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Helen The Physio, Taradale, Napier (2025)

Qualified human & veterinary Physiotherapist, passionate about function, movement, & happy animals and humans. I am committed to helping you achieving your highest goals, be they top-level performance or a comfortable, pain-free life. Physiotherapy is: the complete, whole-body, functional assessment of patients, underpinned by clinical reasoning and an in-depth knowledge of how bodies work; and the use of specific, appropriate manual therapies, therapeutic exercises and adjunctive modalities, selected to restore movement and function, prevent injuries, optimise performance, and maximise quality of life in each individual patient. So...what does that mean? If you come to me with a problem or goal (for you, your horse, your dog, etc.), I will work out what is happening, what you need to get to where you want to be, and how to get there. BSc Physiotherapy (Stellenbosch University)
MSc (merit) Veterinary Physiotherapy (Royal Veterinary College of London)
NZ Board-registered Physio, Member of PNZ (Physio New Zealand), Member of NZAVPA (New Zealand Animal and Veterinary Physio Association), Cat. A (overseas) member of ACPAT (Association of Chartered Physios in Animal Therapy), HCPC (UK) registered. FEI Permitted Equine Therapist (Physio). Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance for working with human and animal patients as a physio, through BMS.

08/11/2025

I have my approximate dates for Taranaki, Wellington, and the Wairarapa for November. Contact me if you’re keen on a Physio appt for your horse or pony ☺️🐴

05/11/2025

Central Hawke’s Bay, I’m in your area this week (fully booked) and on Monday 11 Nov. If you’d like a Physio appt for your horse, text or email us 🐴🦄

29/10/2025

Starting the planning for the second last Equine Physio trip of 2025. We will be in touch with clients over the next week to get expressions of interest, then finalise dates. Get in touch via text/phone 0220198090 or email office@helenthephysio.com if you’re keen to join our list!

07/10/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 | 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
WINTEC (Waikato Institute of Technology) is conducting a study in order to understand people's beliefs around supplements, and what type/form is associated with particular health outcomes. The data will be used to inform education strategies for equestrian athletes and those working in equine industries, as well as future research around anti-doping education and supplement safety. It should take less than ten minutes to complete this worthwhile survey by Dr Russ Best, Centre for Sport Science & Human Performance: https://wintec.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9p1lOGEDfiruqCG

21/09/2025

🐱 New research alert! 🐱

We're pleased to have played a key role in this new study just published, exploring how New Zealanders manage their pet cats and their attitudes toward outdoor access. With 1.26 million cats living in 40% of Kiwi homes, it’s an issue that affects families, communities, wildlife, and of course, cats themselves.

The findings show that around 90% of the cats owned by the respondents have some outdoor access, though many are kept indoors at night. Cat owners were 9 times more likely than non-owners to support free-roaming, while younger and urban residents were more inclined to keep cats indoors. A small but growing group are transitioning cats to indoor-only management, motivated by safety, health, and environmental concerns.

The research also highlighted that providing basic necessities like litter boxes, as well as enrichment like scratching areas, vertical spaces, and playtime - made owners more confident in keeping cats indoors. On the flip side, owners who didn’t give their cats vertical space were more than twice as likely to think free-roaming was essential for their cat’s wellbeing.

These findings show that cat management decisions are influenced by owner attitudes, home environment, and practical care considerations. The study suggests that education and policies aiming to support both cat welfare and protection of wildlife should consider these differences.

📖 Read our article on the research here: https://www.companionanimals.nz/articles/new-research-sheds-light-on-kiwi-attitudes-to-outdoor-access-for-cats

[Full research paper available for one month👉 New Zealanders’ attitudes to outdoor access for owned domestic cats – Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Vol 292.]

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Napier
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