Startline Veterinary Physiotherapy

30/03/2026

Are my animals in good hands? 🤍
It’s something every owner wonders — and it’s not just about treatment, it’s about trust, patience, and truly understanding each animal in front of you.
At Startline, every session is approached with care, calm intention, and a deep respect for the animal and their journey. From the smallest adjustments to the biggest milestones, it’s about creating an environment where they feel safe, supported, and able to move with confidence again.
Because when they trust the process, everything changes.
📍Your animals are always in good hands at Startline.

27/03/2026

Startline Agility — in action yet again 💙🐾

Roman 🐾 and Sam 🏃🏼‍♂️ are a team we’re incredibly proud to support — with multiple national podium finishes and having represented the South African team on two occasions at the Agility World Championships.

But what you see on the course is only part of the story.
Behind the scenes, there’s a real commitment to keeping Roman’s body strong, balanced, and ready to perform. It’s not just about addressing discomfort when it arises, but about maintaining his physical wellbeing so he can continue performing at his best.

That’s where physiotherapy plays its role — supporting strength, mobility, and long-term soundness for dogs competing at this level.
Because performance doesn’t start on competition day — it’s built in the work done long before.

📍Support your dog like an athlete — we’ll help you build that foundation.

25/03/2026

Tasha holds a BSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy and is passionate about continuously developing her knowledge and expertise within the field of animal rehabilitation.

Her passion extends across all aspects of animal rehabilitation, including early intervention and injury prevention, conditioning and strengthening, post-operative recovery, the restoration and refinement of motor control, as well as geriatric care. She adopts a comprehensive, proactive approach to ensure each patient receives the most appropriate care throughout every stage of recovery.

She has a particular interest in animal behaviour, which she integrates into her treatment approach to better understand each patient and tailor rehabilitation programmes and exercise plans to their individual needs.

She firmly believes that no animal is untreatable, and is committed to exploring every appropriate avenue to support recovery, comfort, and improved quality of life.

Tasha is Kirsten’s right hand, and is ready and available for home visits in the northern and southern suburbs of Cape Town.

📍Bookings are open — get in touch to secure a session.

24/03/2026

Running out of storage… but somehow still taking more videos 🤍

When your camera roll is filled with movement, progress, and all the small moments that matter — it’s hard not to.

Every session tells a story, and every animal reminds us why we do what we do.

21/03/2026

We are so proud to share our athletes that have qualified to compete at the South African Agility Championships 2026 in June 🇿🇦

🧡 Roman and Sam Dore - Large
💙 Sinna and Melanie De Klerk - Large
💛 Raine and Jenny Mitchell - Small
🩵 Stig and our very own Kirsten! - Medium

We love working with handlers that focus on ensuring their dogs are comfortable and ready for every aspect of competition!

We have structured specialized conditioning programs tailored to every athlete to contribute to the best preparation for SAAC 2026. Along with covering the bases of nutrition, optimizing rest days and building fitness - our athletes are looked after and monitored throughout all aspects of the preparation process.

Startline is rooting for you! 🏆

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19/03/2026

LEVELING UP YOUR ACTIVE DOG MANAGEMENT 💙

Active dogs require extra care to reduce injury risk. Whether your dog is an agility competitor, flyball competitor, hiking buddy, beach bum or road-running fanatic these tips help to greatly reduce overload injuries.

1️⃣ Dynamic stretching and mobility warm up
2️⃣ Structured interval breaks
3️⃣ Stretching and on-lead controlled walks to cool down

Stig fits the wild and crazy category! These habits have become his non-negotiables and his body and mind are better for it!

Luckily, Medipet has Stig covered for extra peace of mind 🩷

Needing a structured warm-up and cool-down approach tailored to your dog and their needs? GET SET START 🧡

16/03/2026

Recovery isn’t rushed. It’s guided.

Every equine athlete deserves thoughtful, hands-on assessment and tailored rehabilitation. Whether returning to competition or simply moving more comfortably, small, precise interventions make a powerful difference.
Strong foundations create confident movement.

📍If your horse isn’t moving quite right, don’t wait for it to become something bigger. Let’s assess and support them properly.

16/03/2026

11/03/2026

Startline Agility - in action. 💙🐾

We’re incredibly proud to have Raine and Jenny representing Startline — a team who have appeared and ranked nationally.

What makes this even more special is the dedication behind the scenes.

Jenny is deeply committed to maintaining her dog’s physical wellbeing, not just booking physio when something is sore, but proactively supporting her body so they can continue to perform at the high level they compete at.

That’s what physiotherapy is about for performance athletes: strength, mobility, injury prevention, and long-term soundness that extends long after they retire.

📍If you want your agility dog supported like an athlete, let’s build and maintain that foundation properly.

23/02/2026

Movement starts with understanding.

Every touch has a purpose — supporting comfort, strength, and confidence from the ground up

Startline values the the complex foundation of full recovery ensuring outcomes that last

Begin their support journey via the link in our bio

18/02/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to receive reviews like this — especially when it comes from a certified animal behaviourist 🤍

When someone who understands behaviour, training, and the realities of dog ownership shares their experience so openly, it means the world to us.
Supporting animals through pain, rehabilitation, performance, and senior care is never just about treatment - it’s about walking the journey alongside both the dog and their human.
Thank you for trusting Startline with Roxy and Kiwi through every beautiful season of life. We’re so proud of the progress they’ve made.

11/11/2025

A bridge between voice and reason - physical touch. 🤍

At Startline we combine a visual and manual assessment approach which encompasses functional assessments with hands on feeling.

We are proud to host the line of communication between the patient and owner - making for more comprehensive treatments, home management strategies and conditioning programs based on specific patient needs. ✅

We focus on how best to prepare you and your animal for optional function and a full quality of life.

Startline veterinary physiotherapists value PREVENTATIVE CARE STRATEGIES ensuring you’ve covered every base for injury prevention and optimal health and recovery.

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