The Lion Clinic

23/01/2026

🐾 กายภาพบำบัดสำหรับแมว

การดูแลอย่างอ่อนโยน เพื่อชีวิตที่สง่างาม

แมวเป็นสัตว์ที่เก่งในการซ่อนความเจ็บปวด
พวกเขาปรับตัวอย่างเงียบ ๆ
และเปลี่ยนแปลงอย่างช้า ๆ

แต่อาการตึง ข้อเสื่อม หรือความอ่อนแรง
ไม่ใช่แค่เรื่องของอายุที่มากขึ้นเท่านั้น

กายภาพบำบัดสำหรับแมวคือการดูแลที่
อ่อนโยน ให้เกียรติ และยึดแมวเป็นศูนย์กลาง
ทำงานร่วมกับร่างกาย — ไม่ฝืนธรรมชาติ

✨ ช่วยเพิ่มความคล่องตัว
✨ ลดอาการปวดและความตึง
✨ เพิ่มความมั่นใจและการทรงตัว
✨ ช่วยให้แมวสูงวัยเคลื่อนไหวได้อย่างสบายและมีศักดิ์ศรี

การรักษาเป็นไปอย่างสงบ ไม่บังคับ
ทุกขั้นตอนดำเนินไปตามจังหวะของแมว
การเปลี่ยนแปลงเล็ก ๆ สามารถสร้างความแตกต่างได้มาก

เพราะแมวสมควรได้รับความสบาย
ไม่ใช่แค่การอดทนอยู่กับความไม่สบาย

🐱 เหมาะสำหรับแมวที่มีอาการ:
• แมวสูงวัย
• ข้อเสื่อม หรือข้อยึดตึง
• กระโดดหรือเลียขนได้น้อยลง
• อยู่ในช่วงฟื้นฟูหลังการบาดเจ็บหรือผ่าตัด

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22/01/2026

Really proud moment 🥹✨

One of my longitudinal case reports has just been published in the ACPAT FourFront Journal!

This little star is Toni 🐶 — a puppy born with pectus excavatum, supported through early physiotherapy, splinting, positioning and lots of teamwork. Watching her grow, strengthen and thrive has been incredibly rewarding.

This case is such a good reminder of why ACPAT physiotherapists do far more than “just treat muscles”. My human physio background played a huge role in how this case was assessed and managed — looking at posture, breathing, development and function as a whole.

Early intervention + collaboration really can change outcomes 💛

If you’d like to read the full article, just pop me a message and I’ll send it over 📖✨





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22/01/2026

22/01/2026

I’m super proud to share that one of my case study articles has just been published in the ACPAT FourFront Journal 😊

This case followed Toni, a puppy born with pectus excavatum, and documents her journey through early physiotherapy, splinting, positioning and careful monitoring — all managed conservatively with great teamwork between vet, breeder and physio.

A lot of the assessment and treatment decisions came directly from my human physiotherapy background, which really highlights why ACPAT-trained physios bring such a broad skill set to animal practice. We’re not just looking at muscles — we’re considering posture, breathing, development, neurology and function together.

It was a brilliant example of how early support and the right guidance can make a real difference. Charlotte Barton Cedar Vets

03/01/2026

Cold, ice & snow – should dogs still be exercised?

Yes… but how matters, especially for older dogs and those with arthritis.
Not every dog needs a coat.
Just like us going out for a run in the cold, an active dog moving well generates plenty of heat. Breed, coat type, size, age and how much they actually move on a walk all make a difference.
An elderly or arthritic dog who walks more slowly, stops often, or stiffens up will cool down far more quickly – and that’s where extra support can help.
A few winter reminders:
• Cold weather can increase joint stiffness
• Gentle, steady movement is usually better than long or fast walks
• Ice increases the risk of slips and muscle strains
• Missing a walk is better than weeks of recovery
Coats can help dogs who are older, arthritic, slow-moving, lean, or have thin coats – mainly to stop them getting cold rather than to “overheat-proof” a walk.
What happens after the walk matters just as much
Wet + cold + stiff joints is a bad combination.
Dry them well, avoid cold floors, and let them warm up properly indoors.
Winter exercise isn’t about wrapping every dog up or avoiding movement altogether – it’s about matching the walk to the dog in front of you and supporting comfort and recovery.
Small changes can make a big difference.

03/01/2026

Cold, ice & snow – should dogs still be exercised?

Yes… but how matters, especially for older dogs and those with arthritis.
Not every dog needs a coat.
Just like us going out for a run in the cold, an active dog moving well generates plenty of heat. Breed, coat type, size, age and how much they actually move on a walk all make a difference.
An elderly or arthritic dog who walks more slowly, stops often, or stiffens up will cool down far more quickly – and that’s where extra support can help.
A few winter reminders:
• Cold weather can increase joint stiffness
• Gentle, steady movement is usually better than long or fast walks
• Ice increases the risk of slips and muscle strains
• Missing a walk is better than weeks of recovery
Coats can help dogs who are older, arthritic, slow-moving, lean, or have thin coats – mainly to stop them getting cold rather than to “overheat-proof” a walk.
What happens after the walk matters just as much
Wet + cold + stiff joints is a bad combination.
Dry them well, avoid cold floors, and let them warm up properly indoors.
Winter exercise isn’t about wrapping every dog up or avoiding movement altogether – it’s about matching the walk to the dog in front of you and supporting comfort and recovery.
Small changes can make a big difference.

02/01/2026

✨ 2025 at The Lion Clinic: Care at Home, Collaboration & Quiet Progress ✨

As the year draws to a close, I want to acknowledge all the pets and people I’ve worked with throughout 2025. Every patient this year has been treated in their own home — in the spaces where they feel calmest and move most naturally. This has allowed truly tailored rehabilitation for each animal, from playful youngsters to much-loved seniors.

This year has included:
🐾 Mobility and pain management for older dogs and cats
🐾 Post-surgical and neurological rehabilitation
🐾 Support for working dogs maintaining strength and function
🐾 Behaviour-sensitive animals who settle best at home
🐾 Joint work with charities and rescue organisations
🐾 Splinting, including carpal supports
🐾 Early intervention and management for pectus excavatum

It’s been a year of real collaboration too.
A sincere thank you to my ACPAT veterinary physiotherapy colleagues for the shared CPD, case discussions, problem-solving, and joint treatments. Working alongside such knowledgeable, skilled professionals has been invaluable and a real highlight of the year.

Thank you also to:
💛 Local vets and referral hospitals
💛 Specialist teams
💛 Behaviourists
💛 Charities and rescue groups
💛 And, of course, the dedicated owners who put the daily work in

Your teamwork and trust ensure each animal receives the very best care.

Wishing all my patients, colleagues and supporters a comfortable, active and happy 2026.
Here’s to another year of helping pets feel their best — right at home.

31/12/2025

“HYROX isn’t just a race for me… it’s part of my life.

I train every day — strength, running, conditioning — not because I have to, but because it’s changed me.
Raised my confidence. Boosted my energy. Made me stronger in every way.

Between running my physiotherapy business — The Lion Clinic — helping dogs move better, supporting my two teenage boys in swimming, rugby, and football…
…plus five dogs, two cats, and a very patient husband…

HYROX is the thing that grounds me.
It’s my reset.
My challenge.
My proof that you can do hard things — even with a full, chaotic life.

Stronger every day.
This is my HYROX journey.”

21/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from The Lion Clinic! ✨🦁

Thank you all for your support throughout 2025 — it’s been a privilege helping your pets stay comfortable, mobile, and thriving. ❤️

I’ll be taking a two-week family break over the Christmas period, and the clinic will be closed during this time. I will still be checking emails intermittently so if any concerns , questions I will reply but just might not be immediate

Wishing you and your four-legged friends a peaceful, joyful festive season.
See you in 2026! 🎉🐾

08/12/2025

HYROX London Excel what a weekend. 💥

Three races in one weekend — doubles, singles, relay — and a huge reminder of what teamwork, grit, and good people around you can do. Also squeezed in an 8 hour wall ball judge shift. Love being on wall balls cheering and supporting

👯‍♀️ Started with Women’s Doubles with my friend Zoe
Her first HYROX, and she absolutely dug deep. A gel didn’t sit well (we’ve all been there 😅), so she battled nausea for a big part of the race. That meant adapting on the fly — slower runs, me taking on more of the stations — but we got it done together.
1:20:44.40 and honestly proud of how we handled it. She kept going when many would’ve stopped. ❤️

🧨 36 hours later… Women’s Singles 50–54.
Tired legs and DOMS from the doubles weren’t ideal, but still came away with a 1:20:44 — a 4-minute PB!
Just missed sub-1:20, and I know fresh legs would’ve made the difference… but that’s HYROX. Finished 11th in my AG and hungry for more.

🔁 Ended the weekend with my first relay, racing with my long-time friend Ruth — chaotic, fast, funny, and such a good way to finish.

✨ Massive thank you to for all the incredible support — honestly makes such a difference.
And huge appreciation to and for the recovery zone, the braids, and the physio session — such a game changer having that level of care between races. 🙌

Also grateful for my home base — couldn’t do this without consistent training.

Next stop: HYROX Manchester. Still chasing that sub-1:20… and I’m ready. 🔥

21/11/2025

What a brilliant day at London Vet Show 💙🐾

Feeling proud to stand with the ACPAT community — Chartered, human-trained veterinary physiotherapists, representing the gold standard in animal rehabilitation.
Days like today remind me why collaboration matters so much: physios, vets, RVNs, specialists… all working together to give animals the best possible care.

Loved catching up with old colleagues (RVNs & vets) and meeting so many new faces. The conversations, the networking, and the CPD sessions were inspiring — so many exciting developments in our profession. ✨

Grateful for a day full of learning, connection, and fresh ideas to bring back to my patients.
Already looking forward to next year! 🙌

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20/11/2025

🎉 London Vet Show — here I come! 🐾
I’ll be on the ACPAT stand this year and would love to see you there.

If you’re attending, come say hello, chat all things physio, and catch up on the latest in animal rehabilitation and performance.
Looking forward to connecting with colleagues, learning lots, and soaking up the buzz of LVS 2025! ✨