What is a CFMG?

A Certified Feline Master Groomer is an accomplished groomer who has demonstrated mastery in a variety of cat grooming skills through testing with the National Cat Groomers Institute. Less than 500 groomers around the world hold this distinction.

After achieving her CFMG in 2011, Lynn has gone on to be Head Instructor and Certifier for the NCGI since 2012, helping hundreds of other cat groomers around the globe.

CAT GROOMING EXPERT

Lynn Paolillo, CFMG, Certifier

Lynn has been heavily involved in the grooming industry for over 15 years. Her true love of cat grooming developed after she received training and earned her Certified Feline Master Groomer certification through the National Cat Groomers Institute in May 2011. In March 2012, she accepted a position working for the same organization to train groomers as head instructor at their cat grooming school in Greenville, South Carolina.

Being involved with NCGI, Lynn has been on the forefront of the cat grooming industry, speaking at trade shows and teaching hundreds of groomers around the globe learn safe and show-worthy cat grooming. Her passion is to help each and every cat learn to love the grooming process, and to assist both cat owners and groomers in the health and well-being of their cats’ skin and coats.

  • Certified Feline Master Groomer (2011) and Instructor/Certifier (2012-present) with National Cat Groomers Institute

  • NCGI’s Representative with the Professional Pet Groomers and Stylists Alliance (2015-present)

  • Certified Feline Pet Care Provider & Advanced Feline Specialist (2018) with International Boarding & Pet Services Association

  • CPR & First Aid Certified with American Red Cross (2011) and Pet Emergency Education (2018)

  • Consultant & Brand Ambassador with Chris Christiensen Systems on Cat Friendly Shampoos and Styling Products (2020)

  • Founding Member, Board of Directors and Membership Chair for the New Jersey Professional Pet Groomers Alliance (2020)

  • Nominated for Up & Coming Speaker, Barkleigh Honor Awards (2021)

Cat Grooming Projects Include:

  • Cat Grooming Speaker at Hershey Groom Expo and Pet Boarding/Daycare Expo in Hershey, PA, the New England Grooming Show in Sturbridge, MA, Intergroom in Secaucus, NJ, Atlanta Pet Fair in Atlanta, GA, All American Grooming Show in Chicago, IL and SuperZoo in Las Vegas, NV

  • Cat Grooming Judge & Speaker at the Grooming Rally in Raleigh, NC

  • Author of the Handling Techniques for the Cat Groomer book

  • Creator of cat grooming online courses for National Cat Groomers Institute

  • Instructor and Lecturer at NCGI cat grooming school sessions (including Temperament & Handling, Breeds, Colors & Genetics, Feline Anatomy & Health and Grooming Demonstrations)

  • Author of articles, hand-outs, newsletters, brochures, business plan templates, private training and workshops for the National Cat Groomers Institute since 2012.

  • Instructional Cat Grooming Videos on the GroomSource educational app

  • Interviewed on Cat Chat Radio show (2019)

  • Interviewed on The Traveling Groomers podcast (2020)

  • Guest on The Jasmine Star podcast (2020)

  • Interviewed on The Happy Cat Hotel podcast (2021)

  • Interviewed for articles on VetStreet.com, PetCoach.com, Catster.com, Care2.com and Tulane University’s CatNip newsletter

  • Regular Contributor to the Purrfect Pointers cat grooming magazine

  • Regular Contributor to Groomer to Groomer pet grooming magazine