Lakes Animal Physiotherapy provides specialist equine and canine physiotherapy services throughout Cumbria & North Lancashire.


Owned and run by Rebecca Sisson, a fully qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist and member of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP), Lakes Animal Physiotherapy provides a mobile service which includes:

  • Manual therapies, including massage, myofascial release, mobilisation and stretches

  • Electrotherapies to enhance healing, including laser therapy, ultrasound, TENS and PEMF (Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field therapy)

  • Rehabilitative exercise prescription to restore normal movement following an injury

By combining a scientific, evidence-based approach with care, compassion and understanding, individualised treatment plans are produced to meet your animal’s specific needs.

Insurance approved

As a member of the NAVP, physiotherapy treatments provided by Rebecca are pet insurance company approved. Physiotherapy is often covered by your pet insurance under “alternative therpaies” but you should check with your policy provider if you’re not sure.

 
Gorgeous Ruby enjoying some hydrotherapy at Archway Veterinary Practice!! 💦🐶🐾 Hydrotherapy is beneficial to lots of different issues, such as: ✔️hip or elbow dysplasia ✔️ Osteoarthritis ✔️Cruciate ligament injuries ✔️Luxating patellas ✔️Injury reh
Gorgeous Ruby enjoying some hydrotherapy at Archway Veterinary Practice!! 💦🐶🐾 Hydrotherapy is beneficial to lots of different issues, such as: ✔️hip or elbow dysplasia ✔️ Osteoarthritis ✔️Cruciate ligament injuries ✔️Luxating patellas ✔️Injury rehabilitation ✔️Neurological issues ✔️Weight management ✔️Fun and fitness!! #hydrotherapy #caninehydrotherapy #watertreadmill #labrador #foxredlab #dogsofinstagram
It's a hard life 😅😅😴 #relax #release #equinephysiotherapy #veterinaryphysiotherapy #cumbria
It's a hard life 😅😅😴 #relax #release #equinephysiotherapy #veterinaryphysiotherapy #cumbria
Cheeky monkey Billy seemed to enjoy his physio session 😆 he was so enthusiastic trying to groom me back that he nearly knocked me off my box! 🙈 #equinephysiotherapy #youngster #colouredhorse #onetowatch @nicolesmith58
Poor Darcey Dog has done herself an injury and has been limping around all day! Lucky for her her mum's a physio and she has Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy on tap! 🤗 #pemftherapy #poorlypooch #strictrest #caninephysio
Poor Darcey Dog has done herself an injury and has been limping around all day! Lucky for her her mum's a physio and she has Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy on tap! 🤗 #pemftherapy #poorlypooch #strictrest #caninephysio
Enjoying a quiet 5 mins between clients with this goofball 🐶🐾 #darceydog #teammascot #springsunshine #hotdog
Enjoying a quiet 5 mins between clients with this goofball 🐶🐾 #darceydog #teammascot #springsunshine #hotdog
Izzy enjoying some TENS therapy after her physio treatment today @a.m.dressage keeping her on top form 🐴💜👌#equinephysio #dressage #princesspony
Izzy enjoying some TENS therapy after her physio treatment today @a.m.dressage keeping her on top form 🐴💜👌#equinephysio #dressage #princesspony
Phew 😅 that was a busy Saturday. Yawning myself now!! Thanks to the Tarn Foot girls for making my day so enjoyable ☺️🐴🤗 #sleepysaturday #equinephysiotherapy #maintenanceiskey
Phew 😅 that was a busy Saturday. Yawning myself now!! Thanks to the Tarn Foot girls for making my day so enjoyable ☺️🐴🤗 #sleepysaturday #equinephysiotherapy #maintenanceiskey
Lucky physio's get to work under the heat lamps on rainy days ☔ 🤗 #spoilt #princesspony #goawayrain #equinephysiotherapy
Lucky physio's get to work under the heat lamps on rainy days ☔ 🤗 #spoilt #princesspony #goawayrain #equinephysiotherapy
Golden boy Chester enjoying his maintenance treatment today #relax #release #dressage #veteran
🦴Got some company in the car today 🐾 #teammascot #dogsofinstagram #darceydog
🦴Got some company in the car today 🐾 #teammascot #dogsofinstagram #darceydog
💚Pony therapy💚 #perfectsunday #downtime #horsetherapy
💚Pony therapy💚 #perfectsunday #downtime #horsetherapy
Had a lovely afternoon treating the Clydesdale team at @handsonheavyhorses16 on Friday. Despite their size these boys were absolute angels to treat, and definitely enjoyed their session! 😇 #gentlegiants #heavyhorses #equinephysio #maintenanceiskey
Had a lovely afternoon treating the Clydesdale team at @handsonheavyhorses16 on Friday. Despite their size these boys were absolute angels to treat, and definitely enjoyed their session! 😇 #gentlegiants #heavyhorses #equinephysio #maintenanceiskey
❄️Frosty morning ❄️ #timetodigthethermalsout #coldhandswarmheart #equinephysio #cumbria
❄️Frosty morning ❄️ #timetodigthethermalsout #coldhandswarmheart #equinephysio #cumbria
Had lots of fun getting to grips with the hydro treadmill in preparation for the new rehabilitation centre being purpose build by Archway vets in the new year!! Watch this space 👀 #hydrotherapy #underwatertreadmill #caninephysio #cumbria
Puppy spam!! ♥️💚♥️ #springerspaniel #puppyspam #bestjob #lakedistrict #animalphysio
Puppy spam!! ♥️💚♥️ #springerspaniel #puppyspam #bestjob #lakedistrict #animalphysio
Darcey demonstrating the cavaletti poles! #demodog #dogsofinstagram #caninephysio #homeexercises
Darcey demonstrating the cavaletti poles! #demodog #dogsofinstagram #caninephysio #homeexercises
Last client of the day and probably the last of the summer sun ☀️ #sunset #horse #equinephysio #topform #cumbria
Last client of the day and probably the last of the summer sun ☀️ #sunset #horse #equinephysio #topform #cumbria
The beautiful Buddy enjoying his physio session today #relaxing #caninephysio #dogsofinstagram #cutie
The beautiful Buddy enjoying his physio session today #relaxing #caninephysio #dogsofinstagram #cutie
Eddie enjoying his pulse mag therapy (PEMF) #caninearthritis #snoozing #dogsofinstagram #pemf
Eddie enjoying his pulse mag therapy (PEMF) #caninearthritis #snoozing #dogsofinstagram #pemf
Oh Cumbria. You are stunning today 😍 #lakesanimalphysio #outandabout #notjustlakes #sunshineatlast
Oh Cumbria. You are stunning today 😍 #lakesanimalphysio #outandabout #notjustlakes #sunshineatlast
Gorgeous Ruby enjoying some hydrotherapy at Archway Veterinary Practice!! 💦🐶🐾 Hydrotherapy is beneficial to lots of different issues, such as: ✔️hip or elbow dysplasia ✔️ Osteoarthritis ✔️Cruciate ligament injuries ✔️Luxating patellas ✔️Injury reh It's a hard life 😅😅😴 #relax #release #equinephysiotherapy #veterinaryphysiotherapy #cumbria
Cheeky monkey Billy seemed to enjoy his physio session 😆 he was so enthusiastic trying to groom me back that he nearly knocked me off my box! 🙈 #equinephysiotherapy #youngster #colouredhorse #onetowatch @nicolesmith58
Poor Darcey Dog has done herself an injury and has been limping around all day! Lucky for her her mum's a physio and she has Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy on tap! 🤗 #pemftherapy #poorlypooch #strictrest #caninephysio Enjoying a quiet 5 mins between clients with this goofball 🐶🐾 #darceydog #teammascot #springsunshine #hotdog Izzy enjoying some TENS therapy after her physio treatment today @a.m.dressage keeping her on top form 🐴💜👌#equinephysio #dressage #princesspony Phew 😅 that was a busy Saturday. Yawning myself now!! Thanks to the Tarn Foot girls for making my day so enjoyable ☺️🐴🤗 #sleepysaturday #equinephysiotherapy #maintenanceiskey Lucky physio's get to work under the heat lamps on rainy days ☔ 🤗 #spoilt #princesspony #goawayrain #equinephysiotherapy
Golden boy Chester enjoying his maintenance treatment today #relax #release #dressage #veteran
🦴Got some company in the car today 🐾 #teammascot #dogsofinstagram #darceydog 💚Pony therapy💚 #perfectsunday #downtime #horsetherapy Had a lovely afternoon treating the Clydesdale team at @handsonheavyhorses16 on Friday. Despite their size these boys were absolute angels to treat, and definitely enjoyed their session! 😇 #gentlegiants #heavyhorses #equinephysio #maintenanceiskey ❄️Frosty morning ❄️ #timetodigthethermalsout #coldhandswarmheart #equinephysio #cumbria
Had lots of fun getting to grips with the hydro treadmill in preparation for the new rehabilitation centre being purpose build by Archway vets in the new year!! Watch this space 👀 #hydrotherapy #underwatertreadmill #caninephysio #cumbria
Puppy spam!! ♥️💚♥️ #springerspaniel #puppyspam #bestjob #lakedistrict #animalphysio Darcey demonstrating the cavaletti poles! #demodog #dogsofinstagram #caninephysio #homeexercises Last client of the day and probably the last of the summer sun ☀️ #sunset #horse #equinephysio #topform #cumbria The beautiful Buddy enjoying his physio session today #relaxing #caninephysio #dogsofinstagram #cutie Eddie enjoying his pulse mag therapy (PEMF) #caninearthritis #snoozing #dogsofinstagram #pemf Oh Cumbria. You are stunning today 😍 #lakesanimalphysio #outandabout #notjustlakes #sunshineatlast
 
“Highly recommend Rebecca as a physio, her knowledge and professionalism is second to none”
— Facebook reviews
“Professional, caring, knowledgeable and excellent with my two dogs. Would recommend her to anyone”
— Facebook reviews