Company Profile

Tom Nowicki, Hip Dog owner, became interested in canine hydrotherapy in 2000, when a friend came to him about her dog, Cozmo, who had  lost his front leg in a car accident.  Diet, acupuncture, and massage brought the dog some real relief.   But even after a long walk, he still required days of enforced rest afterwards.   One day, by chance, Tom saw an article about hydrotherapy.   He knew race horses had benefited from hydrotherapy for years, so why not dogs?   Encouraged by this prospect, Tom, and Hip Dog assistant Kristina,  trained with Susan Marino, R.N.,  who created Angel's Gate Hospice and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Salonga, New York.   Ms. Marino pioneered the use of hydrotherapy for companion animals in the late 1990's.   Seeing the fantastic results from this therapy, Tom decided to make this available for other dogs in need. Tom and Kristina sought additional training with Equitherapies, Inc. in Ft. Myers, Florida., and are Red Cross certified in Animal CPR and First Aid.  They are also members of the International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork.

For an appointment or additional information, please call Hip Dog at (407) 628-1476 or email hipdogtherapy@yahoo.com When emailing Hip Dog, please include your telephone number (with area code) so  you can be called back; the hydrotherapists are in the pool all day and have ready access to a telephone but not to the internet.  Your emails will be forwarded to them every day.

At least 24 hours before your first appointment, please complete the Online Registration Form by clicking here.

Telephone

(407) 628-1476

Postal address

PO Box 793  Winter Park, FL   

Electronic mail

General Information, Sales and Customer Support:  hipdogtherapy@yahoo.com