My home services are convenient, non-invasive, safe and relaxing. I offer your dog an experienced, knowledgeable support system following injury or when struggling with any type of compromised mobility. Your pet remains in a familiar environment, while I come to you with an equipped mobile therapeutic service. It saves you travel time, sitting in waiting rooms and having to transport your already painful pet. With one-on one attention, I can fully assess your pet’s individual needs and prescribe a tailored recovery program. This personalised approach enhances healing, promotes optimal recovery, while addressing your pet’s unique challenges and limitations.
Your expectations and goals:
We will have an honest discussion about your expectations and goals for your pet. Each patient gets their own tailored program and pet owners are always assigned a home exercise program. I place high value on educating my clients. This is a team approach, and your participation will help attain the goals. Please keep in mind factors such as age, type of injury, and any underlying pathology will also influence the program and recovery time frames. Healing, recovery and rebuilding strength takes time. Some pets may require continued support throughout their lives. If needed, I can assist with pre- and post-op advice and prepare you for what to expect. Safely managing your companion animal after surgery is compulsory for optimal recovery. Those first 6-8 weeks after orthopedic surgery is a high-risk period for complications, and I am here to guide you through that stressful period.
Durbanville / Sonstraal / Kenridge / Bellville area within 10km radius from Durbanville Animal Hospital and TAH Bellville R250
Plattekloof / Panorama / Edgemead / Burgundy Estate R250
Tableview / Blouberg / Milnerton R350
Atlantic beach / Melkbosstrand R450
Gardens / Observatory / City bowl R400
Newlands / Claremont / Kenilworth R400
Constantia / Wynberg / Plumstead R450
Seapoint R400
Campsbay R550
Houtbay R600
Noordhoek / Muizenberg R750
Stellenbosch R550
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In my practice, I look at your companion animal as a whole and never only focus on the primary problem. Experience has taught me that everything in the body is intricately connected and restoring wellness requires a holistic approach.
Prior to our first appointment, I ask clients to complete an online questionnaire. This provides me with a comprehensive history and insight into your animal’s wellbeing.
You also need to request your referring or attending veterinarian or surgeon to email me a full medical history (including radiographs if taken).
hello@healinghandspetphysio.com
At our first meeting I will do:
-Visual analysis of overall condition, coat, skin, eyes, ears and dental health
-Assessment of movement, transitions, gait and balance
-FULL physical evaluation from nose to tail
-As I assess, painful areas identified are treated
-Once I have the holistic picture and have identified our primary problem areas, I will give you verbal feedback and recommend a unique treatment plan based on my findings
-You will receive a home exercise program based on my finding and your pet’s unique needs
-You get a written feedback report including primary findings, and the prescribed homework exercises
-YouTube links to specific exercises
-Home modification recommendations, if applicable
-Continued follow up support via email or WhatsApp
-Your attending veterinarian also receives a written feedback report via email
-A 50% deposit is required for first evaluations
With the foundation laid, we can start with our program. My hands are my primary tools for treatment. I use a combination of massage techniques, Tuina massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, soft tissue mobilisation, stretching and manual therapy to aid recovery and relieve pain.
Guided and assisted exercise also play a big role. I like to focus on specific muscle targeting as well as core strengthening.
Hydrotherapy, underwater treadmill UWT Single session R597
UWT package (x6 sessions) R3210
Hydrotherapy is a wonderful way to assist in recovery, building muscle strength and tone, promoting weight loss, cardiovascular fitness, lymph drainage, reducing swelling, better joint range of motion, improving balance and core strength and overall conditioning.
It provides a safe, controlled environment for exercise. Dogs that enjoy water absolutely love this form of therapy. For those not so fond of water, we strive to encourage with treats and toys. I always get in the water with them to offer the necessary assistance and support.
The buoyancy of water offers support to patients struggling with mobility and balance. The resistance of the water aids in muscle strengthening.
The underwater treadmill (UWT) holds additional benefits. The heated water aids in muscle relaxation. The contact of the treadmill belt gives the paws proprioceptive feedback (knowing where a limb is in space). This is especially beneficial to post operative knees and spinals. Walking on a treadmill belt promotes better joint extension. Knee and hip extension is often reduced after surgery or with osteoarthritis.
I alter the water level to the needs of the patient and program. Walking on an incline or decline is optional. This can target specific muscle groups. Done at TAH, Bellville.
I can also do hydrotherapy at home in your pool. Prior assessment and evaluation of the pool would be necessary. Depending on patient condition and needs, I would advise which would be best for the program.
I can use laser therapy in conjunction with manual therapy or on its own. This assists with pain reduction, tissue healing, decreasing swelling and even stimulates an endorphin release. Done at TAH, Bellville.
I can use laser therapy in conjunction with manual therapy or on its own. This assists with pain reduction, tissue healing, decreasing swelling and even stimulates an endorphin release. Done at TAH, Bellville.
I use a combination of massage techniques, soft tissue mobilisation and manual therapy to aid recovery. Guided and assisted exercise also play a big role. I like to focus on specific muscle targeting as well as core strengthening.
Builds muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, improves balance, joint range of motion and overall conditioning
Safe, controlled environment for exercise. The buoyancy of water offers support to patients struggling with mobility and balance. The resistance of the water aids in muscle strengthening. Heated water aids in muscle relaxation. The contact of the underwater treadmill (UWT) belt gives the paws proprioceptive feedback (knowing where a limb is in space). This is especially beneficial to post operative knees and spinals. Walking on a treadmill belt promotes better joint extension. Knee and hip extension is often reduced after surgery or with osteoarthritis.
I can use laser therapy in conjunction with manual therapy or on its own. This assists with pain reduction, tissue healing, decreasing swelling and even stimulates an endorphin release.
This modality can be used to manage pain as well as encourage muscle contractions. A small unit is connected to electrode pads which are placed on the skin (the haircoat needs to be shaved). An electric current is generated by the unit and travels through the leads to the electrodes on the skin. This current depolarizes the motor nerve and produces a skeletal muscle contraction.
After qualifying from the University of Pretoria at Onderstepoort in 2006 I spent a year in theater assisting with spinals, cruciate ligament repairs, patella corrective surgeries, fracture repairs, and more.
In 2008, I worked in and around London at a variety of specialist and training hospitals, gaining valuable knowledge and experience.
Coming back to South Africa, I knew I was looking for something holistic in my career.
In 2010, I attended a bridging course into the world of canine physical rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, US.
In 2012, I completed my exams at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria and simultaneously attended the 7th International Symposium in Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy.
In 2016, I attended the 9th International Symposium on Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy at The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden.
I am committed to high professional standards, safety and delivering the best possible service.
I’m actively investing time in my continued professional development, aiming to stay educated in the field and connected to online forums with all the local and international veterinary physiotherapists.
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