Hydrotherapy Rehab
Hydrotherapy uses the buoyancy of water to allow dogs to walk with a more normal gate while taking the stress off their joints. Because the water helps with weight bearing, it allows the dog to move more freely with less stress and pain.
Dogs of all sizes and physical levels can benefit from hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy is often used for dogs that are recovering from an injury or surgery or in lieu of surgery. It can also benefit older dogs that have arthritis or have just slowed down and dogs that just need more physical exercise.
We use a custom designed underwater treadmill to perform Hydrotherapy for dogs. The dogs can easily walk into the treadmill and the water fills from the ground up. We can raise and lower the treadmill to accommodate dogs of all sizes. The water is temperature controlled and treated & filtered.
About Us
Michelle Michelsen CVT
Michelle has a degree in Animal Physiology & Biology and became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 1984. She Opened Newberg Canine Rehab in April 2009 after seeing a need for quality animal physical therapy.
Along with rehabing dogs, Michelle has been rehabing horses with an underwater treadmill for over 25 years & offers a foaling service too.
When Michelle is not busy treating animals, she enjoys spending time her son & daughter, her own dogs, and equine coaching.
