Referring Veterinarians

FlowDog requires all new swimming and physical therapy clients to have a veterinary referral.

A letter from FlowDog owner, Chris Cranston

Dear Doctor:  

A referral for physical therapy (PT) services for companion animals is required by law in Massachusetts. The referral form can be downloaded below. It needs to be completed and signed/dated by a veterinarian before rehabilitation can be initiated. If you agree that PT can help your patient, simply fill out the referral form and return it to me (fax # 781-209-5721) or the client. I would be happy to discuss the merits of the case with you and how rehabilitation may be beneficial. 

FlowDog provides cost-effective physical therapy services to small animals. Our goal is to maximize their quality of life and optimize surgical outcomes, while simultaneously empowering the owner to do positive interventions when they often feel helpless. Once the referral is in place, I perform a complete examination and evaluation. I then formulate a PT diagnosis (a list of the neuromuscular problems) and treatment plan utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions. I strive to establish collaborative relationships with veterinarians to ensure the best continuity of care for the pet.  

I am a licensed physical therapist whose lifelong love for animals drove me to apply my skills and knowledge to small animal rehabilitation in the Boston area. I am a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, a designation I earned in June, 2004 through the University of Tennessee. I am one of the first 100 individuals in the world to earn this status. I have a Masters of Physical Therapy (1989) and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (1987) from the University of Iowa. My 13 years of experience treating human patients included physical therapy in hospital settings, outpatient orthopedics, and sports medicine. Prior to founding FlowDog I operated my own mobile practice, Cranston Pet Rehabilitation, and have worked as a PT at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital and Sterling Impression Animal Rehabilitation Center of New England.   

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need additional information, and I hope to service many more of your clients in the future.  

Sincerely, 

Chris Cranston, MPT, CCRP

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Please fax (781-209-5721) or email (info@flowdog.net) the referal form below:

Pdf version of FlowDog vet referral

Word version of FlowDog vet referral