
Our History
Fitter Critters was established in November 2000 to provide reasonably priced rehabilitation and conditioning programs for canine companions and education for their owners.
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The need for support following surgery, injury or illness was inspired by our Newfoundland, Zowie, following a traumatic injury and also by Jody's extensive clinical rehabilitation experience with people who benefit from rehabilitation.
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Jody Chiquoine is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist and a member of the American Canine Sports Medicine Association. She has completed canine rehabilitation courses with the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in Loxahatchie, Florida, the NorthEast Seminars/University of Tennessee Veterinary School and attends the International Canine Rehabilitation Conferences.
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Jody has completed courses in canine massage, acupressure, Tellington Touch and the Basic Science Course for Animal Physical Therapists offered by the American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedics Division.
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The Fitter Critters Staff is educated in canine rehabilitation, principles of massage and aquatic therapy techniques. Consultant staff include: Physical Therapists, an orthotics specialist and a physiatrist (rehabilitation medical doctor).
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Jody has been a registered nurse for 34 years and holds a Masters Degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner with expertise in rehabilitation, cancer care, geriatrics and surgery.
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Active in dog rescue and sharing her entire life with dogs, she offers experience, compassion and competent care to her clients.
Our Team
Meet the animal lovers that work at FItter Critters.

Jody Chiquoine
CCRT, RN, MSN, FNP
Owner/Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist

Sunny Fudala
Clinical Manager; BS Animal Science, CCRA

Morgan Bliss
Certified Aquatic therapist since 2006

Certified Aquatic Therapist since 2008
Mandy Vanalstyne

Certified Aquatic Therapist since 2004
Joanne Nunes

Certified Aquatic Therapist since 2018
Kelsey Trumbull

Jen Codding
Certified Aquatic Therapist since 2014

Certified Aquatic Therapist and Office Manager since 2020
Vicki Wilder

CFO and Maintenance Genius
Tim Chiquoine

Mckenna Style
Certified Aquatic Therapist since 2021