Hi my name is Tanis. I am a Certified Canine Bodyworker and Registered Veterinary Technologist.
As a child I was often fixing "boo boos" on our family dogs. I knew from a young age I wanted to be in the world of animal health. I soon became consumed with horses. I started riding, and I thought about horses day and night. At school I would draw horse pictures and in the evenings I would be at the barn until dark.
Once I successfully convinced my parents that I needed a horse, along came Kid Class, my Quarter Horse with attitude. We spent many years together showing and competing. There were great successes and embarassing moments. He taught me about movement and structure, how the parts of the body work together, and how to recognize when something was out of sync. After high school I decided to get my diploma in Animal Health Technology. I worked in a variety of large and small clinics.
Then in 2004 I acquired my heart dog, Fozzy. He was my best friend, my companion, and was always there when I needed him. In 2006, Fozzy and I discovered agility. Working together as a team strengthened our bond, and he became a happier, more confident dog.
Sadly, Fozzy developed spondylosis in his lower back and was unable to participate in his favourite game, agility. He would do anything for me, and I would do anything for him. I took him to many vet visits and tried many pain meds. I started to think about alternative treatments. My own physiotherapy and massage helped reduce my pain and increase my mobility, so why would it be any different for dogs?
My quest to help Fozzy led me to the Canadian Institute of Equine and Canine Bodywork. I became a certified bodyworker. This is the beginning of another journey for me and I hope to help other improve the lives of their dogs, as I was able to do with my own.
As a child I was often fixing "boo boos" on our family dogs. I knew from a young age I wanted to be in the world of animal health. I soon became consumed with horses. I started riding, and I thought about horses day and night. At school I would draw horse pictures and in the evenings I would be at the barn until dark.
Once I successfully convinced my parents that I needed a horse, along came Kid Class, my Quarter Horse with attitude. We spent many years together showing and competing. There were great successes and embarassing moments. He taught me about movement and structure, how the parts of the body work together, and how to recognize when something was out of sync. After high school I decided to get my diploma in Animal Health Technology. I worked in a variety of large and small clinics.
Then in 2004 I acquired my heart dog, Fozzy. He was my best friend, my companion, and was always there when I needed him. In 2006, Fozzy and I discovered agility. Working together as a team strengthened our bond, and he became a happier, more confident dog.
Sadly, Fozzy developed spondylosis in his lower back and was unable to participate in his favourite game, agility. He would do anything for me, and I would do anything for him. I took him to many vet visits and tried many pain meds. I started to think about alternative treatments. My own physiotherapy and massage helped reduce my pain and increase my mobility, so why would it be any different for dogs?
My quest to help Fozzy led me to the Canadian Institute of Equine and Canine Bodywork. I became a certified bodyworker. This is the beginning of another journey for me and I hope to help other improve the lives of their dogs, as I was able to do with my own.
