About Us
Dr. Debbie Torraca
DPT, MSPT, CCRP, CCMT,
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
CPCFT Developer, Instructor, and Evaluator
Deb has been engaged in small animal physical rehabilitation for over twenty five years, and has been teaching on the topic of small animal rehabilitation and conditioning for over twenty years. Her clinic, Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation and Conditioning, LLC is located in Colchester, CT and she sees an array of dogs from all walks of life for both rehabilitative and conditioning services. She is widely published in both the veterinarian and canine fitness community.
Tara Monahan
OCT, CPCFT, SCMT
CPCFT Co-Developer, Instructor, and Evaluator
My background is in education, dog training, and entrepreneurship. I initially entered into the world of canine conditioning in 2015, when I became part of the first cohort of CPCFT graduates. At the time I owned a dog training facility, and I was excited to incorporate my newfound knowledge into my business by offering group classes, private sessions, and seminars. However, about 8 months after receiving the certification I shattered my leg in an unfortunate accident, and as a result of the extensive time required to heal from multiple surgeries, I needed to close the dog training facility.
I was heartbroken…but I took the part of the business that I had quickly become passionate about, canine conditioning, and created a home-based business that would allow my leg to heal but still keep me actively practicing my new skills. This new business was Canine Fitness Innovations. Over time it has grown into a new, larger location, and I now offer a wide variety of services and educational opportunities both in person and online, including canine conditioning, massage, kinesiology taping, and structure and gait analysis.
I am a passionate lifelong learner, and currently I am working towards a two year diploma in Canine Osteopathy through Animal Osteopathy International.
Siny Tsang
CPCFT, SCMT
CPCFT Instructor and Evaluator
My journey into working with dogs professionally began with my mixed-breed rescue, Nomial. We first joined a beginner agility class because Nomial needed a “job,” and I thought it would be fun. I quickly realized, however, that even beginner classes don’t always provide the foundational skills dogs and handlers need to navigate obstacles safely and effectively.
Around that time, I enrolled in Dr. Debbie’s Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer (CPCFT) program and earned my certification in 2018. As with many milestones, certification was just the beginning—I soon discovered there were still many pieces missing. Since then, I’ve continued to refine my skills and expand my toolbox through bodywork modalities such as acupressure, massage, kinesiology taping, trigger point therapy, and myofascial kinetic lines.
In recent years, I’ve specialized in supporting performance dogs (including agility, flyball, and dock diving athletes) as well as working dogs (such as search and rescue, service, and therapy dogs). Regardless of a dog’s breed, age, or lifestyle, my goal is to help them move comfortably, minimize the risk of injury, and continue enjoying the activities that enrich their lives. I am profoundly grateful to my mentors for sharing their time, knowledge, and expertise, and I feel privileged to be trusted by handlers with the care of their companions.