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Sarah Massingham

Veterinary Physiotherapist

Animal Physio

Service Region: Hawkes Bay

Animal Physio is owned & operated by Sarah Massingham.


Sarah qualified as a physiotherapist in 1996, following which she worked in a hospital setting before commencing a career with the Royal Air Force. During that time she gained a Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy. Since then Sarah continued her education;

  • Master of Science in Veterinary Physiotherapy (MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy) - Royal Veterinary College, London. UK (2005)

    • She was the prize winner for her research project & was awarded credit for being the highest overall marked student of her year.

Whilst both Master's Degrees provide Sarah with a sound & robust scientific background, she has also studied alternative therapies such as acupuncture, reflexology & viscerofascial therapy.


Sarah's education, knowledge & experience provided the launch pad for her business, in Hawke’s Bay since she emigrated from the UK in 2007.


Sarah works mostly with horses, dogs & people, however she has treated cats, cows & even the iconic kiwi bird! She calls her practice ‘science with intuition’.


Sarah's qualifications include;

  • Masters of Science in Veterinary Physiotherapy (MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy) - Royal Veterinary College, London. UK (2005)

  • Masters of Manipulative Physiotherapy

  • Physiotherapy qualification - ( 1996)

  • Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand (PNZ)

  • NZ Physiotherapy Board registered (NZPB)


https://www.animalphysio.kiwi.nz/

P: 021 0249 7767

Animal Physio provide the following services;

Physiotherapy & rehabilitation for...

  • Equines

  • Canines

  • Felines

  • Farm animals

  • Exotic animals

  • Riders

  • Human sports injuries


Sarah Massingham
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