Author: Deana Cappucci, BS, LVT, CCRVN, CCMT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation)

Deana is a Licensed Veterinary Technician who specializes in canine physical rehabilitation and pain management. Deana studied Veterinary Technology at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 2007. She became certified in Canine Rehabilitation through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in Florida in 2010. She also attended the Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage in 2011 to become a Certified Canine Massage Therapist. Deana studied Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians through the Chi Institute in Riddick, FL in 2012. She received her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Physical Rehabilitation through the Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians in 2017, and currently sits on the Board of Directors as the Secretary and Continuing Education Chair. She is a member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Deana actively lectures to the veterinary community and general public, and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and educational textbooks. Deana is currently the Lead Nurse in the Physical Rehabilitation Department at Coral Springs Animal Hospital, Coral Springs, FL.