And I'm a dog lover just like you. My parents brought home our family dog when I was 10, a yellow lab puppy. That dog with her arthritis lived until 16.5 years old.
My current dog Maggie Mae is 13 years old and was diagnosed with arthritis at the age of 4. What I teach is based on my own lived experience with my own dog, the hundreds of client owned dogs I've had the opportunity to work with and my education as a physiotherapist.
I believe that owners can provide THE BEST care for their dogs with the right knowledge and tools.
I am the owner and canine rehab therapist of Pawsitively Fit Canine Rehabilitation & Wellness. Pawsitively Fit helps dedicated dog owners by restoring their dog's mobility and comfort through personalized physiotherapy - so they can enjoy more good days together. We work with dogs in Kingston, Ontario and the surrounding area.
I became a physiotherapist since 2010 and earned my Diploma in Canine Rehab through the Animal Rehab Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 2018. Outside of working with dogs, I am mom of two young kids, love reading (personal development and murder mysteries are my favourite!) and love being active myself! I've been known to run races wearing dog ears and tail...
Qualifications - BSc Kinesiology, MSc Physiotherapy, Diploma in Canine Rehabilitation, Certified Canine Fitness Trainer