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
(Currently on maternity leave)
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
Ella
Senior Rehab Assistant
Growing up Ella has always had a home filled with puppy and kitty love. She adopted her puppy Winnie after moving to the Kootenays on her own after highschool. Since becoming a dog mom her world revolves around her fur baby. Getting to work with animals and learn more about the canine fitness and mobility has been such a fulfilling experience.
Fayeth
Rehab Assistant
Growing up, Fayeth always had at least 4 dogs at one time, her family often had Rottweilers, as well as other big breeds. From the age of 8, she had decided she wanted to become a veterinarian. Although, she didn't quite get that far, she's now worked the last 8 years as a Veterinary Technician. Wanting to expand her horizons, moving more in a natural, holistic approach, she jumped at the opportunity to work part-time alongside the team at Aqua Paws! Having previously brought client pets, and her own dog in for treatment with Dr. Raceeta when he was diagnosed with Laryngeal Paralysis, she knew this would be an incredible journey. She's always had a passion for helping animals often bringing strays, and lost animals home to help find their families. She currently has 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a ball python!
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
Selina
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.
Jen
Rehab Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Jaidyn
Veterinary Office Assistant
Jaidyn has always had a love of animals and grew up with two sweet lab mix pups. Her experience in animal care began out of an interest in psychology and animal behaviour which led her to dog walking, pet sitting/boarding, and eventually acquiring a certificate in Dog Behaviour and Training from the International Academy of Canine Trainers. She loves taking time to listen and better understand each pet’s needs, and always wants to help everyone feel as comfortable and happy as possible.
Lauren
Veterinary Office Assistant
Lauren has been around animals her entire life, including her beloved Beagle, Griffin, who recently passed away at the age of 16. Her desire to work with animals led her to start pet sitting and dog walking at the age of 12 to fund her horseback riding lessons. Following that, she spent several years working as a dog groomer before joining the Aqua Paws team. In her free time she enjoys swimming, hiking, and seeing movies.
Tammie
Veterinary Office Assistant
Bio coming soon!