“Cricket” Panikowski – right elbow and carpus OA, hip DJD

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Because of your exceptional care, Cricket has returned to her beach runs, daily walks and other adventures. At nearly thirteen years of age, Cricket runs like the young pups at the beach. When we had our first appointment with you, Cricket could put very little weight on her front paw due to a bone spur. And her back legs were stiff and sore from arthritis. Our goal was to improve her quality of life by relieving her pain, building strength and increasing mobility. We hoped she could return to “her” beach, but we knew it might not be possible. Thanks to your kindness, brilliance and spot-on treatment, we have our Cricket back. She is happy, healthy and loving life as a beautiful yellow lab!

“Grey Socks” Lankford – hindlimb paraparesis

I wish to share our experience with Maja Wichtowski as an experienced and professional diagnostician and therapist in the field of animal rehabilitation.

Our 15 year old male lab’s survival was severely compromised by an unknown episode leaving him unable to walk. After heavy doses of steroids and little or no improvement, the vet’s recommendation was to euthanize our old friend. Two hours before the final appointment, Maja called my cell and introduced herself, saying she would like to massage Grey Socks and see how he may respond.

Miraculously, an hour later, Maja called and said Grey Socks had responded to her massage and some professional manipulations of his spine.

Within a few days, he was returned to our home, in the backseat of Maja’s car. He was walking, initially a little bow-legged in the rear, but soon that too would be history.

With additional acupuncture, several massage treatments, and swimming sessions guided by Maja, Grey Socks was able to run, successfully manage the old wooden staircase in our home (up and down) without assistance, and enjoy life once again!

Thanks to Maja’s persistence and expertise I applaud her. She has the ability to read the needs of our four-legged friends. I’ve witnessed her talking to Grey, feeding him when he didn’t want to eat, encouraging him when he found it too difficult to rise and tenderly build his confidence. Granted, he’s an amazing dog, however, this ailment required Maja’s skills.

“Bingo” Hill – severe OA and boney changes bilateral stifles, hind limb ataxia/loss of proprioception, hind limb atrophy

Bingo turned 12 today! A few months ago, I did not think this German shepherd with very arthritic knees would be alive today. He started having trouble getting up, would drag his hind legs till his toe nails would bleed, and often tripped on the rough ground. His hocks and sides of his feet had cuts and abrasions from him pulling himself in circles to try and get his hind feet under himself. After one session with Maja, I could see that he was walking better and now after 10 sessions, he rarely drags his toes, almost always has an easy time getting up, almost never trips and best of all we have been able to reduce the dosage of Deramax by half. And the sides of his feet and his hocks have healed. I would not have believed his comeback if I had not been there every step of the way. I know I will lose him someday, but I am so at peace with the quality of life he has been given.

“Ben” Thorpe - Severe DJD right elbow, severe, debilitating IVDD

Thank you, thank you, thank you. For your guidance, wisdom, and confidence that our old yellow lab would be able to enjoy a romp once again. When you first met Ben he was in severe pain, hunched over, and lacking in giddy-up.

Today he bounces around the house, leaps into the back of the truck, loves walks, and is eagerly enjoying life. We are so grateful for your personal, consistent, wonderful touch. We know Ben is better because you took the time to really care for him with all your heart and expertise. My wife and kids are very grateful.Thanks so very much.

“Coco” Thomas – IVDD

We just want to say thank you for everything that you've done for our family. From the momentCoco met you...you two had such a great connection. You helped him in more ways that we could think of. When we first brought him to you we weren't that optimistic, but just even after the first treatment we noticed a drastic change. That was actually the first night I got a good night's sleep because Iknew he was in good hands. Wenever thought that he would be back to normal without surgery.

Not only did you save us money, but most importantly you saved our little man. We always think of you every time I see him walk and run around without pain. His little sister loves having back. You saved a member of our family and for this we will be eternally grateful to you.

“Chequers” Lau – bilateral FHO complications

Hey, Everyone,

I want to publicly thank Maja for the wonderful job she’s done for my hips. You see, I had two hip surgeries a couple of years ago, the kind that cuts off the femoral head. But they didn’t work for me. I’m one of those special cases that don’t grow the scar tissue necessary to form a new hip joint. So I had a third surgery this year because I couldn’t walk any more. That’s when Maja came to my rescue after surgery.

She massaged me and stretched me. She found spasms all over my legs that my mom didn’t know about. She used laser to take away the pain all over me and put sticky electronic stimulators on my hips to help me grow new muscles. She taught my mom how to do therapy for me in the ocean. Can you imagine how cool it felt on the hottest days this year when you guys were probably out there panting your heads off?

Maja also sent my mom home with all kind of exercises that I hate, but, hey, look where I am now! I can walk, jump, run, chase anything I want and drive my mom crazy again. I don’t mope any more. Life is grand. Maja also recommended herbal supplements that are good my joints and that taste like the kind of food I like. I take them every day. But the best part is, Maja’s got loads of treats in her office and she’s not stingy with them. I can smell them from the parking lot.

So don’t live in pain any more. Go see Maja. She’s good for you.

In canine solidarity,
Chequers

“KC” Weaver – IVDD, neuropathy

My dog KC is a 12 ½ year old shepherd/chow. In May, she was diagnosed with bulging discs in her back. Because the discs were putting pressure on the nerves that controlled my back legs, she was falling down a lot and could hardly walk. We were using a wheelchair and helping her with a harness. We brought her to Tsavo’s Canine Rehab in August and after 4-5 treatments she has greatly improved, we don’t have to help her walk around the house, and she can even go on small walks around the neighborhood. Today we even went to the dog park. She is off Prednisone, which we were afraid was going to be a permanent medication.

We were very impressed with Maja’s treatment and the amount of time she spent with KC. She is very thorough, patient, knowledgeable, and she gives great advice.

We think KC enjoyed her time there, because when we showed up for the second treatment, KC headed straight for the door and didn’t even wait for us. KC also told us that Maja has better dog cookies than we do. We would highly recommend Tsavo’s Canine Rehab and I think KC would say the same!!!

Thanks for all your help Maja!

“Annabelle” Blanco – Bilateral Medial Patellar Luxation

First things first… Thank You, Maja for all you have done and continue to do for Annabelle.

When we first discovered that she was experiencing pain in her back legs and then found out that she would knee surgery on both back knees we worried about the pain of having surgery; then the pain of a long recovery she would have to experience. To add to our concerns was Annabelle’s consistent skin allergies that were an ongoing battle to keep under control. Fortunately, after a friend’s very positive experience with her furry family member, KC, and with the recommendation of Annabelle’s vet Dr. Beail, Annabelle was introduced to Maja, who would later be proved to be her Guardian Angel.

Soon enough surgery was scheduled to reinforce both of Annabelle’s back knees. We were expecting at least a 4-6 week recovery period so we prepared the best we could. We met with Maja a month before and she started treatments to build Annabelle’s strength for a quick recovery and to help minimize the discomfort she was experiencing. We noticed a significant difference in Annabelle after her first visit with Maja. The inflammation in her legs was close to non-existent, she didn’t have to take any pain medication and her activity level was back to normal. In addition, Maja introduced us to herbal supplements to assist Annabelle with her skin allergies.

Soon enough the day of Annabelle’s surgery arrived. Again, our nerves got the best of us, but it didn’t last too long because Maja was by Annabelle’s side before, during and after the surgery. Wasting no time Maja started physical therapy treatments right after her surgery, which a month and half later has proven to make a difference we could hardly believe. From what we were told most dogs are able to stand and show a significant step towards recovery after 4 weeks. Annabelle was standing the day after her surgery. Please keep in mind; this is after surgery on BOTH her back knees. Two weeks later Annabelle seemed ready to go out and run wild.

We continue to visit Maja for treatments after her surgery and implemented additional herbal supplements for her joints along with home exercises, which Annabelle enjoys, to help continue build her strength in her legs per Maja’s guidance. Annabelle’s Guardian Angel, Maja, has given her the gift of a practically immediate recovery and painless future. If you are considering her treatment for your furry family member(s) we strongly recommend that you meet with her ASAP! You will find that not only will you adore her for her love of healing, but also your furry family member(s) will adore her even more.

“Jake” Amen – Bilateral elbow DJD

What a difference in Jake after 4 treatments! My golden was suffering from arthritis to the point where his normal walks became too much for him. I was so worried about his quality of life. He was healthy in every other way at ten years old. Now he goes back for a “tune-up” occasionally, but is now back to running on the beach (his favorite), chasing balls and playing with his sister Maggie. He’s like a new dog!

Maja is so loving and caring with the dogs, and treats them like they could be her own! We are all grateful to have found Maja! Thanks sooo much!

“Bailey” Spiker – Bilateral carpal DJD, Hip OA

I wanted to Thank You for all that you’ve done for our Golden Retriever, Bailey. She just turned 9 years old, and she thinks she’s still a puppy. Bailey’s favorite things are balls, treats and people, in that order. It was so sad when her arthritis was so bad that we had to limit her activity to walking a very short distance.

A few months ago her nickname was “limpos”, because the arthritis in her front joints made her so stiff she would start limping any time she tried to chase the ball. For Bailey, chasing the ball is her main objective in life, and without that, she was not a happy puppy. In fact, many days she wasn’t even able to walk, even a few blocks, without limping.

Thanks to your rehabilitation, Bailey is now able to play ball, run full speed, and surf the waves again. We never thought she would ever recover to this extent. We are amazed, and have you to Thank for her amazing recovery. We were skeptical at first…but no longer. It worked and we are so very grateful!

Just yesterday, my hairdresser called to get your number. Her dog also has arthritis, and I’ve been telling her about Bailey’s rehab. She said that another client of hers had been telling her about her own dog’s recovery from spinal disc problems. Her dog was not able to even stand, and now it can walk around the block. Come to find out…her dog was rehabilitated by you too!

Thanks for everything Maja. Bailey sends you love and wet kisses!

“Beau” Weaver – IVDD, Hip OA

Beau is a 12yr old German Shorthair Pointer, beloved in our family and described by my husband as “his best friend”. When the day came that Beau couldn’t climb on his favorite chair (or even stand properly) we were devastated. When his regular vet Dr. Beail recommended we try Maja’s therapy along with his conventional treatment, we were not optimistic, but ready to try anything. Beau’s improvement was immediate and remarkable! Beau loves his visits with Maja and though he still isn’t a “puppy”, he has moments where he could pass for a much younger dog. We no longer see him suffer, he moves well and Maja’s reasonable and affordable therapy has made us all very happy and loyal supporters of her work. We would recommend her unconditionally!

“Oscar” Worthen – Bilateral Elbow Dysplasia, Bilateral Shoulder OCD

I never expected our beautiful 6 month old golden retriever would develop a problem as complicated as bilateral elbow dysplasia and OCD of both shoulders. He limped along for almost 2 months as the surgeon evaluated his condition and finally decided the best possible course of action would be to perform arthroscopic surgery on both elbows and shoulders. By the time he had surgery he was weakened from lack of exercise and the pain he felt with every step. I was so worried he would never return to a level of activity which my 4 other goldens have enjoyed.

The surgery was a great success, and after a couple of weeks I could see how much happier he was, but his lack of mobility was still a serious concern. The surgeon recommended physical therapy, so we came to you hoping you could help restore his activity. The very first treatment seemed to provide him with relief. Your treatments, guidance and instructions for me to work with him, and ongoing encouragement, provided the continued support he needed to safely return to a level of physical strength and activity I did not imagine possible.

He has now had his follow up visit to the surgeon, and although still limping from the panosteitis, his joints and muscles are in great shape. The surgeon was surprised to see his joint flexibility at 95% when most dogs at this stage are usually closer to 80%, and his extension levels almost completely normal with very minimal discomfort – which is quite normal. His gait is strong and his tail is always up and wagging.

Thank you for all your help. My children and our 5 year old Golden, Hugo, are all happy to have him back in the action.

Hugs and wags,
Pattie

“Aristotle” Wang – Ventral Slot (C6-7)

Our dog, Aristotle, an English Setter, very suddenly developed a ruptured disc in his back, was in terrible pain and couldn't walk at all. He has surgery, which did allow him to walk again but he remained in pain, couldn't walk or run well and couldn't hold his head up. After just a few sessions with you and following the exercises you gave him, Aristotle is completely back to normal. He runs everywhere, jumps up on and over things and is simply just a happy dog feeling no pain. Thank you for everything; you did a great job with him.

Sincerely,

Richard Kolodner and Jean Wang

“Bogie” Bardsley – Hip OA/DJD

Our ten year old golden retriever, Bogie, began to avoid stairs and groaned when sitting or lying down. We decided to take him to Maja as we wanted to avoid or postpone putting him on Rimadyl. Maja is great. In no time, she had him enjoying walks and maneuvering without pain again. He loved his visits so much that he probably hated his graduation! He’ll now only see Maja for tune-ups as necessary. She is a wonderful person and professional.

“Leo” Sinopoli – Right Medial Patellar Luxation

Our 2 year old Westie Leo had surgery for a luxating patella(wobblyknee cap, as I refer to it), andMaja wasinstrumental in getting him up and running in only a few short weeks.On day one,immediately after the surgery, Maja worked diligently with Leo to make sure he was at ease and out of pain, and applied laser treatments to reduce the swelling. By the time we picked him up the following morning, his swelling was minimal and he was already weight bearing, which put him ahead of his recovery prognosis. In the weeks to follow, I watchedin amazement as Maja's natural skill and talentin canine rehabilitation resulted in Leo being 90% weight bearing in his leg by the end of week 3.In addition to the laser treatments, Maja also gave us newexercises each week that helped strengthen Leo's knee and reduce swelling. By the end of week 4, Leo wasback on his twicedaily walks and enjoying romps in the dog park with his friends. We are now almost at 6 weeks, andLeo couldn't be better! The surgery was a success and Maja's rehabilitation techniquesgreatly aidedin his speedy recovery. Additionally, her ability to work within our budget was wonderful. Wecouldn't be happier with the service and professionalismwe received.

Kind regards,

Jennifer

“Bob” Allen – Grade IV DJD elbows, carpals, stifles; IVDD

Our female Golden Retriever “Bob” is 12yrs old and is a “Maja Miracle”. Last year Bob had her first visit with Maja. She had a severe limp which caused her to barely be able to walk and absolutely could not run. She had such spirit that she refused to quit trying and would want to play ball, even though she could only go a few steps and then lay down. Maja discovered severe arthritis and frozen elbow joints, and indicated that the 7lb tumor attached to her side was invading her shoulder muscles and was a large cause for her decreased mobility. We had the tumor removed immediately, then Maja stepped in. She started therapeutic massage and laser therapy. Then she went all out and researched a treatment usually used on horses. She even called the experts and personally talked to the doctors involved in this treatment to seek their advice. After going ahead with the procedure…Bob can now run! Although it’s not far, it’s enough to see how happy it has made her to be able to move again. She actually runs down the hall to go play ball and also runs up the driveway to go see her good friend, Maja.

Maja is one of those people who truly cares about making her patients better. She’s not satisfied with just doing her job. She becomes friends with the family and shows real love for the pet. Bob trots right into her therapy room and knows she’s going to feel so much better when she comes out. Maja’s enthusiasm for her work is a wonderful thing to be a part of.

Jane Allen

“Sebastian” Howard – Lumbo-Sacral IVDD, hind limb weakness

Maja has been treating our 12 ¾ year Samoyed for several months for weakness in the hindquarters. His progress has been remarkable, and we are now seeing Maja for once a month treatment.

The quality of his “senior life” has improved dramatically and he is enjoying his walks without the stress and pain. The “at-home” exercises are easy to do and don’t take a lot of time. We would recommend Maja’s treatment without qualification.

“Scruffy” Shelton – Hip DJD; IVDD

Scruffy is a 12 year old mixed breed that had hip replacement surgery when he was 5. For the past 2 years he had grown progressively stiffer from arthritis in his hips and, despite strong daily prescription medication, became almost completely inactive. I often had to help him stand up. Our long hikes up the hill behind our house were gone for good. In desperation I looked for something or someone who could help him using alternate methods and, by complete luck and coincidence, I met Maja.

In three short months Scruffy went from a complete cripple to a happy, active, comfortable, dog. After over 2 years of inability to run, he now plays with his friendly 18 month Jack Russell terrier mix with whom we walk. Last week, we hiked up the hill again and he suffered no problems during or after the hike.


Watching him return to his old self has been a joy; going from wondering how long I can allow him to suffer before euthanasia, to expecting him to live another several comfortable years is a gift I cannot possibly describe. Thank you Maja for giving me my beloved dog back.

Rosemary Shelton

“Henrietta” Lucas-Mudd – grade III bilateral stifle DJD; spondylosis; severe OA @ metacarpals, metatarsals, phalanges, and carpals

Henrietta is my beloved 12-year-young Old English Sheepdog. A truly wise and beautiful soul, she can be very hard-headed and stubborn! As she ages gracefully, she is experiencing pretty severe arthritis in her spine and pelvic area, as well as moderate arthritis in her knees and front legs and paws. Needless to say, she is in pain, even though she continues to get me out for our walks every day, even up to 3 or more miles at times!

In the summer of 2008, our Vet recommended physical therapy with Maja at Tsavo’s Canine Rehabilitation, to supplement the anti-inflammatory drugs, and all the natural and homeopathic remedies I give to her. We started the sessions at that time, and “Auntie Maja” came into our lives. Henrietta experienced relief with her first session, and continued to improve with each subsequent one. The thoughtful care and genuine love (and treats!) that she receives with each session has helped to not only relieve her pain, and strengthen her limbs, but she finally gave in to her stubbornness, and now returns all the kisses received from Maja! I know that this is Henrietta’s show of gratitude to Maja because she understands fully that the massage and stretches are only meant to help her. Since we started the sessions, we now walk 3 miles or so several times a week, instead of just once.

Maja is extremely knowledgeable about disease, drugs, natural remedies and canine products. This information has benefited Henrietta and her continued recovery in many ways and we have switched to several products that have helped in her healing.

Now when people meet my girl, most of them are amazed at how agile she is and how great she looks for a 12-year-young dog! And I attribute much of this to the care, knowledge and expertise of Maja for Henrietta’s rehab. I am so grateful to have Auntie Maja in our lives, helping my girl continue to age gracefully. Thank you for everything, Maja!

“Vegas” Matsumoto – post-op TPLO

There is no doubt in our minds that our 7 seven year old Border Collie, Vegas is doing so well because of Maja at Tsavo’s Canine Rehabilitation Center. Yes, Vegas did have an excellent surgeon at Veterinary Specialties Hospital, Dr. Sean Aiken, who repaired her tendon in her right knee (TPLO). However, Maja really made the difference as Vegas transitioned from the surgery to rehabilitation. Maja bonded well with Vegas, worked with her weekly, and gave us homework exercises to do daily which strengthened the tendon and muscles in both of her legs. Vegas responded well and is now jumping and running again which was always a question in our minds. Vegas is now starting to get back to all the activities she once enjoyed, thanks to Maja and her rehabilitation capabilities.

We Cannot Thank Maja Enough and Recommend Her
Service to Any Dogs Needing Rehabilitation.
Brian, Joanne and Vegas

“Darcy” Page – bilateral hip DJD

Our yellow lab, Darcy, has had extremely bad arthritis in both hips for several years. When she lost mobility at the age of six, our vet convinced us to have surgery on the worst of her two hips.

The surgery went well, but no one prepared us for how long and painful the recovery process would be. Luckily, we found Maja and she introduced us to the world of pet rehabilitation. Maja worked with Darcy over the course of a few months and gave us weekly “homework” to expedite her recovery and make her more comfortable. Being a lab, Darcy’s favorite activity was “cookie-to-hip”, a strength-building exercise that provides constant treats!

Darcy recovered from surgery and enjoyed almost two years of a healthy, pain-free life before she once again lost mobility. The vet believed she needed surgery on her other hip, but we didn’t want to put her through that again unless if was absolutely necessary. We agreed to put her on Rimadyl and with our vet’s support, decided to try rehabilitation as an alternative to surgery.

After three visits with Maja, Darcy was a new dog. She was back to long walks and rigorous games of tug-of-war. Within two months, Darcy was completely off Rimadyl.

Every two or three months, we take Darcy to Maja for a “tune-up”. We also took her advice to switch glucosamine supplements and purchase a brace to provide additional support on long walks. It’s been over a year, and Darcy is pain free, remains off Rimadyl, and avoided a second surgery.

Maja is a remarkable person and a skilled professional who truly cares about her pet patients and their families. On more than one occasion, she helped us navigate through complicated choices and treatment options, always looking at what is best for Darcy.

Darcy loves Maja, as evidenced by her dragging us from the car to her office. Maja completely alleviated her pain, educated us on how to continue her rehab at home, and got her off a medication with known negative side effects. To give you some indication of how much impact Maja has had on our life, whenever our daughter comes home stiff and sore from a particularly rigorous swim team practice, she always muses that she wished Maja worked on humans!

At nine, our Darcy is 100% the powerful, mischievous girl she was in her youth—you’d never suspect she has severe arthritis. We are so thankful we met Maja and that she was able to work her magic on our very special pet.

The Page Family

“Buddy” Lee – CCL rupture

We went to Maja because Buddy had torn his ACL during a run in the local canyon. He had been lame for over 2 weeks and was not improving. The vet had recommended that we keep Buddy still for a period of 6+ weeks so that his knee could heal. Buddy is a very energetic and active dog who routinely runs and jumps when excited. He had never been crate trained and he was in pain.

Surgery was not an option due to his “renal insufficiency” disorder (kidney failure) which had been diagnosed less than a year ago. His body would not tolerate and excrete the anesthesia properly. We were discouraged about the limited options until we met Maja. We wanted a course of treatment that was realistic for Buddy’s temperament and restorative to his daily happiness and well-being.

In our first assessment visit, Maja came up with a treatment plan that included traditional physical therapy treatment (laser therapy and electrical stimulation), as well as diet supplements and home exercises. This was to build up strength in his hurt knee and leg, which had atrophied significantly. Also very critical to his recovery was to reinforce his hurt leg so that he did not injure any other leg due to overcompensation or further injure the bad knee. Maja referred us to a wonderful orthopedic brace company called Orthopets and they fitted him with a brace that has allowed him to be completely mobile and resume his normal daily, taxing activites (jumping up at motorcycles and UPS trucks, to name a few).

Scout Cooper – grade IV Hip Dysplasia

We were fortunate to meet Maja in May 2008, when our Shepard mix, Scout, was having increasing problems with getting up and walking. At 11 years old she was experiencingarthritisand hipdysphasia. She was on the typical conventional medications, but her condition was worsening. She wasn't able to get in the car anymore or stand for grooming. Maja came to the house and evaluated Scout -- this is where the love affair began -- and Maja put her on a plan oftherapeuticmassage, laser, exercises and herbs. Scout's improvement was almost immediate. As we progressed, she got much better and I was able to take her off pain medications. Recently, Scout went through the new PST program with Maja. Within the first couple of treatments, she was playing with her toys again and there was joy in her face. We were so grateful to finally get our Scoutie back. She will turn 12 years old this May, and thanks to Maja, her life is a happy one with, hopefully, many more years ahead.

Maja is a rare gem in this world. Her love for her work is extraordinary, her knowledge exceptional, and her devotion to our animals is absolute. We only wish we had met her sooner in our lives.

“Emma” Berg – Neuropathy

Emma is a 7 ½ year old Bernese Mountain Dog who developed Laryngeal Paralysis this past spring. She had the LP (unilateral tie back) surgery on May 20th. Emma started seeing Maja for canine physical therapy (cold laser therapy, e-stim, body work) in mid July, 2009 about 2 months post LP surgery.

At first Emma could only walk about 4-5 steps before having to sit down, now she can walk quite a distance before she sits down. With the continuation of acupuncture and Maja's kind and loving treatments she has improved by leaps and bounds. Emma is back to about 85% of her happy, enthusiastic berner self! She has started to regain lost muscle mass and range of motion in her limbs from lack of mobility.

Emma absolutely loves going for her sessions with Maja and actually becomes quite excited when she sees her. We are so grateful that Maja was referred to us and we would not hesitate to recommend her to any pet owner. We look forward to once again being able to go on nice long walks with Emma soon!

“Delilah” Feigl – IVDD, CCL rupture, Carpal DJD

My very old golden retriever suddenly had a ligament torn in her right knee and was in tremendous pain. The regular vet could not offer surgical reconstruction of the ligament because she was almost 13 and was not a good anesthetic candidate due to her other conditions. They prescribed pain medication and glucosamine supplements.

Maja Wichtowski from Tsavo's Rehabilitationwas very knowledgeable about treatments to cut down on pain and speed healing. Delilah is now walking well with a brace and is pain free. I am very happy Maja was recommended to me.

“Cooper” Goodlett – bilateral hip dysplasia; spondylosis

This letter is to let you know how wonderful we think you are and Thank You for all the work you did on Cooper.

Cooper began your Pulsed Signal Therapy in 2009. Since then we have had such wonderful results. Although he is young, he has had ongoing issues with his hips and we did not want him to have to be on drugs for the rest of his life. After the PST therapy he is able to run, play and jump like other dogs his age and breed. We still limit his activity to prevent further damage but boy does he have energy now.

Due to his active lifestyle we returned to have his back treated with the Pulsed Signal Therapy after he injured it working our horses. He had such a hard time being able to get up. Again, you and the PST worked its magic! He is now drug free and able to work on a limited basis. He loves to jump, play and run. The exercises you provided to us have helped to strengthen his hips and back and keep him feeling his best.

Thank You for all that you have done, we know that without you Cooper’s life would be miserable.

Rose Goodlett
Rockin G Foundation Quarter Horses

“Java” Taylor – bilateral stifle DJD; hip dysplasia

My name is Java and I am a 13 ½ year old Belgian Shepherd. I developed some arthritis in my back knees in addition to hip dysplasia. It became painful for me to climb the stairs and play chase with my mom and dad. I used to live for my daily walks, but those were no longer enjoyable for me. All in all, I had become an old lady dog and my people felt so bad for me. My vet put me on some medication for the pain, but also recommended that I see Maja.What an incredible difference she has made in my life! I see Maja every few weeks and she makes me feel so good! She massages me, finds all of my tight spots, stretches my muscles and uses a cold laser on me to help with my joint pain. She also feeds me lots of treats and I now have her trained to break out the good ones when I am there. I always go home feeling like a new dog! I enjoy playing with my people and have energy for longer walks or even chasing bunnies in the yard! I can once again make it up on the couch (mom loves this) and into the car and am able to follow my people up and down the stairs.

Maja also recommended exercises for me to build up my doggie butt muscles (look out J Lo!) and helped my mom find some supplements that work well for me. My mom and dad think my eyes are brighter and that I look better in general. I think it is because I feel so much better and my aches are dramatically minimized. Maja, thanks for making my golden years so much better! I look forward to many more visits, so you had better stock up on the treats!

Xoxo,

Java

“Sampson” Olson – post-op CCL repair

This is a picture of us after you've helped us soooo much since we moved to San
Diego. I am the big brother Sampson & I tore my cruciate & had to have surgery. Because mom's life is crazy, we did surgery in Colorado and came back home for me to recuperate. After PT, laser treatments and lots of good excersises, I am better than new!! My little brother Scout just got to come visit and get a massage. He was afraid at first, but I told him it would feel really
good!! And that you didn't mind when I drooled on you! Then I also got really allergic to all to plants & fleas here since I only know snowy winters. You helped mama find us good stuff to put in our food & not make us scratch and she (FINALLY!) took off those silly cones! Thank you for all you have done for us!!

(No we didn't type this but when mama woke us up for the pic she just said "Maja" and we were ready to come see you!!)

“Sofie” Johnson – post-op MPL repair

Sofie our 5lb Maltese is the first pet my family has owned, and is the baby of our family. I never knew the kind of love a person could feel for a dog until I got her. At a year and a half old my little girl was crying in pain daily and I didn’t know what to do. I took her into the vet and they ran a series of tests and could not pinpoint the source of her pain, but recommended knee surgery. I was in doubt and I needed a second opinion. A good friend of mine recommended I contact Tsavo’s Canine Rehab. After meeting with Maja and having her examine Sofie I felt assured performing the surgery was the right thing to do as she agreed with the vet and confirmed her knee was dislocating. The thought of surgery and recovery seemed so intense and drawn out, I was dreading it! With the help and support of Maja, Sofie made a full and speedy recovery (in ½ the time the surgeon predicted!)

I would highly recommend Maja Wichtowski of Tsavo's Canine Rehabilitation Center, to anyone who is in need of loving rehabilitation care of their pet. If you would like to discuss my experience with Tsavo’s and Maja in more detail, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Dianne Johnson
Dianne@JohnsonAirSystems.com

“Winnie” Blackwell – Hip Dysplasia, partial CCL rupture

We first met Maja, when our English Bulldog, Winnie, was diagnosed with a partially torn ACL. At the time, the recommended course of action was surgery, which, for various reasons, we were hoping to avoid… Thank goodness our vet recommended we talk to Maja…

Maja offered several possible alternatives for Winnie – some of which were not even services she provided… from the beginning, it was clear Maja was thinking about what would be best for Winnie! We ended up trying a series of pulsed signal therapy (PST) sessions for Winnie, and we are true converts! Winnie was soon out running and jumping and chasing soccer balls like nothing had ever happened!

We continue to see Maja on a monthly basis, because, like 99% of English Bulldogs, Winnie has hip dysplasia. We’re hoping a bit of “preventative therapy,” will help keep her pain free for as long as possible… With the way Maja is constantly reading up on the latest research, we’re sure Winnie is in the best “therapy hands” possible!

As bulldog owners, we have visited many vets, specialists, and hospitals all over town. Maja is one of a select few that truly dedicates her life to caring for our “furry friends”! Her love, dedication and professionalism are indicative of the great results we have seen. There is no doubt in our mind that Winnie remains extremely active and pain free because of the skill and care that Maja provides. Winnie cannot wait to get into the office for her monthly check up and treatments and truly reacts to Maja as a member of our family.

Thank you Maja!

Alan and Stacy Blackwell
(& big sloppy kisses from Winnie!)

"Chants" Komitor – bilateral partial CCL rupture

My 9 year old white boxer, Chants, was recommended surgery on both hind legs. He was full of arthritis & was hopping on 3 legs. Maja was confident that he did not require the surgery & made a recommendation for physical therapy that not only cost significantly less than the surgery but was so much more pleasant & nurturing for my dog & me. We scheduled 9 days of intense laser treatment followed by weekly follow up treatments & within 3 weeks, my dog was walking on all 4 legs. Within 6 months Chants was able to run off leash. We now have monthly maintenance visits and he is doing wonderfully. I am so grateful for Maja's vision for Chants and her loving ways with him and all dogs.

“Simba” Van Lom – IVDD, Hip DJD

I learned about Maja through a client a few years ago. She had an older Golden Retriever with arthritis, and she said that Maja was incredible in the help she was giving her and the improvements her dog had made. I have a Brussels Griffon, who was getting older and having some arthritis issues, but nothing that was really concerning me at the time. I saved Maja’s phone number, just in case.
About a year later, my dog was slowing down, had put on some weight, and was just seeming “old”. I didn’t have much money, and I knew I couldn’t afford anything on a regular basis, but I called Maja, just to talk about my dog and see what she thought. In that first conversation, just through talking and listening to me, she made some suggestions and recommendations including what food to give my dog that immediately improved his condition. Just that one call helped my dog take off the extra weight, and the call didn’t cost anything.

A short time later, I brought my dog in for a consultation. I was struggling with my finances at the time, but I felt that the cost of the consultation was very reasonable and although I couldn’t afford anything on a regular basis, it seemed worthwhile to set up a visit. It was an amazing experience. Maja spent 90 minutes with us. I sat in a comfy chair while she observed and gently assessed my dog’s range of motion, movement, and limits. She taught me specific techniques to massage my dog and exercises to strengthen muscles around affected joints.

Because of that one visit, my dog’s condition improved greatly. Besides losing weight from the change in diet, he showed improvement in other areas as well. While he couldn’t “tell” me how he was feeling, I noticed that he seemed more willing to go for walks where he had been reluctant before. He was more playful and less lethargic.

As time passed, my financial situation improved and I approached Maja again. This time, I opted for Pulse Signal Therapy. The outcome…the change in my dog has been incredible…amazing…utterly amazing. Maja explained that this therapy helps regenerate cartilage in joints that have arthritis. Within a couple of days my dog was playing…actually initiating play with our puppy. He was so much more active, but I noticed that he seemed to be falling a little bit, like his legs were getting out from under him. Maja explained that because he now had more movement without pain in his joints, he was free to move more, yet he had been so tight for so long, he didn’t have the muscle awareness to support this new movement so she recommended a few simple exercises to do with him. It worked. Within a couple of weeks he was running, playing, not falling, happy, and acting as if he was five years younger. Several people who had seen him before the therapy told me they couldn’t believe the change. It was noticeable and dramatic.
About a month after the Pulse Signal Therapy, I was in my backyard on my phone, leaving a message for Maja to set up a follow up check up, when my dog… twelve years old…the one who had previously been hunched over and dragging his leg because of the arthritis in his hip…that same dog…ran off into the bushes and came back with a rat! He hadn’t done that since he was two years old! He was so proud of himself. Although I wasn’t exactly thrilled with his catch, I was overjoyed with his success and beyond grateful for the new life Maja has given him.

Maja is truly a doggie healer, miracle worker, beautiful person. If you have a dog who is getting older and appearing stiff, or slowing down, don’t assume that it has to continue or to get worse. Your dog can’t tell you when he/she is in pain, but you, as the owner can see it. You know. And, if you know that there is something you can do to help your dog, to take away the pain and to make things better, you really should give it a try. Call Maja. Whether it is a phone call…or a one-time consultation or a series of treatments, she will work with you and within your budget to find a solution to make life better for your dog and for you. The person who recommended Maja to me told me howwonderful she was. I have now seen it for myself, and the people who I’ve referred to Maja have come back to me telling me what a difference she has made. Maja has been a gift to my dog and to me and we are so grateful to know her.
Dayle Van Lom