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Canine Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy
Services in Suffolk
Our team of canine physiotherapists aim to solve your dog’s mobility and fitness challenges using a range of physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and rehabilitation treatment techniques.
K9HS believes your dog is entitled to a caring and effective treatment. We devise an individual treatment programme to meet your dog’s specific needs and achieve real improvement. Our Movement Enrichment techniques are dog centric and key to achieving happy, healthy dogs.
Get to Know K9HS
K9HS is where every paw counts
We support you with specialist advice and a home plan designed specifically for your lovely dog. Whatever your dog’s age or problem we achieve significant improvement.
Our proactive approach includes an assessment each session to re-evaluate your canine plan and ensure the treatment session is perfect for your dog’s ongoing needs.
OUR Client stories
Who we are
We’re a team of highly qualified physiotherapists specializing in canine physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and rehabilitation.
We support you with specialist advice and devise an individual treatment programme to meet your dog’s specific needs. Whatever your dog’s age or problem we achieve real improvement so together you continue your timeless partnership.
Barbara HoulDing, FOUNDER
GradDipPhys,MScVetPhys, MCSP, FIRVAP
As a canine specialist and accredited clinical educator in physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and canine rehabilitation, I help you manage the best way forward to improve your lovely dog’s mobility and quality of life.
My vision is to offer the best canine clinical services to Suffolk and the surrounding areas, providing a high quality holistic approach for dogs and ongoing support for their owners. I am so fortunate to have Sarah Ward work alongside me as the K9HS clinical manager and head of the clinical team.
Sarah Ward
Clinical Manager
PgCertSART, RVN, MBVNA, MIRVAP
Mel Doyle
PgDipCABC, PgCertSART, BSc(Hons), MIRVAP, MRAMP, MIAVRT
Mell Matthews
PgCertSART, BSc(Hons), MCSP, HCPC, MIRVAP
Susanne Pender
PgCertSART, BSc(Hons), MCSP, HCPC, MIRVAP
REHABILITATION ASSISTANTS
Eleanor Wilding
Charlotte Carron
Clare Harrison
Satellite Centres
UNITED KINGDOM
Maria Johnston
AdvCertVPhys; MIRVAP; Tellington TTouch
Practitioner Level 3; APDT; CBWA
NEW ZEALAND
Karynne Penfold
Advanced Canine Hydrotherapist
Holder of Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy
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K9HS is the UK home base for K9HS Courses and our satellite centres in the UK and New Zealand. Our vision is to positively support and mentor canine centred practitioners who care for dogs.
Our courses and training services help provide canine professionals with a choice of opportunities for growth and success, whether they are new to this industry or an experienced therapist.
We share advanced clinical skills with other dog centric practitioners to optimise their canine services and make every therapeutic touch count.