Carrie Lane, MA, SAMP, Owner
 

Credentials: I hold a Master's degree in psychology from Seattle University (MA). I am a registered counselor in the state of Washington. I hold a practitioner's certification in small animal massage (SAMP), from the Northwest School of Animal Massage. I am trained in canine aquatic therapy through Cindy Horsfall's program at La Paw Spa. Additionally, I have enjoyed the benefits of warm water therapy with my own dogs. I began by observing while a swim therapist worked with my bullmastiff named, Owen. In time, I entered the water. It was through this process that I learned the healing power of the water and felt the desire to make this my life's work.

I am also certified in Pet First Aid through the American Red Cross.

Karen Theusen, SAMP

Credentials:
• SAMP Level 100 (Small Animal Massage Practitioner) from NWSAM (Northwest School of Animal Massage)
• Canine Water Therapy Training, Level 1 & 2 (Cindy Horsfall’s Canine Water Therapy Training Program)
• Reiki, Level 1 & 2 (Sally Ledgerwood, LMP & Reiki Master)
I became involved in Canine Water Therapy through my own dog Art, who had his first knee surgeries when he was 6-months-old. He is now 11-yrs-old and has benefited greatly from Warm Water Therapy! I became involved in doing the work myself so I can help other dogs and their Guardians through those pre and post surgery times. The Warm Water as well as the low impact exercise really helps to build up that muscle tone and keep the dogs strong. I also love to work with geriatric dogs who benefit greatly from the power of the water as well!

Kristine Lemley, Swim Assistant

I first came to the pool for the needs of my own dog, Boomer. He had sprained his knee and broken his rear toe. With crate rest and limited exercise, this young dog was going stir crazy! The pool allowed him some much needed exercise without doing further damage to the knee and toe. While his recovery was quick, I now bring both of my dogs to the pool for weekly swims. I have had the joy of owning dogs since childhood, I can't remember a time when my best friend didn't have four legs! I have training in positive reinforcement obedience, Rally-O and conformation handling. My husband and I are very active, we love to be outdoors, either running or hiking and our dogs are with us all the way, and swimming has been a great way to increase their endurance and build muscle and most of all, Have Fun!

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Lynden, WA

Fax: 360-354-0191

360-354-1212