Bather and deshedding specialist
International Certified Professional Groomer and canine esthetician who runs the bathing room and every double-coat deshedding spa.
Nervous pets, happy owners
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Marisol combed Winnie’s legs in front of me and we agreed a plush 3/4-inch cut. She kept the teddy-bear coat and was ready in just over two hours.
Rebecca N., with Winnie
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The drifts of husky fur in our living room vanished overnight. Declan never put clippers near Koda’s double coat, and it came back shiny and airy.
Sonia and Raj P., with Koda
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Our vet suggested Priya before sedated shaving. With no dogs in the building, she released every mat and handed Duchess back purring.
Claire F., with Duchess
Asked often
How long will the appointment take?
Pets are booked in staggered one-to-one slots rather than all dropped off at opening time, so most small-breed baths and haircuts are ready in 75 to 105 minutes. Large double-coated blow-outs and fully hand-scissored doodles usually take 2 to 2.5 hours.
Which vaccinations are required?
Every dog and cat over 16 weeks needs proof of a current rabies vaccination, or a signed exemption letter from a vet for a fragile or immunocompromised pet. Pets never mix in playgroups here, but many vets also recommend Bordetella for dogs.
Can a matted doodle stay fluffy?
Light tangles behind the ears or under a harness can usually be saved with conditioning spray and a patient brush-out. A tight, pelted layer against the skin cannot be brushed without bruising, so the groomer tests the coat with a comb in front of the owner first. There are no surprise short haircuts, and de-matting is charged at $15 per 15 minutes only when agreed.
Are sedatives or medication ever used?
No. Brushwood Grooming Room is a grooming studio, not a veterinary practice, and it never sedates or medicates a pet. Anxious rescues and frail seniors get a quieter slot, ear muffs for the dryer, non-slip mats and plenty of sitting breaks, and safety always comes before a perfect finish.
Plan your pet’s next groom
Share the breed, rough weight and any nerves or health worries, and the desk will suggest the right package and the quietest open slot.