n After 2 years in the making with the Animal Physio group (APG) of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, 10 authors and an incredible amount of work from all involved, we finally have our educational pathway up and running in Australia to become an Animal...

n Bonnie came for a visit and tune up on Saturday from Nth Qld.  You may remember her story from 6 weeks ago. She was an inpatient of ours at NCVS for over a month recovering from a severe spinal injury and surgery. It took her about a month to start to get some...

n so this is lucy snoring through her acupuncture session.  I have just put up a beautiful testimonial from her owner if you would like to read…. I was very impressed on saturday how much her buns of steal have developed and what she is capable of these...

n It was a pleasure again this year for Missie and me to be invited back to present to the Japanese students visiting at UQ. This enthusiastic group enjoyed learning about Physiotherapy for animals, how to observe movement, some basics of massage and stretches....

IJ – what a gorgeous dog! (well Anna doesn’t look to shabby either!) Can you imagine putting the work into this do every day?! I must say I was a bit nervous mussing it up in the underwater treadmill. It was very refreshing to see a dog with just slight movement...

n I had another very enjoyable course last week. I am loving learning the art of acupuncture and that is certainly what it is. Lately I have been learning more Japanese style meridian therapy which is different to TCM (traditional chinese medicine). Generally the...

I just love Shepherds. They truly are an amazing breed and such fighters. I have seen some remarkable animals over the years but I must say Shepherds seem to have a spirit that just keeps on going. They are one of the most dedicated breeds and become such an integral...

Thanks to Lindsey (pictured above) for presenting to us at our quarterly Animal physio group training sessions.  As a subgroup of the APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association) we aim to meet at least quarterly to have some training sessions. We were fortunate enough...

n nIf you would like to read about Rusty’s experiences with Physio and his road to recovery please visit the testimonial page. n He is as sprightly as ever and back to full quality of life thanks to all the hard work from Rusty and his dedicated owner. n n

I have just put up a biography for my new staff member Anna – Physiotherapy assistant/ Veterinary Nurse on the ‘about us’ page if you would like to have a peek…. n Welcome Anna – so great to have you on board! n n

I have recently joined the ASAP (Australian Society of Acupuncture Physiotherapy) as part of my involvement in oriental medicine therapies. n n ASAP is pleased to announce the launch of it new web site www.acupuncturephysio.org. n I look forward to ongoing training in...

n Job done Zelda! The picture tells all.  Zelda has had cruciate surgery on both back legs (which is often the case).  After following the program and building her up slowly after surgery she is now at the stage of… joy! We just need to build buns of...

n I was sent this picture yesterday.  Bonnie finally made it home to north Qld after 5 weeks in rehabilitation with us at NCVS. She had spine surgery for disc prolapse in her thoracolumbar spine.  It took us quite a few weeks of intensive physiotherapy and...

n This is a great shot and makes me happy.  It can take so much effort to get to the point of the simple thing in life of holding a head up and smiling.  Buddha has been through so much in the last few months with 2 spinal surgeries in his neck.  He had...

n I am pleased to introduce the lovely Anna! She has joined my team now as a Physiotherapy Assistant.  Anna is a very experienced vet nurse and an asset to my team.  I will be pleased share some more information about her shortly…  n Thanks Anna...

I spent another fabulous 3 days finishing off an integrative acupuncture course over the weekend. This oriental acupuncture course is providing me with great tools to further enhance the healing of our 4 legged (and 2 legged friends). It was a course for...

This was just great to see…. n http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXiZHIYNbYQnn n Rani is a beautiful German Shepherd. I have known this dog since she was little and got used to seeing her down at sunrise beach for her morning romp.  Unfortunately as it happens...

n http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2012/07/animal-magentism-bella-the-wonder-cat.html?site=sunshine&program=sunshine_cooloola_coast_drivenn n Animal Magnetism – Bella the Wonder Cat n n 24 July 2012 , 3:25 PM by Mary-Lou Stephens n When our pets get older...

n Another great shot for you. When owners send me photos like this I know we have ticked our boxes. n Caesar is a stunning Kelpie (yes I am a bit partial to this breed!).  He had a very uncertain future as a puppy with discospondylitis with a lot of pain and...

n What a satisfying shot! This is Bandit on the way home after his physio session.  He is doing so well now a way down the track after his total hip replacement (for hip dysplasia). He is stronger on both sides, pain free and back to playing with his sibling and...

n Poppy has been working very hard. She is a beautiful doberman well covered up in the photo enjoying her acupuncture.  Poppy and her owner have come to me to help for her partial cruciate ligament rehabilitation.  Her owner is following everything to the...

This made my day – what a great story… feel free to read Max’s story below….  n This is the story of my sore back.nnI like to think I am a dignified miniature schnauzer. I am known as Max – akanBlack Boy, BB, Mr Max, Maxy Man, Black...

I am loving the path that my career has been taking me.  When I look back 15 years ago I would never have dreamed I am spending my days doing what I am doing. The progression to working with animals has been fantastic and also finding a balance and understanding...

I have just come back from a great break in Vanuatu.  Whenever I travel to countries like this and throughout Asia, it is near impossible for me to explain what i do for a living in Australia.  Dogs in Vanuatu are certainly not pets but used for hunting pigs...

n It is so great to see such a photo. Muppy had a severe spinal injury last year and has been beautifully managed at home with return to full quality of life.  This picture tells a thousand words and the following words tell more: n We took her to the beach at...

It certainly has been a busy month.  As part of the team at NCVS we have started our yearly conference series.  With a successful trip up to Hervey bay for vets and nurses we have another one for this weekend at Twin Waters (sunshine coast).  n This...

n If you are finding that your best friend is slowing down in the the chillier mornings….. Let’s work on keeping him moving! n n n It is now the time to get out your healing hands, learn how to massage your friend, give him the right sort of exercise and...

As part of my job as an Animal Physiotherapist it is very important to teach the owners what they can do at home to improve the quality of life of their dog. n If you would like to have a peek at a common stretch I teach owners here is some information for you. n If...