MVP - Maddie Veterinary Physiotherapy

10/12/2025

Moments like this are why my job is so special🥰

Many horses carry subtle, hidden tension at the base of their neck; just where the cervical spine meets the shoulders. This area works hard balancing the head whilst sometimes compensating for poor saddle fit, and responding to rein contact. It’s no surprise that tension builds up here, often without obvious signs until the horse starts showing stiffness, bracing, or difficulty bending✍️

Myofascial release/massage promotes blood flow and aims to release trigger points, improve range of motion and support nervous system regulation✨

Sometimes the smallest releases make the biggest difference🥳

12/11/2025

🔉Sound on🔉

Meet Tala - a gorgeous girl who knows the art of relaxation💆🏽‍♀️✨

This clip was from our session this week where Tala enjoying a laser therapy and massage treatment. This combination helps to ease muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and promote healing🐕

Laser therapy works deep beneath the skin to promote circulation, while massage releases tight muscles (and often helps relaxation!)🐶

Tala is such a rewarding dog to treat, especially when she makes it clear that she enjoys her sessions❤️

07/11/2025

A recent review from one of my wonderful clients✨

Indie is a very rewarding horse to treat and he has a super diligent owner who always puts his needs first. By taking time to get to know Indie we have been able to find what does and does not work for him whilst taking things at Indie’s pace🐎

Initially Indie was so sore through his hamstrings that palpating through this area was a little tricky. Now Indie stands calmly throughout our sessions and also seems to enjoy them - even down his hamstrings!🥰

24/10/2025

Physiotherapy isn’t just for horses🐶🐱🐴

While I was treating a lovely horse in the summer, the yard dog decided it was their turn for some attention and had a physiotherapy session of their own🐶✨

This is a great reminder that all animals can benefit from physiotherapy, not just our big equine friends. Whether it’s for recovery after injury, managing arthritis, improving mobility, or just keeping them feeling their best, health and wellbeing matters for every species❤️

From the biggest horse to the smallest cat and dog, they all deserve to move comfortably and happily💆🏽‍♀️

18/09/2025

✨Exciting announcement✨

💡MVP is now using Class 4 laser therapy. This delivers a much stronger, deeper, and more effective treatment compared to other classes of laser (this also means the use of goggles is a necessity!)😎

🐶 Dogs,🐴 horses, and🐱cats can all benefit from treatment with class 4 laser therapy.

What can it do? Class 4 laser therapy:
✔️ Reduces pain & inflammation
✔️ Speeds up tissue repair & wound healing
✔️ Improves mobility & joint function
✔️ Helps both acute injuries and chronic conditions

Whether you have a senior dog with osteoarthritis, a performance horse with sore muscles, or a cat recovering from surgery - Class 4 laser therapy promotes healing and pain relief for long lasting results🌟

Oh and it’s much quieter than my previous class 3b laser for our noise sensitive fur babies🥰

01/09/2025

Some recent snaps📸from last weeks treatments💓

Nothing beats seeing visible releases — soft eyes, wobbly lips, yawning, and goofy faces of relief🐴Watching animals melt into their physiotherapy sessions is a great reminder that healing feels good💆🏽‍♀️

23/08/2025

Just checking in with gorgeous Zaaya❤️

Throughout treatment I check in with each animal to make sure they are relaxed and happy with treatment. This helps provide a calm environment for treatment and often means we can achieve greater (and deeper) results🧘

Positive signs can include relaxed ears, gentle yawns (often when tension is being released/processed), soft eyes and slowed breathing💆🏽‍♀️

Some animals need to reposition to find a spot most comfortable for them to settle in. Others like to lick/chew/groom their owners (lucky them!) to show they are comfortable. Each individual displays their emotions in a unique way so taking the time to observe allows me to spot these signs and adjust accordingly🪧

15/08/2025

A polite notice to my wonderful clients📣

From 1st October there will be a slight price increase for MVP sessions. I always strive to bring you the best quality and care in what I do. Over the past year, the cost of supplies, tools, and services I use has gone up quite a bit. To continue giving you the standard you deserve, my prices will be increasing slightly from 1st October🥰

The prices from 1st October:

🐴Equine sessions £65
🐶🐱Canine&Feline session £55

Discounts are also offered when multiple animals are seen in the same home/yard.

Currently there are no call out fees within 20 miles of GU10. Anything over this is charged at £1/mile. Again, if multiple animals are seen in the same location there is no call out fee.

All sessions currently booked for after 1st October onwards will remain at the old prices.

Cancellation within 24 hours of the session will result in a full session charge. Cancellations 24-48 hours before the session will result in a charge of 50% of the session. Thank you for understanding.

I’m so grateful for your ongoing support - it means the world to me❤️

30/07/2025

26/07/2025

A beauty enjoying her laser therapy treatment👸🏽

Laser therapy was utilised here to help reduce swelling that had collected above the fetlock. Laser works on a cellular level to promote blood flow which effectively provides pain relief and healing🐈‍⬛

By promoting blood flow to this area the lymphatic system was able to drain away effusion that had collected here. This also led to an increased range of motion (especially flexion) through the fetlock joint📐

Laser is a handy tool for many conditions, (not just swelling!)🐎These include: pain relief and tissue repair which can all be beneficial in assisting with surgery recovery, injury, wounds, osteoarthritis and many other conditions. If you feel your animal could benefit from a laser therapy treatment drop me a message!💌

11/07/2025

A wonderful day treating in the sun last week🌞

A few snaps of a variety of modalities and techniques used for each individual🐕🐎🐱

Starting with the Trimwave (which delivers H-wave therapy) working to break down/reduce back muscle tension. The Trimwave also provides pain relief which then helps me manually target remaining tension once the initial pain/spasm on palpation has settled🧘

I then use my fascial edge tool to pe*****te deeper muscles to further tackle stubborn trigger points and tension. This tool provides even pressure to the treatment area💆🏽‍♀️

Stretches are best done when muscles are warm - this could be after a hack, walk, agility/schooling session or a physiotherapy session with massage and other techniques that encourage blood flow to muscles🙆‍♀️

Lateral neck stretches are a great way to not only check neck range of motion, but see how the animal feels through their back too. Often once back tension has resolved, other areas of weakness/stiffness (like neck tension!) also resolves🧩

and finally - a clip of the gorgeous Coco enjoying her treatment🥰

27/06/2025

My assistant proof reading some recent reports📸

All MVP sessions behind with a static and dynamic assessment. Not only do I look at how your animal moves🐎but I check for any discrepancies with the way they stand🐕(this can really show how your animal has adapted their posture to compensate for any injuries/weaknesses)📝

All treatment is explained throughout the session (and i’m always keen to answer any questions you may have!)🐱

Clients are provided with an exercise plan with tips and tricks for your animal’s daily routine. We want to make them as comfortable and strong as possible which often starts with tweaks at home🏡

Worried about not remembering all this information? MVP provides a full report with history, findings, treatments and remedial exercise plans for you to read in your own time (when i’m not chatting away to you in the session!🥰)

If you’re interested in physiotherapy for your animal then feel free to reach out!