This intensive, hands-on workshop is designed for experienced veterinary rehabilitation professionals wishing to refine their diagnostic assessment skills, elevate manual therapy techniques, and deepen clinical reasoning for complex pelvic and sacroiliac dysfunctions.

This workshop includes advanced pelvic biomechanics, functional assessment, and targeted manual interventions that restore musculoskeletal symmetry, optimize neuromuscular control, and enhance outcomes in canine patients. You will learn to assess and treat the pelvis with the accuracy and insight of a specialist.

Learn how subtle asymmetries and compensatory patterns impact locomotion, recovery, mobility, and chronic dysfunction—and gain the tools to correct them through rehabilitation and precision manual therapy. From elite sporting dogs to post-surgical cases, this workshop will transform how you assess, think, and treat.

Key Focus Areas

Advanced Biomechanics & Functional Assessment – Understand pelvic motion, load transfer, and the SI joint’s role in spinal and hindlimb dynamics.
Precision Palpation & Pelvis/SI Joint Testing – Detect and interpret subtle dysfunctions through refined palpation and testing.• Manual Therapy & Mobilisation Mastery – Apply high-specificity SI joint and pelvis mobilisations and advanced soft tissue manual therapy techniques.
Rehabilitation Integration – Design progressive, functional rehab programs
Clinical Reasoning & Case Synthesis – Build confidence in identifying primary vs. compensatory dysfunctions and tailoring interventions for optimal outcomes.

Elena Saltis

BSc, NZPT, APA, CCRT
Owner & Director, Animal Physio NZ, Christchurch, New Zealand

Elena Saltis received her undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy at Ohio State University. She started PhysiotherapyNZ Limited, a prominent, successful, multi-clinic human Physio business in the South Island of New Zealand. She went on to obtain her certificate in canine rehabilitation (CCRT) from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI). After graduating she continued to hone her skills, attending post graduate courses at CRI, further study through the Australian Physiotherapy Association – Special Interest Group, and multiple internships at various facilities. Elena went on to become an instructor for CRI in both the US and Australia, and presented at numerous international conferences.

Elena is passionate about giving back and imparting her therapy skills on animals most in need. She established a rehabilitation clinic in Spain in partnership with the Galgo Rescue sanctuary. She started Street Tails, a charity providing veterinary and physical therapy services to the pets of people who are homeless. Also, she developed Canine NeuroPark Charity Trust, a private rehabilitation and enrichment park in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Sessions:: Wed. Apr. 29th, 8:30am - 12:45pm OR Fri. May 1st, 2:15pm - 6:30pm
Credits:: 4.0 RACE approval pending; 4.0 NYSED-approved
Course Rating:: Intermediate: CCRP, CCRT, CCAT
Advanced: DVM/VMD, PT, VT
Policies:: To request a refund, please complete and postmark this Workshop Cancellation Form by March 28, 2026. Refunds exclude a $25 processing fee.