Maddie Robbins Veterinary Physiotherapy

06/03/2026

Found the most beautiful spot for lunch today with my little sidekick 😍

07/02/2026

I just had to jump in on this trend! 😂

A pretty accurate snapshot of me lately 🐾🐴
Busy days, happy animals, and feeling very grateful to be doing work I love 🤍

10/01/2026

I can't believe I haven't posted on here for such a long time - the past year has been full of clinical work so social media has taken a back seat.

I’m Maddie, a veterinary physiotherapist working with dogs and horses, and I’ve been in practice for nearly 7 years now!
I focus on thoughtful, individual rehabilitation and supporting animals (and owners) over the long term.
So if you’re new to my page — welcome, and I hope to be a little more active on here to share a bit about what I do and why 🐴🐶🐾

30/07/2025

📲 Why Titles Matter in Animal Therapy: it’s easy to get in knots as to who is who!

🐕💡**“My dog had physio last week!”** Or was it massage? 🤔 🖐️

It’s easy to blur the lines, but when it comes to your animal’s care, words matter. Here’s why 👇

👩‍⚕️ Veterinary Physiotherapy is an evidence-based profession that requires:
✅ 3–5 years of university-level education
✅ Extensive clinical training
✅ Ongoing CPD and insurance
✅ Working under veterinary referral
✅ Professional body registration (NAVP, ACPAT, RAMP, etc.)
✅ the title of qualification must carry Veterinary Physiotherapy within it either at BSc or MSc

👐 On the other hand, Animal Sports Massage Therapists:
✅ Use soft tissue techniques to aid muscle comfort
✅ Often train via shorter courses (weeks to months)
✅ Generally use manual therapies
✅ Provide supportive, maintenance care and valuable complimentary care
✅ work as part of a wider team, especially when injury or performance issues arise.

⚠️ Here’s the issue: The term “physio” is protected by law in human medicine, and increasingly being challenged in veterinary contexts too. One day the industry will get there and this will help alleviate this problem. Some massage therapists still use “physio” in their title which may unintentionally mislead owners or infringe boundaries.

🙏 We say this respectfully: every qualified professional has a place. Massage therapy is a fantastic tool when used appropriately. However, if someone is calling themselves a “Vet Physio” or “Animal Physiotherapist”, they should be qualified to that level.

🎯 Check credentials. Ask questions. Protect your pet.
Not sure who’s who? Do your homework, check qualifications, ask questions.

22/03/2025

24/10/2024

The Denz trying out the underwater treadmill at for the first time, following a recent shoulder injury 🐾

I am based at Petffisio just outside of Carmarthen every Thursday, offering both physiotherapy & hydrotherapy sessions 🐶

18/10/2024

Always a pleasure treating these two lovely ladies 🥰

The girls said thanks to auntie Maddie Robbins Veterinary Physiotherapy for their treatments today! Top job as always keeping the ladies on the road 😃
Rest day today 😴 then back to work 😁

Nicola Brewer Penlan Equestrian Charmaine N Senior

22/07/2024

A check up for the beautiful Maisie this evening 🥰

28/06/2024

The most perfect afternoon working with the Icelandics & beautiful Kizzy 😍 the Denz 🐶 had a great time too meeting the foals and watching the cats 😆 I am so lucky to have such wonderful clients 🥰

13/06/2024

Two very relaxed boys after their sessions today 🥰
Petffisio

31/05/2024

Bonnie enjoying her routine physio session in the sun ☀️ her amazing owner keeps up to date with her physio sessions and I have loved seeing the change in her comfort and muscle build 🤩

27/04/2024

Very excited to be teaming up with Rosy & Becca at Petffisio 😁

Welcome Maddie our new Petffisio veterinary physiotherapist. If you would like an appointment with Maddie you can book on the link below. She's working on Thursdays. ⬇️
https://petffisio.wales/booking/
or email maddie@petffisio.wales

Maddie quilified in 2019 with a Masters in Veterinary Physiotherapy and is registered with RAMP & NAVP. She more recently left The Oak Veterinary Group in Pembrokeshire where she worked as a physio and hydrotherapist for the good part of three years. We are pleased she's joined us, bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience to Petffisio. Marvel was happy to show her the ropes in the water treadmill. Our Petffisio team is now 3! With myself and Becca working the other days.