My Why

Hello! I'm Adam, and I am a certified professional dog trainer, a certified canine bodyworker, and a member of the British Columbia Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork Professionals.

I'm dedicated to enhancing the well-being of animals through expert care and evidence-based massage and mobility work. With a lifelong passion for animals—especially dogs—I've built a career focused on improving their quality of life.

With a background in emergency services, I've witnessed firsthand the healing presence of animals. Throughout years of providing critical care in high-stress environments, I've found solace in the companionship and unconditional support of dogs. This inspired a commitment to giving back, leading to specialized training in canine bodywork and mobility to help animals live their best lives.

Throughout my journey of working with animals, I have developed a keen eye for the subtle signs of pain in our furry friends and have witnessed some amazing transformations take place through animal massage, in conjunction with veterinary care. Seeing dogs move fluidly with renewed desire to play after days, weeks, or sometimes months of stiffness and pain, has been an incredibly rewarding experience. With that, I have been committed to increasing my education and honing my skills to broaden the positive impact that I can make in the lives and mobility of animals.

In my free time, you can find me kayaking in the ocean in the summertime and snowboarding on the North Shore mountains in the winter.

It is truly an honour to be involved in the care of the animals in our community and I can't wait to meet you and your best friend!

- Adam

ABOUT

Certifications

Canadian Institute of Equine and Canine Bodyworks

Certified Canine Bodyworker

Canadian Institute of Equine and Canine Bodyworks

Canine Trigger Point Release

(In-Progress)

DogSafe

Canine First Aid Certification

Fear Free Pets

Shelter Certification Program

Emergency Services Academy

Emergency Medical Responder

International Academy of Emergency Dispatchers

Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Memberships

British Columbia Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork Professionals

Professional Member

Pet Professional Guild

Shock-Free Coalition

Arka Brotherhood

Member

Awards

British Columbia Ambulance Service

Employee Award of Excellence

British Columbia Ambulance Service

Stork Award - Assistance in Emergency Childbirth

Experience

Aquapaws Canine Aquatic Fitness & Rehab Centre

Animal Rehab Assistant

BC SPCA

Shelter Volunteer: Canine Care

Elephant Nature Park (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Elephant and Canine Care Volunteer

Vancouver Coastal Health

Canine Scent Detection Specialist

BC Ambulance Service

Emergency Medical Calltaker & Dispatcher

Vancouver Adoptables Animal Rescue

Reactive Dog Foster Volunteer

Edmonton Police Service

911 Operator

Leading Edge Medical

Medic

Continuing Education

Victoria Stilwell Academy

Fundamentals of Dog Training & Behaviour Course

Fear Free Pets

Building Trust, Preventing Bites: Proactive Dog Bite Prevention and Handling Strategies

Dr. Kevin Haussler

Navigating the Veterinarian/Bodyworker Relationship: Challenges, Expectations, Trust (2025)

Kim Kizzier Sherrodd, LMT

Threshold Awareness: Using Modalities in Harmony with the Nervous System (2025)

Kim Kizzier Sherrodd, LMT

The ART of Asking: Gain Permission from the Animal First and Foremost (2025)

Martha Stowe, LMT

Equine Myofascial Release Techniques (2025)

Christina Naas, LMT

Machine Modalities (2025)

Sara May, LMT

SOAP Notes Simplified: Techniques for Effective Documentation (2025)