OUR TEAM
At Aqua Paws, we have combined the expertise from a number of diversely educated canine health professionals to bring a wider range of canine health and fitness services under one roof. From rehab veterinarians and Reiki masters, to hydrotherapists and certified trainers, we have created a unique in-house training program that no professional school has to offer. Under the supervision of rehab veterinarian Dr. Raceeta MacKenzie we strive to provide a level of care that is second to none.
Dr. Raceeta & Kevin Mackenzie
Dr. Raceeta received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Ontario Veterinary College and went on to take additional post-graduate education from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist), the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (Certification course in Veterinary Acupuncture), and the Veterinary Chiropractic Learning Centre (Canadian Animal Chiropractic Certification Program). She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge with others, so more people can help pets move better. Dr. Raceeta sees patients at Aqua Paws for mobility assessments and consults to help create customized rehab plans and determine which services are most appropriate for pets with unique mobility needs.
Kevin is affectionately known as our CEO for “chief everything officer”, as he does a little bit of everything behind the scenes to make sure things run smoothly and the rest of us can focus on the hands-on stuff
Fun Fact: Dr. Raceeta and Kevin have a menagerie of 6 pets, including 2 dogs, 3 cats, and 1 parrot!
Danielle
Rehab Consultant
Danielle has been a Registered Vet tech since 2011, she is certified in Canine Nutrition and is a Certified Canine Mobility Nurse (Rehab Technician)
Fur mom to two dogs Ricky & Jaxon and two cats Texas & Mortimer as well as a constant rotation of foster kittens. Grew up around and owning all types of animals including fish, reptiles, rabbits, hamsters, dogs, horses and everything in between. She has been a client of Dr. Raceeta since 2017 and AquaPaws since 2020 with her seniors. She is excited to join the team so she can help others the same way her own pets have been helped here.
Dr. Roberta Domanski
FEPAR/Paraná -University of Veterinary Medicine in Brazil 2014
Current Auxiliary coordinator and Professor in the Rehabilitation Postgraduate course at Tuiuti University of Paraná (Online)
2017-2018 Auxiliary Teacher at Tuiuti University of Paraná in the Acupuncture ClinicAdditional Specializations:
Rehabilitation- (exercises, massage, joint mobilization, laser, e-stim, therapeutic and PEMF)
Acupuncture
Neuro-acupuncture
Reiki Level 2 and Reiki for Animals
Chromotherapy (light therapy) and chakra balance with crystals
Traditional Chinese MedicineRoberta had always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and as she moved closer to the end of her schooling in Brazil she realized her passion for rehabilitation. Her love of rehabilitation is fueled at Peak Animal Wellness as she contributes to the patients amazing recoveries and sees the things they are capable of healing from with a combination of Integrative Treatments. Roberta is a big believer in the energy that connects us with animals and nature and demonstrates her broad knowledge with multiple specializations and continued education throughout her career. She admires the resilience of the animals overcoming their difficulties and challenges to move forwards and live their best life.
mireia
Marketing Coordinator / Manager
Mireia loves dogs, cats, and all kinds of animals. She has traveled to Thailand to volunteer in an Elephant rescue centre, and also ended up working in the dogs shelters because she felt more needed there.
She is very happy that she can be apart of a team that helps dogs to move better.
Devon
Senior Rehab Assistant
Devon grew up in a home full of pets including dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, rabbits and fish. She always wanted to follow in her Moms footsteps and work with animals. She volunteers with local rescues and fosters when she can.
Her family includes three fur babies. Her dog Ellie and two cats, Patrick and Louise
Selina
Senior Rehab Assistant
Selina comes to us with a wide range of experience with animals, from horses to honeybees, and many others in between. She enjoyed landscaping for five years, however, she knew her purpose lay elsewhere. Through work and volunteering experience across equine rehabilitation, beekeeping, and more, Selina has been pursuing her passion for animal advocacy. After bringing her senior dog to Dr. Raceeta, she quickly found her calling in this fulfilling environment. Selina can be found where she is most at peace - amongst nature with her two dogs, Duke and Ajax.
Sian
Rehab Assistant
Sian has worked with a variety of animals over the span of 12 years, including, dogs, cats, exotic mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. She is passionate about helping animals and spent a couple of years at a wildlife rehabilitation center caring for injured/orphaned animals, hand rearing, rehabilitating and releasing them back into the wild. Sian has grown up always having dog’s in her home, her previous dog Bailey a english spring spaniel had arthritis and now she is determined to help dogs to improve their health, wellbeing and have a better quality of life
Caitlin
Rehab Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Marlene
Rehab Assistant
Marlene has always had a passion for animals, especially dogs. She began her career working in dog daycare facilities before becoming an Associate and Kennel Attendant at a canine rescue sanctuary in Mexico.
She then spent eight years as a professional dog groomer, gaining extensive experience working with dogs of all breeds and temperaments. Her background has given her the skills to help nervous and anxious dogs feel comfortable, ensuring a calm and low-stress experience.
Motivated by a lifelong interest in veterinary medicine, Marlene became a Certified Veterinary Assistant and earned her Fear Free Certification. Her greatest passion is canine rehabilitation, and is currently on a trajectory to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (CCRA).
Hannah
Veterinary Office Assistant
Bio Coming soon.