About Us

Melbourne Animal Physio is a highly regarded practice that is run by qualified physiotherapists with a Masters degree in Animal Physiotherapy.  We are a caring and professional practice that will give you the best advice and treatment for your pet’s needs.

Meet the Team

Lauren - Animal Physiotherapist

Lauren graduated Physiotherapy with honours from Melbourne University in 2001. She started up Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy because of her love for Animals and giving them a better quality of life. Lauren has a Masters in Animal Physiotherapy through the University of Queensland and leads the wonderful team at Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy. She also consults at Hoppers Physio in Hoppers Crossing where she manages a large team and primarily consults with Womens Health clients. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys sport, and participates regularly in Triathlons and running events.  She represented Australia in Budapest in 2010 and New Zealand in 2012. Lauren and her husband have 4 active kids and a lovely golden retriever called Butterscotch.

Sarah

Sarah - Animal Physiotherapist

Sarah graduated from her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2011. She always wanted to work with animals due to her family pet needing physiotherapy to return to walking again. Sarah has recently completed her Post Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Physiotherapy in 2019 and has been working in the area since 2016. Prior to this, Sarah worked as a human physiotherapist in various hospital and outpatient settings at Peninsula Health. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys exercising, running, travelling and catching up with friends.

Shelly- Animal Physiotherapist

Who says it isn’t a good idea to work with children or animals? Not Shelley! She does both! During the week she works at Monash Health as a cardiorespiratory physio looking after kids and adults with cystic fibrosis. On weekends she is here with us looking after your furbabies.

Shelley graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from La Trobe University in 2011. Most recently, she completed her Post Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Physiotherapy via the University of Liverpool and hopes to go on to do her masters in the next few years.

Shelley has always loved animals and has 3 of her own; 2 Birman cats Oscar and Matrix and a cheeky Australian Shepherd called Gemma.

 

Lauren graduated Physiotherapy with honours from Melbourne University in 2001. She started up Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy because of her love for Animals and giving them a better quality of life. Lauren has a Masters in Animal Physiotherapy through the University of Queensland and leads the wonderful team at Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy. She also consults at Hoppers Physio in Hoppers Crossing where she manages a large team and primarily consults with Womens Health clients. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys sport, and participates regularly in Triathlons and running events.  She represented Australia in Budapest in 2010 and New Zealand in 2012. Lauren and her husband have 4 active kids and a lovely golden retriever called Butterscotch.

 
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