Cheri was involved in canine companions for independence program; in California for many years. When a variety of orthopedic surgeries started to benefit dogs in the 80’s, Cheri wondered, where is the rehab for dogs after surgery? What is available to dogs that have problems with mobility?

As a human therapist, Cheri knew, first hand, that rehab benefitted humans and could be applied to dogs.

Finally, in the late 1990’s her prayers were answered. The first certification program in the country for canine rehabilitation was developed. She signed up and was one of the first classes to graduate. She graduated with a CCRP (Certified Canine Rehab Practicioner) degree in December of 2004 from the University of Tennessee Veterinary College.

She interned at the presticous Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, Colorado. The veterinarians at Alameda East have not only written a book on canine rehab but have been filmed several times on the television show “Emergency Vets”.

Cheri has been practicing Canine Rehab since December 2004. She now feels complete as a practitioner and can apply all her experience with humans, to the canine.