About Us
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Licensed physical therapist (with certification in canine rehab), Karen Atlas, MPT, CCRT teaches rehab veterinarian and acupuncturist, Lisa Woolf, DVM, CVA, CCRT some unique and effective manual therapy techniques. Now, Dr. Woolf can improve patient outcomes in her own practice. We value collaboration between the two professions to improve the quality of care to the animals we treat.
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Interested in learning more about the history of this 17+ year issue?
Our President, Karen Atlas, wrote a succinct article that was published in the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Orthopeadic Physical Therapy Practice magazine.
We invite you to read it HERE.
Our President, Karen Atlas, wrote a succinct article that was published in the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Orthopeadic Physical Therapy Practice magazine.
We invite you to read it HERE.
When the Veterinary Medical Board President publicly and personally defames our President's good character and honesty, the record needs to be set straight.
The VMB President claims about our President, Karen Atlas goes beyond merely being inaccurate and arguing for a position; it becomes an issue of slander.
We invite you to read the response HERE
The VMB President claims about our President, Karen Atlas goes beyond merely being inaccurate and arguing for a position; it becomes an issue of slander.
We invite you to read the response HERE
Our President's latest article providing an update as of August 2023. As published in the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice magazine.
We invite you to read it HERE
We invite you to read it HERE
President:
Karen Atlas, PT, MPT, CCRT
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Karen Atlas, PT, MPT, CCRT, is a pioneering Canine Rehabilitation Therapist and the visionary behind the Animal Physical Therapy Coalition.
She owns and operates Atlas Rehabilitation for Canines (ARC) in Santa Barbara, CA. Transitioning from a fulfilling twelve-year career in human physiotherapy, Karen began to redirect her focus in 2006 to animal rehabilitation when her own dog, Teddy, faced injuries with limited available resources for help. Drawing upon her extensive background in human physiotherapy, Karen has helped revolutionize animal physical therapy by prioritizing clinical reasoning and incorporating innovative hands-on care techniques. She generously imparts her wealth of knowledge through engaging social media platforms having garnered millions of views and inspiring a wide audience with her work. In addition to her online presence, Karen has co-authored a chapter in the newly published 3rd edition of Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
As a sought-after speaker and mentor, Karen regularly shares her passion for the field with future professionals in Veterinary Medical and Physical Therapy Doctorate programs. Her devotion to mentorship extends to her role as a clinical instructor for the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.
A dedicated advocate for animal physical therapy and rehabilitation, Karen has actively contributed at local, national, and international levels. She played a pivotal role in the California Veterinary Medical Board’s Animal Physical Rehabilitation Stakeholder’s Task Force and the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (IAVRPT) Unity group. In 2024, she was named IAVRPT's Rehab Professional of the Year.
In 2017, she founded the Animal Physical Therapy Coalition (APTC) to unite industry stakeholders including veterinarians, physical therapists, veterinary technicians, and animal owners, driving legislative initiatives to broaden access to animal rehabilitation and foster interprofessional collaborative partnerships. Through Karen’s steady and trustworthy leadership, the APTC has garnered widespread support and credibility among legislators and industry stakeholders alike. With unwavering determination, Karen embodies integrity, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to advancing the future of animal physical therapy and rehabilitation through collective, collegial policy-making efforts.
Links:
Animal Physical Therapy Coalition
Atlas Rehabilitation for Canines Website
Atlas Rehabilitation for Canine Instagram
Atlas Rehabilitation for Canines You Tube
She owns and operates Atlas Rehabilitation for Canines (ARC) in Santa Barbara, CA. Transitioning from a fulfilling twelve-year career in human physiotherapy, Karen began to redirect her focus in 2006 to animal rehabilitation when her own dog, Teddy, faced injuries with limited available resources for help. Drawing upon her extensive background in human physiotherapy, Karen has helped revolutionize animal physical therapy by prioritizing clinical reasoning and incorporating innovative hands-on care techniques. She generously imparts her wealth of knowledge through engaging social media platforms having garnered millions of views and inspiring a wide audience with her work. In addition to her online presence, Karen has co-authored a chapter in the newly published 3rd edition of Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
As a sought-after speaker and mentor, Karen regularly shares her passion for the field with future professionals in Veterinary Medical and Physical Therapy Doctorate programs. Her devotion to mentorship extends to her role as a clinical instructor for the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.
A dedicated advocate for animal physical therapy and rehabilitation, Karen has actively contributed at local, national, and international levels. She played a pivotal role in the California Veterinary Medical Board’s Animal Physical Rehabilitation Stakeholder’s Task Force and the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (IAVRPT) Unity group. In 2024, she was named IAVRPT's Rehab Professional of the Year.
In 2017, she founded the Animal Physical Therapy Coalition (APTC) to unite industry stakeholders including veterinarians, physical therapists, veterinary technicians, and animal owners, driving legislative initiatives to broaden access to animal rehabilitation and foster interprofessional collaborative partnerships. Through Karen’s steady and trustworthy leadership, the APTC has garnered widespread support and credibility among legislators and industry stakeholders alike. With unwavering determination, Karen embodies integrity, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to advancing the future of animal physical therapy and rehabilitation through collective, collegial policy-making efforts.
Links:
Animal Physical Therapy Coalition
Atlas Rehabilitation for Canines Website
Atlas Rehabilitation for Canine Instagram
Atlas Rehabilitation for Canines You Tube