Physio, osteopathy, bodywork and rehab — keep them sound and moving well.
DierFysioFit is the practice of Susu Safwat, an animal physiotherapist and veterinary chiropractor in Purmerend. It offers physiotherapy, chiropractic, high power laser, dry needling, hydrotraining, rehabilitation and preventive examinations. Horses are treated on location at their stable, while pets can visit the practice. She is currently training as an osteopath for horses and pets.
Equi Librium is an equine physiotherapy practice run by animal physiotherapist Monique de Baar in Vaassen. It offers examination, treatment and training of horses to keep them strong, supple and healthy. Listed therapies include magnetic field therapy and dry needling, along with preventive care.
E.A. Dierfysiotherapie is the animal physiotherapy practice of Els Albada, serving horses and dogs around Utrecht, IJsselstein and Hilversum. For horses she offers physiotherapy for complaints, reduced performance, behaviour change or after veterinary referral, as well as preventive care for young horses. High power laser therapy is also available. Horses are treated in the Utrecht region and dogs at home or at the practice.
Equi 'n sync is a practice run by Els Martin, a DIPO-registered physio and manual therapist for horses based in Zandhoven. It offers equine physiotherapy, rehabilitation after injury, surgery or illness, and sports coaching and training for horses. Horses are screened to target agility, strength, suppleness and endurance in a personalised training plan. The practice works with vets, farriers and other experts and visits horses on appointment.
LOT Dierfysiotherapie is the practice of Charlotte Snelders, an animal physiotherapist since 2020 who specialises in equine physiotherapy. She provides curative, preventive and palliative physiotherapy for horses. Treatments include advice, massage, mobilisation, exercise therapy and dry needling. She also offers an online bodywork course and is a practising member of the NVFD.
NZ Dierfysiotherapie is the animal physiotherapy practice of Nicole Baars-van der Zon in Tuil. For horses she offers physiotherapy, high power laser therapy, exercises and training. For dogs she offers physiotherapy, veterinary chiropractic, hydrotherapy, craniosacral therapy and rehabilitation. The practice addresses the physical demands placed on sport and leisure horses to reduce the risk of injury.
Dierfysiotherapie Nanda van Velzen offers animal physiotherapy and chiropractic for horses and dogs. Horses are treated at their own stable, while dogs are seen at the practice, which also offers hydrotherapy. Nanda van Velzen trained in animal physiotherapy and equine spine chiropractic and teaches at an animal physiotherapy programme. Each treatment starts with an intake and examination followed by a treatment plan.
Van Breukelen Dierfysiotherapie is the practice of recognised animal physiotherapist Debbie van Breukelen. She mainly treats dogs and horses, using techniques such as mobilisation, massage, exercise therapy, dry needling, medical taping, lymphatic drainage and laser therapy. Treatment covers lameness, arthrosis and rehabilitation after surgery on veterinary referral. Preventive general checks for horses and dogs are also offered.
Move to Balance is the animal physiotherapy practice of Evelyne Van Mol, a recognised animal physiotherapist with a master's in physiotherapy. Her work focuses on horses, starting with an analysis of the cause of a problem rather than its symptoms. She gives horses and their handlers daily exercises and guidance to support rehabilitation and prevention. She collaborates with other specialists where needed for the welfare of the horse.
Harriët der Kinderen is a recognised animal physiotherapist working with dogs and horses since 2005. The practice offers physiotherapy for horses, including help with riding-technique related problems. Treatments listed include laser therapy alongside other physiotherapy techniques. She is a member of the Dutch association for animal physiotherapy (NVFD) and is also a registered human physiotherapist.
Animal physiotherapy practice in Deurne run by Diede Scheepers. Horses are treated on location, while dogs are seen in a practice room with an aquatrainer. Treatments include massage, mobilisation, exercise therapy, dry needling, medical taping and posture and training advice.
Equiphys is an equestrian physiotherapy practice in Hansbeke run by Joelle Steyt, a physiotherapist trained in veterinary physiotherapy. It treats horses and works with riders on posture, balance and seat, including sessions on a Joker riding simulator. Services also include rehabilitation, mental coaching, body scans and ergonomic saddle fitting.
Bartels Horse & Health Instituut, led by Gisella Bartels, provides physiotherapy for horses. It also trains equine sport masseurs and runs courses and clinics, including a four-day course on horse nutrition. Online modules such as Fit to Compete teach owners how to train and manage a healthy sport horse.
Animal physiotherapy practice in Merselo in the Venray region, run by Inge Hermans. It treats horses and dogs for movement problems, both preventively and after injury. For horses it also offers manual lymph drainage for swelling and slow-healing wounds; dogs can receive hydrotherapy.
Veterinary practice in Aarschot run by vet Cindy Helms, focused on movement and health problems in horses and small pets. It offers osteopathy, physiotherapy, acupuncture and dry needling with an integrative approach. Horses are visited on location, and the practice works with farriers, dentists and other professionals.
Jorestha Stables is a breeding yard in Holsbeek specialising in dressage and reining sport horses. It combines bloodlines to breed talented horses that are easy to handle, then trains them and sells them internationally. The yard also offers rehabilitation, physiotherapy, laser therapy and electrostimulation for horse and rider.
Chairful Fysiotherapie is a physiotherapy practice in Oude-Tonge, Netherlands. It treats people, specialising in myofascial trigger points. Since 2018 it also offers physiotherapy for horses and dogs. Horses are treated on location.
Dierfysiotherapie Roelofsen is the animal physiotherapy practice of Floor Roelofsen in Anloo. She treats horses and dogs with musculoskeletal complaints or on a preventive basis. Horses are treated on location, dogs in the practice at home. Indications include stiffness, pain, reduced muscle strength, neurological problems, rehabilitation after veterinary procedures and behaviour or performance problems.
Fysiotherapie voor uw Paard is the equine physiotherapy practice of Judith van Aarle - van de Wal in Heeswijk-Dinther. She has worked as an animal physiotherapist specialising in horses and rider coaching since 2001. Services include physiotherapy examination and treatment, medical taping and dry needling for horses. Horses are seen at the practice or on location on request. She also runs courses and workshops on the musculoskeletal system of the horse.
Hippo Care & Cure is a training and rehabilitation centre for horses founded by Frauke Van Thielen. It uses an aquatrainer, a water treadmill for conditioning healthy horses and rehabilitating injured ones. A Vitafloor vibration system is used for training, massage and injury prevention. Halotherapy (salt therapy) supports the respiratory system. Other therapies are also offered.
Dierfysio Nienke is an animal physiotherapy practice for horses and dogs based in Heerle. Horses are treated at the owner's home or stable, while companion animals are treated at the practice. Treatments address lameness, pain, stiffness, behaviour changes and injuries, and can also be preventive. The practice also offers hydrotherapy and aquatraining for dogs, and dry needling.
Femke Schepers is an animal physiotherapist who treats horses, dogs and cats on location. She works on recovery, balance and free movement and gives owners practical exercises. De BeweegBieb is her online learning environment for horse owners with exercises and explainer videos. She also gives workshops and demonstrations on horse health and welfare.
Stablefysio offers physiotherapy, manual therapy and chiropractic for horses and riders. It focuses on the posture and musculoskeletal system of horse and rider. Services include rehabilitation plans in cooperation with the vet, rider coaching and rider fitness. It also runs a course on getting to know your horse.
Fymedi is an animal physiotherapy practice in Mill for horses and dogs. For horses it offers physiotherapy, chiropractic, dry needling, aquatraining, high power laser therapy, medical taping and heart rate measurement. The aquatrainer is used for injury rehabilitation and for conditioning sport horses. For dogs it offers physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and exercise therapy. It also runs clinics and workshops.
