Better Movement.
Better Healing.
Better Life.
At Fur Ability, we help pets move better, feel better, and live fuller lives.
Based in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, we provide expert, evidence-based rehabilitation for animals recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, living with maladaptive pain or building strength and resilience.
Founded in 2020 as a canine conditioning service, Fur Ability has grown into a full-service rehabilitation clinic serving the Maritimes. We work closely with veterinarians to complement your pet’s ongoing care—reducing pain, restoring mobility, and supporting long-term wellness.
How we work
We work in partnership with you and your veterinarian to craft tailored treatment plans that support the entire body – not just the injury. Every session takes place in a quiet, low-stress setting designed around your animal’s comfort and confidence.
Fur Ability delivers professional animal rehabilitation and conditioning at our Elmsdale clinic so expert care is never out of reach.
Why Fur Ability?
-Expertise You Can Trust
Bringing 20+ years of hands-on experience in veterinary rehabilitation, veterinary nursing, human physiotherapy, dog sports and canine fitness.
–Tailored, Whole-Body Care
Every treatment plan is customized to support your pet’s condition, lifestyle, and long-term well-being.
–Team-Based Approach
We collaborate not only as a team in house but with you and your veterinarian to ensure safe, scientifically- backed, effective care.
-Proven Gold Standard Techniques
Evidence-based rehabilitation, therapeutic laser, and conditioning programs designed for real results.
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Our Clinic
Our 900 sq. ft. rehabilitation clinic in Elmsdale is fully equipped with non-slip flooring and specialized rehabilitation tools. Designed with comfort and accessibility in mind, the clinic offers easy entry for pets with mobility challenges and a calm, low-stress environment.
We schedule staggered appointments to reduce noise and traffic, provide longer appointment times when needed to allow proper acclimatization, and have separate entry doors for patients who find other animals stressful.
Most importantly, our clinic is filled with patience, compassion, and plenty of love, attention, and treats to help every patient feel safe, comfortable, and confident during their visit.
Our Team
Kirsty-Jane Powell-Palmer
Animal Rehab Therapist and Owner
PgDip Vet Physio, BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing, CCFT
Kirsty-Jane Powell-Palmer is the founder of Fur Ability Animal Rehabilitation and brings over 15 years of experience in the veterinary industry. Originally from the UK, Kirsty-Jane relocated to Nova Scotia in 2017, where she established Fur Ability with the goal of providing pets with expert, compassionate, and evidence-based rehabilitation care.
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy, a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Veterinary Nursing, and is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer. This diverse background allows Kirsty-Jane to approach each patient’s care from both a medical and rehabilitation perspective, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of their individual needs.
Kirsty-Jane is passionate about helping pets maintain an active, comfortable lifestyle through thoughtful conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
A lifelong dog owner, Kirsty-Jane currently trains and competes in agility and scent work with her Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Sherbet Lemon and Phoenix. She is also actively involved in the sport alongside her two children, who compete as junior handlers. This hands-on experience in canine sports further informs her approach to conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
Erin Piercy
Canine Rehab Therapist
MSc PT, ARD-CRT (in progress)
Erin is a physiotherapist with a background in acute care orthopaedics and a lifelong love of dogs. She graduated from Dalhousie University with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2019 and has spent the past six years working in human healthcare.
She is currently expanding into the field of canine rehabilitation, a goal she has been working toward since the age of 16. Erin is completing her certification through the Animal Rehab Division and enjoys applying physiotherapy principles to help dogs move more comfortably, recover safely, and thrive.
Erin’s passion for canine rehabilitation is rooted in her love of movement and her long-standing involvement in dog agility. With over 23 years in the agility community, she has seen firsthand how conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation can impact performance and long-term wellbeing.
Outside of work, Erin enjoys training and competing in dog agility, reading, hiking, and spending time at the beach with her border collie, Seeker.
Erin brings skill, compassion, and energy to the Fur Ability team, and the clinic is excited for clients to meet her.