Canine Physio NZ is a dog physiotherapy and rehabilitation practice at 28 Sowman Street in The Brook, Nelson. It is run by Kristie Hughes, a New Zealand registered physiotherapist with 19 years' experience, who is certified as a canine rehabilitation specialist. The website describes her as the only fully certified canine rehabilitation therapist in Nelson and Tasman. She is a member of the New Zealand Animal and Veterinary Physiotherapy Association and of Physiotherapy New Zealand.
Treatment covers post-surgical recovery, injuries, age-related problems, orthopaedic and neurological conditions, weight management and performance work, from ageing family pets to competitive agility dogs. Each dog starts with an introduction package, which includes a welcome letter, a consent form and an enrolment form asking about the dog's medical history, current problems, activity and home environment. The practice works with the dog's vet, who receives a full assessment report, and each dog gets advice, activity guidelines and a home exercise programme.