Kirsten Smith
BSc (Hons) VetPhys, NAVP registered
Hello, I'm Kirsten a Veterinary Physiotherapist based in Cornwall.
Kirsten Smith Vet Physio was set up in August 2023 and is fully qualified, insured and registered with National Associations of Veterinary Physiotherapy. Focusing on dog physiotherapy and massage therapy.
I hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy qualifying in 2023. A Fdsc degree of science in Equine Performance completed at Hartpury college in 2018, plus as my Animal Nursing Assistance certificate completed 2019.
I am also super excited to have the Canine rehabilitation clinic! A specialised clinic for all things dog physiotherapy and massage therapy. Especially personal to me as me and my dad built this!
During my degree I carried out some research into gundogs. How retrieving a weighted dummy affects canine forelimb stride length and head height angle. You can view this
I have a keen interest in educating the doggy owner on aspects of their dogs life they may not be aware of. Especially those owners who are trying to reduce the amount of painkillers their dogs are one