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Monday 09:00 - 16:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 Thursday 09:00 - 16:00 Friday 09:00 - 16:00

Second Stride

SAVC Registered Veterinary Physiotherapist
Mobile Clinic in the Garden Route
Multi-species - Equine, Canine, Feline
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I’m passionate about building trust with both pets and their owners. My approach focuses on specialized care while educating owners to better understand their pet’s needs. By combining personalized treatments with education, I help pets regain their health and well-being.

09/11/2026

Did you know that laser therapy can be a valuable part of your pet’s rehabilitation journey? Laser therapy is a non-invasive, pain-free treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular activity and support the body's natural healing processes.

How can laser therapy help your pet?
1. Support healing – Promotes tissue repair and recovery following injuries or surgery.
2. Reduce pain – Helps manage discomfort associated with inflammation, injuries and chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis.
3. Reduce inflammation – Supports the body's natural inflammatory response and can help decrease swelling.
4. Improve mobility – By reducing pain and supporting tissue recovery, laser therapy can help your pet move more comfortably.

At Second Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy, laser therapy is one of the tools we use alongside manual therapy and therapeutic exercises to help our patients regain comfort, confidence and quality of life.

🕊️ A little tribute to a very special patient
This photograph was taken during a treatment session with one of my beautiful patients, who has sadly recently passed away.
She was so deeply loved and will be dearly missed. It was a privilege to have been part of her journey and to have shared these special moments with her.
Sending lots of love and strength to her family during this difficult time. 🤍🐾

02/11/2026

At Second Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy, we believe every animal deserves the chance to move comfortably, build strength, and enjoy a better quality of life.

Compassion: Understanding every animal’s individual needs and treating them with kindness and patience.
Care: Providing personalised rehabilitation and support at every stage of the recovery journey.
Expertise: Using knowledge, skill, and evidence-informed techniques to help each animal reach their full potential.

Because behind every stride is a story, and we’re here to help make the next one a better one. 💚

26/10/2026

Through targeted strengthening exercises, balance training, and controlled movement, we help dogs build muscle strength, improve stability, and develop better body awareness.

These exercises are more than just physical training…they help build confidence, encourage independence, and support a stronger, more active life. 🐶

23/10/2026

I'm excited to announce that Second Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy is now a distributor of Noble Companion & Co's orthopaedic beds and stairs in the Garden Route! 🎉

As a Veterinary Physiotherapist, I know how important proper support and quality rest are for our dogs, especially those living with joint conditions, chronic pain or reduced mobility.

Why choose an orthopaedic bed for your dog?
1. 3 layers of supportive foam: designed to provide comfort, stability and pressure relief.
2. Moulds to your dog's body: helps distribute weight evenly and reduce pressure on sensitive areas.
3. Ideal for dogs with DJD/OA: can help improve comfort and reduce stiffness and soreness associated with degenerative joint disease and osteoarthritis.
4. Supports proper body alignment: helps keep your dog's body comfortably supported while resting.
5. Suitable for ALL dogs: orthopaedic beds aren't just for older or arthritic dogs. Younger, healthy dogs can also benefit from supportive, comfortable rest.

And let's not forget the stairs! These are a fantastic option for dogs who need a little extra help getting onto their favourite spots, reducing the need to jump on and off furniture.

📍 Available in the Garden Route!

Whether you're a fellow Veterinary Physiotherapist, veterinary professional or dog owner, feel free to contact me for more information, available sizes, pricing or to place an order! WhatsApp: 073 373 6931.

19/10/2026

Helping your pet move better, feel better, and get back to doing what they love! ❤️

Electrotherapy is a valuable rehabilitation tool that stimulates muscles, supports recovery, and improves muscle function as part of a tailored treatment plan. Whether your pet is recovering from injury, managing mobility challenges, or working toward improved strength and function, every step matters.

Contact us to find out how electrotherapy can support your pet’s rehabilitation journey.

12/10/2026

Progress is more than what we can see...it’s what we can measure and track.
Objective measurements form an important part of veterinary physiotherapy, helping us monitor changes in muscle mass, joint movement, strength and overall function throughout rehabilitation.

By regularly reassessing our patients, we can track their progress and adapt their treatment plan as they improve.

05/10/2026

Kinesiology taping can be a useful tool as part of a tailored veterinary physiotherapy programme. Depending on your animal’s individual needs, taping techniques may be used to provide support, encourage proprioceptive awareness and assist functional mobility during rehabilitation.

Every patient is different, which is why taping is selected and applied based on a thorough assessment and specific rehabilitation goals.

Just one of the many tools we can incorporate to help your animal find their Second Stride. 💙

28/09/2026

Bringing veterinary physiotherapy directly to you. 🐾

Second Stride is a mobile veterinary physiotherapy service providing personalised rehabilitation and ongoing support in the comfort of your animal’s own environment.
Based in Plettenberg Bay, we travel throughout the Garden Route and beyond, helping dogs, cats and horses with post-operative rehabilitation, injuries, pain management, mobility and conditioning.

Plett • Knysna • Sedgefield • Wilderness • George & surrounds
We come to you!

21/09/2026

Behind every treatment plan is a partnership. 🐾

At Second Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy, we work alongside you, your veterinarian and your animal to provide personalised care throughout every stage of their journey; from injury and post-operative rehabilitation to pain management, mobility support and maintaining an active life.

Your animal’s journey. Our support. Every stride of the way

16/09/2026

Working alongside you and helping your dog through recovery after spinal injury was such a rewarding journey. 🐾

At Second Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy, we love providing the care, support and rehabilitation needed to help our patients get back on their paws and moving comfortably again.

Is your dog prone to back injuries, living with IVDD, or recovering from recent spinal surgery? Get in touch to book a physiotherapy appointment and give them the support they need for their Second Stride. 🐶

Address

Airport Road
Plettenberg Bay
6600

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

Website

http://secondstride.co.za/, https://secondstride.co.za/blog

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