Dog beside the Canine Physio Specialists mobile clinic van
Clinic days · Essex

Is Your Dog Slowing Down, Limping, or Struggling on Stairs?

Canine physiotherapy and hydrotherapy that helps dogs move better, feel better and live happier, at a clinic day near you across Essex.

100% recommended by dog owners across Essex

Is your dog showing any of these signs?

  • Slow to get up
  • Hesitant on stairs
  • Limping after walks
  • Less playful than usual
100% recommend Tom, he is extremely knowledgeable and always professional. Very kind and gentle with my Labrador Sindell, who has arthritis.
Angela Davis, Essex, owner of Sindell

If you're seeing any of these, it isn't just old age

  • Slow to get up
  • Hesitant on stairs
  • Limping after walks
  • Less playful than usual

These are the everyday signs of pain and stiffness that dogs learn to hide. Physiotherapy can often ease them.

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What we treat

Post-surgical rehabilitation

Hands-on recovery work after operations such as cruciate or hip surgery. It rebuilds strength safely so your dog returns to normal movement sooner.

Arthritis and chronic conditions

Ongoing treatment for dogs living with stiff, painful joints. It eases discomfort day to day and keeps them moving for longer.

Injury-specific physiotherapy

Targeted treatment for a strain, sprain or soft tissue injury. It settles the pain and restores proper movement in the affected area.

Hydrotherapy

Gentle exercise in water that takes the weight off sore joints. It builds muscle and range of motion without the impact of walking.

How it works

  1. 1

    You get in touch and tell us about your dog.

  2. 2

    You come to our clinic day at the vet practice nearest you for a full assessment.

  3. 3

    You get a tailored treatment plan and we start work.

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Where to find us each week

  • MondayHunters Chase Garden CentreCM13
  • TuesdayCrouch Vale VetsCM3
  • WednesdayVets4Pets ChelmsfordCM2
  • ThursdayEdgewood VetsCM3
  • FridayIvy Lodge VetsRM14

We treat dogs from Billericay, Brentwood, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Maldon, Burnham, Danbury and the surrounding villages. If you are further out, ask anyway and we will point you to the easiest day for you.

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What owners say

100% recommend Tom, he is extremely knowledgeable in his specialty and professional at all times. Importantly, he is very kind and gentle with my Labrador Sindell who has arthritis.
Angela Davis, Sindell, Labrador
Tom has been fantastic with Bunny. Patient, gentle and clearly very good at what he does. We have seen a real difference in how she moves.
Charlie Martindale, Bunny
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Dog during a physiotherapy session with the therapist
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Tom, canine physiotherapist, with a dog

Who we are

I'm Tom, a fully qualified canine physiotherapist with five years in practice. I run weekly clinic days at vet practices across Essex.

This is a one-person service, and I think that matters. You get the same person at every visit, someone who knows your dog and remembers how they were last time. No rotating staff, no long referral waits, and the physio and hydrotherapy kit travels with me so everything your dog needs is there on the day.

Common questions

Do I need a vet referral?

Yes. By law we need your vet's consent before treating your dog. It is a short form and we can request it for you, so it rarely holds anything up.

What does it cost?

The first visit is a full assessment and initial treatment. Follow-up sessions are quoted after that assessment, once we know what your dog actually needs. We confirm the price with you before anything is booked, so there are no surprises.

How many sessions will my dog need?

Most dogs need a short course rather than ongoing care. Post-surgery recovery is usually several sessions over a few weeks. Arthritis is often a check-in every few weeks. We tell you honestly after the assessment.

Will it hurt them?

No. Treatment is gentle and we work within what your dog is comfortable with. If something is sore we stop, adjust and come back to it.

What if my dog is anxious with strangers?

We keep first sessions slow and calm. You stay with your dog throughout, the clinic day is quiet with no waiting room full of animals, and we let them settle before we do anything.

Where do I bring my dog?

To whichever of our weekly clinic days is closest to you. Our fully equipped physio and hydrotherapy vehicle is at a vet practice near you five days a week, so it is a short local trip rather than a drive across the county.

Get your dog booked in

Fill in the form and we will call you back to talk it through and find the clinic day nearest you. It takes a minute and there is no obligation.

We'll call within one working day.

Tell us about your dog

We'll call you within one working day. No obligation, no pressure.

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