Karen Atlas, MPT, CCRT
Director of Animal Rehabilitation

Karen is an experienced and licensed human Physical Therapist having graduated with a Masters degree from UC San Francisco/San Francisco State University in 1996. After adopting an injured dog named Teddy, she soon became passionate about applying her therapy skills and knowledge to the canine population. She is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) and graduated from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. She is the first and only certified canine rehab specialist practicing in her hometown of Santa Barbara.

Dave Dawson, DVM

Dr. Dawson graduated from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. Along with his successful and award-winning San Roque Pet Hospital, Dr. Dawson had the vision and saw the need to expand into physical rehabilitation. Together, Karen and Dr. Dawson make up a unique and educated team of animal care specialists who are commited to serving your pet with compassion and expertise.

Jamie Ryan
Physical Rehabilitation Assistant

Jamie has a strong passion for animals and movement, which makes her a perfect addition to the rehab team. In 2004, she graduated from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance. Although Jamie has a wide variety of experience ranging from touring as a professional dancer to taking care of sled dogs in Alaska, she now enjoys working in rehab so she can combine her love for animals with her love for movement.