Empowered Canine Physio

21/03/2025

For those that want to get in touch, learn a bit more about us and our services, or make an enquiry here's a video on how best to do that!

Visit our website www.empoweredcaninephysio.co.uk

15/03/2025

Cooper started seeing us in 2022 to help manage his elbow dysplasia and osteoarthritis, however in August 2023 Cooper developed discospondylitis and needed spinal surgery in the October '23.

Cooper recovered well from the spinal surgery, but more recently we have been focusing on his pain management and adjusting his treatment plans accordingly, something that happens a lot when managing osteoarthritis. We have worked closely with Cooper's referring veterinarian and it's been so rewarding to see things starting to fall in to place and Cooper becoming more comfortable!

We are very lucky to have such a rewarding job, and to have such an impact on the dogs life, but also the owners.

Receiving emails like this from our clients mean the absolute world! 💜🐾

13/03/2025

We are so excited to be the placement providers for the Undergraduate Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy with Hartpury!

This course has been a long time in the making, with Tessa working very hard in partnership with Hartpury to develop the course. Tessa's input into the course has been able to provide real life industry experience to enhance the learning experience for the students. Their experience will be further enhanced during their placements with us, allowing them to see first hand what it's like working in a busy rehabilitation centre with a variety of cases and species!

We can't wait to start educating the next generation of hydrotherapists, and enable them to leave the course confident in their ability to safely and effectively treat clients, but also the confidence to work in a growing and rewarding industry!

We're excited to announce a brand-new part time Undergraduate Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy short course. Lasting for one academic year (12 months), this is the first standalone level four qualification in this field awarded by a university. 🤩

The course is ideal for a variety of professionals, whether looking to start their career in small animal hydrotherapy, or enhance existing skills. You'll gain hands-on experience in our hydrotherapy centre Empowered Canine Physio, benefit from curriculum covering essential topics such as anatomy and physiology, small animal health and disease, and the principles of hydrotherapy, and receive flexible learning with theoretical content taught online and practical learning on-site. 🦮

Discover more about this course: https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/undergraduate-certificate-in-small-animal-hydrotherapy/

Read more about it: https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/news/2025/03/part-time-small-animal-hydrotherapy-certificate-unveiled-by-hartpury-university/

Animal Therapy Magazine

10/03/2025

We have been working with Aleks from Every Dog Can for years, and treat all of her dogs! So we were honoured when she asked us to be involved in her 'Senior Dog Week' to celebrate her oldest dog, Milo, turning 15yrs!

Check out the video below where we discuss physiotherapy and senior dogs, but also have a look at her page for lots more useful information on how you can help your senior dogs! 💜🐾

08/03/2025

Happy International Woman's Day!

We are a team of 6 brilliant female Veterinary Physiotherapists, but a special mention goes out to Tessa, the owner of Empowered Canine Physio, and pretty amazing boss!

We wouldn't be the business we are today without her. She continues to empower all of us in the team, as well as our clients 💜 🐾

21/02/2025

When the massage sends you off to sleep 😴

14/02/2025

Happy Valentines Day! We hope you spent your day with someone that looks at you the way your dog does 😍 ...or for labradors, how they look at food! 💜🐾

04/02/2025

It's never easy loosing a client, but being able to make a difference in both the dog and owners lives is one of the many reasons we love this job.

29/01/2025

Within our physiotherapy treatments we may use LASER therapy with your animal. This is a drug free, side effect free form of pain relief that also enhances healing. This means that it can be a useful tool for all kinds of conditions, from assisting in wound healing and pain management immediately post cruciate surgery, all the way through to pain management for chronic osteoarthritis.

If you want to learn more about LASER and if it is appropriate for your animal give us a call or ask your therapist at your next appointment!

28/01/2025

If you have a few spare minutes please fill in this online survey that is looking at how owners assess the therapists that you use for your animals.

🐾 Accessing Animal Musculoskeletal Professional Care for Animals 🐾

https://forms.gle/hVNd161RJUE8QK136

⬆️Help us, help you, by sparing a few minutes to fill out our survey above.⬆️

We want to know how you as animal carers access musculoskeletal care for your animals, what you expect and who you turn to for advice.

The survey is anonymous and does not collect any personal data.

21/01/2025

Only half a year late to posting, but we'd like to officially welcome Libby to the team!

Libby started with us in June 2024, having previously completed work experience with us during her degree. Libby qualified as a Veterinary Physiotherapist from Harper Adams University in 2023. During her university course, Libby undertook a placement year at a canine rehabilitation centre, where she supported a range of cases, furthering her passion for the integration of physiotherapy and hydrotherapy.

Libby enjoys being active with her two dogs, Bumble and Onyx, who both enjoy competing and training in agility.

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from Team ECP!

Thank you to all of our clients for your continued support year in and year out. It's such a privilege to treat your animals and get to know you the owners. Here's to 2025! 🎄🦌⛄🩶💜

24/12/2024

Advent Day 24: what a better way to finish our advent calendar than with a cat! The handsome Bear the Reindeer 🦌

23/12/2024

That's a wrap! After a full day of treating and an evening of deep cleaning everything ready for closing for Christmas, some pizza was well deserved!

23/12/2024

Advent Day 23: Chip, Coal and Rupert 😍

22/12/2024

We are closing for a few days over Christmas so the team can enjoy a well deserved break! We look forward to seeing clients who are booked in over Christmas and everyone else in the new year! 💜🩶