Medical Departments: Physical Rehabilitation & Fitness
The Physical Rehabilitation & Fitness department maximizes patient overall post-operative recovery. In a controlled and supervised manner, our goal is to improve comfort, speed recovery, and optimize overall patient mobility and function. Therapies include:
• Stretching
• Passive and active ROM
• Ice/heat therapy, massage
• Weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercises
• Balance exercises
• Land treadmill
• Underwater treadmill
• Low level light therapy
• Splinting and bracing
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgery
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University (1992)
• Surgical internship at Dallas Veterinary Surgery Center (1992-1993)
• Surgical residency at Iowa State University (1993-1996)
• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgery since 1999
• Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist since 2006
REHABILITATION ASSISTANT
• Veterinary Technician since 2002
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Jacksonville University (2005)
• American Council on exercise, Certified Personal Trainer (2007)
