Physio Phix

Physio Phix ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapist offering human, equine and canine physiotherapy treatment. Like people, animals can get great benefits from physiotherapy.

Karoline is an ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapist based in Orkney offering human, equine and canine physiotherapy treatment. She gained a BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy from Queen Margaret University in 2013 and since then has gained a wealth of experience working in a variety of areas within the NHS including falls prevention, wheelchair service, rehabilitation, community and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She currently works for NHS Grampian as a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist and is also a fully qualified Acupuncturist. Always a keen animal enthusiast Karoline went on to complete a Post Graduate Diploma from the University of Liverpool and became a Category A ACPAT physiotherapist. It can help to promote healing, ease pain, increase strength and improve function. Animals often display subtle signs of pain through change in behaviours, lameness, stiffness and/or poor performance. Physiotherapy is useful to identifying contributing factors and provide appropriate treatment or advice to make the animal more comfortable. Already experienced in human physiotherapy Karoline has the unique ability to assess both horse and rider to ensure a seamless flawless partnership. Physiotherapy can help anyone from the elite agility dog/event horse to the family pet/happy hacker. Karoline is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, The Health and Care Professions Council, The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy and is fully insured. At present the assessment is completed within your own home/yard. Please contact for further details and availability. All veterinary physiotherapy assessment and treatments are undertaken with prior consent from your veterinary surgeon accordance with the veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, Section 9.

04/08/2025

Welcome to our third week of Sector Spotlight for 2025! For our first Sector Spotlight on Land-based Industries, we hear from Karoline MacPhail, who is a freelance ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapist. Karoline runs Physio Phix, performing physiotherapy on animals as well as on people.

Best part of the job: "Being able to help clients' quality of life."

Some of the skills you might need to do this job: Good communication and teamwork, problem solving, ability to handle criticism.

Would you recommend this job to someone: "Yes ... Days can be mentally and physically challenging as a physiotherapist and you are constantly learning, but it is a very rewarding career."

You can read more about Karoline’s role as a Chartered Physiotherapist on our website: https://www.dyworkney.co.uk/latest_news/sector-spotlight-karoline-macphail-chartered-physiotherapist

04/07/2025

With just over a week to go until the International Orkney Island Games 2025 we wanted to wish all of our clients the very best of luck with all of their events.

As a thank you for all of the support athletes have given Physio Phix over the years, Karoline is leading the physiotherapy service at the polyclinic at the Glaitness School and providing FREE physiotherapy for ALL athletes taking part in the games. During Karoline’s shifts she will be offering Winback treatments.

Treatments can be pre booked by calling the polyclinic (number has been given to all team managers) or by walk ins. Come down and get a free pre/post comp flush out. We hope the clinic is well supported by all athletes - Good luck everyone ✨

Attended a great first day at the Winback Academy National Event at Northampton University. Gained valuable insights fro...
07/06/2025

Attended a great first day at the Winback Academy National Event at Northampton University. Gained valuable insights from industry leaders on sports medicine and post-operative MSK topics.

Looking forward to applying the knowledge in practice back in Orkney, but first, day 2 tomorrow on Animal Health.

Also come on Orkney in JIC 🤩 - well done to some of our clients who are absolutely smashing it and best of luck to those still to compete. LETS GO ORKNEY ❤️🖤❤️

** Internet Connection Issue**We have had issues with our WiFi being disrupted for the last 48 hours, which means I can’...
30/04/2025

** Internet Connection Issue**

We have had issues with our WiFi being disrupted for the last 48 hours, which means I can’t access my note systems for booking or load emails/FB messenger. To add to the fun we don’t even get 3G at the practice/house so I can’t fall back on 5G. Our provider has been notified and is looking into the issue.

Please be patient with us at this time.We will reply to messages, book appointments, send exercise programmes and invoices out as soon as things are back up and running. We are not ignoring you - we just can’t load your messages right now, sorry! 💜

12/04/2025

Rochelle showing me how it’s done on the Bosu ball and helping me tidy up after a busy clinic today 🫶🏼

I’m currently booking 3 weeks in advance at the moment. Please keep in mind that with Island Games coming up I will be very busy over the next few months. Again please book ahead to avoid disappointment 🤸🏽‍♀️🏇🏽🏊🏾🚴🏼‍♀️🐶

A little post to let all of our clients know that we are now booking into April for appointments. Karoline has been work...
14/03/2025

A little post to let all of our clients know that we are now booking into April for appointments. Karoline has been working extra hard to try to get everybody seen as quickly as possible, but try to be proactive with booking appointments to avoid disappointment

There’s been a fantastic mix of Human, Equine and Canine clients all benefiting from their physiotherapy recently. Here’s a picture of the beautiful Bugsy receiving a treatment a few weeks ago 😍 she was a super ⭐ for it.

We’ve had a lot of interest in our new treatment the Winback 4 and had great success in treating some very complex chronic pathologies and super speedy recovery’s with acute injury’s. For further information please get in touch

Thank you 🤗

✨✨✨ EXCITING NEWS ✨✨✨We are delighted to finally be able to share the latest treatment available at Physio Phix - the Wi...
11/12/2024

✨✨✨ EXCITING NEWS ✨✨✨

We are delighted to finally be able to share the latest treatment available at Physio Phix - the WinBack4 device

The Back4 device is the most powerful and efficient innovation on the market and combines TECAR, Hi-TENS and Hi-EMS, effective on even the most complex pathologies.

It acts on all types of tissues to
* Accelerate healing
* Reduce pain
* Restore mobility

The best part….this can be used on BOTH humans AND animals 🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️🐶🐴⚽️

Huge thank you to Christian for coming all the way to Orkney for the training session today!

02/07/2024
Loaned EquipmentI’m fully counting on the honestly of my lovely clients as I have lost my record of loaned equipment. If...
27/06/2024

Loaned Equipment

I’m fully counting on the honestly of my lovely clients as I have lost my record of loaned equipment. If you have any of the following please get In Touch with me;

• 1 x pink fitpaws wobble bone
• 1 x blue fitpaws wobble bone
• 2 x blue fitpaws foam balance pad
• 2 arc Equine machines
• 1 x Cryocuff

Would like to keep offering loaned equipment so please get in touch 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Also polite reminder if I have sent you an invoice please pay it promptly. Going forwards it will be card, cash or in person bank transfers only to save me time chasing folk up with payments 🙂

Thanks

Karoline

💜🏇🏽💜🤸🏽‍♀️💜🚴🏻‍♂️💜🏊‍♀️💜🐶💜

PRICING CHANGE FROM April 2024Unfortunately like many other businesses due to risings costs there will be price changes ...
01/04/2024

PRICING CHANGE FROM April 2024

Unfortunately like many other businesses due to risings costs there will be price changes implemented at Physio Phix From 01/04/24. Bookings already made first week of April will be honoured at the old price. I've put these changes off for some time but now offer a shorter return appointment at a cheaper rate.

Human Initial £60
Human Return 45 min £60
Human Return 25 min £40

Canine appointment £60
Equine appointment £60



Please note 50% charge will be given to those who cancel within 24hours if I cant fill the appointment and 100% to a no show.

✨✨🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄✨✨I’m officially clocking out until the 5th of Jan to spend some quality time with my two little el...
24/12/2023

✨✨🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄✨✨

I’m officially clocking out until the 5th of Jan to spend some quality time with my two little elves and a have very special family wedding inbetween 💖

A huge thank you to all of my clients during 2023 it’s been a journey - but I appreciate the support and custom more than you know

As much as I hope everyone is pain free in 2024 just give Physio Phix a shout if you need any help!

I hope everyone has a lovely Christmas and New Year…we have a very excited 3 year old in our house tonight - a magical time 🎄✨🎅🏼

Address

Kirkwall
KW151SZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 7:45am - 8:45am
4pm - 9pm
Friday 7:45am - 8:45am
4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+447715334148

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Physio Phix posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Physio Phix:

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram