About Us
The Dog Physio combines specialist canine physiotherapy with the kind of personal care that helps dogs settle, owners feel involved and veterinary teams feel confident.
Why The Dog Physio exists
Good care looks beyond a single problem and supports your dog as a whole.
The Dog Physio Ltd was established in 2025, growing from my original mobile practice, Above & Beyond Veterinary Physiotherapy. The name may have changed, but the idea behind it has stayed the same: to go above and beyond standard physiotherapy and look thoughtfully at every part of a dog’s care.
That means taking time over assessment, choosing treatment around the individual dog and making rehabilitation realistic for their condition, lifestyle and owner. It also means helping owners understand what I am finding, recognise meaningful changes and feel confident supporting their dog between appointments and in the longer term.
There is no standard package here. Assessment, hands-on treatment, clinical tools, home exercises and ongoing support are brought together in the way that makes sense for the dog in front of me.
“I’m one of those lucky people who can honestly say, ‘I love my job’. And it’s true.”
I’m local to the Newbury and Hungerford area, and dogs and horses have always been a big part of my life. As a teenager, I trained in dog agility and was fortunate enough to have my own horse, so I became fascinated by animal movement and physical wellbeing.
I studied Veterinary Physiotherapy at Writtle University College from 2017 to 2022, completing an integrated Master’s degree. Training took me from ex-racing greyhounds to Shepherds serving with Essex Police, and after graduating I set up Above & Beyond Veterinary Physiotherapy to provide home-based care for dogs and horses.
In 2022 I also joined the team at CS Hydro Physio in Tilehurst, where I continue to work clinically. A typical week can involve more than 30 dogs receiving physiotherapy and hydrotherapy support, including postoperative rehabilitation, complex neurological referrals, arthritis and hip dysplasia, cruciate injuries, sporting and agility dogs, and older dogs experiencing changes in mobility.
That breadth of experience has made me calm, adaptable and practical. I particularly enjoy the dogs who need extra time to feel safe. As a rescue-dog owner myself, I understand that trust matters, and that the best plan is the one both dog and owner can genuinely manage.
Abigail Pass iMSc Vet Phys | RAMP
Clear professional standards
Qualifications matter, but so do professional accountability, current knowledge and knowing when to work alongside or refer back to the veterinary team.
Learning never stops
I regularly undertake further training, attend conferences and spend time with specialist clinical teams. It keeps my knowledge current, challenges my thinking and gives me new ideas to bring back to the dogs I treat.
A practical workshop focused on canine exercise prescription, clinical reasoning and building confidence in exercise selection and progression.
A clinical observation and training visit with the specialist team in the Scottish Borders.
A one-day veterinary conference focused on collaboration, innovation and evidence-based practice.
Exploring current thinking in movement, symmetry, welfare and performance.
Earlier training and conferences
Completed the practical training week as part of the OCNLR Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy for Veterinary Physiotherapists.
Further study in the assessment and multimodal management of osteoarthritis.
Exploring how anatomy, maturation and development influence long-term soundness and welfare.
Hands-on training in fascial assessment and gentle myofascial release techniques for equine patients.
A clinic designed around dogs
In 2025 I took on 59 High Street and spent the following year turning it into a dedicated canine physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinic. Clinic-based appointments provide the space, equipment and consistency needed for detailed assessment and rehabilitation.
The dream was to create a clinic that feels calm and personal rather than overly clinical, so dogs can settle and be assessed at their own pace. This is particularly helpful for those who find busy veterinary environments difficult.
Owners are welcome to stay, ask questions and be involved. With prior agreement, it may also be possible to leave your dog safely with me while you explore Hungerford High Street.
Before your first visit
Allow a few extra minutes for your first visit so your dog can arrive without feeling rushed.