Veterinary Physiotherpay

Kirsten Smith

Covering Cornwall

Helping Animals Move, Heal & Thrive 🐾

Welcome! I'm Kirsten, a fully qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist based in Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

Whether your animal is bouncing back from surgery, struggling with mobility, or needs injury prevention support. I’m here to help with kind, hands on care tailored to their needs.

We often hear that “rehabilitation takes time" One session a week just isn’t enough to drive real, lasting change. That’s why physiotherapy goes beyond the clinic. As a Level 6 qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist, I create personalised rehab plans with targeted exercises you can do at home, because dogs, just like humans, need regular, guided movement to truly improve.

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What I Offer

  • Post-Operative Rehab for CCL, dysplasia, spinal surgery & more

  • Mobility & Arthritis Support for animals who are stiff or slowing down

  • Injury Prevention & Performance Care for active or working dogs and horses

  • Conservative Management when surgery isn’t an option

Service Areas

I am pleased to offer veterinary physiotherapy services in the following areas:

  • Rosudgeon near penzance (Canine Clinic)

  • St Austell, Bodmin and surrounding areas (Home Visits)

  • Mobile services for horses across Cornwall

Why Choose Physio?

Veterinary physiotherapy can:

Reduce pain & inflammation

Improve movement, strength & confidence

Support recovery after injury or surgery

Boost quality of life in senior dogs

All sessions are gentle, effective, and designed around your dog. No one size fits all here!

What to Expect at The First Session

The first appointment includes detailed assessment of movement, muscle and joint health, lifestyle analysis and history

We’ll build a tailored plan that fits the condition and personality of the animal

Sessions may also include:

Gentle manual therapy

Massage & stretches

Targeted exercises

Laser therapy and other modalities (if applicable)

Each visit is calm, patient, and completely focused on helping you feel safe and supported.

Hi, I’m Kirsten a qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist!

I’ve always been drawn to animals and fascinated by the way movement affects wellbeing. After years of training and hands-on experience, I set up my clinic in Rosudgeon to offer dogs a calm, caring space where they can truly heal and thrive.

My approach is hands on, compassionate, and completely tailored. No dog is the same, so every plan I create is built around their unique personality, condition, and lifestyle. I love getting to know the dogs I treat, from lively puppies recovering from surgery to gentle seniors just needing a bit more comfort.

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Meet Your Physio

We found Kirsten after our 5 year old springer had cruciate ligament surgery in February this year. We’d had very little advice from the vets, so were anxious about the best course of action for our dog. Belle has really enjoyed every session with Kirsten. She gets excited as we start to drive down the road to Kirsten’s and she has really thrived after having the sessions. Belle’s progress has been amazing and Kirsten has been at the end of the phone ready to offer advice and to ease our worries. Her exercise plan was easy to follow and Belle has come on leaps and bounds in the 6 months since her operation. I cannot recommend Kirsten enough and I am so grateful we found such a great physio!

-Belles Owner

★★★★★