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ACPAT A Chartered Physiotherapist Specialising in Dogs.
📍 Charlton Farm, Hemington, Radstock, BA35XS

🧑‍🎓BSc Physiotherapy, MSc Veterinary Physio
💪 Bespoke rehab and conditioning programs


Ball throwing and back pain 🥎 Just because your dog loves fetch doesn’t mean their bodies do!
16/09/2025

Ball throwing and back pain 🥎
Just because your dog loves fetch doesn’t mean their bodies do!

08/07/2025

Athletes aren’t born, they’re made 💪

Postural issues in this little collie’s forelimbs were picked up early in his foundation training.
Biomechanical analysis identified instability in his shoulder blades due to lack of strength and control.
Unlike people, dogs do not have collar bones so they rely entirely on their soft tissues to stabilise their front legs.
Some dogs, particularly breeds that excel in agility like border collies and spaniels are naturally more flexible and therefore require more strength to stabilise.
Addressing issues like this as early as possible will set your dog up for success and reduce risk of further injury.

Huge thank you to my clients new and existing who have shown overwhelming support of the new clinic. Thank you so much f...
07/07/2025

Huge thank you to my clients new and existing who have shown overwhelming support of the new clinic. Thank you so much for trusting me to take care of your gorgeous puppers!

Due to the high number of new patients my initial appointment slots are FULLY BOOKED until September. If you are thinking of booking in to see me I recommend making an appointment then dropping me a message to be added to my cancellation list as last minute slots do occasionally become available.

Once again thank you to everyone for allowing me to keep living my dream! 🧡

06/07/2025

Another lovely weekend at Active Agility Events and Fun Shows

It’s lovely not only to meet new faces but to see some of my current clients out doing what they love! 🐾 🐶

Thank you so much to Stephen Bartholomew and Big Bang Dog Training for your ongoing support.

To anyone who I chatted to regarding physio treatment I would encourage you to book your slot as soon as you’re able- there are very limited appointments left in August!

😱 won’t somebody think of their hips?! 😱
03/07/2025

😱 won’t somebody think of their hips?! 😱

Remember Charlie who required a muzzle for vets visits? This is his third co-operative care session and he was able to h...
17/06/2025

Remember Charlie who required a muzzle for vets visits?

This is his third co-operative care session and he was able to have a whole LASER treatment session completely unrestrained.

LASER therapy is clinically proven to not only reduce pain but speed up recovery so being able to add this to Charlie’s treatment plan is really valuable.

Fear of vets visits or hands on assessment is so common and a real barrier to getting treatment to our dog’s who need it most. But this doesn’t have to be the way, a gentle, consistent approach can reap huge rewards.

If you believe your dog would benefit from treatment but are worried how they’d cope get in touch for a chat today.

16/06/2025

✨ Force free 2-leg stand ✨

The benefit of using positive reinforcement to train exercises rather physically positioning our dogs goes far beyond simply providing them a more enjoyable and engaging experience.

Conditioning exercises are used to build functional strength and fitness to protect your dog from injury and enhance their performance. By teaching your dog to complete these exercises independently we can gain huge benefits in both strength and neurological control compared to if we simply did it for them.

Does it take longer? Yes. Will it mean you ultimately reach your goals faster? Also yes.

If you’re interested in learning the building blocks to teach these more complex exercises get in touch today ✉️

14/06/2025

4 years ago a scared little dog arrived on my door step and nothing has been the same since.

It is not exaggeration to say that without her this business absolutely would not existed. I grew up with horses so I had always assumed I would go down the equestrian route after I finished my Masters.

But Bambi came along and taught me so much- not just about canine behaviour and training but about resilience and optimism and unconditional love. She forgave every mistake I made as I fumbled around trying to make the world a less frightening place for her and that has pushed me to keep learning, keep growing, keep improving.
I swapped career paths to canine physiotherapy and set out to seize every opportunity to enhance my knowledge and expertise as much as possible.

It is an absolute privilege to be able to share all that I’ve learnt with my clients and their amazing dogs, but honestly it’s all for her. Because she deserves the world 🧡

🩼 Equipment hack 🩼There are lots of reasons your dog may need some assistance to move around. A sling is a simple piece ...
12/06/2025

🩼 Equipment hack 🩼

There are lots of reasons your dog may need some assistance to move around. A sling is a simple piece of equipment used to provide additional support.

The sling is often placed under the abdomen, however this provides lift in an unnatural place and forces the spine into a rounded posture.

By flipping the sling and threading the long handles around the hind limbs, we can add support in a more appropriate place. This gives us much more control of the pelvis and maintains the spine in a neutral position.

A simple switch to set your dog up for success!

30/05/2025

💪 Functional fitness and adaptive equipment

Ramps are an integral part of symptom management for bigger dogs. However many people struggle to persuade their dogs to use them.

It is important to recognise the physical challenges of a ramp:

⚖️ they are often narrow requiring more balance.
🧗 the pitch of the ramp requires more muscle strength to ascend and descend.
😰 many dogs who have experienced pain are often wary of stepping on unfamiliar or unstable surfaces after previous bad experiences.

With this in mind we have incorporated ramp practice into Cybi’s exercise program. As you can see all the prep work paid off and he nailed his first practice into the car 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Charlton Farm, Hemington
Radstock
BA35XS

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