Anna is a registered human physiotherapist, with further specialisation and qualifications in animal physiotherapy. Anna qualified as a human physiotherapist in 2007 (BSc in Physiotherapy) and has practised across the acute hospital, outpatient and community settings, gaining experience in paediatrics, musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, cardiorespiratory, neurology/rehab, oncology and geriatrics. Com
pleting further specialisation and gaining a postgraduate qualification in Veterinary Physiotherapy in the UK, Anna now applies her knowledge, skillset and experience to both humans and animals, focussing on the restoration of function and quality of life. Located within the Adelaide Hills, Anna offers home/yard/vet practice visits across the area, treating horses, dogs, cats and other small and large animals. Within her practice, Anna uses a combination of treatment techniques, including manual therapies, electrotherapy (including LASER, TENS and NMES) and exercise prescription and rehabilitation, as well as ongoing education and partnership with the animal owner. Assessments and treatments are guided and selected by the most current and up-to-date evidence. Animal physiotherapy can help with injury rehabilitation, recovery after surgery, pain relief, management of arthritis, other joint problems and long-term conditions, weight loss and performance. As a fully qualified and registered physiotherapist in Australia, Anna is fully insured to practise with both humans and animals. Anna is registered as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and is currently the South Australian Chair of the Animal Physiotherapy Group, a special interest group within the APA. Please get in touch with Anna if you want to find out more about animal physiotherapy and how it can benefit and help your performance animal or four-legged companion!
