Reduce pain. Aid recovery. Enhance function & performance.

About me

Qualified

Industry-recognised qualifications meet professional bodies’ standards and combine practical application with a strong theoretical understanding to underpin clinical reasoning.

  • Master of Veterinary Physiotherapy | Distinction | Integrated Master’s | ARU Writtle

    • 1000+ hours of clinical training with access to on-site and external yards, and a commercial canine rehabilitation clinic

    • Original research

  • ITEC Extended Level 3 Sports Massage | Distinction | Human | ProActive Training

    • Enables a deeper understanding of rider-specific factors and musculoskeletal imbalances that can be transferred from rider to horse.

    • Enhanced knowledge of soft tissue techniques and their physiological effects: applied to optimise clinical outcomes for my animal patients.

Regulated

Professional memberships demonstrate I adhere to industry gold standards of practice, carry full insurance, and am committed to continuous professional development.

  • Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP)

  • National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) | Category 2

Committed

I take the responsibility of treating your animal seriously. While it is never a substitute for emergency veterinary or medical attention, my first aid training means I’m prepared to offer you or your animal immediate care in the event of an emergency. Click ‘learn more about me’ below to find out about my CPD, and other wider training.

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Rehabilitation

Maintenance

Performance

Rehabilitation Maintenance Performance

My services

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    Full assessments

    Prior to carrying out any treatment, I’ll assess your horse or dog statically, dynamically, and using palpation alongside range of motion testing. We’ll also have a discussion about things like their current management and exercise routine. Assessment helps identify any movement or tissue-state abnormalities, asymmetries, and restrictions, and builds a holistic picture of your animal’s case.

    *I will need to refer them back to their vet if any new or undiagnosed areas of concern are identified, and be unable to carry out treatments.

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    Veterinary physiotherapy treatment sessions

    Treatments are carried out at your home or yard. I can also offer sessions for canine patients at WagWorks, if an out of home appointment is preferred. Treatments will be individualised based on assessment. They may include: manual techniques like massage, stretching, positional release (PRT), and muscle energy techniques (METs); TENS, PBMT (LASER) or PEMFT electrotherapy; thermotherapy; Kinesiotaping and targeted remedial exercises.

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    Home-plans

    I develop clinically reasoned plans for you to work on at home, between treatment sessions. These are designed to meet our goals for the case, whether your horse or dog is in rehab, has come to me for maintenance, or you’re aiming for performance enhancement. They may include recommendations for paraprofessional involvement (e.g., behaviourist, nutritionist, saddle fitter, farrier) or suggested changes to their management if day-to-day factors may be influencing their condition or progress.

    I’ll always be available for support if you have any questions about a plan, or concerns between sessions.

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    Biomechanical analysis (canine only)

    As an early adopter of the Ekico Tendiboot™ system for dogs, I’m able to offer additional biomechanical analysis for canine patients. Gait data can be shared with you and your dog’s vet, with measurements between time-points providing insights into your dog’s changing movement patterns as they progress through a treatment plan.

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My process

If you think your horse or dog could benefit from physiotherapy, the first thing to do is get in touch via my contact form. We’ll have an initial discussion about their case: whether they have a diagnosed condition, what your goals are, and whether I can help. If you want to go ahead with booking, I’ll contact your vet to gather any relevant medical history and case notes. If your animal has a diagnosed condition, I’ll also need vet consent before assessing and treating them.

During our first appointment we’ll go at a pace adapted to your animal and their individual case. Initial assessments may be longer in more complex cases, with slightly less time spent treating. Some animals may also be more nervous than others - particularly if they’ve never had physiotherapy - and I’ll slow down to get them as comfortable as possible before I ask them to cooperate with assessments and treatments: if they’re unsettled they won’t get the most from the session. Most find treatments very enjoyable, and you may see them deeply relax as we work on areas of tension.

After a treatment session I’ll send over a client record sheet with notes on my findings and treatments carried out, along with your home plan and any suggested management changes. If relevant, and with your consent, I’ll also share reports with your vet: keeping them up to speed with progress.

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