Forward Focus Veterinary Physiotherapy - Alison Pearce

01/02/2026

🟢 The DEFRA public consultation on the future of the Veterinary Surgeons Act is now OPEN!

This consultation is the next step towards regulatory changes within the veterinary and animal healthcare sector. Most of the headlines are focusing on veterinary practices, but the changes also have implications for non-vets, including physio, massage, hydro, and other allied professions.

🟢 Why does this matter to me?

The reforms may include the protection of job titles – for example, currently anyone can call themselves a veterinary physiotherapist or canine massage therapist! There may be regulations introduced that require specific qualifications to allow practitioners to work on animals. Consistent professional standards should provide increased protection of animal welfare, and remove the uncertainty for owners trying to find a suitable person to treat their animal.

🟢What should I do?

Please tell DEFRA why I am important to you! If you share your life with dogs or cats who have benefited from my treatment, please make your voice heard! The consultation is open to all:

This site contains consultations that are run by Defra.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all! 🎄 I look forward to seeing your lovely dogs and cats in 2026! 🐾

13/11/2025

This is the face of a Very Good Boyo 😇 whose massage sessions are powered by venison treats and he would really like the last one now! 💙🥰

08/11/2025

Oooh this is going to be a good one 💪

08/11/2025

Multitasking the with cooking a giant curry! 🧑‍🍳

05/11/2025

💪 Teamwork!

🔤 V is for Vet Physio & Veterinary Care 🩺🐾

Muscular care isn’t a solo act, it’s part of a team.

Therapists work with your vet to keep care consistent.

💡 Recovery is a journey. Collaboration matters.

02/11/2025

Say it louder!

01/11/2025

⬇️ Muscular health isn’t just about the “fast” hobbies like agility. Many dogs discover scentwork because they cannot do higher impact sports due to age, injury or a medical condition. Because they are moving more slowly, it can be more difficult to see any limitations they have, but massage and muscular health make a huge difference to them being able to search consistently, comfortably, and cover an area effectively. For example, full and smooth neck range of motion is essential for the dog to be able to offer a high and low indication. Core strength and stability is essential for the dog to freeze in a standing indication. I could go on, but if you want to know more about how I could help your scentwork dog please drop me a message! 📧

Our dogs give us their all… let’s give them the strength to thrive ! 🐾

October is Canine Muscular Health Awareness Month—keep those tails wagging strong! 🐕💪

30/10/2025

One of the most common questions I get when I’m assessing a dog is “what are you feeling for?”

🔤 T is for Tissue Assessment 🖐️🐾

Tone. Temperature. Texture. Tenderness.

The 4 Ts tell the muscle story , if you know how to feel it.

💡 Palpation reveals what eyes can’t.

29/10/2025

S is for soft tissue injuries…

29/10/2025

One for my sporting and working dog clients: the importance of warming up and cooling down - free webinar TONIGHT

Pace Therapy offers veterinary physiotherapy to canine and equine patients in addition to human sports massage in Lincolnshire

25/10/2025

This is why we do it, all of it, for our own dogs and for your dogs and for all the dogs we haven’t met yet!
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