Dr. Julia Tomlinson is the Managing Director of TC Rehab and is a board-certified specialist in rehabilitation and sports medicine (Diplomate, ACVSMR).  Dr. Julia was the first such canine specialist in the state of Minnesota and is a pioneer in the field of canine sports medicine and rehabilitation. She is responsible for founding the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV) in 2007 and is a past president of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR). Dr. Julia earned her veterinary degree from the University of Liverpool, England.  She practiced equine sports medicine and surgery (DACVS equine surgery) prior to pursuing her interest in working with small animals and so brings skills from the world of horse sports.  Additionally, she obtained her master’s degree in ultrasound of the equine sacroiliac joint which generated skills she uses today in diagnostic imaging of muscles and tendons. Dr. Julia has a PhD in physiology from NC State, where she studied pain medications, and she is also a Certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapist (animal ‘chiropractic’ equivalent). Dr. Julia co-edited the textbook 'Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses' published by Wiley, lectures nationally and internationally at conferences for veterinarians and performs work as a consultant in musculoskeletal wellness for the pet food industry.  She also continues to remain an active member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.  Dr. Julia’s special interests lie in sports medicine, healthy aging and management of chronic pain. She lives with her canine and human family in Minneapolis, where she enjoys running and motorcycling.