Fitter Critters was established in November 2000 to provide reasonably priced rehabilitation and conditioning programs for canine companions and education for their owners.

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The need for support following surgery, injury or illness was inspired by our Newfoundland, Zowie, following a traumatic injury and also by Jody's extensive clinical rehabilitation experience with people who benefit from rehabilitation.

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Jody Chiquoine is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist and a member of the American Canine Sports Medicine Association. She has completed canine rehabilitation courses with the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in Loxahatchie, Florida, the NorthEast Seminars/University of Tennessee Veterinary School and attends the International Canine Rehabilitation Conferences.

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Jody has completed courses in canine massage, acupressure, Tellington Touch and the Basic Science Course for Animal Physical Therapists offered by the American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedics Division.

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The Fitter Critters Staff is educated in canine rehabilitation, principles of massage and aquatic therapy techniques. Consultant staff include: Physical Therapists, an orthotics specialist and a physiatrist (rehabilitation medical doctor).

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Jody has been a registered nurse for 34 years and holds a Masters Degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner with expertise in rehabilitation, cancer care, geriatrics and surgery.

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Active in dog rescue and sharing her entire life with dogs, she offers experience, compassion and competent care to her clients.