Core Fit Canine Conditioning and Massage

Core Fit Canine offers structured, individualized fitness and massage programs. The initial session includes a full evaluation of gait, posture, and structure, followed by a customized exercise plan and hands-on coaching of 3–5 exercises. Clients receive video instructions for home practice. Follow-up sessions occur at the client’s pace and include performance assessment, adjustments, and additional exercises. The Fitness/Massage Package includes massage before or after each session. Sessions can be conducted in-person or virtually (for follow-ups), with full evaluation requiring in-person visits. Programs are designed for agility, senior, puppy, weight loss, and general fitness goals.

Pricing Summary

Therapeutic massage: $30 for 30 minutes, $40 for 45 minutes. Foundation for Canine Fitness: $70 for one 1-hour session or $95 for three 30-minute sessions. Fitness/Massage Package: $275 for three in-person sessions with massage at each visit. Fitness Only Package: $200 for three sessions. Continued Fitness Plan: $150 without massage or $225 with massage. Free evaluation consultation: $30 (convertible to full program). Equipment recommendations provided, with free tug toy or leash included with package sign-up.

Core Fit Canine Conditioning and Massage is a specialized dog training and conditioning business led by Petra Vasilik, a Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Specialist in Cardiology with over 35 years of experience in animal care. Petra offers individualized fitness programs and therapeutic massage therapy for pet and performance dogs of all ages, focusing on building strength, improving mobility, enhancing balance, and strengthening the human-dog bond through positive, fun, and safe exercises. Her programs include foundational training in clicker-based methods like targeting, shaping, and impulse control, combined with customized exercise routines tailored to each dog’s needs—whether for agility, senior care, weight loss, or general wellness. She does not diagnose or treat injuries but works alongside veterinary care to support recovery and performance. Massage therapy is integrated into fitness packages to reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote relaxation. Petra provides detailed video instructions and in-person coaching to ensure proper form and long-term success at home.

Her facility-based sessions are held in Cary, NC, and she offers both in-person and virtual follow-up sessions. She emphasizes safety, proper technique, and individualized attention, making her services ideal for dogs in sports, aging dogs, puppies, and pets needing gentle conditioning. She is certified as a Canine Massage Therapist and Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach, and her programs are designed to avoid injury and promote lifelong health.

Core Fit Canine is fully insured and offers a free evaluation consultation to help dog owners determine the right program for their pet.

Accomplishments

Petra Vasilik is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Veterinary Technician Specialist in Cardiology (VTS-Cardiology), Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT) through Equissage®, and a Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCC) through Bobbie Lyons. She has over 35 years of experience in veterinary medicine, including 25+ years at North Carolina State University’s Small Animal Cardiology department. She has trained and competed in dog sports with multiple dogs, earning four championship titles in agility. Her dogs are also certified therapy dogs and truffle dogs.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 30-minute evaluation and consultation for $30, which includes a review of the dog’s history, gait and posture analysis, and fitness recommendations. This consultation can be converted into a full fitness program. Clients then choose a package (Fitness Only, Fitness/Massage, or Continued Plan) and schedule their first session.