Claire Johnston
Claire is a fully qualified, registered and insured Veterinary Physiotherapist and Human Sports Massage Therapist.
Claire is a small animal and equine physiotherapist passionate about improving animal welfare. She has dedicated her professional career to understanding the complexities of identifying and managing chronic pain in dogs, cats and horses, with a keen interest in using hands-on techniques and specific exercise therapy to improve the comfort and mobility of animals, whilst also providing a supportive environment for owners to ask questions and gain better understanding of their pets condition and progress.
Claire holds a First Class BSc Hons degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy, with training in orthopaedics, neurology, biomechanics, and rehabilitation protocols. Her dissertation focused on Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) rehabilitation, and she encourages owners of dogs diagnosed with IVDD to visit https://www.dachshund-ivdd.uk for helpful resources.
With experience treating a variety of conditions in small animals and equine patients, as well as offerings human sports massage, Claire tailors each treatment to meet the unique needs of both the animal and the owner.
“I strongly believe prehabilitation is a key element for all species to achieve the best possible outcomes after surgery following injury. I love being able to work with owners to give them the tools to take their animal’s rehabilitation into their own hands and aim for a greater chance at success. A team approach is the best approach to all cases and I am so grateful to have a career where I get to be a part of enabling so many animals to live to their fullest"
-Claire-