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Atlas Rehabilitation for Canines - ARC Atlas Rehabilitation for Canines (ARC) was established to improve the quality of life for animals. Karen Atlas, PT, MPT, CCRT and William J.

It is with great excitement and anticipation that we introduce our community to Atlas Rehabilitation for Canines (ARC). ARC is Santa Barbara’s only stand-alone canine rehabilitation and performance facility led by certified and licensed professionals. Otto, DVM have joined together to offer comprehensive rehabilitation services to the Central Coast. Karen is a licensed and experienced human physic

al therapist with advanced training and certification in canine rehabilitation. For the past 8 years she has served as the Director of Rehabilitation at Hydropaws Animal Rehabilitation and Performance Center. She has devoted her life to serve the pets and their people in her hometown community of Santa Barbara. She has teamed up with a well-known and respected local veterinarian, Dr. William Otto. ARC’s state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with the latest underwater treadmill, cold laser therapy (class 3b), therapeutic ultrasound, Alpha-Stimulation (CES), pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF), electrical stimulation (NMES and TENS), as well as innovative land based exercise equipment. More importantly, it is Karen’s unique knowledge base and manual therapy skills from her 20 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist that has contributed to the success of her practice with animals. We welcome you to visit our new facility on or after June 5th at: 3208 State Street (near the corner of State and Las Positas next to Salon Patine). Parking is in the back. Or call us at (805) 724-4ARC (4272). We will be officially opening our doors for service on Monday, June 5th. To make an appointment, you can call on or after Wednesday, May 24th. We will only accept patients on a referral basis. Once a patient is referred to ARC by their primary veterinarian, they will undergo an evaluation by Dr. Otto before seeing Karen for rehab services. This evaluation will be done to stay in compliance with the Veterinary Practice Act and will not be a substitute for primary veterinary care. ABSOLUTELY NO PRIMARY VETERINARY CARE WILL BE OFFERED AT ARC. ARC is committed and limited to rendering rehab services only. We vow to stay in good communication with your referring veterinarians to provide our clients with the most collaborative healthcare approach available. We believe the client is best served when they have a team of qualified professionals working together in the best interest of their pet. Sincerely,


Karen Atlas, PT, MPT, CCRT
Founder and Director of Animal Rehabilitation

Save the date 805 friends!Come support our local county animal shelter!September 21stHope to see you there!
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Save the date 805 friends!
Come support our local county animal shelter!
September 21st
Hope to see you there!

These search and rescue dogs have a very special place in my heart. 💜 Now they are off to help Texas. 🙏🏼
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These search and rescue dogs have a very special place in my heart. 💜
Now they are off to help Texas. 🙏🏼

California friends.This is near and dear to my heart.Please help us increase access to care for more animals in need.Ple...
09/04/2025

California friends.
This is near and dear to my heart.
Please help us increase access to care for more animals in need.

Please take 5 minutes to upload a SUPPORT AB 1458 position to the legislative portal. It’s the only way your voice will be heard.
Deadline: APRIL 15, 2025!

Please take action! 🙏🏼
This really matters!

HOW TO SUBMIT A SUPPORT AB 1458 POSITION:

Go to the Position Letter Portal
https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/

Sign in. You will need to register for an account, but it is very simple and straight-forward. If you have submitted a letter to the portal in the past, then just sign into your previous account.

Once you are signed into your account, then
➡️Under "Activity" click "Submit a letter"
➡️Go to the Submit a Letter page
➡️Enter Measure Type AB, Measure Number 1458
➡️Session Type: Regular
➡️Select a Committee: Assembly Business and Professions Committee
(If prompted, select Author staff: Colin Hawley)
➡️Select your stance: Click on "SUPPORT"
At this point you can write something in the comment box if you'd like and hit "Submit" and be done! ✅
..OR if you want to upload a letter, do this: (template letter attached)
➡️Click the box "Submit a letter instead"
➡️It will ask "Do you wish to represent an organization". Answer: NO
➡️Upload the letter file by clicking the “Choose File” button
➡️Click the “Next=>Review Submission” button
➡️Review the information
➡️Check the I’m not a robot and verify the images
➡️Click “Submit Position Letter” button.

🎯 congratulate for being an effective advocate for positive change!

I received some nice positive feedback from this leadership talk I gave to the International Association of Veterinary R...
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I received some nice positive feedback from this leadership talk I gave to the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (Iavrpt) for their virtual conference and was thinking others might be interested in listening in.
If you are interested in my perspective on High Road Leadership in our growing shared profession, I invite you watch. It's 35 minutes long.

Thanks to the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (IAVRPT) I had the distinct pleasure to present a topic that is ver...

It was a great privilege to be in the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (Iavrp...
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It was a great privilege to be in the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (Iavrpt) Spotlight as Professional of the Year from 2024 and highlighted in their March 2025 Newsletter.
Thank you IAVRPT!

02/04/2025

A topic very near and dear to my heart.
I am trying to bridge the divide in our shared profession. Here is a 4 minute synopsis of our divide in California.
AB 1458 is the answer!
Support AB 1458!

I am so excited for the virtual conference tomorrow with my International colleagues. I feel fortunate to be a presente...
28/03/2025

I am so excited for the virtual conference tomorrow with my International colleagues.
I feel fortunate to be a presenter and am honored to be in the "Spotlight" in this issue of the Iavrpt newsletter.

Really excited to give this talk tomorrow to the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical The...
28/03/2025

Really excited to give this talk tomorrow to the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (Iavrpt).
I am passionate about steering our shared profession in the right direction and hope to inspire some responsible leadership as the we grow together.

28/03/2025

Looking forward to this event as well—giving a talk on High Road Leadership in our shared profession on Saturday to the members of the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy.
Hoping to provide some tools to improve conversations and create positive change. 🫶

14/03/2024

Recognizing and honoring all the K9 Veterans today.
Thank you for your service.
🐾💕

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