Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapists/Practitioners (CCRTs/CCRPs)
are veterinarians and physical therapists that evaluate and treat dogs
with health problems resulting from injury, disease, aging, or obesity.
Rehabilitation therapists also provide support in conditioning for
sport and show dogs. More about CCRTs/CCRPs >>
Kristyn Richardson - CRCG Medical Director, DVM, CCRT
Dr. Richardson graduated in 1998 from the University of Kansas with a BA
in Human Biology and Kansas State University College of Veterinary
Medicine in 2002. After graduation, she pursued a practice in emergent
and critical care medicine in Indianapolis, IN. After 3 years, she
pursued an education in rehabilitation and began to care for geriatric,
post-operative and neurologic patients. Kristyn moved to Colorado in
2007 and continued practicing rehabilitation and critical care, pursuing
further knowledge in the realm of rehabilitation. Kristyn started
working with CRCG in 2009 and in 2010, she dedicated her full attention
to rehabilitation and other alternative therapies. She is currently
finishing her certification in acupuncture from IVAS, and has interest
in herbal therapy, chiropractic as an adjunct or alternative for those patients that
are in need. Dr. Richardson resides in Lyons, CO with her husband
Marcus, two sons Simon and Nathan, and dogs Kamoe and Kaytra.
Mickie Phillips - PT, CCRT
Mickie graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in
1989 with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. She moved to Colorado shortly
after graduation and specialized in outpatient orthopedics. In February
of 2010, she became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist through
the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Currently, she lives with her
husband and two children and her pool obsessed lab, Shiloh. She feels
switching to canines has been very rewarding and lots of fun.
Amanda Hensley - DVM, CCRT
Dr. Amanda Hensley received her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal and Poultry
Sciences from Virginia Tech in 2006 and her DVM from Ross University
School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After veterinary school, Dr.
Hensley joined a mixed animal practice in southeastern Wyoming. During
this time, she also pursued advanced training in canine rehabilitation
and became a certified canine rehabilitation therapist in 2011. Her
special interest in canine rehabilitation brought her to Colorado to
pursue a transition into this field. She shares her home with her two
dogs, Tucker and Murphy, and enjoys reading, hiking and traveling in her
spare time.
Natalie Adams, DVM, CCRT
Dr. Adams graduated with a BA in Biology from the College of William and
Mary in Williamsburg, VA. She then earned her Doctorate in Veterinary
Medicine at Virginia- Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
in 1996. After graduation, she did a year long Small Animal Internship
at Michigan State University. From Michigan, she followed her dream to
live in Colorado, moved west, and has practiced at Community Pet
Hospital in Thornton, ever since. Dr. Adams originally pursued her
canine rehabilitation certification because she has an interest in
improving the quality of life of her geriatric patients. She lives in
Boulder with her husband Geoff and her very special Australian Cattle
Dog, Tasman. She loves running, cycling, and skiing.
Leslie Eide, DVM, CCRT
Dr. Eide graduated in 2000 from the University of New Mexico with a BA
in Economics and European Studies. She then received her Doctorate of
Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2006. After
completing a small animal rotating internship in Albuquerque, NM, she
continued to practice general small animal medicine and surgery in New
Mexico for 4 years. During that time, she pursued certification in
canine rehabilitation through the Canine Rehab Institute with a focus in
sports medicine. In her spare time, Leslie has been competing with her
dogs in many sports since 2002. Her main focus is agility, and she has
participated in Disc Dog, Fly Ball, Obedience/Rally, and Herding. She
currently runs her Australian Shepherd, Rival, and Border Collie, Brink,
in Agility. She lives in Erie, CO, and when she has time for herself,
she trains for and competes in triathlons.
Becky Limanni - CVT, CCRT, CMT
After graduating from The University of Kansas, Becky moved to Colorado
to attend Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology. She has worked in
general practice as well as the specialized practices of veterinary
internal medicine and neurology. Becky joined CRCG in 2006 and has
since attended the Canine Rehabilitation Institute as well as the
Boulder College of Massage Therapy. She spends her spare time with her
two dogs, Spanky and Frank, her husband and her son. .
Jillian Jones - CVT,CCRA, BS Biology
Jillian graduated in 2004 from Juniata College with a B.S. in Biology.
She worked for Schering Plough Research Institute as a scientist for 4
years. Jillian became a certified veterinary technician in January
2010. Jillian completed her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant
(CCRA) certification from Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2010.
Lisa Lancaster - DVM
Dr. Lisa Lancaster received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
from Michigan State University in 2006. Her interest in integrative
whole pet health led her to pursue post-graduate training in several
holistic modalities.
More about Dr. Lancaster >>
Shelly Brown - DVM - Dr. Shelley Brown received her BA
in Biology from the University of Colorado in 1991. She went on to
complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University
(CSU) in 1997. Preferring a more holistic approach to veterinary
medicine, she finished the Acupuncture for Veterinarians course at CSU
in 1999 and has been integrating this non-invasive technique into her
daily practice ever since. More about Dr. Brown >>
