WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint Francis Veterinary Center, an award-winning, American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)-accredited veterinary practice, announces its partnership with Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies and his wife, Johari, to open a state-of-the-art rehabilitation and pain management center for animals.
Opening April 20, 2013, the Rollins Center for Animal Rehabilitation will offer to animals many of the same cutting-edge modalities often used by humans, including those utilized by professional athletes like Jimmy Rollins. The Rollins Center will assist patients with post-surgical recovery; prevention of further injury; recovery and healing of muscle strains, ligament ruptures, joint sprains and bone fractures; assuaging of patient anxiety or stress; reduction of muscle tightness or spasm; management of chronic conditions including arthritis and degenerative disease; promotion of flexibility and range of motion; weight management; and other beneficial therapies.
“Johari and I are personally excited to partner with Saint Francis Veterinary Center of South Jersey,” commented Jimmy Rollins. “We have trusted their doctors with the health of our dogs for some time, and it is a special feeling to know that with the opening of The Rollins Center, we’ll play a role in enhancing the lives of animals in need while setting the standard for animal physical welfare across the country.”
“On behalf of the extraordinary medical team of Saint Francis, it is a true honor to partner with Johari and Jimmy Rollins on this remarkable endeavor,” commented Dr. Mark Magazu, Chairman of Saint Francis Veterinary Center. “The Rollins Center will offer animals struggling with physical challenges a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center very similar to what we humans utilize in our own lives, including the kinds of cutting-edge therapies that Jimmy utilizes in his career with our hometown Philadelphia Phillies.”
The Rollins Center will be led by two veterinarians trained at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Caroline K. Garzotto, VMD, DACVS, CCRT; and Dr. Mark Newkirk, BS, MS, VMD.
Saint Francis Veterinary Center of South Jersey is among the region’s leading specialty referral hospitals, employing Board Certified specialists and experienced veterinary clinicians across a range of disciplines including Surgery, 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care, Cardiology, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Natural and Holistic therapies, Avian and Exotic Medicine and I-131 (a cure for feline hyperthyroidism).
Visit www.saintfrancis.org and www.rollinscenter.com for more information.