Sarah Keller CPCFT, CCFT, CCBW, NASM-CES, NCCMT, FFCP

Meet Sarah Keller

Sarah Keller is the founder of Sit Stay Squat, a companion animal fitness business focused on helping people better understand their dogs’ and cats’ bodies through evidence-based, force-free movement support.

Using posture and movement as information, Sarah helps pet guardians make more informed exercise choices through online courses, posture and movement assessments, and individualized fitness programs.

Professional Background

Sarah Keller is Canada’s first multi-certified canine fitness trainer, with certifications from both the University of Tennessee and Wizard of Paws Rehabilitation. She is also Alberta’s first nationally board-certified canine massage therapist through the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage.

Her professional training spans canine fitness, canine massage, feline bodywork, animal lymphatic massage, canine trigger point therapy, canine kinesiology taping, corrective exercise, Fear Free handling, pain education, canine gait analysis, functional anatomy, applied biomechanics, fitness for special populations, and performance dog conditioning.

This multidisciplinary background allows Sarah to approach fitness from several perspectives: how an animal moves, how they learn, how they respond emotionally, how exercise can be adapted to their abilities, and when veterinary or rehabilitation guidance may be needed.

Sarah has taught classes, courses, and seminars for organizations including Olds College, Edmonton Public Schools, the Edmonton Humane Society, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Aggressive Dog, and other local and international dog training organizations.

Scope

Sit Stay Squat provides fitness training, movement education, posture- and movement-informed exercise support, and bodywork education.

These services are not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, medical treatment, or rehabilitation. Sarah does not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe rehabilitation, treat injuries, cure pain, or replace veterinary care.

For pets with medical, orthopedic, neurologic, post-operative, or unexplained pain or mobility concerns, veterinary guidance is recommended before beginning or modifying an exercise program. When appropriate, Sit Stay Squat’s work can complement veterinary care once the animal has been cleared for suitable activity.

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