In a very short period of time this puppy has doubled in size and weight in a month!  If you remember Stella she was rescued from the RSPCA with a leg fracture when only 5 weeks old.nnWith such keen and dedicated new owners she is turning into a beautiful (and...

As this winter has been long, many people have been asking me if I can help improve the quality of life for their old friend.  Can Physiotherapy help with arthritis? Of course, in much the same way as in humans.nnOsteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative...

nGET READY FOR WARMER WATERS AND HAPPY SWIMMING!!nnI FIND THESE RUFFWEAR PORTAGE FLOAT COATS HAVE HELPED SO MANY OF MY CLIENTS IN THEIR REHABILITATION.nTHESE COATS ARE OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND LAST AND LASTnnTO HELP YOUR DOG SAFELY GET IN AND OUT OF THE WATER AND...

It made my day to get this update about the lovely Tuli:nn” I took Tuls to the beach on Saturday arvo.  Haven’t done that in a long time because it’s always very hard on her legs and hips.nThe tide was out so there wasn’t much soft...

nIt is great to hear Morty is doing so well in his new wheels.  This very vibrant and determined beautiful dog is slowly recovering from a spinal injury sustained when hit by a car a few months ago.  With such a dedicated owner, we decided to get Morty some...

Friday the Bernese Mountain dog visited me last Friday for her oil and grease change.  I have treated her over the years for neck pain (at times severe and managing to avoid surgery).  Friday is the most willing acupuncture client with nothing but snoring...

My new pet – but not for long.nI just moved house to a lovely little property. More room for the pooches. A lovely white duck named quacker was left behind and was unfortunately not making friends with my very efficient working dogs.  Try as we might but we...

I had another fabulous week continuing my Advanced Diploma of Equine acupuncture.  I love learning more and more about traditional chinese medicine.  It is certainly a privilege working with these large beasts and such a great way to spend the week.  We...

It made my day treating this feisty little puss. Some of you may have seen her on TV covering this sad story with a happy ending. This poor wee 10 week old thing had been abused by a teenager.  With severe leg fractures the Specialist vets at NCVS repaired her...

I received a new testimonial from the lovely Geisha today who I have been treating for the last few months after spinal surgery.  She is a lovely little daschund and with such a diligent and keen owner doing so well.  Keep going Geisha you will be running...

I have just started my Online consultation.  One of the dogs had surgery at our practice at NCVS for Elbow Dysplasia.  As the owner lives in Rockhampton this was a perfect case to start my online consultations. I have been able to gather enough information...

It has been a very interesting and rewarding MonthnnThrough May I have travelled as part of the NCVS (North Coast Veterinary Specialist) team on our conference series. We started in Mooloolaba then headed to Mackay and Hervey Bay to educate Vets and Vet nurses....

Thanks so much to Paula and the APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association) for placing this article of me in the In Motion magazine. I am very honoured! n n Click image to enlarge nnnn n

I have almost completed the program for the upcoming APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association) Conference in October for Animal Physiotherapy.   This is a very large event held every 2 years for Physiotherapy in Australia and will be held at the Brisbane...

Well the little 13 yo Wojtek had some nice chill time today with his acupuncture.  Sarah amazingly is 39 weeks pregnant but is managing to waddle her way into Physio for Wojtek.  Her poppet has sustained a disc injury in his back but is recovering very well...

nI have been working with Luin at NCVS after he was hit by a car in the head a week ago.  Luckily he is a solid boy at 11 months and is starting to make a slow recovery.  He presented to our practice tetraplegic (paralysed in all 4 legs).   An MRI...

I have been encouraged to join twitter.  A new concept for me. So if you are this way inclined feel free to follow me on twitter as I try to work out how it works!….brookephysio is my name nnn cheers n n

I have had the joy of treating Dallas the beautiful 28 yo horse.  She has suffered from laminitis for many years.  We are hoping to improve her comfort and quality of life at present as she is struggling to walk comfortably.  Dallas has responded...

I have decided to set up Online Consultation via my website.  It is clear to me there are many animals out there who are unable to access Physiotherapy services. I hope I can provide some advice online and be able to help these animals’ quality of life....

Well I didn’t have to don my welding gloves yesterday!  A beautiful and very tolerant cat called Oliver took to acupuncture very well. Poor fella was run over by a car and had to have his tail amputated. We are trying to improve his lack of function in...

It was great to continue our conference series through Qld with NCVS.  As a team we flew to Mackay on the weekend to present to vets and vet nurses. In these more remote communities it is always great to be involved with continued education.  I presented to...

I have embarked on a very exciting journey this year.  The timing is great and I have decided to do my Advanced Diploma of Equine Acupuncture.  So I have been surrounding myself with this large beast this week for a full prac week and will plod my way...

NCVS had another successful start to the conference series for Vets and Vet nurses  this year.  We started at Mooloolaba yesterday and will head up to Mackay and Hervey Bay over the next few months.  This is a great way for the team at NCVS to thank all our referrers...

Well the little Missie is now almost 2 months since her injury.  Spinal rehabilitation can be a journey for sure.  She is doing ok, though I have been a little concerned that she has plateaued in the last few weeks.nShe did remarkably well in the first month...

I have just received a new shipment of the Portage Float coat for Dogs:nn nThis has been invaluable for many clients (including my missie) to help with buoyancy with Swimming. n nI also enables the owner to safely transfer their pet in/out of the water, car, up...

n I am currently updating my website to include online consultation for clients who are not able to access Animal Physiotherapists face to face.  Animal Physiotherapy is a new profession in Australia and it will be some time before we have the volumn of...

Well my missie finally had her cameo appearance. Last year we had some filming for the episode on Animal Physiotherapy for Better Homes and Gardens.  Unfortuately time ran out to include her action at Shelley Beach.  They decided to use a bit of this for...

How about this before and after……nnnnJinkie the wonder dog has had a rough trot (excuse the pun!).  She had surgery on both her knees for luxating patellas.  When I saw her Jinkie was virtually handstand walking.  Now I love to do handstands...