Hello and thank you for visiting CanineKinetics.

CanineKinetics combines a lifetime of experience, professional study and specialist qualifications to support dogs in achieving improved physical comfort, confidence and emotional wellbeing.

For more than forty years, I have had the privilege of working professionally with dogs. My journey began in veterinary nursing, later integrating behavioural studies, and since 2013 I have specialised in canine rehabilitation, movement and functional wellbeing.

Throughout my career, one thing has become increasingly clear: physical and emotional wellbeing cannot be separated. Many dogs presenting with behavioural challenges were also experiencing physical discomfort, while changes in movement, posture or comfort could influence confidence, communication and behaviour.

This understanding became the foundation of CanineKinetics — an integrated approach that recognises the relationship between the body, the nervous system and emotional wellbeing.

My Approach

At CanineKinetics, I look beyond individual symptoms and consider the whole dog. Movement, comfort, posture, body awareness, confidence and behaviour are all connected, and changes in one area can influence another.

Through purposeful movement, sensory experiences and therapeutic techniques, my aim is to help dogs develop or maintain the physical and emotional foundations that support a comfortable, confident life.

Many of the dogs I work with are not necessarily injured or unwell. Often, owners simply notice that something has changed. Their dog may be moving differently, lacking confidence, behaving unusually, or just not seeming quite themselves.

These subtle changes can provide valuable insight into a dog’s physical and emotional wellbeing. By understanding what a dog is communicating through their movement and behaviour, we can provide appropriate support at the right time.

Supporting Dogs Through Every Stage of Life

CanineKinetics offers support throughout a dog’s journey:

GymPups – Puppy Development
Supporting puppies as they build the physical, emotional and neurological foundations for lifelong wellbeing.

Kinetic Wellbeing
Providing proactive support to help dogs maintain healthy movement, confidence and resilience throughout life.

Senior Support
Helping older dogs age comfortably, confidently and with quality of life.

Kinetic Rehabilitation
Supporting dogs when movement has been affected by injury, surgery, pain or physical change.

My goal is simple: to help dogs move more comfortably, feel more confident and enjoy the best possible quality of life within their individual abilities.

Continued Learning and Professional Development

Continued professional development is an important part of my work, with particular interests in neurophysiology and neuropsychology, and how these are connected through the proprioceptive and myofascial systems.

I am proud to be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse, Certified Canine Mobility Therapist, and member of several professional organisations including the International Association of Animal Therapists, the Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists (MT), and the International Institute for Canine Ethics.

A Calm and Natural Environment

Based in a peaceful farm CanineKinetics offers a quieter, more natural alternative to busy clinical environments.

The calm consulting space encourages trust, confidence and relaxation, allowing each dog to learn, adapt and move at their own pace in an environment designed around their individual needs.

I look forward to meeting you and your dog soon.

Helen