Focused Rehabilitation Environment
Our facility is designed around mobility, recovery, therapeutic movement and patient comfort.
Animal Therapy Center
Helping pets move better, feel stronger and live more comfortably.
At Animal Therapy Center in Bethlehem, PA, we help dogs, cats and even bunnies recover from surgery, manage mobility challenges, improve comfort and maintain a better quality of life through veterinary rehabilitation and integrative care.
Our team works alongside your pet’s primary veterinarian to provide focused support through services such as hydrotherapy, underwater treadmill, therapeutic exercise, laser therapy, acupuncture, massage, and canine fitness support.
Serving Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton, Whitehall, and the surrounding Lehigh Valley.
Who We Are
Focused care for comfort, movement and quality of life.
Animal Therapy Center provides a calm, appointment-based environment for pets who need mobility support, rehabilitation, conditioning or help staying comfortable as they age.
Every patient begins with an evaluation so we can understand their condition, comfort level and the best path forward. Our goal is not just to provide therapy but to help pet parents feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the process.
Why Pet Parents Choose ATC
What makes Animal Therapy Center different?
We combine compassionate handling, advanced training, and a facility designed specifically for movement, recovery and long-term comfort.
Personalized Evaluations
Every new patient starts with an evaluation before care recommendations are made.
Rehab, Recovery & Fitness Support
From rehabilitation to hydrotherapy, land exercise, laser therapy, acupuncture, massage and now canine fitness, ATC offers multiple ways to support movement, comfort, and long-term mobility.
Support for Pet Parents
We help you understand what is happening, what to expect, and how to support your pet between visits.
Meet the Team
The people caring for your pet.
Your pet’s care is guided by a team trained in veterinary rehabilitation, mobility support, therapeutic exercise, and patient comfort.
Dr. Ashley Nixon
DVM, CVA, CVMRT, CVSMT
Veterinarian and rehabilitation care lead with advanced training in integrative and mobility-focused care.
Jaime Torley
CVT, CCRP, CCKTP, CSMP, CAPM
Certified veterinary technician supporting rehabilitation, patient comfort, and therapeutic movement.
Leanne Rios
CVT
Certified veterinary technician helping patients feel supported, safe, and comfortable during care.
Advanced Training
Specialized care led by Dr. Nixon.
Dr. Nixon combines veterinary medical knowledge with advanced training in rehabilitation, acupuncture, massage, spinal manipulation, pain management and conditioning.
This allows ATC to support pets recovering from surgery, living with arthritis, rebuilding strength or working through mobility challenges.
Acupuncture
Supports comfort, mobility and whole-patient care.
Rehabilitation
Helps pets rebuild strength, coordination and confidence.
Pain Management
Focuses on comfort, function and quality of life.
Credentials With Purpose
Advanced training that supports better care.
Credentials matter but what they mean for your pet matters more. Our training helps us look at each patient from multiple angles: comfort, mobility, strength, pain management, balance, conditioning and long-term quality of life.
That means your pet’s plan is not built around one tool or one technique. It is built around what your pet needs most.
DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
CVA
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
CVMRT
Certified in Veterinary Massage and Rehabilitation Therapy
CVSMT
Certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy
CAMP
Certified Animal Pain Management Practitioner
CSCC
Certified Sports and Conditioning Coach
FCOAC
Fellow of the College of Animal Chiropractors
Our Facility
A Bethlehem facility designed for movement and recovery.
ATC gives patients access to rehabilitation spaces and equipment designed to support comfort, confidence and progress.
Indoor Heated Pool
Low-impact movement for comfort, confidence, conditioning and water-based exercise at 88 degrees year-round.
Pool Therapy & Swimming
Water-based movement that helps support strength, endurance, comfort and confidence.
Two Underwater Treadmills
Controlled, low-impact walking in water to support strength, balance, mobility and confidence.
Land Therapy Room
A dedicated space for therapeutic exercise, conditioning, coordination and strength work.
Guided Land Exercises
Structured exercises that help improve stability, body awareness and strength.
Fitness & Conditioning Support
Movement support for pets working on strength, confidence and healthy activity.
Laser Therapy
A non-invasive therapy option used to support comfort, healing and mobility.
Accessible Parking
Convenient access for pets with limited mobility.
Rehab, Recovery & Fitness
From rehabilitation to canine fitness.
Rehabilitation helps pets recover. Fitness helps them keep moving.
Some pets come to ATC because they are recovering from surgery, managing arthritis, or working through mobility challenges. Others need a safe structured way to stay active, build confidence, maintain strength, or continue moving after rehabilitation.
ATC Canine Fitness was created for dogs who do not need medical rehabilitation but still benefit from guided movement, low-impact exercise and a facility designed around safety, mobility and confidence.
Good to know:
Fitness sessions are non-medical, client-led and designed for healthy activity, conditioning, confidence and post-rehab maintenance.
All pets with medical concerns should begin with an evaluation or provide us a vet referral.
Ready to Start?
Find out if rehabilitation is right for your pet.
Every new patient begins with an evaluation. This allows Dr. Nixon and the ATC team to understand your pet’s condition, comfort level, mobility and goals before recommending the best next step.