Episode 10: Learning About Canine Rehabilitation with Dr. Mandi Blackwelder, DVM, CCRP

In today's episode, we discuss the work of Canine Rehabilitation Veterinarians, and what that might mean for the health and well being of your dog.  We cover what types of treatments these vets can provide, the certifications they have, their impact on aging dogs, and more.   Our guest is Dr. Mandi Blackwelder, DVM, CCRP of Healing Arts Animal Care in Beaverton, Oregon.   Dr. Mandi has a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University. Following that, she interned at the Denver Zoo and then started veterinary school. After earning her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1998, she moved to Wisconsin and practiced in the dairy vet industry before finding her niche in small animal medicine in Grants Pass, Oregon for the next 14 years. In 2002, Dr. Mandi took an acupuncture certification course through Colorado State University. In 2013, she became certified in physical therapy and rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee and now runs the successful Healing Arts Animal Care in Beaverton, Oregon. Healing Arts provides veterinary acupuncture, pet rehabilitation therapy, physical therapy and athletic conditioning to the dogs and cats of Portland, Oregon area. Through manual therapies, animal acupuncture, laser, ultrasound, underwater treadmill and creating tailored individual home exercises, the team at Healing Arts strives to bring your injured pet back to speed, keep your elderly pet as an active member of the family, return your obese pet back to a functional friend and keep your athletic pet at the peak of his performance.  Take a listen now, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. And if you like it, maybe share it with your friends?!