Born and raised in Brazil, Francisco moved to the United States in 2005. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Exercise Science from IUPUI in 2009 and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The University of Pittsburgh in 2012. With a background in orthopedics and sports medicine rehabilitation, Francisco decided to merge his expertise in physical therapy with his passion for animals. In 2015, he completed his certification in canine rehabilitation at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.

In 2017, Francisco founded TheK9PT - Canine Rehabilitation and Wellness, which began as a mobile business and has since evolved into a thriving canine rehabilitation clinic in the Chicago area. He also serves as a consultant for the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and co-instructs their Business of Canine Rehabilitation course.

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