Do I need to travel to you?

No. The assessment is fully remote! You film at home and we meet on a call, wherever you are in Australia.

What do I need to film?

You'll get written instructions after booking covering exactly which movements, angles and surfaces. A phone camera is fine.

Is this a substitute for my vet?

No. Physiotherapy works alongside veterinary care. If something needs your vet first, I'll tell you plainly.

Should I do the assessment or the course?

The assessment tells you what your dog specifically needs; the course builds the general foundation. The checklist above will point you to the right starting place.

Is the course suitable for a puppy?

Yes — it's built with growing dogs in mind, introducing structured movement at an appropriate load.

Yes, and many clients do! You can assess first, then work through the program with your report in hand so you know what to prioritise.

Online dog physiotherapy

Online Movement & Biomechanics Assessment

A professional assessment of how your dog actually moves — done remotely, from wherever you are in Australia. This is ideal if you've noticed something "off" in how your dog moves, want a professional baseline before ramping up training, or simply want peace of mind heading into a big competition season.

Book an online appointment through the bookings link. You will be sent an email with instructions to send through videos of your doing certain movements.
I will then review the footage frame-by-frame, assessing gait, symmetry and movement patterns.
We have a call to talk it through.
You will then receive a written report with findings and specific recommendations for moving forward.

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Canine Physiotherapy

Is your dog's body ready for flyball?

Whether your dog is new to flyball, a young dog starting training sessions, or simply hasn't had a structured conditioning baseline, this is where you start. Flyball is fast, repetitive, and demanding on a dog's body. Preparing them properly reduces injury risk and builds the strength they need to perform.

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Sentient Physiotherapy

Keeping flyball dogs performing at their best

As the founder of Sentient Physiotherapy, I bring a unique background and passion to canine performance. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science, a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy. My clinical work spans dogs, horses, and humans, with a particular focus on canine rehabilitation and sports preparation.

Whether you’re gearing up for competition season or building a baseline for a young dog, I offer targeted remote support across Australia.

Online Movement & Biomechanics Assessments: Detailed video gait analysis, a 1-on-1 consultation, and a custom report with actionable recommendations.

Self-Paced Foundation Course: An 8-week structured program designed to build progressive strength and mobility at your own pace.

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Free Quiz

The Flyball Readiness Checklist

Seven quick checks to see whether your dog's body is ready for flyball, or whether it's time to build a stronger foundation first.

Self-paced course

Foundation Strength & Mobility Course

An 8-week, structured program designed to build the strength and mobility dogs need before they hit full training load. Created by a veterinary physiotherapist, it's suitable for dogs new to the sport, puppies being introduced to structured movement, or any dog without an existing conditioning base.

8 weeks of progressive exercises
Designed specifically around the bodies movement demands
Delivered online via Skool - go at your own pace

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start? Start with the checklist.

Grab the free Flyball Readiness Checklist as a PDF, see how your dog measures up, and take the next step from there.

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