Susan, Therapist

Susan Karakawa, MPT, CCRT grew up in State College, PA and has always had a passion for animals. In fact, her original intention was to become an equine veterinarian. She earned her BS in Biology from Muhlenberg College and her MPT from Hahnemann University. Susan worked as a physical therapist for over 20 years, evaluating and treating patients with amputations, neurological diagnoses, cardiopulmonary issues, orthopedic complaints, dementia, and other medically complex patients.

Upon moving back to Pennsylvania she was finally able to pursue her dream of working with animals. She began working at WAG in 2023 as a rehabilitation technician while pursuing her CCRT which she obtained in 2024. Susan is now able to apply her decades of rehabilitation experience to animals.

Susan lives in Glenside with her husband, 2 rescue dogs, and rescue bunny. She enjoys doing parkour and nose work with her dogs and creative pursuits such as making jewelry and interior decorating.