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Downward dog

Downward dog or bow is a great trick to teach your dog which has the added benefit of being a fantastic stretch for your dogs scapula and thoracic spine and muscles, as well as hamstrings.  Teaching downward dog/bow: There are 2 methods that I use when teaching...

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New location – ARH!

HOLISTIC ANIMAL PHYSIOTHERAPY IS EXPANDING! Due to popular demand we are now available in 2 Veterinary Specialist centres in Brisbane (QVS and ARH), alongside our well established clinic on the Sunshine Coast. I am happy to announce that our Holistic Animal...

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OPEN DAY!!

We are very excited to present to you our open day for 2018. For those of you who do not know much about this relatively new industry in Veterinary medicine come along! BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU THERE. BROOKE

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Joffrey post spinal surgery

I love this face! Gorgeous Joffrey who takes on life at a million miles an hour is having to learn to slow down after his hemilaminectomy for disc disease at QVS 2 weeks ago. What an awesome little dog to work with and I can’t wait to see him through his rehab! Sally...

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Manx cats spinal conditions

This was a very interesting case for me to treat. Patterson is a gorgeous kitten who was rescued by a nurse when surrendered. This kitten has neurological issues in its back legs with spinal deformities common in Manx cats. I am inspired to help this cat....

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Trust!

How trusting are those eyes! This gorgeous dog has just started treatment with me a few years down the track after femoral head hip surgery which caused nerve damage. He is doing so well and his function has improved considerably in the last month. Such a gorgeous...

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Wow I am sure these words will touch many. Definitely resonated with me. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-heartbreak-we-choose_us_587e69dae4b0bd3158f2d242

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Physio for the aged

Physio for the aged

It was senior dog physio day out today. These guys just keep on going at almost 15. I have treated max and Eddie for years and with the help of amazing owners being attentive to their every need – they keep on keeping on with such quality of life. Happy 15th max!

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APA Animal Physiotherapy Course

If you are a physio and want to learn about becoming an animal physio our next level 1 APA course is running this May. This is the only and most comprehensive course for physios by physios in Australia to transfer your skills across. for more info and registration: ...

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Home Visits now available

Home Visits now available

We now provide HOME VISITS for our clients in need. I recommend this for: Those who physically can’t make it into the practice (human/animal) If home environment assessment is needed To establish safe swimming in the home pool Highly anxious clients to be treated in...

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Cat in underwater treadmill

Feline Physiotherapy – we just wrote an article about this in our latest newsletter. Very well behaved cat in underwater treadmill – a great need for this would love to see more enter our facility! n Fat Cat Tries To Lose Weight Just a fat cat losing some...

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Monty spinal surgery

This gorgeous poppet monty will be heading back up to cairns on Monday. He is only a puppy and has had neck surgery a few weeks ago to remove a lump compressing his spinal cord and stabilise his upper neck by Dr Clarke . Monty has had lots of problems with increased...

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Toe grips new in stock

Toe grips new in stock

New in stock – toe grips (https://www.toegrips.com). Great to use for any dog that needs help on slippery floors – old arthritic dogs, after spinal surgery or any orthopaedic surgery or injury. We are now using them in-house for our dogs after total hip replacements...

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Facebook updates

Hi all I am putting our updates mainly in the Facebook page ‘Holistic Animal Physiotherapy’ so if it seems a bit dry in this section please like this page and you will get regular updates and stories from us. Enjoy!

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