Meet the Staff

Our Founder

Rod has received a master’s degree in Athletic Training with a concentration in Rehabilitation and is also a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Originally from Roanoke, Virginia, Rod moved to Nashville, Tennessee for his athletic training career in 1992. Rod was a certified athletic trainer at The Lipscomb Sports Therapy Center, Tennessee State University and Vanderbuilt University, and he also worked with the U.S. Soccer Men’s Under-21 National Team and the U.S. Soccer Men’s Olympic Team. His career began in human medicine, but his love for animals led to the building of Canine Rehabilitation of Nashville in 2006. Rod shares his home with his wife, Shannon, as well as their dog and cat, Dusty and Baby Bear. In his free time, Rod enjoys trivia nights, watching Formula 1 and soccer, supporting the Nashville Soccer Club, and playing chess.

Rodney Newman, MS, CCRP

Our Team

Our team of certified canine rehabilitation specialists is dedicated to giving your best friend their best life.

Dana Paulson

LPTA, CCRP

Dana has received a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, and is now a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Originally from Lynchburg, Virginia, Dana moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2021 to pursue a career in canine rehabilitation at this facility. She began her journey in the world of human medicine, but the end goal was always to work with animals as they are her true passion. In her free time, Dana loves spending time with family and friends, exploring Nashville with her dog, Brego, and going to country music concerts.

Alexa Hagood

LMVT

Alexa has received an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology and is a licensed veterinary technician. Alexa was born and raised here in Tennessee, and she has been with this facility since 2019, while pursuing her certification in canine rehabilitation. At age ten, she began volunteering at a veterinary clinic, and her life has revolved around animals ever since. Alexa spends her free time living life to the fullest with her husband, daughter, and two dogs, Retro and Eazy, riding her horse, Motley, and managing her dog training business.

Christina Wilson

Veterinary Assistant

Christina has received an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology, a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science, and is currently working towards her licensure as a veterinary technician. She is a Tennessee Native, and her love of animals led her to Canine Rehabilitation of Nashville in 2017. In her free time, Christina enjoys hiking, yoga, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends including her two dogs, Bailey and Greta.

Christiana Gable

Veterinary Assistant

Christiana has received a bachelor’s degree in biology and is currently working towards her licensure as a veterinary technician. She was born and raised here in Nashville, and she has been working in veterinary hospitals in the area since 2017. Christiana has been with Canine Rehabilitation of Nashville since 2019 and is pursuing her certification in the field. In her free time, Christiana enjoys spending time with her dogs, Cash, Higgins, and Booth, riding her horse, and participating in several dog sports.

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