Passionate about animals, Canine Wellness Center (CWC) provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to companion animals in the greater Phoenix area. We aim to improve the quality of life for both animals and their owners. We do this by using positive reinforcement techniques. We also offer numerous pain-free treatment services. Our services include acupuncture, underwater treadmill/hydrotherapy, and class IV cold laser therapy. We also offer Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) and therapeutic ultrasound. Additional services are shockwave therapy, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise. We offer electrical stimulation (NMES and TENS) and pain management. Our patients include canines recovering from orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and neurologic diseases, to canine athletes, seniors, and service dogs.
No primary veterinary care is provided at CWC.
Any issues outside the rehab’s scope will be referred back to their primary care provider.
Rehabilitation for canines adapts human physical therapy techniques to increase the function and mobility of joints and muscles in animals. Animal rehabilitation can reduce pain and enhance recovery from injury, surgery, degenerative diseases, age-related diseases, and obesity. No patient referral is needed as we are veterinarian-owned and operated.
Michelle Erney, VMD, CCRT
Director of Rehabilitation
Dr. Michelle Erney received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012. She completed her Master’s in Laboratory Animal Science in 2008. She completed her rotating internship in Tucson, Arizona, after graduation. She worked for many years as an Emergency Veterinarian. She discovered a passion and calling for canine rehabilitation. She wants to help more dogs live longer lives with less pain and improved mobility. She is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) after completing the Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI) program. She enjoys running and is actively involved in CrossFit in her free time.
Gabbie Nelson, DVM, CAMP
Canine Rehabilitation Therapist
Dr. Gabbie Nelson received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Midwestern University. She served in the U.S. Army and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings, including both general practice and urgent care. Over the years, she developed a strong interest in rehabilitation medicine, mobility-focused care, and improving quality of life for aging and recovering pets. She is currently studying to become a Certified Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist (CCAT), and she is a Certified Canine Arthritis Management Practitioner (CAMP).
Dr. Nelson is passionate about pain management, preserving the human-animal bond, and supporting patients through all stages of life. Her approach to care is centered on collaboration, and she strives to make each treatment plan as individualized and compassionate as possible. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her fiancé and their three dogs, Finn, Ducky, and Potato.
Sarah Asadorian, BVetMed, CVA, CTPEP
Canine Rehabilitation Therapist
Dr. Sarah Asadorian received her veterinary degree from the Royal Veterinary College in London. She then went on to do a rotating internship in South Shore Boston followed by a move to Phoenix and several years working ER/Critical Care. Her passion for geriatric medicine led her to pursuing in-home euthanasia and hospice and eventually acupuncture certification with a special certificate in Hospice and End of Life Care from Chi University. After seeing what an amazing difference acupuncture can make, and wanting to do even more, Dr. Asadorian pursued a CCAT from NC State University. She loves the Rehab environment not only because of the huge difference it makes, but loves how much the patients enjoy being there and being able to celebrate their accomplishments!
In her free time, Dr. Asadorian loves to travel, do crafts, and hang out with her partner and two geriatric dogs, Chelsea and Cheerios.
Julia Rogers, PT, DPT, CCRT
Canine Rehabilitation Therapist
Dr. Julia Rogers is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) after completing the Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI) program and is able to use the skills learned in physical therapy school to apply these to canine patients. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear, AZ, in 2019. Ever since she was a child, she has had a passion and desire to help dogs, and after discovering canine rehabilitation, she decided to change from treating humans to treating dogs. She enjoys spending time with her dog, hiking, weightlifting, painting, and spending time with friends and family.
Kristin Craig, CVT, CCRVN
Canine Rehabilitation Therapist
Kristin is a certified veterinary technician (CVT) and has worked as a technician for 15 years. She started in general practice and progressed her career as a technician in specialty surgery and rehabilitation. She is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse (CCRVN) from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Her background in the veterinary surgical specialty has given her an understanding of many surgical procedures and how they affect a pet’s mobility. Her passion for the field of rehabilitation came from having experienced her own geriatric boxer’s decline due to arthritis. She has pursued the path that would allow her to help other geriatric pets with pain control and have the mobility to live their best life in their golden years. She has enjoyed making a difference in their care and ability to return to normal function. When not working, Kristin enjoys hiking with her beagles, playing the flute, and pursuing a veterinary pain practitioner certification.
Krista Parks, CVT, Elite FFCP
Canine Rehabilitation Therapist
Krista received her B.S. from Arizona State University. She’s a Certified Veterinary Technician and Elite Fear Free Certified Practitioner. She is currently working towards her CCAT (Certified Companion Animal Therapist). Her love for sports medicine and animals makes Rehabilitation the best combination. She finds Rehabilitation rewarding and genuinely enjoys seeing her patients’ improvements, big or small. It’s a great feeling! Krista enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 daughters, whether it’s at the softball field or the theatre. She also enjoys sports photography and keeping busy with her Dalmatian, Astro.
Our Mission
Improving the quality of life for canines and their owners with pain reduction and management through our rehabilitation and wellness services. We see your pet as one of our own and create individualized, tailored treatment plans. Our goal is to get your pet back to being an active member of your family or back into service.
We practice around our core values. Trust, accountability, and empathy for pets and people are among these values. We also focus on providing the highest standard of care and excellence.
