Animal Physiotherapy in Dublin

BudEliJackson

HI all,

it all started few months back when my german pointer boy started limping ... he has arthritis in his carpal joint I was looking for somebody to do physio for him but there are not many people around Dublin doing it so I got myself on the course and certified as canine sports massage therapist YAY!

I am looking to open tiny place and try to see if this picks up and if there is demand for it (I know there is but who knows if this picks up, right?) I am possibly looking to expand to additional therapies, adding horses, etc...

I need a tiny bit of help- been thinking about this for months now, but cannot come up with anything good- looking for a name for my place, can anybody suggest anything you would like to see as name of business doing canine/ animal physiotherapy? I am based in Dublin but don't really want location to be part of the name as I don't know where ill end up in the future (as if this ever picks up) I already have few clients but I am working under my own name without log, brand etc and I would like to do that

any suggestions welcome as im struggling, thank you so much and have lovely weekend all!

cocker5

Hi there!

Firstly well done on your qualification!!

Ok so I have a cocker with hip dysplasia and arthritis.. here’s what I’d love to see in an animal clinic…

Treatments:
Physiotherapy
Hydro Therapy (pool and thread mill)
Cold Laser Therapy
Acupuncture

Holistic treatments / products:
Golden paste and other supplements - (my guy is currently on homemade turmeric paste, L-Carnitine, Taurine)
https://www.holistichound.ie/

Products for dogs healing for injury and aging dogs:
Toe Grips https://toegrips.com/
HD Socks http://www.zoomadog.co.uk/blog/powerpaws-dog-socks/
Paw Friction https://pawfriction.com/
Magnetic Collars https://www.streamz-global.com/product/dog-streamz-pre-order/
Agility equipment (Cavaletti sets help strengthen dogs hind legs)

I had to shop online in the US for most of the above…

Best of luck 😊

BudEliJackson

Thank you so much, I fully agree with the above, the question is what do I call my place? Really struggling with the name : (

tk123

What services are you actually offering - because thats what you should name it imo? I'm assuming if you've only done the course in the last few months you're not a physiotherapist? So if it's massage why not just call it <your name/your dogs name> canine sports massage centre or something like that. When I'm looking for say hydro I type dog hydro into google - and honestly I couldn't care less what it's called - I'm more interested in the person's credentials and qualifications/experience than if it has a catchy name.

BudEliJackson

thanks, I will want to expand though... so if I call it Canine massage- it wont make sense lets next year when Im working with horses as well? thanks

tk123

BudEliJackson wrote: »

thanks, I will want to expand though... so if I call it Canine massage- it wont make sense lets next year when Im working with horses as well? thanks

Animal then lol

muddypaws

Hey OP can I ask where you did your course

BudEliJackson

muddypaws wrote: »

Hey OP can I ask where you did your course

Hey, the college of animal physiotherapy in the UK

TJ Mackie

I'd be wary of calling yourself anything to do with Physiotherapy until you're qualified to do so (massage =/= physiotherapy).

Also, while the massage courses might be fine from that crowd as standalone learnings, I'd hope that anyone doing Physiotherapy on my beloved dog would have more qualifications than a few months worth of an unaccredited distance-learnt diploma. I know people who have spent the best part of 7/8 years doing undergrad and postgrad courses including year long work placements in Animal Physiotherapy that are fully accredited. It seems farcical that your crowd are claiming they can produce a qualified animal physiotherapist in less than a year.

BudEliJackson

TJ Mackie wrote: »

I'd be wary of calling yourself anything to do with Physiotherapy until you're qualified to do so (massage =/= physiotherapy).

Also, while the massage courses might be fine from that crowd as standalone learnings, I'd hope that anyone doing Physiotherapy on my beloved dog would have more qualifications than a few months worth of an unaccredited distance-learnt diploma. I know people who have spent the best part of 7/8 years doing undergrad and postgrad courses including year long work placements in Animal Physiotherapy that are fully accredited. It seems farcical that your crowd are claiming they can produce a qualified animal physiotherapist in less than a year.

Hi and thanks, definitely agreed with the first statement. On the second part- there are very different rules here in Ireland than in the UK, it needs bit of researching to actually get proper facts together as it seems to be bit confusing and not clearly stated anywhere as to what the conditions and regulations are in regards to animal physiotherapy in Ireland. Not sure about the part where course can be achieved under a year, as there is certain amount of practical days you have to achieve as well as write thesis, I personally know a guy who is form Ireland and did the course and took him just about 3 years to do it as it is all the travelling back to the UK, studying, practical days, as well as thesis. So I think realistically it is doable in about 23 years if person really dedicate time and works towards it. I am fully employed and work mon-fri 8 so probably 2 years is realistic, maybe 3.

But I see your point of view and where you are coming from .

Just on a side note- one of the well recognised people Ruth, who works at canine centre close-ish to Dublin studied there as well and she is impossible to get through for treatment, as she is so busy.

muddypaws

Its something that I'm really interested in, and my dogs have had massages in the UK at sports events, and at Crufts, from Galen Myotherapists. I looked into it as I wanted to offer the services here, but unfortunately, living in the West, I came to the conclusion that there isn't enough of a market for it to be viable for me. I am now doing a human sports massage therapy course, and will hopefully then be able to do a short course in the UK to transfer those skills to dogs as well. As my main interest is around canicross, bikejore etc, I'm hoping to be able to offer treatments to both the humans and the dogs

I did approach the vet council here, as you need vet permission for any deep tissue treatments, they said that they would discuss it and get back to me, but I never heard anything from them again. My own vet has never had an issue signing the consent forms for my dogs to have the treatment in the UK thankfully, as no form, no treatment.

I am very surprised at how short that course is though, the ones that I investigated take about 2 years, that is only as a massage therapist, not as a physio.

Ave Sodalis

TJ Mackie wrote: »

I'd be wary of calling yourself anything to do with Physiotherapy until you're qualified to do so (massage =/= physiotherapy).

Also, while the massage courses might be fine from that crowd as standalone learnings, I'd hope that anyone doing Physiotherapy on my beloved dog would have more qualifications than a few months worth of an unaccredited distance-learnt diploma. I know people who have spent the best part of 7/8 years doing undergrad and postgrad courses including year long work placements in Animal Physiotherapy that are fully accredited. It seems farcical that your crowd are claiming they can produce a qualified animal physiotherapist in less than a year.

I also completely agree with the first part.

The second one, not so much. Anyone qualifying from TCAP are qualified enough to be RAMP registered, which is one of the highest standard registry in the UK (we don't have one here). I don't know about the animal massage courses, but the physio course is a postgrad dip which means physio, vet, vet nursing or animal/equine science beforehand. The physio course can also take up to three years and is run by some very highly regarded people in the animal physio industry, who are heavily involved with improvement in standards. So far, I've spent 6 years working towards it.

The UK standards of animal physio are much higher than here as there are registers and standards to abide by, and TCAP are good enough for them, bar the chartered physio with animal physio registers. They are also accredited.

BudEliJackson

Hi all, so I really like the idea of "Animal Therapy Centre" and did a little Google search and realised that actually this relates to more the animals (canines/ horses) being used as therapy animals for people ... I just don't want to name the business as something that people will confuse and will get completely wrong idea of what I am doing, any ideas on this please? I'm lost thanks all and happy Friday!!!

sillysmiles

Why not set yourself up as a registered business and just work under your own name and set up your own website or what ever your need. If you are good your name will be enough. If you are bad no amount of a catchy name will hide it.

Ave Sodalis

That's the Spot Animal Massage?

You name and "Animal Massage" is probably best and easiest to remember though

BudEliJackson

thanks but im looking to expand into physio

Ave Sodalis

BudEliJackson wrote: »

thanks but im looking to expand into physio

Set up as a massage first, or forget about names until you've done the physio. The physio course can take up to three years to do so it's a long enough way off yet, and until you're qualified, it's misleading to suggest you're doing anything other than massage in the name.

tk123

Ave Sodalis wrote: »

Set up as a massage first, or forget about names until you've done the physio. The physio course can take up to three years to do so it's a long enough way off yet, and until you're qualified, it's misleading to suggest you're doing anything other than massage in the name.

I have to agree with this. You can't use a title for a qualification you don't have yet. Ruth who you mentioned is known by her name - that should be all you need. My dog does hydro the same day she sees clients in Sallins and there's a queue waiting to get in every week because of her experience and reputation. The same with the hydro there which is why I have to go mid week - thanks to my very understanding boss lol!!! There's only one other hydro I'd go to but the pool set doesn't suit us - the other 2 in Dublin don't have enough experience/knowledge for me to trust them.

BudEliJackson

tk123 wrote: »

I have to agree with this. You can't use a title for a qualification you don't have yet. Ruth who you mentioned is known by her name - that should be all you need. My dog does hydro the same day she sees clients in Sallins and there's a queue waiting to get in every week because of her experience and reputation. The same with the hydro there which is why I have to go mid week - thanks to my very understanding boss lol!!! There's only one other hydro I'd go to but the pool set doesn't suit us - the other 2 in Dublin don't have enough experience/knowledge for me to trust them.

thanks, I understand all of this, Im foreigner and most oeople cant ven pronounce my name so dot think thats a go

tk123

BudEliJackson wrote: »

thanks, I understand all of this, Im foreigner and most oeople cant ven pronounce my name so dot think thats a go

:pac::pac: I hear ya lol - everyone messes up my weird name.. except the people who want stuff from me :pac::pac:

muddypaws

tk123 wrote: »

:pac::pac: I hear ya lol - everyone messes up my weird name.. except the people who want stuff from me :pac::pac:

Thats why I just always call you TK