Emma Lever (Roo’s Mom)

“Cynthia is wonderful and has really helped my dog. She’s patient, listens to all your concerns and very understanding especially since my dog is very anxious he’s improved a lot and has a lot more strength in his back legs and hips she gives a detailed report and is available to go over anything you are unsure of which is great for the homework you do at home. So happy to have found this place! Thank you!”

Cynthia Babineau

BSc Kin, BSc Physio, Dip. Can. Rehab

Cynthia is a physiotherapist with 18 years of experience with humans. She has an interest to practice rehabilitation services here in New Brunswick. She travelled to Alberta and Ontario to complete all 3 courses towards a diploma in Rehabilitation for the Canine patient from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) that was developed by Laurie Edge-Hughes, a world leader in the field. Cynthia has successfully passed all the requirements to be awarded a Diploma in Canine Rehabilitation!

Rehab services require a referral from your veterinarian.

Rehab Services

    • Decreased weight bearing

    • Deconditioning

    • Recovering from fractures

    • Pre-surgery

    • FHO, TPLO, CCl, Major ligament repairs, surgery, Motor Vehicle Accidents

    • Neurological issues

    • Obesity, Arthritis, Strokes

    • IVDD (disc deseases)

    • And more

  • The first step is to contact your veterinarian for a referral. The referral is a requirement of the NB Vet Association. Once we receive the referral, we will contact you to book your initial assessment. During that session, Cynthia will assess gait, ambulation assessment points of tenderness, strength and range of motion, provide some treatment and show you exercises that you can do at home.The initial sessions are usually 1h long and are $150+tax.

    Subsequent therapy session are 40min and are $85 + tax.

  • It's for legal reasons and the legislative body. Here, it is the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association who is responsible for care of animals. Hence the need for the referral. It is like this in all provinces in Canada as well as in parts of the US.

  • Hydrotherapy - Treatment

    20 min session - $57.50 (HST incl)

    This is therapy conducted in the water. These sessions are for dogs who require closer attention and detailed monitoring. The rehab team will be in close communication and detailed reports will be shared among the team.

    Hydrotherapy - Conditioning

    20 min session - $46 (HST incl)

    30 min session - $55 (HST incl)

    These sessions are suitable for dogs who need to gain strength, flexibility and/or are on a weight loss program that require monitoring. Objectives and progress are shared among the rehab team to ensure accurate progress determination.

    These sessions will be recommended by Cynthia Babineau (BSc. Kin, BSc. Physio, Dipl. Can Rehab).

  • Stay tuned - Coming January 2025.

    Our weight loss program will be a combination of exercise and food monitoring. The program will vary but the use of hydrotherapy is very effective as 1 min of swimming equals 4 minutes of running.

  • Rehab is not a one size fits all.

    We also design personalized rehabilitation and conditioning programs that are aligned with veterinary feedback and protocols to help clients achieve their goals and ensure success.

    Ask about it during your initial assessment. $695+tax

  • Some will.

    Contact your insurance to see if our services are covered. Some insurance will cover all or part of our services including hydrotherapy.

    For Trupanion customers, you must have the Complementary rider. If you do, the only part of our services they will not cover is the first $65 of the initial assessment. The remainder of our services are covered.

  • Unfortunately, our request to offer direct billing was denied by insurance companies. However, they did reassure us that payments are made in a promptly manner.

Exercise Room


We use Canadian made rubber mats manufactured from recycled tires. They help to reduce strain on joints and provide more grip to avoid aggravating injuries.

 

Treatment Rooms

Two smaller rooms for treatments or for dogs who may be overstimulated.