We Care About You and Your Pet
At the Pet Physio, we provided individualised rehabilitation programs and management plans for your pet, whether they are getting older, are recovering from injury or surgery or have hurt themselves during sport.
About Us
Sarah Sojka is an AHPRA registered Physiotherapist and has her Masters of Veterinary Physiotherapy (through Univeristy of Liverpool). She has always had a passion for working with animals since she was young. She originally wanted to become a veterinarian, however when her family pet needed physio to return to walking after he lost the ability to walk. She saw the amazing results of physiotherapy and knew that she would love to work with animals helping them rehabilitate post injury.
Sarah graduated as a Physiotherapist from University of Monash in 2011. After graduating, she worked as a physiotherapist in public health system in a variety of areas. Sarah worked as a ‘human’ physiotherapist for 5 years before deciding to chase her dreams of working with animals. Sarah has experience working as Animal Hydrotherapist and as a Physiotherapist since 2016.
Sarah has completed her Masters of Veterinary Physiotherapy at the University of Liverpool in 2022, which is a three year course including a research project. Sarah also assists in teaching the new students of the Veterinary Physiotherapy course through the University of Liverpool.
Sarah loves working with animals of all sizes, she currently has a greyhound, but also grew up with Labradors, Cocker Spaniels, Jack Russell and Fox Terriers. So she loves big and small dogs. She even treats cats as well!
Many people ask what a Physiotherapist for animals actually does or when they should see us. We recommend that your dog receives physiotherapy:
– After any joint surgery (e.g. stifle/knee, hip, elbow or shoulder)
– After Spinal Surgery or any neurological conditions
– After your pet has injured themselves or is limping.
– If your pet has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia or elbow dysplasia
– If your pet is getting older and slowing down
– Any sporting or agility dogs (just like an athlete would!)
If you are unsure if your pet will benefit from physiotherapy, contact us and we can help guide you.