Providing high quality Veterinary Physiotherapy since 2006 and Human Physiotherapy since 2002

ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapist what does this mean....

Chartered Physiotherapists are those that have undertaken a human physiotherapy degree and then have become members of the HPC (Health Professions Council) and registered with the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy). Only qualified physiotherapists who are members of the CSP are able to become a member of ACPAT (Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy), the governing body for ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapists. As the title ' veterinary or animal physiotherapist' is not protected it is important to know the background of your physiotherapist ensuring you use someone who is Chartered.

ACPAT Category A members work closely with Veterinary surgeons and Veterinary consent is always obtained before starting physiotherapy.

About your Veterinary Physiotherapists

Sarah Sandford (neé Dalton)

Sarah qualified from Kings College, London (BSc Hons Physiotherapy) in 2002 and then went on to obtain her Veterinary Physiotherapy qualifications at The Royal Veterinary College (MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy). She set up Physio-Vision in 2007 to provide veterinary physiotherapy to animals in Essex. She has gained vast experience treating animals from the companion to the competition animal. She has worked at Godolphin Racing stable yard since 2009 working in Newmarket and Dubai. Sarah has given various lectures to different veterinary practices and meetings (BVNA - British Veterinary Nursing Association; Essex Vet Society; BEVA (British Equine Veterinary Association). From her human physiotherapy work Sarah has also taught on the BSc and MSc programme of Physiotherapy at Kings College London. Sarah has also been a committee member as Course Organiser for ACPAT (Association for Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy) for 6 years).

Sarah worked at London 2012 for the Paralympics. For the 2012 Games, veterinary physiotherapists had to endure a series of procedures for the application process and were chosen for an interview out of 160 applicants, of which 16 were successful for a role. She attended role and venue specific training. Only members of ACPAT (Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy) were hired by LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games) to provide physiotherapy care to the competing equine athletes. Working closely alongside the vets and farriers hired by LOCOG and the visiting veterinary support teams, we helped equine athletes to perform to the best of their ability for their dressage tests.

Sarah has gained valuable experience working within many different departments for Human and Animal physiotherapy and thoroughly enjoys every aspect of her job.

Qualifications

  • MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy @ Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Campus
  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy @ Kings College London

Sarah regularly attends post graduate courses and teaching sessions to keep up-to-date with physiotherapy concepts and skills.

Member of Professional Bodies

  • Cat A ACPAT – Category A member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists for Animal Therapy
  • SRP – State Registered Practitioner - member of Health Professions Council enabling work as a Chartered Human Physiotherapist
  • MCSP – Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • APPI – The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute
  • RAMP – Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners
Sarah treating a horse
Helen Norton (neé Crumpen)

Helen qualified as a Physiotherapist from Colchester Institute (governed by University of Hertfordshire) in 2007 and gained her Veterinary Physiotherapy qualification (PgDip) from the University of Liverpool in 2015.

Helen has worked part time for Physio-Vision since June 2015 and also continues to work at Southend University Hospital in the Trauma and Orthopaedic department as a Senior Physiotherapist.

Helen has a keen interest in trauma and orthopaedics in both humans and animals and is a member of the Association of Trauma and Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapists. She is also registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a Category A member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Physiotherapy (ACPAT).

When she has some spare time Helen enjoys riding and competes her horse in British Dressage competitions where in the past has won Pet Plan Area Festivals and has then gone onto compete at the nationals at Hartpury.

Member of Professional Bodies

  • Cat A ACPAT – Category A member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists for Animal Therapy
  • SRP – State Registered Practitioner - member of Health Professions Council enabling work as a Chartered Human Physiotherapist
  • MCSP – Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • ATOCP – Member of Association of Trauma and Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapist.
  • RAMP – Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners
Helen treating a horse
Alysia Williams (neé Ball)

Alysia qualified as a Physiotherapist from King's College, London in 2019 and worked across different specialities in the NHS to continue developing her knowledge and skills. 

She subsequently specialised in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and currently works as a Senior Physiotherapist in North East London, with a special interest in Female Musculoskeletal Health. As part of this role, Alysia has also assisted with the BSc and Apprentice Physiotherapy programmes at the University of East London. 

From a young age, Alysia knew she wanted to work with animals, being surrounded by dogs and spending all of her free time riding her Shire X and Piebald Cob. She enjoys taking her working spaniel on weekend adventures to the beach or a gentle hike. 

By obtaining her MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy qualification from the University of Liverpool in 2023, Alysia achieved her longstanding career goal of qualifying as an ACPAT Veterinary Physiotherapist. She is a Category A member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Physiotherapy (ACPAT) and is also registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). 

Alysia treating a spaniel

Member of Professional Bodies

  • Cat A ACPAT – Category A member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists for Animal Therapy
  • SRP – State Registered Practitioner - member of Health Professions Council enabling work as a Chartered Human Physiotherapist
  • MCSP – Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • RAMP – Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners
Alysia treating a horse
Hollie Baxter

Hollie qualified as Chartered Physiotherapist from the University of Brighton in 2011 and began working in the NHS in East London working in a variety of settings before specialising in pelvic health. Hollie currently works part-time at Basildon University Hospital as pelvic health lead physiotherapist and has been part of the team at Basildon for 7 years.

Hollie achieved her Veterinary Physiotherapy qualification (PgDip) in 2022 from Hartpury University after always wanting to work with animals and becoming a veterinary physiotherapist was the original reason she did her human physiotherapy degree. Hollie previously worked at Davies Veterinary Specialists as part of their therapy team and enjoyed treating small animals from admission to the hospital to months later when they were at the end of their rehabilitation journey.

Hollie has grown up around horses and used to compete in her local pony club competitions. In her spare time, Hollie enjoys countryside walks with her Dog Bonnie and cuddles with her elderly cat Bella.

Member of Professional Bodies

  • Cat A ACPAT – Category A member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists for Animal Therapy
  • SRP – State Registered Practitioner - member of Health Professions Council enabling work as a Chartered Human Physiotherapist
  • MCSP – Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • RAMP – Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners
  • POGB – Pelvic, obstetric and gynaecological physiotherapy
Hollie treating a dog
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