Dog Physical Therapy Services
Customized treatment programs provided in your own home
Seattle, WA
Services Offered
Every Canine Physical Therapy treatment starts with a thorough assessment of your dog’s movement, alignment and musculoskeletal system. Based on this assessment, along with your dog’s history and living environment, you and the physical therapist will come up with a set of goals and an action plan for your dog’s rehabilitation. Your dog will then receive a combination of the following treatments based on their individual needs and goals.
Manual Therapy
Well-trained hands provide a mix of massage including myofascial and neuromuscular therapy, joint mobilization, stretching and belly rubs to reduce tension, improve circulation and restore movement.
Home Equipment recommendations
Home Assessment
Recommendations for mobility aids, flooring, equipment to assist your dogs in and around their home
Exercise Prescription
Therapeutic exercises focused on strength, balance, mobility, and coordination based on your dog’s individual needs. Using treats and other rewards, your dog will be guided into performing movements that can help improve their physical skills over time
Cold Laser Therapy (coming soon!)
Also known as photobiomodulation, cold laser therapy is the use of concentrated light therapy to improve blood flow, repair tissue and decrease inflammation
Common canine conditions that can benefit from physical therapy include:
Age related decline
Arthritis
Chronic pain
Degenerative joint disease
Fracture repairs
Hip dysplasia
Joint, ligament, and tendon injuries
Limping or change in mobility
Muscle strains, spasms, stiffness
Nerve injury
Spine or disc disease
Sports related injury
Wellness visits: sore muscles after an extra long hike, maintenance for a chronic issue, or just an extra boost for your dog’s mobility and health
Benefits of physical therapy for dogs include:
Increased access to home and outdoor spaces
Improved muscle strength and body alignment
Enhanced balance and coordination after injury or neurologic disease
Higher Quality of Life
Cognitive and emotional benefits
When dogs get injured or develop chronic issues with age, they have an incredible capacity to heal, recover and restore movement.
Please Note
Lauren is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP), but is not trained or licensed in veterinary medicine. She provides canine rehabilitation services only. Your dog must be under the care of a licensed veterinarian for any conditions for which you are seeking treatment. If you need veterinary medical, pharmaceutical, surgical, or emergency care, please contact a licensed veterinarian near you.